Hardwood Hustle

If you're a varsity coach, what do you actually want a player to look like when they walk through your gym door for the first time? TJ and Sam dig into the world of feeder programs — travel ball, middle school, JV — and why most programs are leaving a ton on the table by not building synergy across all those levels. From the X's and O's to the intangibles that actually win games, they break down what it looks like when a program pulls in the same direction from sixth grade all the way to senior night. Show Notes:Define feeder programs and final destinationCreate synergy across all levelsReverse engineer what varsity needsBest coaches belong at middle schoolTeach intangibles before X's and O'sBuild culture from fifth grade upVarsity coach as program CEOAsk parents better travel ball questionsAlign terminology and system across levelsMonthly coach check-ins build consistencySend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots