{"podcast":{"title":"Hoop Heads","slug":"hoop-heads-503560","podcast_index_feed_id":503560,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/hoop-heads/","website_url":"https://hoopheadspod.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/302a8756-97c0-498e-9d17-a63f6feb53dc/avatars-g6oje4lizoplua9e-rycgaq-original.jpg","author":"Hoop Heads Podcast Network","episode_count":350,"summary":"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! 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In two seasons as the head coach Bazzoli has compiled a 61-10 overall record. He spent one season at Gannon as an assistant to Jordan Fee in 2023-24 where he helped the team to a record of 32-3 and an appearance in the Elite Eight. Bazzoli Previously served as an assistant at Union University, helping guide the Bulldogs to a 96-71 record during his six seasons at the school. Bazzoli played his college basketball at NCAA Division II Cedarville (Ohio) University from 2013-17. Easton was a four-year starter for the Yellow Jackets, appearing in 114 games with 95 starts. He finished his collegiate career with 973 points and 526 rebounds, along with 201 assists and 112 steals while serving as a two-time team captain. On this episode Mike & Easton discuss the 2026 D2 National Championship Season for Gannon University.Easton talks about the importance of fostering a culture of relentless effort and unwavering character among his players, emphasizing that success is not merely a product of talent, but rather a culmination of commitment and cohesion within the team. He candidly reflects on the challenges of maintaining this mindset, particularly in the wake of victory, and the delicate balance between nurturing a winning culture while avoiding the pitfalls of entitlement. We dive into his coaching philosophy, which prioritizes adaptability and decision-making over rigid rules, thereby empowering players to respond dynamically to the ebbs and flows of the game. Bazzoli reflects on the transformative journey of his team from previous seasons to the 2026 D2 National Championship. 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