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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 53 MIN

Episode 636 - A Conversation with Coach Mike Neighbors

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This week, our old friend, Coach Mike Neighbors joins the show to share his latest reflections, learnings, and experiences in coaching including how to look at your Offensive and Defensive Xs and Os and ensure you're solving the right problems.Show Notes:• Taking Advantage of New Learning Opportunities• Finding Your Coaching Brightspots• Fixing Problems Without Losing Your Strengths• “You’re Not Looking at the Problem”• Clinic Culture, Rituals, and the Fear of Looking Bad• How to Approach Limited Practice Time• Getting Rid of Postgame Talks• Getting Honest Feedback• Core Offensive Beliefs: Creating & Punishing Advantages• Defense Starts with Offense• Teaching Transition • “Can’t, Won’t, or Didn’t?” • Role Definition, Acceptance, & Reward• Role Acceptance vs. Role Reward• Outside Influences & Protecting Player Buy-In• Knowing Your Players• Coaching Across Levels: Pros vs. College vs. High School• Coaching HumansSend 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, our old friend, Coach Mike Neighbors joins the show to share his latest reflections, learnings, and experiences in coaching including how to look at your Offensive and Defensive Xs and Os and ensure you're solving the right problems. Show Notes: • Taking Advantage of New Learning Opportunities • Finding Your Coaching Brightspots • Fixing Problems Without Losing Your Strengths • “You’re Not Looking at the Problem” • Clinic Culture, Rituals, and the Fear of Looking Bad • How to Appro...

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