Are you ready to improve your confidence, basketball IQ, mental toughness, and finally become the high level basketball player you want to be? Each week, Coach Ethan brings you the best tips, mindsets, and training advice that will take your game to the next level. Legendary college basketball Coach Bob Knight said himself that "mental toughness is to physical toughness as 4 is to 1." The importance of the mental side of the game of basketball cannot be overstated. That is why this podcast is dedicated to developing the minds of players all around the world! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review. The Vision Driven Basketball Podcast breaks it all down with a new episode each and every week!
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If you feel inconsistent or frustrated with your scoring, this video is going to change everything. The “9 and 7 Rule” is the framework high-level scorers use to pick the RIGHT shots and make offense feel simple.
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0:00 — Why Scoring Feels Hard (and the Simple Fix Most Players Ignore)
0:31 — The Archer Analogy: The Mindset That Changes Everything
1:34 — The “7s & 9s” System: How Smart Players Choose Their Shots
1:49 — The Shot Scale: A New Way to Judge Every Shot You Take
2:02 — What a “Nine” Really Is (and Why Coaches Love Them)
2:11 — Why “Sevens” Are Your Secret Weapon from Three
2:32 — The Shot That Ruins Consistency: Stop Taking These “Fives”
3:12 — “Three-Level” Shots: The Ones You Should NEVER Take
3:34 — The Truth About “Sixes”: When Slightly Contested Is Still Good
3:53 — The High-Value Shot Formula (Score More With Less Effort)
4:09 — How Great Shot Selection Makes the Game Feel EASY
4:49 — Level Up Your IQ: Free 28-Day Email Course
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The season is here — which means your opportunity is right now. In this video, I break down exactly how to stay sharp, keep your confidence high, and continue improving throughout the season. If you want this to be your breakout year, do these three things consistently.
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00:00 -Don’t Waste This Season
00:49 - Are You a Starter or Fighting for Minutes?
02:44 - The Work That Builds Confidence Fast
03:11 - When You Need to Improve During the Season
04:56 - How to Stay Physically Sharp All Year
06:50 - Film Study: The #1 Way to Level Up Fast
08:55 - How Basketball IQ Academy Helps You Do All of This
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Most players are told to “fake confidence” or just repeat mantras… but fake confidence always gets exposed in real games. Real confidence comes from two things: Becoming an expert through failure and reps and actually understanding the game on a deeper level. When you know what to do, when to do it, and why… confidence becomes automatic.
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Most players are working hard but not seeing results — because they’re focused on the wrong things. In this video, I break down the only 3 things you need to do over the next 30 days to completely transform your game. If you stay consistent with these, you’ll be stronger, more confident, and performing at a level you’ve never reached before.
00:00 Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make It in Basketball
01:01 Step 1: Get Stronger — The Foundation of Every Great Player
04:25 Step 2: Become a Shooter — Why 80% of Your Training Should Be Shooting
07:58 Step 3: Build Basketball IQ & Mental Toughness — The Real Separator
09:57 How Basketball IQ Academy Transforms Players
Most players work harder, not smarter. You can spend hours in the gym, but if you’re not training for the game environment, you’ll never see it show up when it matters most. In this video, I’ll show you the 3 reasons your training hasn’t been translating — and exactly how to fix it so you can finally play like the player you’ve been training to be.
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Tryouts are coming up fast — and most players focus on the wrong things. In this video, I’ll break down the 3 biggest keys to actually making your basketball team (and standing out to coaches right away).
00:00 Why Good Players Still Get Cut
00:07 The Most Important Factor For Making The Team
00:36 Tip #1: The Damian Lillard Rule: Run Everywhere
02:05 Tip #2: The Hidden Skill Coaches Value Most
03:37 Tip #3: Let Coaches Window Shop, Not Test Drive
05:54 How To Raise Your Basketball IQ Before Tryouts
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Players think adding more skills will finally unlock their game—but most of the time, it’s their beliefs holding them back. If your hard work isn’t showing up in games, it’s not your handle or jumper—it’s how you see the game and yourself.
00:00 Limiting Beliefs: Why Mindset Separates Average from Elite
00:55 Mindset Shift #1: Why Hard Work Doesn’t Always Lead to Success
03:26 How To Make Sure Your Training Shows Up In Games
05:02 Mindset Shift #2: You HAVE TO Impact Games Without Scoring (The 95% Rule)
08:56 Mindset Shift #3: Building Real Confidence — Not Faking It
10:08 The 3 P’s The Best Players Masters
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Most high school players struggle because they attack in neutral—when the defense has the advantage. In this video, I’ll break down the biggest difference between high school and college basketball IQ, and how to recognize and attack only when the defense is weakest. Once you understand this, the game starts to feel effortless.
00:00 – “Were We This Bad?”: A College Player’s Harsh Comment To Me
00:59 – Why College Basketball Looks So Much Smarter Than High School
01:57 – The #1 Mistake High School Players Make on Offense
03:03 – How Elite Players Hunt Advantage Situations
04:32 – What to Do When You Don’t Have an Advantage
05:37 – Patience Isn’t Weak: How Smart Players Control the Game
06:12 – How to Make the Game Feel Easier (and Look More Skilled)
06:28 – Free 28-Day Basketball IQ Course
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Most players think the reason they struggle in games is because of their skills or confidence. But the truth is, the #1 thing holding you back on the court is how you see the game. In this video, I’ll break down how to train your vision, improve your decision-making, and finally make the game feel slower and easier.
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Most players think scoring comes from trying harder. The truth? The best scorers are patient, like lions. In this video, I’ll show you why doing less is actually the key to scoring more — and how to recognize the perfect moments to attack.
00:00 The Effort Trap: Why Trying Harder Can Make You Worse
00:16 What Lions Can Teach You About Scoring
01:35 The Frantic Hooper vs. The Apex Predator
01:58 Why Ball Movement Creates Easier Buckets
03:26 The Secret to Scoring Like a High-Level Player
03:55 How to Exploit Defensive Mistakes for Easy Points
05:12 The Hidden Trait of Every High IQ Player
05:36 Your Challenge: Stop Forcing, Start Hunting
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Most players think if they just train harder, they’ll get the results they want. But the truth is, it’s not just about what you do — it’s about how you think. In this video, I break down why copying NBA workouts or grinding longer hours won’t automatically make you a better player, and how shifting your mindset changes everything.
00:00 The Hard Work Myth
01:39 Drills Are Useless Without This
02:51 How Your Thoughts Shape Your Game
03:45 Replacing Negative Thoughts That Hold You Back
05:02 Why Vision Creates Reality in Basketball
06:23 Purpose vs. Drifting: Training the Right Way
08:20 The Kobe Effect: Thoughts → Habits → Results
09:20 Free Basketball IQ Course (Train Your Mind)