In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we take the conversation international.

We’re joined by Martin Dyan, founder and CEO of Rise 3x3 in the UK — a year-round 3x3 basketball organization dedicated to growing the game from grassroots to elite.

Martin shares:

- How 3x3 first captured him
- The emotional story behind his first tournament
- Why he believes 3x3 is more than just a format
- The challenges of building a movement from scratch
- How 3x3 can create opportunities for players, coaches, officials, and communities

This isn’t a USA vs UK conversation.

It’s about vision.
It’s about passion.
It’s about building something meaningful around the game we love.

If you care about the future of basketball — this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Marcus Ludwig, head assistant coach for the boys varsity program at Baldwinsville High School in Syracuse, NY, for an honest, coach-to-coach conversation about growth, perspective, and player development.

This episode is for middle school, JV, and varsity coaches — especially those early in their coaching journey who are still figuring things out.

We talk about:

- What young coaches often misunderstand early on
- Why coaching is more than wins, losses, and the scoreboard
- The difference between being a head coach and an assistant coach
- How pressure, ego, and expectations change over time
- When to coach, when to stay quiet, and how players actually learn
- How small-sided play and 3on3 basketball can support long-term development

This isn’t about systems or schemes.
It’s about experience, growth, and learning how to coach the right way.

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Homeschool 3x3 basketball, skills clinics, and a different approach to player development.

In this episode, Kevin and Coach J talk through what they’re building with each one of their 3on3 basketball programs and the 3on3 Hoops Nation — including homeschool 3x3 play labs, skills clinics, and why 3v3 continues to be one of the best teachers of the game.

This is a wide-open conversation about:
• Using 3v3 to develop confidence and decision-making
• Creating real opportunities for middle school players
• Why fundamentals and application matter more than flashy moves
• Building sustainable pathways through skills clinics and small-sided games
• What 3on3 Hoops Nation is becoming — and how coaches and parents can be part of it

This episode isn’t about one drill or one system.
It’s about building basketball the right way.

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Inside the community you’ll find practice ideas, resources, and ongoing conversations for coaches and parents who care about development over hype.

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