Ep. 291 Drew Hanlen, NBA Skills Coach & Bestselling Author

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Drew Hanlen, NBA skills coach and bestselling author of Stop Bullshitting Yourself. Hanlen, widely regarded as the best in the world at what he does, shares insights from his journey working with elite NBA players, including Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Tyrese Haliburton, and many more. He breaks down his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of mindset, skill development, and the details that separate good players from great ones.Hanlen discusses the lessons he learned from his own playing career at Belmont under legendary coach Rick Byrd, as well as from his high school coaches, who instilled in him core values of discipline, preparation, and relentless improvement. He explains the concept of micro shifts—small, intentional changes that lead to massive improvements—and how he applies this approach to skill development, leadership, and life. Hanlen also dives into the impact of his book, which provides a blueprint for athletes, coaches, and professionals looking to overcome self-imposed limitations and reach their full potential.Hear practical takeaways on player development, coaching philosophy, and self-improvement - this episode is packed with insights that can elevate your approach to basketball and beyond. Drew Hanlen’s wisdom will challenge you to stop making excuses and start taking action. All that and more on Episode 291 of the Coaching U Podcast, presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com.Registration is now open for Coaching U 2025 pres. by FastModel SportsTake advantage of special Early Bird pricing, VIP Packages and our all new Coaching Staff Packages! For more information visit coachingulive.com/2025 Save 20% on your subscription to Coaching U+Use promo code PODCAST20 at checkout.Learn more: coachingulive.com/plusFastModel Sports:Save 15% on FastDraw or other FastModel products with promo code COACHINGU15 at checkout.Visit fastmodelsports.com to learn more!