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Highlighting the people, programs, and stories that are growing the game through 3on3. Each week, we feature a standout player, coach, league, or headline from the grassroots to the global stage.
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Northwest 3on3 Basketball, a youth league out of Oregon that's redefining player development through structure, simplicity, and strong community values. Founded by Coach Dave, this program is a great example of how 3on3 can create more touches, more confidence, and more fun for young players.
With over 15 years of coaching experience across middle school, JV, AAU, and varsity levels, Coach Kevin Roberts has dedicated his life to youth basketball development. As the founder of 3on3 Live—Tampa Bay’s first dedicated 3x3 basketball league—he’s helped pioneer a new format where every player gets more touches, more freedom, and more opportunities to grow.
Kevin brings a coach’s heart and a practical voice to the 3on3 Hoops Pod, using the platform to highlight how 3on3 basketball builds better players and better experiences for kids, coaches, and families.
A youth coach, trainer, and marketing strategist, Coach J brings energy, perspective, and purpose to everything he does—especially on the court. As the co-founder of Score Hoops 3on3, he’s built a community-focused program that keeps youth basketball fun, affordable, and deeply impactful for every player who joins.
Jarryd is a former multi-sport athlete, youth mentor, and father who now blends his experience in sports and marketing to reach coaches, parents, and players in a fresh, approachable way. He’s committed to creating spaces where kids feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead—both on and off the court.
In Part 1 of our Coaches Q&A series, Coach Kev and Coach J get real about the questions every youth coach faces but rarely admits: - How do I know when I’m coaching too much? - How do I get players to think for themselves wit...
In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, Coach Kevin and Coach J unpack one of the biggest coaching traps in youth basketball: overcoaching . They share real stories from their own sidelines about how constant talking and corre...
In Part 2 of our interview with Olympic coach and mental toughness expert Shawnee Harle, we dive deeper into the psychology of sports: - Why confidence is overrated and the real difference between confidence and self-esteem -...
In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Shawnee Harle, one of the most respected mental toughness coaches in basketball. With over 30 years of elite coaching experience, including two Olympics with Team ...
In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we mix things up and cover a little bit of everything happening in the world of basketball and coaching: Big3 Champions & Takeaways — Our thoughts on the championship game, storylines fr...
Confidence can make or break a young player’s development, on and off the court. In this episode, Kevin and Coach J dive deep into why kids lose confidence in basketball, the subtle signs coaches and parents should watch for,...
In this episode, we step inside the Basketball Film Room to break down real game footage and reveal why so many 5-on-5 mistakes happen and how 3-on-3 habits naturally fix them. Coach Kevin and Coach J walk through specific pl...
Send us a text In this special interview, we sit down with motivational speaker, certified mindset coach, and founder of Northwest 3on3 (Coach Dave) to explore how 3on3 basketball can unlock growth in players that traditional formats often miss. We discuss: Why quieter kids often thrive in 3on3How …
What do college coaches really look for in high school players... and how can 3on3 basketball help prepare them? In this episode, we’re joined by Coach Kendrick Wilson - former college coach, player, and now a consultant for ...
Send us a text We’ve collected some golden nuggets from all of the guest interviews we have had on the pod up to this point. These experienced high-level coaches share their genuine thoughts on 3-on-3 basketball and how they integrate it into their programs to keep players engaged and growing. Foll…
3on3 or 5on5? This episode breaks down what each format teaches best — and how to use both to develop smarter, more confident players. We talk about game flow, player roles, skill reps, and real-time decision-making. Plus: ho...
In this solo episode, Coach Kevin opens up about his personal journey from falling in love with basketball as a kid, to rediscovering his purpose through coaching, to launching a 3on3 league that’s giving overlooked players n...
