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Hoop Heads

Mike Klinzing, Jason Sunkle

Booking Overview

A basketball interview and roundtable show focused on coaching, player development, leadership, and the broader basketball ecosystem, featuring coaches, athletes, sports authors, administrators, and other basketball professionals. Credible pitches include accomplished coaches, professional or overseas players, player-development specialists, sports leadership authors, and basketball executives or content creators; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features practitioners across many levels of the sport.

Metrics

Episodes: 1344

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 850 subscribers

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike@hoopheadspod.com

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Host

Mike Klinzing - Founder of Head Start Basketball and co-host of Hoop Heads.

Jason Sunkle - Basketball coach and co-host of Hoop Heads.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Established basketball coaches, professional or overseas players, player-development practitioners, sports leadership authors, recruiting specialists, and basketball administrators with practical experience and specific accomplishments to share.
Required Achievements:  
Successful coaching careers at the high school, college, or professional level, Championships, conference titles, or coaching honors, Professional playing experience, Published books or sports leadership expertise, Established expertise in recruiting, player development, or team culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Martinez - Purposeful Training, Shot Tracking, Professional Development, AAU Exposure, Player Roles, Injury Recovery, International Basketball, And Bilingual Content Creation.

John Shulman - How A Coach's Understanding Of Winning Changes Over Time.

Don Showalter - How A Coach's Understanding Of Winning Changes Over Time.

Matt Rogers - How A Coach's Understanding Of Winning Changes Over Time.

Dan Miller - How A Coach's Understanding Of Winning Changes Over Time.

Recent Topics

Sports, Basketball, Coaching, Player Development, Basketball Recruiting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hoop Heads
:

Jason Mays - Mental Performance Coach & Founder of Cognitecture - Episode 1309

October 12, 2026

Jason Mays is the Founder of Cognitecture, a mental performance coaching practice.  Mays coached at the high school level at both Ashland Blazer and Montgomery County High Schools in Kentucky and made 5 state tournaments in 6 seasons as a head coach. Mays was previously an assistant coach and interim Head Coach at Kentucky Wesleyan after spending two seasons at Valdosta State University. Prior to Valdosta State, Mays spent seven years coaching alongside Head Coach Happy Osborne at Georgetown ...

Mark McGonigal - Columbia University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1308

October 09, 2026

Mark McGonigal is starting his second season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Columbia University.  In McGonigal's first season Columbia went 16-12 under Head Coach Kevin Hovde and secured the program’s first winning campaign in 10 years. Prior to Columbia McGonigal served as an assistant coach at Cornell in 2024-25, where he helped guide the Big Red to a second-place finish in the conference and to the Ivy League Tournament Championship game. McGonigal spent 2016-23 on the staff at h...

NBA Eastern Conference Over/Unders - Episode 1307

October 07, 2026

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss every Eastern Conference team’s over-under outlook, from title contenders to the bottom of the standings. Mike and Jason revisit last season’s predictions before debating which teams could exceed expectations and which may fall short. They examine roster changes, defensive upgrades, depth concerns, injuries, and the uncertainty surrounding teams such as Boston, Cleveland, New York, and Indiana. The hosts also discuss how anti-tanking rules and roster t...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Hoop Heads
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How do I get in touch with Hoop Heads?

Hoop Heads is hosted by Mike Klinzing and Jason Sunkle. Its publicly listed email is mike@hoopheadspod.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hoop Heads?

The publicly listed email for Hoop Heads: mike@hoopheadspod.com.

How many listeners does Hoop Heads have?

Podseeker estimates Hoop Heads reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hoop Heads?

Hoop Heads typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established basketball coaches, professional or overseas players, player-development practitioners, sports leadership authors, recruiting specialists, and basketball administrators with practical experience and specific accomplishments to share. Common among recent guests: Successful coaching careers at the high school, college, or professional level; Championships, conference titles, or coaching honors; Professional playing experience. Recent guests include Michael Martinez, John Shulman, and Don Showalter.

How hard is it to get booked on Hoop Heads?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Hoop Heads cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Basketball, Coaching, Player Development, and Basketball Recruiting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mike@hoopheadspod.com

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