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In this episode, Coach Collins dives deep into the start of the basketball season — where the difference between starting and coaching decides your team’s future.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why most coaches rush the teaching phase — and how to fix it.

✅ How to build real team culture through reps, not speeches.

✅ The three questions that define your team’s identity before January.

✅ How to handle early-season chaos without losing your mind.

Whether you coach youth, high school, or college ball, this episode will help you start the right way — with purpose, patience, and a plan.

Mentioned in this episode:

🏀 Dr. Dish Basketball — The #1 Shooting Machine in America.

Transform your player development with the Training Management System (TMS).

👉 www.drdishbasketball.com

🎧 TeachHoops.com — Where better coaches make better players.

Join hundreds of coaches mastering their craft with on-court videos, community, and mentorship.

👉 www.teachhoops.com

📘 SportStories.ai — Real coaching lessons powered by AI.

Learn from stories, not just stats.

👉 www.sportstories.ai

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