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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 36 MIN

Episode 634 - Navigating the Tension in Coaching

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This week TJ and Sam discuss the tension we all feel in coaching when you’re competing at a high level. This week they discuss how to have and handle healthy tension that’s going to benefit your team rather than hurt your team.Show Notes:Natural tension among team membersBenefits of healthy tensionCommunication is keyThe two sleeps ruleUnderstanding individual player dynamicsBalancing ambition and celebration of successBuilding trustA coach's approach to practiceCollecting informationAccountability and standardsGreat teams know how to handle tensionSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Keeping Players Busy this offseason Isn’t the Goal - Making Sure They Come Back Better IsUse our free Player Development Assistant to help you build a personalized and comprehensive development plan for each of your players.Get the Free Player Development Assistant: https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/hustle-gpt/

This week TJ and Sam discuss the tension we all feel in coaching when you’re competing at a high level. This week they discuss how to have and handle healthy tension that’s going to benefit your team rather than hurt your team. Show Notes: Natural tension among team membersBenefits of healthy tensionCommunication is keyThe two sleeps ruleUnderstanding individual player dynamicsBalancing ambition and celebration of successBuilding trustA coach's approach to practiceCollecting informationAccoun...

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