A Quick Timeout with Coach Tony Miller

I sit down with JC Cavin, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University (NCAA D3), to discuss his journey through his first year at the helm. We talk culture from day one, the adjustment to head coach, the recruiting blueprint, and career advice. FREE basketball coaching resources each week via A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you’re already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they’re fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they’re more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.

How do elite athletes stay composed when the game is on the line? In this episode, we sit down with Vera Jo Bustos, better known as Coach VJ—a former professional basketball player, Hall of Famer, and renowned mental performance coach. We dive deep into the "Mental Arena" to discuss how basketball players and leaders can handle adversity, navigate high-pressure conflict, and build unshakeable confidence. Book: A Mindful Journey: An Adventure of Discovery and Transformation - https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Journey-Adventure-Discovery-Transformation/dp/0578661918/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39Y1E6KU2S0R3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fC_RmcHZpOuvxSyJQCZIhA.6JM1OvmBcK6ZMsjOn0064RAMRufKbgD-apFqDIcKTgU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Vera+Jo+Bustos&qid=1777381010&sprefix=vera+jo+bustos%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 FREE basketball coaching resources each week via A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you’re already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they’re fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they’re more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.

The next generation of college basketball roster management is here! Marcus McGovern explains how PortalVisionIO uses AI to help coaches find players, build rosters, communicate with staff, and manage program budgets. This is tool is a game changer for the basketball industry! Watch what PortalVisionIO can do - https://youtu.be/n9jUBBFJqYg Find out more about PortalVisionIO - https://portalvision.io/ FREE basketball coaching resources each week via A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter - https://aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you’re already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they’re fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they’re more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.

Catalyst Basketball's Reid Ouse joins the show to pull back the curtain on how he trains elite athletes like Paige Bueckers and Andrew Wiggins. We talk why traditional drills are failing the modern player and how to use SSGs to "manufacture chaos" and improve basketball IQ and the non-negotiable skills players need to prioritize this summer to see a real jump in their stats. This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you’re already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they’re fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they’re more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.

Former Miami Hurricanes head coach, Jim Larranaga, shares lessons learned from taking two teams to the men's basketball Final Four. 0:00 Coaching in a Final Four 3:50 Playing in a Football Stadium 5:28 Practicing for the Final Four 10:07 Concepts vs. Plays 13:00 Using Assistants to Coach Better 16:06 Preparing for a Dan Hurley Team 18:20 Is the Mid-Major Dead? 21:00 Jai Lucas' Miami Hurricanes 22:40 Is College Basketball in a Good Place? 22:46 Who wins: UConn or Michigan This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you’re already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they’re fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they’re more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.