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Season 1

Sept. 4, 2024

Can fun and competition REALLY coexist? - Coach Kyle Wilson joins the…

Send us a text Coach Kyle Wilson is the driving force behind Mountain West 3on3, a league that focuses on making basketball accessible, enjoyable, and educational for kids. Coach Kyle believes that when kids have fun playing with their friends in a low-pressure environment, they are more likely to …

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Aug. 21, 2024

Why 3on3 Basketball is Key to Player Growth with Special Guest Coach …

Send us a text Coach Mark Kurtz, a long-time high school girls basketball coach, shares his passion for 3-on-3 basketball and its benefits. He believes that 3-on-3 basketball is a great way to teach the game conceptually and develop important skills such as ball-handling, passing, screening, and cu…

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Aug. 14, 2024

US Olympic 3x3 Basketball...What Happened?

Send us a text Kevin Roberts talks to Coach J about his program, Score Hoops 3on3 Basketball, and their recent collaboration with Under Armour and the WNBA, where they organized a basketball event for young girls. They also d...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Nick LoGalbo Interview Part 2 (Embracing the Rise of 3x3 basketball i…

Send us a text In part 2 of our conversation with Nick LoGalbo, a 3-time gold medalist coach for both men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams, we discuss the qualities that make teams thrive in 3x3 basketball and on larger platforms (such as competing for the Gold Medal in the Olympics). He highligh…

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July 31, 2024

Nick LoGalbo on How 3x3 Basketball Can Transform Your Game (Part 1)

Send us a text 3-time FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Head Coach For USA 3x3 Basketball, Nick LoGalbo joins the pod and talks about his journey with falling in love with basketball in Chicago, shaping his perspective on the game. He delves into the evolution of 3x3 basketball, emphasizing its growth in t…

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July 23, 2024

Coach Don Showalter: How to become a better basketball player with 3o…

Send us a text 10-time gold medalist and legendary USA Basketball Coach Don Showalter joins the pod to discuss the benefits of playing 3on3 basketball. We also examine the differences between international and US basketball. Coach Showalter suggests incorporating 3on3 into basketball programs and e…

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June 27, 2024

What Coaches ACTUALLY Look For In Basketball Tryouts!

Send us a text In this episode, Kevin Roberts and Coach J discuss the key skills coaches should be looking for in players during tryouts and how playing 3on3 basketball can help develop those skills. LISTEN to our podcast on ...

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June 5, 2024

Boosting Player Development with 3on3 Basketball: Insights from Coach…

Send us a text With over 25 years of coaching experience, Ames High School assistant basketball coach Jeff Steines shares how incorporating 3on3 basketball into their high school program has significantly enhanced their playe...

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May 30, 2024

Interview w/ high school basketball Coach Jon Schmitz: Incorporate 3x…

Send us a text Coach Jon Schmitz of Babcock Ranch High School (Punta Gorda, Florida) shares his experience integrating 3x3 basketball into his program. He discusses the benefits of using FIBA rules for conditioning, defensive principles, and quick decision-making. Coach Schmitz emphasizes the impor…

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May 22, 2024

Unlocking Your Child's Potential: The Power of Youth Sports and 3on3 …

Send us a text Kevin Roberts and Coach J discuss the challenges parents face when getting their kids into sports, what parents and coaches should and should NOT focus on when it comes to a young athlete, and they highlight th...

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May 15, 2024

Unlocking Your Child's Potential: The Power of Youth Sports and 3on3 …

Send us a text Kevin Roberts and Coach J discuss the benefits of youth sports and the advantages of 3on3 basketball for unlocking a child's potential. They highlight the importance of structure, teamwork, and goal-setting in sports. They also emphasize the development of essential life skills such …

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May 8, 2024

Mid-Michigan 3on3 Basketball: Interview with Founder, John Ali

Send us a text John Ali, founder of Mid-Michigan 3 on 3 Basketball, discusses his basketball program and the unique aspects of three-on-three basketball. He explains that his program is geared towards youth sports and provides a semi-structured environment where kids can have fun and improve their …

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May 1, 2024

Boost three skills INSTANTLY by playing 3on3 basketball

Send us a text Kevin Roberts and Coach J discuss three specific skills that players develop when playing three-on-three basketball: perfecting the pick and roll, balancing the floor and creating better spacing, and utilizing off-ball screens. They emphasize the importance of timing and decision-mak…

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April 24, 2024

Love and Basketball: The Score Hoops 3on3 Basketball Interview

Send us a text Kevin Roberts interviews Coach J and his wife, "Coach Dee" about their basketball program, Score Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball. They talk about the inspiration behind starting the program, the role of each co-founder, and the balance between competitiveness and fostering a positive environ…

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April 17, 2024

3 ways you become a G.O.A.T. in basketball with 3-on-3!

Send us a text We welcome back Coach J to the episode as he joins Kevin Roberts to discuss the benefits of playing 3-on-3 basketball. Coach J highlights his top 3 benefits. They also briefly discuss the NBA playoffs and provi...

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April 11, 2024

3x3 basketball vs 3on3, 3v3 basketball....WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE???

Send us a text Host Kevin Roberts flies solo and discusses his love for 3x3 basketball and the differences between 3x3 and traditional 3-on-3 basketball. He talks about the fast pace, the unique ball used in 3x3, the player-c...

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April 3, 2024

Ice Cube as a guest on our podcast?...International vs American baske…

Send us a text Kevin and Coach J discuss the difference between international basketball-focus vs American basketball-focus. They also share their thoughts on the NCAA Women's Elite 8 match-ups, the BIG3, and a possible in...

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April 3, 2024

The benefits of incorporating 3-on-3 Basketball into training regimen…

Send us a text In this conversation, Coach J and Kevin discuss their experiences running 3on3 basketball programs. They talk about early bird registration discounts, the most popular age group for participation, and the ben...

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April 2, 2024

A basketball podcast you didn't know you needed

Send us a text In this tip-off episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, hosts Kevin Roberts and Coach J discuss their respective 3on3 basketball programs and their love for the sport. Kevin runs 3on3 Live in Tampa, Florida, while Coach...

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