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Hoop Heads

Hoop Heads

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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball. Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode we've ever recorded and learn more about what drives our show! Thank you for being a part of Hoop Heads Nation!Podcast by Hoop HeadsAll rights reserved Basketball Politics & Government
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  • Revisiting the Western Conference Over/Unders - Episode 1201
    Jan 14 2026

    On this episode, Mike and Jason look back at the Western Conference preseason over/unders and discuss each West team as the NBA season approaches the halfway point.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Britt Moore - Elizabethtown College Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1200
    Jan 12 2026

    Britt Moore is in his 9th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Elizabethtown College where he has the Blue Jays off to a 10-1 start this year.

    Before taking the head coaching position at Elizabethtown, Moore spent six seasons as the head coach at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, taking his Panther teams to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Tournament each season.

    Previously, Moore was an assistant coach at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, for five seasons, including the final two as associate head coach to Rick Ferry. Moore started his coaching career as an assistant at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania from 2004 -2006.

    As a player, Moore played in 25 games for Elizabethtown as a sophomore in 2000-01 and ended his playing career at King’s College, where he was a two-time letter winner from 2002-04.

    On this episode Mike & Britt discuss the fundamental aspects of basketball that contribute to winning, such as rebounding and defensive effort. Throughout the conversation, we delve into the evolution of coaching methodologies, particularly the necessity of fostering a culture where players hold one another accountable for their performance. Additionally, we explore the challenges of maintaining a cohesive team dynamic amidst varying levels of player ability and acceptance of roles. Ultimately, Coach Moore shares insights into the intrinsic rewards of coaching, underscoring the profound joy derived from mentoring young athletes and witnessing their development on and off the court.

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    Don’t forget to grab your notebook before you listen to this episode with Britt Moore, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Elizabethtown College.

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    Email – moorebr@etown.edu

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Brad Stamps - Fayetteville (AR) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1199
    Jan 9 2026

    Brad Stamps is in his 7th season as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at his alma mater, Fayetteville High School in Arkansas. Brad’s first job was coaching 8th grade basketball at Woodland Junior High where he worked alongside his mentor and former Fayetteville High School Head Coach Kyle Adams. Stamps later became the head coach at Shiloh Christian where he took a program that had won only one game the year before he arrived and turned it into a 28 game winner and state semifinalist in his final season. Brad also served as the head coach at Springdale High School where he won two conference championships in 6 years and led the team to a state runner-up finish in his fifth year.

    Stamps has also had several stints as an assistant coach and brings a unique perspective regarding the relationships, responsibilities, and skill sets needed to succeed as both a head coach and an assistant.

    On this episode Mike and Brad discuss what it takes to build a successful high school basketball program in 2026. Brad shares the importance of nurturing relationships within the basketball community, particularly between coaches, players, and their families. He explains how effective coaching transcends just on-court instruction, advocating for a holistic approach that fosters emotional connections and personal growth among athletes. The discussion further explores the structural alignment of high school basketball programs, highlighting the necessity of integrating youth and middle school teams with the high school framework to ensure sustained success. As we delve into Stamps' strategies and philosophies, listeners are afforded a comprehensive perspective on the multifaceted responsibilities of a modern high school basketball coach.

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    Please take some notes and get ready to learn and grow as you listen to this episode with Brad Stamps from Fayetteville High School in the state of Arkansas.

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    Twitter - @bstamps22

    Email - brad.stamps@g.fayar.net

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