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The SAVI Coaching Podcast covers the latest insights and trends in the game. Join us as we delve deeper into the questions and topics raised by our SAVI members. Whether you're a coach at any level or simply a basketball enthusiast, you'll find valuable discussions and practical advice for your best season yet. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of coaching. Join our free community: skool.com/savicoaching
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The BEST ways to create an ADVANTAGE on Offense (Basketball)
2026/10/06
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What are the best ways to create an offensive advantage on the basketball court? What about the best leadership tools and traits to run a synergetic program and WIN GAMES? That's what we're blind ranking on this episode of The Hours: Each host gets a round to blind rank tools that actually have an impact on your team.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Committing without all the options
01:22 - Ways to create advantage on offense
14:49 - Leadership qualities
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Blind Ranking Coaching Habits and Tools
2026/09/29
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What actually makes a great basketball coach? In this episode of The Hours, Tyler and Mark put their opinions to the test with a blind ranking game covering sports to coach, essential practice drills/games, and key teaching tools.
They dive into the difference between drills and games, the return of the 3-man weave, and how tools like "encoding success" and peer feedback can transform your practice efficiency.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Best Coaching Habits
01:28 - What other sport would you coach?
07:21 - Favorite Drills
21:51 - Best teaching tools
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From getting cut to a 10 Year Pro Career: What it ACTUALLY takes.
2026/09/22
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What does it actually take to make it to the next level in basketball?
Most players and parents get fed endless promises about exposure circuits, high-profile club teams, and fancy workout hacks. But the reality of jumping from high school to college—and college to the pros—looks completely different.
In this episode of The Hours, we sit down with 10-year overseas pro Mike Carlson to break down his raw, unfiltered journey: from getting cut as a 144-pound freshman at a Division III school, to walking on at D2, becoming an All-American, and eventually playing in Spain’s elite ACB league.
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How To Design A Practice That Actually Develops Players
2026/09/15
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Planning your very first youth basketball practice when you only have a few days before game one can be overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler and Mark walk through building a complete 90-minute practice plan from scratch using Savi Sync, balancing game-ready fundamentals, handling pressure, and establishing team standards from day one.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The First Practice Dilemma (Game in 4 Days)
01:36 – Essential Game Processes & Subbing Habits
04:00 – Must-Have Objectives vs. What to Cut
07:19 – Building the Plan in Savi Sync
10:45 – Segment 1: Spacing, Spots, & 4v2 Flow Game
13:00 – Why We Teach Through Games Instead of Drills
15:00 – 2v2 Closeout & Special Situations
17:42 – Handling Pressure: Rules for Attacking the Trap
22:20 – Managing Time, Water Breaks, & Post-Practice
24:30 – Final Reminders: Establishing Standards from Square One
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How To Make Out Of Bounds Plays Part of Your Offense
2026/09/08
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Most coaches wait until the day before the first game to install their baseline and sideline out-of-bounds plays. In this episode, we break down how to systematically build your BLOB and SLOB packages in the preseason as seamless extensions of your regular offense—plus how to tackle the team dynamics that can make or break your year.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - SLOBs & BLOBs
04:12 - Getting on the same page with Savi Sync
08:39 - Building BLOBs backwards
15:47 - SLOBs
26:33 - Conflict Resolution
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The Biggest Decisions To Make Before Basketball Season Starts
2026/09/01
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The best coaches don't wait until the first practice to start coaching. They use the preseason to turn decisions into systems—organizing staff, defining roles, addressing playing time, and building team leadership before adversity hits.
In this episode, Tyler and Mark break down how to stop relying on hope as a plan and dig your well before you're thirsty.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The most wonderful time of the year
05:29 - Seasons within the season
13:11 - Making the meal
23:12 - Playing time
32:04 - Leadership
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Core Skills For FINISHING at the Rim
2026/08/25
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Most players don’t need 20+ fancy finishes—they need to learn how to read defensive problems and let the right solutions emerge. In this episode, Mike Carlson and Mark Cascio break down the biggest mistakes coaches make when teaching finishing at the rim, how to train real decision-making through live play, and why simplifying your players' choices will dramatically improve their scoring efficiency.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Practicals of finishing
01:58 - The problem with finishing drills...
07:25 - The nature of skill
14:02 - Playing off the catch
23:10 - Eliminate shooting off the dribble
30:00 - Coaches, avoid this...
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Why Your Best Dribbler Isn't Your Best Ball Handler
2026/08/18
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Dribbling stationary cones or chairs might look great in warm-ups, but it’s only a fraction of what wins games. True ball handling isn't just about flashy dribble moves—it's about moving effectively with the ball, reading space, and drastically cutting down turnovers.
In this episode of The Hours, Tyler Coston and Mike Carlson break down the 6 essential components of real ball handling and reveal why traditional dribble drills fail players under fourth-quarter pressure.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Subjective language stagnates improvement
02:01 - What is a carry?
05:10 - The BEST players are the BEST movers
20:00 - Handling Concept #1
22:06 - Handling Concept #2
27:43 - Handling Concept #3
34:34 - Handling Concept #4
36:47 - Dribble "Moves"
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Get Rid of Coaching Cliches to Get Your Players To Work HARD On Defense
2026/08/11
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Coaches use classic phrases all the time, but do they actually help players understand what to do on the court?
In this episode, Tyler Coston and Mark Cascio unpack the most popular coaching cliches in basketball. They break down the intent behind each phrase, what works, what doesn't, and how to translate overused cliches into actionable, sticky cues players can actually apply.
Plus, they explore the concept of concurrent feedback—why coaching players while they are in the middle of an action can make them confused and overly dependent on the sideline—and share when coaches should step back and let players play.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Coachisms are weird
01:45 - Defense wins championships
04:22 - 110% 08:37 - Game speed
14:24 - Get a STOP!
20:03 - 2 for the price of 1
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5 Rules For Shooting The Basketball
2026/08/07
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While the game of basketball has changed since the heyday of greats like Larry Byrd or Michael Jordan, these 5 rules for shooting have remained consistent. It may surprise you, but the technique of your shot is actually last on our list of rules that Tyler Coston and 10 year pro Mike Carlson break down in this episode of The Hours
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 5 shooting rules I've observed
06:26 - Developing your authentic shot
09:39 - Analysis of a buzzer beater
20:13 - Teach Power First
25:19 - The Craft
29:14 - The Mindset
31:45 - Technique Last
37:23 - Mike's player perspective
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How to Coach an Offense That Doesn't Break Under Pressure
2026/07/28
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The best coaches don't control every decision on the court—they prepare their players to make the right reads when a play breaks down. In this episode of The Hours by Savi Coaching, host Mark Cascio is joined by Director of Player Development and former 10-year pro Mike Carlson to break down the unscripted moments of basketball that you can't call from the sideline.
Together, they dive into the "gray areas" of the game—the fine line between cutting and clogging space, when to gamble on defense, and how to build an aggressive, relentless offensive rebounding system.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Gray Areas of gameplay
03:53 - Biggest Gray Area as a player
16:57 - Offensive Rebounding Gray Area
23:37 - Savi transition defensive philosophy
28:42 - When do you gamble on defense?
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Do You Have A System Around HOW You Coach?
2026/07/21
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Most coaches have a clear system for their offense or defense, but if someone asks you what your system is for coaching itself, do you have a ready answer?
The reality is that how you coach is far more valuable than what you coach. In this episode of The Hours, Tyler Coston and Mark Cascio break down the "Savi Method"—a powerful, 3-step framework designed to turn basketball information into real, game-day application.
If you want to stop chasing robotic compliance and start building a high-leverage environment where players instinctively know how to solve problems, this episode is a must-watch.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Developing your own coaching system
01:15 - The Savi Method
06:26 - #1 shape the environment
15:27 - #2 productive feedback patterns
22:46 - #3 problem solving
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Cutting Your Playbook in Half Could Make You Twice As Good
2026/07/14
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Most basketball coaches could throw out half of their offense and get better overnight. If your offense feels stagnant, crowded, or too rigid, you don't need more plays—you need a clearer framework.
In this episode of The Hours, Tyler Coston and Mark Cascio are joined by pro basketball player Mike to break down the 5 Essential Rules for a Revolutionized Conceptual Offense. They debate the perfect order of importance and installation for these 5 pillars, sharing powerful frameworks to unleash your players, maximize efficiency, and coach your best offensive season yet.
Plus, Tyler shares a new, game-changing way to redefine "Eight" on the shot scale to maximize small advantages and hunt for those crucial And-1 opportunities.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Kill your offensive system
05:00 - The 5 aspects of the Savi Offense
15:27 - Technical difficulties
15:57 - 1. Our Pattern
19:25 - 2. Our People
27:03 - 3. Our Spots
31:00 - 4. Our Pace
37:25 - 5. Our Shots
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Euroleague Pro Challenges our 5 Rules For Defense
2026/07/07
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Every basketball coach has a set of core beliefs about the "right" way to teach the game. But as the game rapidly evolves, are your rules holding your team back? Some of our longest-held coaching rules need to die, some need to be kept, and others need a massive upgrade.
In this episode of The Hours, Tyler Coston and Mark Cascio are joined live by Savi’s brand-new Director of Player Development, Mike Carlson (former Euroleague pro).
Together, they put 5 major principles in each of the 4 categories on the chopping block to decide what actually moves the needle in the modern era. If you want to stop running predictable coverages, force the exact shots you want, and build a disruptive defensive identity, this deep dive is for you.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What do you believe?
01:23 - Introducing our new Player Development coach
07:19 - Our Shots
09:14 - Our Spots
12:39 - Our Pace
15:34 - Our Pattern
21:18 - How this integrates with Lock Left
27:57 - Too Much? 34:46 - Biggest Coaching Takeaway
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You Might Not Realize That You Already Lost The Team
2026/06/30
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Can you push your players to compete at the highest level while still maintaining psychological safety?
In Part 2 of this deep-dive debate, Coaches Tyler Coston and Mark Cascio break down the exact actionable frameworks you need to balance high-stakes internal competition with a cooperative team culture.
They face off on some of the most controversial topics in modern sports: Are leaderboards actually toxic? Is sports culture becoming soft? And how do you maintain elite standards without using shame to motivate?
Plus, Coach Cascio shares his "Magical Feedback" framework—a 3-step process to deliver hard truths while building deeper trust. If you want to revolutionize your practice design, player development, and team culture, this episode is a must-listen.
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🏀 TRY SAVI BASKETBALL FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of coaches working through the same questions. https://savicoach.com/membership
📩 JOIN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Coaching notes, practice tools, and episode breakdowns delivered to your inbox every week. https://savi.beehiiv.com/
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @SAVI_coaching Stay SAVI! Subscribe for more weekly coaching insights, practical tools, and drills that translate to wins. https://savi.beehiiv.com/
And if you want tools, frameworks, and coaching notes like the ones from this episode delivered straight to you, try the SAVI free membership at savicoaching.com. It's built for coaches who want to keep getting better.
New episodes drop weekly. Coaching notes from every episode go out in our free newsletter at. https://savi.beehiiv.com/
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HSB12 2026/04/09
Love The Hours
Tyler and Mark are two of the most knowledgeable basketball coaches out there and they love to share innovative, practical insights that coaches at al...
J. Burich 2026/02/01
So much knowledge
I really look forward every week to The Hours. I feel like pieces of Mark and Tyler are in my head at practices and in games. They really are on to so...
ttrepa2 2025/03/24
Great content!
This podcast offers outstanding content from highly relatable experts within the coaching profession. What I appreciate most is how easily their insig...
VAPomp 2025/02/28
Great Stuff!
The knowledge sharing, energy, and insights are terrific. SAVI has a great approach that goes beyond the X’s and O’s and take into account full coach ...
Connor Agnew 2025/02/27
Great show!
Very knowledgeable coaches!
AirMaxPham 2025/02/27
One of best coaching pod out!
One of my favorite podcasts out there. Brings a unique perspective to coaching looking at nee approaches to impact your team. This is the one you’re l...
Coach Derr 2025/02/27
Awesome podcast
A must listen for all basketball coaches!
TopSet2000 2025/02/27
Coaches, Hoopers and Gym Rats
Refreshing take on the game we love. If you are a life long hooper or a new coach-parent volunteer, this podcast cuts to the forefront of the most eff...
POPSMichael 2025/02/26
Characteristics of a Great Coach
Great ideas that got me thinking and got me wanting to make some changes. Appreciate the help!
cclints24 2025/02/26
Conceptual and applicable!
Really enjoy listening to Mark and Tyler discuss every basketball topic imaginable. Their back and forth with concepts is priceless but I feel the rea...
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