Backyard Buckets Basketball
Backyard Buckets Basketball
Jen Fay
Hoops focused conversations with players, coaches and basketball minds from every level.
Ep. 75 Analisse Rios | Strength & Conditioning in the WNBA: Become a Better Defender, Pre-Game Warmups & Favorite Recovery Tools (Head S&C Coach, Connecticut Sun)
Analisse Rios is the head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Connecticut Sun. She dives into her experience working with the world's best athletes in the WNBA along with a behind the scenes look into program structure, communication with coaching staffs and creating player buy in. Topics Discussed: - How she structures her training camp workouts - communicating with the coaching staff - Improving lateral movement - Closeout technique - Pre/Post Game warmups & lifts - Creatin...
Apr 28, 2024
42 min
Ep. 74 Dave Severns | Important Characteristics of Assistant Coaches & Lessons Learned in the NBA (Former NBA Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development)
Former NBA assistant coach and director of player development Dave Severns joins the podcast to discuss all things coaching and share many of the lessons he learned during his coaching career. One of the best sharers of the game, Coach Severns is the founder of the online basketball resource Jymratt basketball where he has thousands of notes and information he's collected over the course of his career. Topics discused: - Loyalty, trustworthiness and work ethic - Staff dyanmics - Addressing ...
Nov 24, 2023
48 min
Ep. 73 Oney Harrison | How to Build Your Basketball Training Business (Owner of The Pack Basketball Training)
Former college basketball player and founder of The Pack Basketball, Oney Harrison joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a player development and skills trainer. Oney has amassed a large audience on several social media platforms teaching essential basketball skills, footwork and drills for players of all ages. Her ability to teach and demonstrate is second to none and she shares some of her experiences and strategies that have allowed her business to flourish. Topics Discussed: Playi...
Oct 17, 2023
48 min
Ep. 72 Steve Harney | Scheduling 101, Empowering Your Players & Developing Culture (Harvard WBB Assistant Coach)
Harvard Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Steve Harney joins the podcast to discuss his first year on staff working for Head Coach Carrie Moore. Harney helped lead the Crimson to a 20 win season and has had multiple coaching stops at all levels. We discuss: - Building a competitive schedule - Taking over a new program - Staff retreats & developing relationships - Empowering players in the film room - Offensive concepts - In game coaching and how to help your head coach - Scouting repo...
Sep 19, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Ep. 71 Aleksa Gulbe | Inside the Success of Indiana WBB, Meeting the Standards & Embracing Competition
Entering year 2 of her Professional basketball career in Spain, Aleksa Gulbe had a standout career as a Hoosier at the University of Indiana. Hailing from Latvia, Gulbe scored over 1,000 points and grabbed over 600 boards in her college career. Aleksa shares some behind the scenes into the Indiana WBB program along with her journey as a international player and the adjustment to attending school in the US. Topics Discussed: - International recruiting and the learning curve - Indi...
Sep 4, 2023
58 min
EP. 70 Juwan Brown |  Coaching in the NBA G-League, Film Study Tips & Learning from Tyler Relph
Juwan Brown is the head player development coach for the Texas Legends, NBA G-League organization. He is also working as an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Seabears in the CEBL. Topics discussed: - Differences between G-League & NBA - Bringing energy and commanding the floor - Film process and note taking - Presenting concepts to team - Starting workouts with 3s!? - Scouting Reports - P&R Concepts - Favorite actions and teams to watch - Learning from Tyler Relph - Dail...
Aug 19, 2023
56 min
Ep. 69 Day in The Life | Summer School Workouts, My Favorite Clinics & Recruiting
Just a quick solo pod today catching you up to speed on what's been going on this summer! I discuss summer workouts at Quinnipiac, what i've been watching, listening to and reading along with some recruiting plans and getting more organized. For more content check out my YouTube channel where I document everything and share more basketball videos and behind the scenes of Quinnipiac Women's Basketball https://youtu.be/rOooIqj5prY
Jul 22, 2023
23 min
HS Hoops Talk | 3 Keys to Get Recruited by College Coaches
Bringing a new series to the podcast "HS Hoops Talk" where I will answer commonly asked questions and discuss topics geared towards high school hoopers who are looking to play at the next level! In this episode I discuss 3 major keys to giving yourself the best opportunity to be recruited! For more content like this subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Jul 15, 2023
8 min
Ep. 68 Joey Burton | Developing Shooters, Coaching Confidence & Chasing Your Goals (NBA Player Development & Shooting Coach)
NBA Player Development and Shooting Coach, Joey Burton joins the podcast to discuss all things player development, the art of shooting and coaching at multiple levels. Joey shares a message to coaches in regards to chasing your goals and being persistent in what you love to do. Joey's Twitter
Jun 28, 2023
54 min
Ep. 67 Calamity McEntire | Year 1 at Illinois, Recruiting, Staff Meetings & Embracing Change (Associate HC, Illinois WBB)
A jam packed basketball conversation with Associate Head Coach, Calamity McEntire. Starting off as a manager for Pat Summit at Tennessee, Calamity has had coaching stops at Hawaii, Boise State, Dayton & Texas. She shares a wealth of knowledge with us in regards to career growth, skill development, recruiting, staff dynamics and more. You don't want to miss this episode! About Coach McEntire Coach McEntire's Twitter
Jun 11, 2023
58 min
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