Hardwood Hustle
Hardwood Hustle
HardwoodHustle.com
Episode 654 - Defensive Non-Negotiables
36 minutes Posted May 19, 2026 at 5:00 am.
0:00
36:34
Download MP3
Show notes
This week, TJ and Sam dig into one of the most important defensive questions every coach faces: What are your true non-negotiables? Instead of getting lost in schemes, coverages, and endless tactical adjustments, they challenge coaches to narrow their focus and identify the 2–3 defensive habits their team must become elite at—whether that’s guarding the dribble, winning the glass, or eliminating transition layups. They discuss whether being exceptional at a few things beats generalizing on ev...