Episode 32: Every Game is a Blank Canvas; Another Session with Coach Jonas Honick

Dave and Duffy chat once again with the legendary Jonas Honick.

This was a great discussion about the state of the game (NBA, college, high school), building and running a successful high school program, lessons learned from 40+ years of coaching, his more recent experience as an assistant at nationally-ranked Prolific Prep, his perspective on "competitive equity" in the high school playoff system, and much more. 

Appreciate you, Coach.

In the intro - Dave and Duffy provide an update on March Madness, including some bold (and likely wrong) predictions, explain the classic "Mikan Drill", and give some love to our dear friends Sean Canon and Johnny Kearns. 

Show Notes:

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

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AI Episode Summary

Step right into the heart of basketball fever with hosts Duffy Ballard and David Levine in this episode of The Run TMC Podcast. Discussing their March Madness bracket predictions, they touch on different types of pools, women's and men's predictions, and big upset bets. Also, meet the Hub Challenge for high school athletes looking to prepare for varsity sports with a calorie-rich meal at a local favorite, the Hub.

In a deep dive into creating successful basketball programs, legendary coach, Jonas Honick, talks about the importance of preparation, flexibility in coaching approaches, partnerships with players, minor life-style adjustments and maintaining high performance levels. Invaluable lessons await both young and seasoned coaches.

Drawing wisdom from college basketball great Dick Bennett's coaching philosophy, the episode explores honing individual skills, preparing for all scenarios, recurring game situations, and the balance between strengthening weaknesses and honing strengths. Perfect for coaches, athletes or enthusiasts wanting a deeper understanding of the game.

Explore the world of competitive basketball, Princeton's read-and-react offense, decision-making on the court and much more. The hosts share anecdotes about iconic games, legendary coaches, coaching styles and player development and the balance between practice drills and scrimmages. A unique exploration of man-to-man and zone formations in defense strategies paints a comprehensive picture of the game for coaches, players and fans.

Pro-level basketball play strategies, countering hard closeouts, understanding player's angles, and choosing between long or short closeout are all elucidated, with a special spotlight on Prolific Prep, one of the country's top basketball academies. Tune in for an intimate look into the daily routine of the academy's players and a candid discussion about the team lineup, their competitiveness compared to other top amateur and professional teams and future prospects.

Finally, get a holistic view of high school sports with a conversation featuring Coach Honick. From his journey in local and high-level sports programs to his thoughts on 'competitive equity' in high school sports, Coach Honick talks about preparing his teams for strong opponents and highlights the journey and growth of the players above all.

Get ready for intense basketball talk, good laughs, and friendly wagers. Click play for an immersive basketball experience!