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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassro... more

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Welcome to the 88th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Tabl... more

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the last day of the season oddities that shifted some of the play-off seeding before diving into a breakdown of the Play-In games in both conferences. They wrap up with quick predictions for each of the first ro... more

Fonzo Martinez is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at McKinney Christian (TX) Academy where he led the Mustangs to a Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A State Championship in 2026. With over a decade of coaching experience, including... more

Austen Hurley is a high school basketball coach in South Dakota. Austen has served as a head coach at Parker (SD) High School and as an assistant coach at Tea (SD) High School where he helped the team make three consecutive South Dakota State Basketb... more

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Recent Guests

David Cooks
Speaker, author, and coach
Episode: NBA Play-In Preview & Look Ahead to Round One - Episode 1239
Fonzo Martinez
Head Boys Basketball Coach at McKinney Christian Academy (Texas)
McKinney Christian Academy
Episode: Fonzo Martinez - McKinney Christian (TX) Academy Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1238
Austen Hurley
High school basketball coach in South Dakota
Parker High School / Tea High School (past roles)
Episode: Austen Hurley - High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach in South Dakota - Episode 1237
Erik Buehler
Colorado high school basketball coach, Nuggets fan
None explicitly stated
Episode: Talking NBA with Coach Erik Buehler - Episode 1236
Freddie Owens
Author of Echoes of Stark Park; former college basketball player and coach
Author, Echoes of Stark Park
Episode: Freddie Owens - Author of the Book “Echoes of Stark Park” and Former College Basketball Coach & Player - Episode 235
Mark Cascio
Director of Coach Development at SAVI Coaching
SAVI Coaching
Episode: Mark Cascio - Director of Coach Development at Savi Coaching - Episode 1234
Kevin Connors
Managing Director at the Susan Crown Exchange, leader of Million Coaches Challenge
Susan Crown Exchange / Million Coaches Challenge
Episode: Kevin Connors - Million Coaches Challenge Lead & Managing Director at the Susan Crown Exchange - Episode 1232
Karl Barkley
Founder of D3Direct
D3Direct
Episode: Karl Barkley - Founder of D3Direct - Episode 1231
Ryan Kilbane
Boys Basketball Head Coach, Strongsville High School
Strongsville High School
Episode: Ryan Kilbane - Strongsville (OH) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1228

Hosts

Mike Klinzing
Co-host of the Hoop Heads Podcast; founder of Head Start Basketball; appears as a host across episodes.
Jason Sunkle
Co-host of Hoop Heads Podcast; contributes coaching and basketball insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 415 ratings
  • Great show

    I love this show! I’m focused on basketball books and Mike does a great job with authors. He actually reads the book, asks insightful questions, and explores topics just enough to whet my appetite so that I want to lean more. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrisbooky
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Hoops Heads is a great listen for coaches and others in the basketball and youth sports space. Appreciate Mike being able to bring in a wide variety of guests to share their knowledge with the audience. Looking forward to continuing to listen on a weekly basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HoopsCoach22
    United States3 months ago
  • Longevity in serving the game

    I’m just so impressed with the library of knowledge Mike and Jason have built over the years with this podcast. There are a treasure trove of coaching wisdom that will help coaches for years to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Cho
    United States5 months ago
  • A Different Road

    The name says it all, Hoop Heads!

    This is a must-listen podcast. Mike takes listeners on a journey—whether you’re cruising with the top down or curled up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

    This isn’t just a show about basketball. It’s a deep dive into the world of the roundball, taking listeners to a place where we’re all connected by the game we love.

    Are you a Hoop Head? Then this podcast is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Championship P
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I went on the Hoops Head podcast to discuss my new book Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet. Mike did a great job with the interview. He was prepared, well-informed, and passionate about basketball and my book. He asked thought-provoking questions. I’d be happy to go on the Hoops Head podcast again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pailieknep
    United States5 months ago

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Audiences frequently note the diverse slate of guests and practical coaching takeaways that listeners can apply in real-world settings.
Listeners praise the hosts for being well-prepared, insightful, and deeply knowledgeable about basketball coaching and player development.
Many reviews highlight the podcast as a valuable resource for coaches at all levels and for parents seeking better understanding of youth sports dynamics.

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#235
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#55
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#150
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#215
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Karl Barkley - Founder of D3Direct - Episode 1231
Q: How should players approach exposure camps and AAU tournaments to maximize learning and recruitment chances?
Players should focus on playing within their ability, learning from coaches at stations, building real team chemistry, and understanding that being a good teammate and coachable often matters more than flashy individual stats.
Karl Barkley - Founder of D3Direct - Episode 1231
Q: What are some of the key areas you focus on in the D3 Recruiting Playbook?
The playbook outlines timing (when to start), structure of messages, and templates for outreach, plus guidance from college coaches on freshman to senior-year steps to stay organized and improve outreach efficiency.
Zach Brandon - Founder of MVP Mindset Consulting - Episode 1222
Q: So tell me about the first job search after you get out of Cal State Fullerton, and what do you remember about that process?
Zach explains that the process was highly collaborative, with numerous mentors and peers helping navigate the transition from college to graduate school and into the professional world. He emphasizes the importance of networking, learning from others, and building a clear plan that could adapt as opportunities emerged, leading to a role that aligned with his passion in psychology and sports performance.
Edwin B. Henderson II - Author of the Book, "The Grandfather of Black Basketball: The Life and Times of Dr. E. B. Henderson" - Episode 1225
Q: What was the research process like for compiling this history?
Ed Henderson describes twenty years of archival digging across National Archives, Howard University Archives, the Library of Virginia, and more, breaking the work into manageable chapters and collaborating with editors to shape a coherent narrative.
Edwin B. Henderson II - Author of the Book, "The Grandfather of Black Basketball: The Life and Times of Dr. E. B. Henderson" - Episode 1225
Q: Tell me a quick overview of the book and where people can get it.
The book is a biography of EB Henderson, detailing his role in introducing organized basketball to African American communities, his civil rights work, and his lasting impact on the sport; it weaves together archival research and personal family history, and the author shares how the project grew from attic discoveries to a published work.

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1. David Cooks
2. Fonzo Martinez
3. Austen Hurley
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6. Mark Cascio
7. Kevin Connors
8. Karl Barkley

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