S8 Ep11: Feedback, not the audio kind
One of the biggest things to remember as a coach, is that we coach the person and not the sport, and a lot of time where we break down is when delivering to our players. We look at how to make sure it’s not too confronting for our players, and how we receive feedback as a coach – we aren’t immune to receiving it ourselves as coaches!
1hr 8m May 19, 2023
1hr 8m
S8 Ep10: Multi Sport Athletes
We all know that basketball is the greatest sport in the world – it’s why we do it! But we do need to remember we are coaching people, and not the sport, so we know our players will have a heap of different interests. We discuss early specialisation, other sports and how they can relate to basketball, and why we don’t need to fear our players leaving Basketball to play them – our sport helps th...
1hr 1m May 12, 2023
1hr 1m
S8 Ep9: Don't Call It A Comeback, She's Never Leaving
Only big-time people get 2 runs on the podcast, and Kelsey Griffin is about as big time as they come! Kelsey returns to the podcast to talk through her career as a player, where she has enjoyed countless levels of success. Kelsey talks about how she likes to be coached, what she looks for in coaches, and Zoe puts her under the pump about getting involved with a Country Vic State team! Apologies...
1hr 20m May 05, 2023
1hr 20m
S8 Ep8: Coaching Coordinators
Some people love doing it, some try their best to avoid the role, but the role of a Director of Coaching or Coaching Coordinator is one that a good deal of people don’t know much about until they have to do it themselves! We explore how to do the role whilst potentially juggling a job, how to find coaches, having consistency throughout a program and the balance of on court and admin work.
56m Mar 31, 2023
56m
S8 Ep7: Assistant Coaches
Where would we be without the trusty assistant coaches? We explore how to find a good one, how to work with your assistants, roles and tasks for games and training, and who is responsible for getting the chair at the break!
1hr 24m Mar 23, 2023
1hr 24m
S8 Ep6: The U16 State Combine
It woudn’t be a long weekend without basketball, and the Labour Day long weekend is home to the U16 Combine, with nearly 100 of the best athletes from around the state vying for a position in the Country and Metro teams. We check in with Dom Linossier (U16 Metro Men) and Mat Holmes (U16 Country Women) to talk through the difficulty in selecting a team, what they’re looking for, how they get eve...
1hr 4m Mar 17, 2023
1hr 4m
S8 Ep5: S8 E5 - Would You Rather?
Everyone’s favourite podcast segment is back with 2 new contestants – Would You Rather? We throw a range of questions at the newly returned Jenni and Coops and discuss Jenni’s alter ego chess master skills, and Coops love for the move Father of the Bride. It took some weird turns this week.
1hr 4m Mar 09, 2023
1hr 4m
S8 Ep4: All State Camps- getting prepared
It was the All State Camp in Bendigo last weekend, where our HP coaches added “photographer” to their PD with 300 plus kids to coach and take photos of! We talk to Zoe and Darren about what the content was, why it was in there, how it went, and what coaches at Club & Association level can be doing to give themselves and the players the best chance of success!
58m Mar 03, 2023
58m
S8 Ep3: Tournament Coaching
In this episode we look at what needs to be factors need to be taken into account, when you are coaching in a tournament, as there is a lot more that need to be considered.
51m Feb 24, 2023
51m
S8 Ep2: Will Weaver
The Head Coach of Paris Basketball – Will Weaver joins us on the podcast this week, to talk all things coaching. We cover what pathways look like around the world, how you coach in a different country, assembling a team in the middle of a COVID pandemic, and what it’s like to travel the world as a professional basketball coach, whilst also balancing a family on the side. Will was incredibly gen...
30m Feb 16, 2023
30m
S8 Ep1: What happened to January
And just like that, we are into February. But what happened to January? As it turns out, quite a lot. With East Coast Challenge (ECC), Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (ACJBC) and Southern Cross Challenge (SCC) all running we have a look at how the teams and coaches went, and what the areas of focus are coming out of the tournaments. We also discuss the National Performance Camp (NPC) a...
54m Feb 10, 2023
54m
S7 Ep16: The Mail is Here (Part 2)
Final episode for the season is upon us! We dive back into the listener mailbag and discuss how to impact defence without zoning in junior basketball, how to deal with a difficult opposition coach, how long to stick with an offence or defence before changing, balancing teaching and intervening in drills and some of the things we think could potentially improve the basketball experience for ever...
1hr 17m Dec 09, 2022
1hr 17m
S7 Ep15: The Mail - The Mail Is Here! Part 1
We asked, and like Postman Pat, you, the listeners, delivered. It’s Part 1 of the Talking Split Mailbag this week, with fresh off the plane Gold Medal winning Head Coach in Zoe Carr back on the podcast! We discuss questions like how to train your child who wants to get into rep, our most disliked drills, what should go into an Individual Performance Plan, what we can take from other sports to h...
1hr 3m Dec 02, 2022
1hr 3m
S7 Ep14: The Senior Coaching Space (Part Deux)
After we went off on various tangents and ran out of time on the previous podcast, we thought we should head back into the senior coaching space and try and give some more information around it for the coaches out there. Turns out, we are going to need a Part 3! We look at preseason, team selection, how to progress players, and why we have senior programs to begin with.
1hr Nov 25, 2022
1hr
S7 Ep13: Shooting
It doesn’t matter if it’s fish in a barrel, on Fortnite, or pull up 3’s in transition – shooting is a massive part of what our players are doing now. We have a look about what we can be teaching our athletes, what the important teaching points are, what types of shots we want our players taking, and how we can help them depending on how we are coaching them. There are some shooting “myths” we t...
1hr 5m Nov 18, 2022
1hr 5m
S7 Ep12: Unpacking the Senior Coaching Space
This week we are looking at a space we haven’t touched on in over 80 episodes – coaching in senior programs. We explore the importance of being transparent, knowing the parameters, how to assemble a team, how to work in with junior programs and everything in between. Even if you’re a junior coach, this could remove a few of the barriers to get involved in the senior coaching space.
1hr 4m Nov 11, 2022
1hr 4m
S7 Ep11: Dr Alex Lascu
Fantastic guest podcaster this week! Dr Alex Lascu is a skill acquisition specialist by trade and currently lectures at the University of Canberra. Her passion for talent development and community sport is contagious, with over a decade in coaching and a PhD in skill acquisition for women’s cricket. She enjoys existing in the gap between research and practice in the hopes of bringing these two ...
59m Nov 04, 2022
59m
S7 Ep10: Would You Rather...
Bit of a different episode this week, where we delve into some “Would you Rather” situations with our coaches and seek their opinions on several topics relating to basketball and coaching. If you’re listening, you’re welcome to give your opinion on some of the topics using the #TalkingSplit, and a reminder we have a Mailbag episode coming up soon, so send in any questions you might have!
1hr 2m Oct 27, 2022
1hr 2m
S7 Ep9: S7 E9 - Get Back to Work!
Sometimes sport can be cruel, you can do the work and not get the reward that you were hoping for. You can be disappointed, upset, and frustrated, so we go over some of the things that players can look to do to improve after disappointment. The world of Strength & Conditioning, finding a good coach to help you improve, watching film all rate a mention. Now that you’ve got some ideas, get back t...
1hr 1m Oct 21, 2022
1hr 1m
S7 Ep8: S7 E8 - Let the Games Begin
Now that coaches have picked their teams, or are about to pick them, we look at some of the things that can make the season go a little better if you’re on top of them early. So much of what coaches do is focused around the on-court component, when we have just as much to take care of, off the court. We discuss the first parent meeting, what you need to go over, how to work with the parents, h...
1hr 6m Oct 13, 2022
1hr 6m
S7 Ep7: S7 E7 - Jamboree, World Cup and Team Selection
After 2 weeks off for the chaos of school holidays programs and selections, we are back this week to talk through what we all saw at the U12 Jamboree in Echuca, the FIBA Women’s World Cup and offer some advice and guidance to coaches that are going through one of the most stressful parts of their job – team selection.
1hr 15m Oct 06, 2022
1hr 15m
S7 Ep6: S7 E6 - Social Media for Coaches with Jarrod Potter
In his final innings for Basketball Victoria, we have enlisted the help of BV's social guru Jarrod Potter to take coaches through how to navigate the world of social media, and how to use it for good instead of the dangerous world it can lead to! After six years, Jarrod is leaving Basketball Victoria, and he has has been a phenomenal supporter of not just the podcast, but basketball everywhere ...
1hr 2m Sep 16, 2022
1hr 2m
S7 Ep5: S7 E5 - Some of the Do's and the Don'ts
Some rules are written (like don’t play zone in U12s or U14s), others are unwritten but common sense (like not clearing your throat into the microphone when recording a podcast – well done Zoe), and others are straight up unwritten and maybe not considered by everyone. We take a bit of a look into some of the things that we recommend coaches investigate doing and some that can be better left al...
1hr 9m Sep 09, 2022
1hr 9m
S7 Ep4: S7 E4 - It's All Part of the Plan
There are so many great quotes about planning, and it’s that way for a reason – it’s important! We look at why coaches need to plan, some best practices for getting the most out of a training session, and what the content needs to look like when you step on the floor with the athletes. For coaches wanting some templates for session plans, just drop me an email on rob.coulter@basketballvictoria....
58m Sep 02, 2022
58m
S7 Ep3: S7 E3 - AJC Reviews
It’s been fantastic to have the three Australian Junior Championships run for the first time in a few years! The team takes a look back at how the AJCs played out, changes and trends as well as how the BV programs have changed because of what we saw this time around! We then give our advice for what the coaches can do to give their players the best chance of success at this level!
59m Aug 26, 2022
59m
S7 Ep2: S7 E2: It's Time to Play The Game!
It’s the fun time of year when finals coaching is the topic of discussion and we are looking at any areas that coaches can adjust in a game situation, to give their team a chance for success. Offence, Defence, Timeouts, Substitutions and your mental state all play a part, so get planning on what you can do to influence your team!
1hr 7m Aug 19, 2022
1hr 7m
S7 Ep1: S7 E1: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
It’s been a hot minute since we last belted your eardrums with the Talking Split Podcast, but we are back and ready to talk coaching again! We are back with a few updates to the various goings on in Basketball Victoria land, taking you through the new High-Performance Programs setup, a bit of an update around the size 5 basketball in U12’s experiment, and the mandatory coach education rationale...
54m Aug 11, 2022
54m
S6 Ep18: S6 E18 Motivation and Communication with Dr Julia Walsh
Few guests get a third appearance on Talking Split... (usually their choice, not ours), but thankfully Dr.Julia Walsh returns to discuss how we can find what drives our athletes to play sport, how we as coaches can interact with all athletes better for their retention and foster an enjoyable learning environment.
1hr 11m Nov 25, 2021
1hr 11m
S6 Ep17: S6 E17 - How to Tackle Grading
Podcast debut for the new Metro High Performance Coach, Darren Best. Darren brings a wealth of experience into the role which relates heavily into today’s topic (submitted by Talking Split superfan – Daniel Gianchino), “How to tackle grading” for coaches. So many things to consider for coaches depending on the club, the age group, and your own coaching experience. We discuss what training shoul...
56m Nov 18, 2021
56m
S6 Ep16: S6 E16 - Players Only
Coaches, you get this week off from podcast land – we are talking to the players that are about to go through trials. It’s a stressful time of year, but there are some things you can do to be prepared physically and mentally to give yourself the best chance of succeeding – whatever your goal is at selections. Because your coaches will listen to this anyway, it can certainly help!
41m Nov 11, 2021
41m
S6 Ep15: S6 E15 Tryouts
It's a crazy time of the year for everyone as tryouts are starting over the next few weeks! We discuss what to look for, how to run them, what you need to consider and how to pick a balanced team.
57m Nov 04, 2021
57m
S6 Ep14: S6 E14 - Learning from Lasso Pt 2
Back on the Lasso bandwagon this week as we strap in for Part 2, albeit a man down – but like Lasso when he gets behind, we battle on for the win (not the draw). We look at how coaches can best manage the people around them, the relationships they will need to be successful as a coach, some of the things coaches need to be mindful of when taking care of themselves, and the best quotes from the ...
1hr 9m Oct 29, 2021
1hr 9m
S6 Ep13: S6 E13 - Learning from Lasso Part 1
For the last 2 years Ted Lasso has helped everyone get through lockdowns, and we delve into where the show does imitate life as a coach. Sometimes you can watch it just to be entertained, and other times you can take some lessons that we see on the screen and apply it to your own coaching. Part 1 this week where we look around the areas of Starting with a new team, Setting a Culture, and the Su...
1hr 6m Oct 21, 2021
1hr 6m
S6 Ep12: S6 E12 - The Fab 5
Not to be confused with the Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard Fab 5 (bonus points on offer if you can name the other 2 players), or the Jackson 5, today we explore the Fab 5 basketball skills that every athlete should be working on, and every coach should be helping their athletes with. We look at why they’re important, what we would emphasise on each of the skills and discuss if there is ...
59m Oct 15, 2021
59m
S6 Ep11: S6 E11 - Confidence
One of the areas we noticed athletes were lacking on our last return to sport, was confidence. We delve into how as coaches we can build it, how we create environments where it’s a growth mindset for athletes, and how our actions and reactions as coaches can influence it amongst our teams.
1hr 2m Oct 07, 2021
1hr 2m
S6 Ep10: S6 E10 - Mailbag Part 2
Back in the mailbag this week, where we discuss at what age should Strength & Conditioning be taught, is conditioning acceptable as a punishment at training sessions, how to manage athletes that are in foul trouble, session planning and working with your Director of Coaching and how different season timing and models may help player development.
1hr 4m Sep 23, 2021
1hr 4m
S6 Ep9: S6 E9 - Mailbag Part 1
Thanks to the listeners for their mailbag questions this week, as we delve into the Talking Split Mailbag Part 1. We go over on trials, playing time, statistics, and player motivation whilst we bid farewell a podcast favourite with a special guest...
1hr 21m Sep 16, 2021
1hr 21m
S6 Ep8: S6 E8 - Dr Alex Roberts
Dr.Alex Roberts is a Lecturer at La Trobe University, and a member on the Executive Advisory Board for the Womens Coaches Association, and today joins us to discuss parts of her theses on “The Coaches Eye – Exploring Decision Making During Talent Identification”. Alex takes us through some great topics that coaches need to consider such as their coaching bias, what they’re selecting for, long t...
52m Sep 03, 2021
52m
S6 Ep7: S6, E7: Under-19 Gems Head Coach Dave Herbert
Fresh off the silver medal at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, we chat to Head Coach Dave Herbert about the lead up and the playing of the tournament, and how the team achieved such a great result winning a silver medal. We look at some of the things that worked, some things that junior coaches can focus on, and some things athletes can do to get them to that level. Rob & Zoe discuss the reacti...
1hr 6m Aug 26, 2021
1hr 6m
S6 Ep6: S6, E6: Wheelchair Basketball Coaching
We are joined by Jontee Brown, BV's newly appointed Diversity and Inclusion Officer who takes us through how he got started playing wheelchair basketball and how players and coaches can get involved in the wheelchair basketball coaching pathway. For anyone wanting to get involved, get in contact with Jontee - jontee.brown@basketballvictoria.com.au
1hr 6m Aug 20, 2021
1hr 6m
S6 Ep5: The Olympics Wrap Up
Lockdowns continue, and now that the Olympics have finished what is there to do? Talk about the Olympics of course! We take our chances on Jenni having paid her electricity bill and the dial up internet in Clyde and recap on a great tournament from the Boomers earning their first medal, closing the gap on the USA, shooting percentages, 3x3 vs 5x5, continuity in National team programs, junk defe...
1hr 6m Aug 12, 2021
1hr 6m
S6 Ep4: S5 E4 - Why Don't You Get a Job?
Whilst the days, weeks, months, and year has moved quickly, there is a certain time of year that remains the same... July and August are the time for basketball coach job applications. We've got a few pearls of wisdom on how to give yourself the best possible chance to get that job you want! Hint: Leaving a rating and a review on the Talking Split podcast will definitely help*. Good luck coache...
1hr 11m Aug 06, 2021
1hr 11m
S6 Ep3: S6 E3 - Jack Fleming
It’s been a long time in the making, but we have finally had Victoria’s greatest basketball writer (excluding BV’s Jarrod Potter of course), Jack Fleming on the podcast. We get to cover off how Jack started in coaching with the Greenhills Beavers, through to his latest role as the Assistant Coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers. Youth League Coach of the Month Ash Arnott shamelessly seeks sponsorsh...
1hr 17m Jul 30, 2021
1hr 17m
S6 Ep2: I Am Feeling Very Olympic Today
Every 4 (or 5 – Pandemics *sigh*) years we get an Olympic tournament, and we are lucky enough to be in a very kind time zone for the Tokyo Games. We have our tournament specialists in Jenni & Coops on deck today to talk us through team selection, culture setting and tournament navigating. Really encourage as many as possible to tune in and support the Opals and Boomers on their quest for podium...
1hr Jul 22, 2021
1hr
S6 Ep1: Talking Split - S6 E1 - U12 Jamboree and Size 5 Basketballs
Season 6 of Talking Split returns after nearly a year on the sideline. Unfortunately, it seems that we have potentially jinxed the whole state of Victoria... as we were discussing how great it is to be back up and running with basketball in Victoria, only to be plunged into another lockdown by the time the podcast drops! Ash takes us through his TikTok habits, we review the U12 Metro Jamboree a...
1hr 4m Jul 16, 2021
1hr 4m
S5 Ep17: Episode 54 - Rob Mason
Coach Developer from the Port Adelaide Football Club, Rob Mason, joins us to talk coach feedback to the players, the priorities, the best ways to get the message across, what is wasted words – we cover everything. Lots of gems of information in there for the coaches to take away to help with their coaching. Rob has previously spent time with Diamond Valley Youth League Women as an Assistant C...
1hr 41m Aug 14, 2020
1hr 41m
S5 Ep16: Episode 53 - Gerard Hillier and Mental Health Solutions
Week 1 of lockdown is sadly upon us, and coaches and players alike need to stay checked in with each other. We speak to Casey Hub Lead Coach, Gerard Hillier, about his time in the Australian Defence Force, managing PTSD, relating his time in the Army to his coaching, and some strategies for coaches to help cope in what is an odd time without basketball for most people. Would be great for coache...
1hr 3m Aug 06, 2020
1hr 3m
S5 Ep15: Episode "50" - The People's Show
We've handed the show over TO YOU this week!
56m Jul 31, 2020
56m
S5 Ep14: James Janssen
It was great to hear from our special guest this week, Blackburn Vikings alum, and Davidson College Wildcats Assistant Coach, James Janssen. James takes us through his pathway from VJBL player and coach, through to his current role within the college system. We get to hear some great insight as to what life is like for the college athletes, what the expectations are, but also some outstanding a...
1hr 20m Jul 24, 2020
1hr 20m
S5 Ep13: Around The Grounds
Lockdown life is well and truly set in for the Victorians at the moment, but we’ve got your resources covered. We check in with all the High Performance Coaches to find out a few things, what they’re reading, what they’re watching, what they’re listening to, and what professional development they’re working on whilst we wait to get back on court.   We do need our listeners to help out the coa...
1hr 16m Jul 17, 2020
1hr 16m