Talking Split

Back on the road, the crew head out to Templestowe College to chat to Master Coach, Ian Stacker. Stacks takes them through his time in charge of the AIS, his NBL career, and the time he beat a range of NBA talent to win a gold medal with the Crocs. Mike gets incredibly passionate about his Kick, Justin tips the hat to a great send off, and we recognise some award winners at the BV awards this week. Mike Czepil Tweet Tracker: Zero activity

This truly is the most wonderful time of the year – on the back of Selection Sunday, the Talking Split Bracket Challenge is up! Join in on the fun to win some prizes via this link: http://talkingsplit.mayhem.cbssports.com You’ll need to register and from there you can compete against the Talking Split crew and listeners to see who the ultimate champion is. If you are just trying to beat Justin, all you need to do is pick heavily against UNC. As soon as they lose, everyone wins. And I mean everyone.

This week we touch on NBL Coach of the Year Dean Vickerman, the FIBA Qualifiers series, and focus on the use of data and analytics in basketball, how you can use it to help your team and some resources you can use. Justin is torn between Moneyball and Superbad as his favourite Jonah Hill movie and Mike throws out the challenge to get him active on Twitter. Mike Czepil Tweet Tracker: Zero activity

The crew are off-site this week at Melbourne United HQ where they catch up with Head Coach Dean Vickerman and discuss his coaching pathway all the way from the Warragul Gladiators to the NBL leading Melbourne United Basketball Club. We look over what he values, what works for him, and any advice he has for aspiring coaches in the pathway. The Split, Kick & Extra returns, seeking a sponsor. Mike Czepil Tweet Tracker: Zero activity.

The world has come a long way since the days of literally cutting up pieces of tape, and the team gets into the world of video technology and how you can use it to help your teams, especially with the defender that never claims to be at fault…

This week the team look into how to manage court time, starters, substitutions and give some advice on how to keep the relationship strong with parents and players. For the second half of the podcast Ian Dunican speaks about all things sleep, how to get it, what happens when you don’t, and how to live a healthy lifestyle with it! New segment also features, The Split, The Kick & The Extra.

MJ announced his return via a fax machine and the words “I’m back”. Thankfully technology has moved on a bit since then, and we can download straight to your mobile! The team are back to discuss what’s been going on over the holiday period in the High Performance world, and how coaches can better prepare their athletes for when they’re looking to make the jump. Also a “massive” new segment inspired by Justin Schueller – The Technical Foul.

It’s Holidays time and the crew discuss what coaches can do over the break, and how to make sure they keep in touch with the game for when they are back on court. Also, how to get some downtime! Basketball Australia’s Head of High Performance Coach Development, Peter Lonergan, joins us for the second half of the podcast to discuss coaching pathways and what makes good coach, well, good.

Bill Mildenhall, Technical Officials Manager for Basketball Victoria, shares his expertise on the new FIBA rules that will impact coaches across Australia. He explains the nuances of the new travel regulation and its effects on player movements and strategies. The conversation also dives into the art of timeout strategies and real-time decision-making in games. Mildenhall emphasizes the importance of communication between coaches and referees, as they navigate these evolving dynamics in basketball.

Tony Ronzone, the Director of Player Personnel for the Dallas Mavericks with extensive coaching experience, joins the discussion on the critical role of defensive philosophies in basketball. He details what makes a standout defender and the importance of communication in building a cohesive team. The conversation delves into advanced strategies for various defensive situations, tailored drills for youth players, and the journey of coaching that shapes young athletes. Ronzone emphasizes that a strong defense can be a game-changer in any match.