# Ep 128  Are You Leading Your Team or Just Running Practice?

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Podcast: [The Basketball Leadership Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-basketball-leadership-podcast-6604273)
Published: 2026-01-15T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://teachhoops.com/
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Duration seconds: 403

## Resource

https://teachhoops.com/ Many coaches are organized, prepared, and working hard — yet something still feels off when games get tight. In this episode, Coach Collins explores the difference between managing practices and truly leading a team, and why leadership shows up most clearly when pressure hits and things don’t go as planned. This conversation digs into how player buy-in is built through habits, consistency, and emotional control rather than speeches or play calls. When coaches model clarity, honesty, and steadiness, players begin to take ownership and lead each other instead of looking to the bench for answers. If you want a team that communicates better, competes harder, and stays connected late in games, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your leadership habits. Great teams aren’t just well-coached — they’re well-led, and that starts with the coach every single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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