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Next Possession

Steve Hawkins

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Basketball centric interviews, stories, laughs, and life lessons from the world of sports and entertainment.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Next Possession episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Next Possession for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Next Possession episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

This week Coach Hawk is joined by Rick Chyme (aka Pat Cleland). 

Rick shares details about his youth, including his father David Cleland's tragic death in a Canadian plane crash when Chyme was 15 years-old. 

He speaks on how he made the unlikely transition from Student Manager, to Walk-on, to Scholarship Athlete, while at Western Michigan University.

Chyme breaks down how his Dad's plane crash, mentorship by High School Coaching legend, Steve Majerle and up-close exposure to Michigan State Athletics at a young age were catalysts and driving forces of his competitive spirit. 

Now a Rapper, Rick talks at length about his experiences as an artist and how his time as an athlete laid the foundation for his attempts and accomplishments in the world of music. 

Musical topics discussed :  

17 1/2 hour improvised freestyle, completed as part of the art contest, ArtPrize.

Creating 365 songs in the year 2018 with Producer, Yelnam Evad for Daily Pieces 365.

His road to an internship at Def Jam Records.

The recent release of two albums: 

- "The Curve" by Jay Jackson & Rick Chyme with Xavier Bonner and Yolonda Lavender

- "Stones" by Rick Chyme & Yelnam Evad

and...

- His song "Pressure Cooker" recently receiving international radio airplay from Public Enemy's, Chuck D.

Finally, Rick discusses his current role as Producer of this podcast, 'Next Possession with Steve Hawkins'

The tipoff question of this week's episode puts a focus on bench players. Hawk breaks down the myriad of reasons a Coach may wait to clear the bench. He also shares a personal, detailed account of how he once used playing time, or a lack thereof, as a motivating tool to help an individually talented player reach their potential and in turn, help the team and program stay on track.

Finally, in this week's buzzer-beater, Coach Hawk shows extreme strength through vulnerability by exposing the details of losing his job as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University. Be prepared to get a first-hand look at the mental health impacts of experiencing sudden change after spending two decades at one institution. Hawk even delves into the way he felt watching his former team begin the 2020-21 season. Through it all, Coach Hawk's loyalty and dedication to his players and his motivation as a Coach are glaringly evident.


Learn more about Rick Chyme by following him on social media @rickchyme
rickchyme.bandcamp.com
rickchyme.com

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***Program note: Next week we will be off. The next episode will be November 22nd.

In this episode the co-founder of one of the most controversial bands of all time sits down with Coach Hawk to talk about his current projects as well as his days with the 2 Live Crew. 
David Hobbs, you know him as Mr. Mixx, discusses how the band got its start on an Air Force base in Southern California and grew into one of the most talked about groups in the history of music. The 2 Live Crew was the first band to ever have the parental advisory label slapped on its album. Mixx talks about how the band found its trademark "Miami Base" sound.
Mixx and Hawk share laughs over the band's trials and tribulations on the way to becoming certified platinum artists. His journey required courage and leadership through some uncomfortable times and because of that the world of Rap and Hip Hop changed forever. 

The tip-off question discusses the world of recruiting and just how detailed college coaches get about their research into a student-athlete and their families.
The buzzer beater gives you a motivational "feel good" to end the show.
Listen in on all the fun right here!

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Did you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall inside the room when the NCAA Tournament selection committee is putting together the tournament? Today is your lucky day.
Coach Hawk sits down with David Worlock, Director of Media Coordination and Statistics for the NCAA. Warlock's responsibilities include helping with the coordination of the tournament, including the selection room.
You'll get a look at the inner workings of the process from the off-season to the beginning of the season to selection Sunday. Who is on the committee, how they got there, rules on voting, seeding, the metrics used, etc... are all here. 
You'll also get a glimpse at the enormity of Worlock's job. If you're a numbers geek, a conspiracy theorist, or a college hoops fanatic you don't want to miss this episode.
The tipoff is about Covid and the upcoming season.
THE BUZZER BEATER IS A MUST LISTEN. COACH HAWK HAS SOME SERIOUS OPINIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS POST COVID!

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Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter sits down with Coach Hawk for an in depth and fun conversation.
Painter discusses the state of college hoops today from his seat. Transfers, injuries, parents, and social media are just a few of the topics he gets into. Recruiting to Purdue and who they go up against are also discussed. You'll also find out who Painter talks to when he needs advice.
After this conversation it's easy to see why Purdue and Painter have the love affair they do. He's a Boilermaker all the way through.
The tip-off question takes on the issue of injuries.
The buzzer beater gives fans an alternative way to evaluate their favorite teams/programs.
Listen in to this and so much more right here on this episode of Next Possession with Steve Hawkins.

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Coach Hawk is back and healthy, following an unexpected dental procedure! 

This week Minnesota Football Head Coach, PJ Fleck joins Coach Hawk to talk about many parts of his life and coaching philosophy. PJ shares about his own basketball and football playing days, row the boat, what it takes to build championship culture, and a ton more.

Throughout their talk Coach Fleck reflects on his time coaching in Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University, the variables that led to him eventually leaving Kalamazoo for Minnesota, facing criticism, his goals as the leader of a group of young men, and his love for  the twin cities.

Don't miss this great talk with one of College Football's most fascinating personalities. 

This week's tipoff and buzzer beater focus on job jumping. 


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In this episode Hawk catches up with an old camper he used to coach when he was working basketball camps in Southern California.  None other than the outspoken Doug Gottlieb joins Coach Hawk for an interesting conversation covering a wide variety of topics. 

Gottlieb talks at length about growing up a coach's son and the influence that his dad had on him while helping him become a college superstar. The current radio and tv host also discusses what it's like coaching his own son's team and the challenges that come with it.

Gottlieb doesn't hold back when discussing his penchant for making people mad with his opinions. He also goes into detail on the art of waking up with an opinion every day and the pressure that accompanies his job description which requires him to be interesting.

Does he read his twitter comments? Does he remember the trouble he got into as a kid? What about his parents' reaction to his strong mindedness? Where was he when the Dodgers won the World Series in '88?

That and so much more are all discussed in this wide ranging discussion.

In the tipoff Coach Hawk answers a question about the lost arts of the game and what basketball term has turned into a four letter word.

The Buzzer Beater includes a must listen story and lesson about perceptions and reality.

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This week Hawk connects with three of the best Assistant Coaches in all of College Basketball. Saddi Washington (University of Michigan), Mike Burns (Boise State University), and Cornell Mann (University of Missouri) share several jewels they've picked up during time spent guiding young men through basketball. 

Loyalty, honesty, flexibility, and humility are recurring themes throughout the three conversations of this marathon podcast. 

The episode was inspired by this week's "tip-off question" which comes from a current Student Manager with aspirations of becoming a Division 1 Head Coach. 

Coach Hawk brought three great minds into the mix to impart portions of their blueprint to the next generation of Coaches. 

If you have someone in your life with dreams of a career on the sidelines, this episode is a MUST SHARE. 

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In this episode Coach Hawk visits with one of the nation's best coaches, Gonzaga's Mark Few.
Few and Hawk discuss parental behavior and it's impact on recruiting. Staying on the topic of recruiting you will find out the recruit that Few lost that he most wanted.
Gonzaga has always scheduled tough. The Zags coach talks about why this was so important in building their program and how it has evolved.
Finally Few talks about fly fishing next to grizzly bears and why it's the perfect sport for coaches.
In the tipoff and buzzer beater, Coach Hawk (along with Few) settle an argument between a couple that discuss whether parental behavior has an impact on the college recruitment process.
Hint: As always, the wife wins.
Listen in to all the fun.

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Players hiring individual development coaches has been a recent trend at all levels. Is this a good thing or bad? 
Coach Hawk visits with longtime friend and veteran NBA assistant coach Eric Hughes. Hughes has coached in Toronto, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and last year with the 76ers. He has trained players such as Gary Payton, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Garnett, Giannis Antetokounpo, and Kevin Durant just to name a few.
You'll get an amusing look at how Hawk and Hughes moved up the coaching ladder together before the two move on to discuss the player development world. 
You'll hear the difference between what an in season and off-season workout looks like. The misconceptions of NBA players, length of season, and why Hughes doesn't like to use cones during a workout are all discussed.
What's the difference between a college workout and an NBA workout? Who is the greatest competitor Hughes has ever coached? (Hint: It's the same guy most NBA insiders would name as well.) All of this and so much more is covered in the halftime talk.
The Buzzer Beater picks up on the discussion and tries to help answer the question about the emergence of individual development coaches and their worth to the player. Coach Hawk chips in with his opinion on how to navigate the process to make it work for all involved.
The tip-off question asks about the best reading material out there to help young players (and parents) grow and develop.
This episode is a must for players, parents, and coaches alike. Fans will enjoy the inside stories.

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The episode title 'Rick Chyme talks planting seeds, his path to playing D1 Hoops & a Def Jam Internship, his Dad's death in a plane crash, 17 1/2 hour freestyle rap, creating 365 songs in a year, new music releases & radio love from Public Enemy's Chuck D' is the most popular.

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