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- 349 - Vincent Minjares on Elevating Sports Coach Development
Vincent is the Program Manager of the Sports & Society Program of the Aspen Institute with responsibility for driving Project Play's school sport and coaching portfolios.
Vincent extensive international research and professional experience in youth sports coaching, coach development and long-term athlete development, his current work at the institute focuses on improving youth experiences in sports, including prioritizing athlete health and safety, bolstering coach training, strengthening national coaching policy and reimagining models of school sports.
Minjares holds a Ph.D. in Coaching & Pedagogy from AUT University (Auckland, NZ), an M.A. in Education from the University of California, Berkeley, within the Cultural Studies of Sport and Education (CSSE) program, and a B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College. His research interests emphasize sports, coaching, education and human development, with published research in the areas of youth sports reform, college athletes, sports coaching and coach development. His dissertation examined the development of coaching practices in high school basketball that facilitate athlete learning.
Professionally, Vincent has held diverse learning and development roles in sport across the United States and New Zealand. Vincent began as a basketball skills trainer in Southern California. Following graduate study in Berkeley, Vincent served the Athletic Study Centre (ASC) as Director of Academic Development, a role responsible for the design and delivery of academic support services for student-athletes in an NCAA Division I sport setting. In addition, Vincent served as a member of the Chancellor’s task force on Academics and Athletics as well as a Special Advisor to Intercollegiate Athletics. In New Zealand, Vincent served as the Development Officer for North Harbour Basketball Association, a regional sport organization and the country’s largest basketball club. In this role, Vincent also served Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) as a Regional Coach Developer, Special Advisor (Wellbeing and Transition) and a member of the Coach Leadership Group.
Vincent brings extensive experience as a coach and player. Vincent played NCAA Div. III basketball for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (Claremont, CA) and attended Damien High School (La Verne, CA) where he became a three-year varsity letterman. Vincent first coached high school and junior college basketball in Southern California before returning to coaching in New Zealand at the club, high school, national representative and international representative levels.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 58min - 348 - Dave Klatsky on Program Philosophy and In-Game Coaching (EP346)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, New York University head coach Dave Klatsky joins The Basketball Podcast to share insights on program philosophy and in-game coaching.
Dave Klatsky was appointed head coach of the New York University men’s basketball program in May 2022 and has quickly made an impact. In his second season (2023-24), he guided the Violets to a stellar 21-6 record, capturing the University Athletic Association (UAA) Co-Championship—their first conference title in 30 years—and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Under Klatsky’s leadership, NYU excelled nationally, finishing seventh in three-point shooting percentage (39.02%) and 19th in assist/turnover ratio (1.43). Star player Spencer Freedman thrived in Klatsky’s system, earning D3hoops.com National Player of the Year, UAA Player of the Year, NABC Third Team All-American, and First Team All-Metropolitan honors.
His remarkable debut year earned him numerous accolades, including UAA Coaching Staff of the Year and D3hoops.com Region 4 Coach of the Year, solidifying his place as one of the top coaches in Division III basketball.
At Colgate, under three-time Patriot League Coach of the Year Matt Langel, Klatsky had numerous responsibilities including scouting, practice and game planning, recruiting and analyzing advanced statistics. He was the primary recruiter of four All-League selections and two Defensive Players of the Year while directing Colgate's Elite Prospect Camp.
Prior to Colgate, Klatsky served as an assistant coach at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2007-11. While there, he played a key role in all facets of the program, helping guide the Ducks to their first-ever ECAC Metro Championships (2008, '11).
After graduating from Penn, Klatsky worked as an equity analyst and trader in Manhattan and Jersey City, NJ. He is also the creator of StatChat, a podcast centered around how different programs utilize advanced statistics, and mentored a Colgate student in developing the startup company ShotQuality which measures the expected value of all shots attempted.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 50min - 347 - Bridgette Mitchell on Commit, Care, Connect (EP345)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Fordham University women's basketball head coach Bridgette Mitchell joins The Basketball Podcast to share insights on their 3 C's: Commit, Care, Connect.
Bridgette Mitchell took over as the head coach of the Fordham women’s basketball program on April 7, 2021. With a rich background in both playing and coaching, Mitchell brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Rams.
Mitchell comes to Fordham following two seasons as the head coach at Northeastern from 2021-23, where her teams consistently outperformed expectations.
Picked to finish eighth in the 2022-23 preseason poll, Mitchell promptly led the Huskies to a share of their first-ever CAA regular season title with a 13-5 league mark, including a program-record nine straight victories, as part of a 19-12 overall record. For her efforts, Mitchell’s peers recognized her with CAA Coach of the Year honors.
Highlighting the Huskies 2022-23 campaign was a Feb. 17 road win over fellow regular season co-champion Drexel, which snapped a 17-game losing streak against the Dragons and handed Drexel its first home loss of the season. A top-three seed in the CAA Tournament for the first time since joining the conference in 2005-06, Northeastern downed sixth-seeded Stony Brook to advance to the semifinals for just the third time in the school’s CAA tenure.
Prior to taking over at Northeastern, Mitchell spent seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the Pittsburgh, James Madison, Siena and Wagner.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 46min - 346 - Brooks Miller on Common Sense Defense and Trine's Winning Formula (EP344)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Trine University men's basketball head coach Brooks Miller joins The Basketball Podcast to share insights on common sense defense and Trine's winning formula.
Brooks Miller just completed his 13th season as the Head Coach of the Trine University Men’s Basketball program and has 24 combined years of collegiate basketball playing and coaching experience. Miller has compiled an overall record of 226-116 at Trine including a 131-69 record versus Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) opponents.
In 2024, Miller led the program to its first ever NCAA Division III National Championship behind a 29-4 record. The 29 wins is a record for the school’s most wins in a season. It is now back-to-back seasons that the program has crossed the 20-win mark after going 22-4 overall last season. Coach Miller has also guided the Thunder to MIAA Championships in 2019, 2021 and 2024. Trine swept both the MIAA regular season and MIAA Tournament Championships in 2021 finishing conference play undefeated with a 17-0 mark during a COVID shortened season.
Miller’s career at Trine University has been highlighted by being named the 2020-2021 NCAA D3 National Coach of the Year by both Hoopdirt.com/Just Play Sports Solutions and Basketball Times Magazine. In March of 2024, Miller was again named NCAA DIII National Coach of the Year for the second time receiving those accolades from D3Hoops.com, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), as well as being named the Eddie Robinson CollegeInsider.com National Coach of the Year for NCAA DIII.
Miller worked as an assistant men's basketball coach for three Hall of Fame coaches that amassed seven National Championships throughout their careers. Miller began his collegiate coaching career working for BCAM Hall of Fame Coach Ed Douma (one National Championship) whom he previously played for at Hillsdale College. In 2007, his career took him to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he served as a graduate assistant coach to Naismith Hall of Fame Coach Bob Knight (three National Championships) and was involved with on-campus recruiting and player development. In 2009, he became the Head Assistant Men’s Basketball coach and National Recruiting Coordinator at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas for Junior College Hall of Fame Coach Steve Green (three National Championships). While at South Plains, Coach Miller coached and or recruited nine players that would transfer on to NCAA Division I universities.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 55min - 345 - Jon Coffman on Strategies for Sustained Success and Community Engagement (EP343)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Purdue University Fort Wayne head coach Jon Coffman joins The Basketball Podcast to share strategies for sustained success and community engagement.
Jon Coffman is synonymous with success at Purdue University Fort Wayne. As he embarks on his 11th season as head coach (2024-25), he holds the distinction of being the program's winningest coach in Division I history with a remarkable 179-142 record.
Coffman's coaching prowess doesn't go unnoticed. He's garnered numerous accolades, including Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2022 (adding to his 2015-16 Summit League Coach of the Year award). His strategic guidance led Purdue Fort Wayne to capture the Horizon League regular season title in 2022 and the Summit League regular season title in 2015-16. The team has also made a habit of postseason appearances, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament in 2023.
Beyond wins on the court, Coffman fosters a culture of player development. An impressive 24 players under his tutelage have gone on to professional careers, including NBA standout John Konchar. His commitment extends to recognizing his players' achievements, with a staggering 40 All-Conference honors awarded in the last 14 years.
Coffman's dominance extends beyond Purdue Fort Wayne. He holds the title of Winningest Mid-Major coach in Indiana over the past 11 seasons. His program's consistent success garnered national recognition with consistent rankings among the Top 25 Mid-Major programs by collegeinsider.com (2024).
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 1h 10min - 344 - Grant Leonard on Conceptual Offense: Spacing, Pace and Player Development (EP342)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Queens University of Charlotte head coach Grant Leonard joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on conceptual offense, including spacing, pace and player development.
Grant Leonard was hired by then-Division II Queens as an assistant coach in 2013 and promoted to associate head coach in 2016. Over seven years as an assistant coach, the team achieved a winning percentage of .837 with a 189–37 overall record, consistently ranking in the top 25, including a No. 1 ranking. Queens won the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) regular season championship three times, secured two SAC tournament titles, and made two Elite Eight appearances with Leonard on the staff. He was promoted to head coach for the 2022–23 season, Queens’ first season in NCAA Division I. In his first season, Queens went 18–15 with a 7–11 record in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN). Last year, his team reached the Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinals for the second straight season after defeating Florida Gulf Coast University in the opening round.
Leonard began his coaching career as an assistant at Shorewood High School in 2004–05. He then assisted in coaching the Washington College Shoremen in 2005–06. For the next three seasons, he was the director of basketball operations for Texas–Pan American. In 2009–10, he served as an assistant coach for the Flagler Saints. From 2011 to 2013, Leonard worked for the Paine Lions as an assistant coach, recruiting coordinator, director of skill development, and defensive specialist, helping the team achieve their first winning season in seven years in 2011–12.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 55min - 343 - Chris Victor on Joy, Unity and Defense (EP341)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Seattle University head coach Chris Victor joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on playing with joy, unity and defense.
Chris Victor enters his fourth year as Head Coach of the Redhawks in 2024-25. The season will mark his eighth year overall at Seattle University as he spent four seasons as Associate Head Coach. Over the past three seasons, Victor has compiled a 66-35 record, including three straight seasons of 20 wins or more – the first such streak since 1957-59.
Chris Victor has an impressive head coaching record of 169 wins and 74 losses, boasting a winning percentage of .695. In 2022, he was honored as the Don Haskins WAC Coach of the Year.
Most recently, the 2023-34 concluded in the program's first-ever postseason tournament championship as the Redhawks won four games in five days to clinch the 2024 Ro College Basketball Invitational (CBI) in Daytona Beach, Fla. The postseason run led the Redhawks to a 23-win season for the second time in the past three years under Victor, as well as a 117 NET ranking – the highest such end-of-season ranking for the program.
Prior to Seattle U, Victor served as an assistant coach at Eastern Washington for two seasons. His first season on the Eagle coaching staff was punctuated by Eastern’s first-ever victory in a national postseason tournament as a member of NCAA Division I when the Eagles beat Pepperdine, 79-72, in the College Basketball Invitational. The Eagles went 22-12 and returned to the CBI in 2016-17.
Victor’s first head coaching position was at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif., where he led the Owls of the Western State Conference and California Community College Athletic Association to 103 victories over five seasons. He won 73 percent of his games overall (103-39) and 73 percent in league play (44-16) with a pair of CCCAA Final Four appearances and one league title.
Victor spent four seasons as a top assistant at Concordia University in Irvine, Calif., under Head Coach Ken Ammann. In that span, Concordia went 118-23, won three out of four Golden State Athletic Conference Championships and made four-straight appearances in the NAIA National Tournament, including appearing in the national title game in 2006-07.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 49min - 342 - Craig Luschenat on Player Development Unleashing Player Potential with Modern Coaching (EP340)
In this week's basketball coaching conversion, Boston Celtics Director of Player Development Craig Luschenat joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on Boston Celtics Player Development.
Craig Luschenat is the Director of Player Development for the Boston Celtics, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record in player enhancement and coaching.
Prior to joining the Celtics, Craig served as a player development intern for Integrity Hoops and Wasserman Sports Agency Clients in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he was responsible for planning and leading workouts for NBA talent, as well as developing strong relationships with NBA players and agents. His notable work with NBA All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis highlights his ability to work with top-tier talent.
Craig’s journey in basketball began as a college player at Saint Joseph’s College, where he played under the guidance of Coach Rob Sanicola. His passion for the game and dedication to player development led him to various coaching roles, including his tenure with the Maine Celtics. Craig served as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development for the Maine Celtics from 2020 to 2022, where he played a crucial role in enhancing player performance and development.
In July 2022, Craig transitioned to the Boston Celtics as a Player Enhancement Coach, a position he held until July 2024. His exceptional skills and commitment to player growth earned him the role of Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development in July 2024.
Wed, 02 Oct 2024 - 41min - 341 - JJ Outlaw on Defense, Player Maturation and Transitions (EP339)
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, Washington Wizards assistant coach JJ Outlaw joins the Basketball Podcast to share insight on defense, player maturation, and transitions.
J.J. Outlaw is a dynamic and experienced NBA assistant coach who has made a significant impact on the game. Currently serving as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards under Brian Keefe, Outlaw has been a valuable member of various NBA coaching staffs, including stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Outlaw's journey to the NBA began with a successful football career at Villanova University, where he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. After two seasons in the NFL, he transitioned to the world of basketball, leveraging his competitive spirit and athleticism to excel in a new sport.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 - 47min - 340 - Aaron Roussell on Coaching the Princeton Offense (EP338)
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, University of Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell joins the Basketball Podcast to share insight on Coaching the Princeton Offense.
Aaron Roussell, the reigning A-10 Coach of the Year, enters his sixth season as the head coach of the Richmond Spiders Women's Basketball team. With an impressive career winning percentage of .694, Roussell has transformed the Spiders into a competitive force in the Atlantic 10 Conference and nationally.
Roussell's tenure at Richmond has been marked by significant accomplishments. In the 2023-24 season, he led the Spiders to their first A-10 regular season title and championship since 1991, culminating in a historic appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. His coaching prowess has also been recognized with individual accolades, including the 400th career win against Loyola Chicago and the program's 1,000th win against Fordham.
Prior to his time at Richmond, Roussell gained valuable experience at Minnesota State, the University of Chicago, and Bucknell University. His consistent success throughout his career has solidified his reputation as a skilled and dedicated coach.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 57min - 339 - Landry Kosmalski on Shifting Strategies and Sustained Success (EP337)
Swarthmore College head coach Landry Kosmalski joins the Basketball Podcast to share insight on shifting strategies and sustained success.
Two-time National Coach of the Year Landry Kosmalski has a 224-93 record at Swarthmore with a .707 win percentage since taking the helm in 2012. Under his leadership, the Garnet have become a powerhouse in Division III basketball, consistently ranking among the top teams in the nation.
Kosmalski’s coaching career is marked by numerous accolades and achievements. He has been named the NABC Division III Coach of the Year and has earned the Centennial Conference Coach of the Year award multiple times. His teams have made several NCAA Tournament appearances, including trips to the Elite Eight and the Final Four. In the 2019-20 season, his team was ranked No. 1 nationally and finished with an impressive 28-1 record.
Kosmalski has been recognized as the Region/District Coach of the Year in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. He has also earned the title of Centennial Conference Coach of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Under his leadership, Swarthmore has made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances in the 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 seasons. Additionally, his teams have clinched the Centennial Conference Championship in 2016-17, 2018-19, 2022-23, and 2023-24.
Before joining Swarthmore, Kosmalski served as an assistant coach at Davidson College, where he helped lead the Wildcats to two Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 57min - 338 - Krista Gerlich on Defensive Concepts (EP336)
Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich joins the Basketball Podcast to share defensive concepts, techniques and drills.
With a career coaching record that includes over 347 wins, Krista Gerlich brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the program. A former standout player for Texas Tech, Gerlich was a key member of the 1993 NCAA Championship team, earning accolades such as Final Four All-Tournament Team and NCAA Woman of the Year for Texas.
In 2013, Gerlich took over as head coach at UT Arlington, where she became the winningest coach in program history with 121 victories. Her tenure at UT Arlington was marked by significant achievements, including a Sun Belt Regular Season Championship and a Sun Belt Coach of the Year award..
Gerlich returned to her alma mater in 2020, taking the helm of the Lady Raiders. Under her leadership, the team has shown steady improvement, reflecting her commitment to building a competitive and resilient program. Known for her strategic acumen, player development skills, and ability to foster team chemistry, Gerlich continues to inspire and lead her players both on and off the court. Her dedication to excellence and her deep connection to Texas Tech make her a pivotal figure in the world of collegiate basketball.
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 - 54min - 337 - Emilee Thiesse on National Championship Motion Defense and Offense (EP335)
Minnesota State University-Mankato head coach Emilee Thiesse joins the Basketball Podcast to share insight on National Championship motion defense and offense.
Emilee Thiesse has transformed the Minnesota State University’s women’s basketball program into an NCAA Division II powerhouse. Under her leadership, the Mavericks clinched their second NCAA Division II Championship during the 2023-24 season, breaking several team records along the way. Thiesse’s tenure boasts an impressive 228-116 (.662) overall record, with 5 NCAA Tournament appearances, and her teams consistently ranking among the top in scoring offense and defense. Minnesota State’s 2023-24 season saw them achieve a 20-2 conference record, their second NSIC Championship, and their first NSIC Tournament Championship.
Thiesse’s coaching prowess has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the NSIC Coach of the Year honor. The team broke several team records during their 2023-24 championship season, including games played (37), most wins (32, tied with 2008-09 season), points scored (3,069), field goal attempts (2,673), field goals made (1,146), field goal attempts (789) and free throws made (571). Along with the fourth-best scoring offense in NCAA Division II (82.9 ppg), the Mavericks also boasted a smothering defense that ranked second in steals per game (17.1), second in turnovers forced (28.05) and first in turnover margin (+13.11).
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 56min - 336 - Chris Oliver on 10 Years of Sharing (EP334)
NBA Youth Basketball Consultant and Basketball Immersion founder Chris Oliver reflects on ten years of transformative basketball coaching and player development ideas.
Chris Oliver is the founder of Basketball Immersion, a leading resource for basketball coaches and players worldwide. Since 2014, Chris has been dedicated to sharing his passion for the game through innovative coaching methods, immersive videos, and insightful podcasts.
With a decade of experience in educating coaches, Chris Oliver has established himself as a trusted authority in youth basketball development. As a consultant for the NBA's youth basketball development programs, Chris Oliver works to shape the future of the game. He is also involved with the renowned Sierra Canyon basketball program, further solidifying his commitment to nurturing young talent.
Through Basketball Immersion, Chris Oliver provides coaches with the tools and knowledge to enhance their teams' performance. His engaging content, including the popular Basketball Immersion podcast and in-depth video analysis, has resonated with coaches from grassroots to elite levels.
Chris's mission is to empower coaches, players, and basketball communities globally, fostering a deeper understanding and love for the game. Join the Basketball Immersion community to tap into Chris's expertise and transform your coaching and playing experience.
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 - 1h 26min - 335 - Dustin Kerns on a Culture of Appreciation (EP333)
Guest: Dustin Kerns, Head Coach Appalachian State Men's Basketball
Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns joins the Basketball Podcast.to share insights on draft time, defense and a culture of appreciation.
Kerns guided the Mountaineers to a historic season in his fifth year at the helm, securing the program's first regular season outright conference championship since the 1978-79 season, a program-record 27 wins and an NIT first-round appearance for the first time since 2006-07. The Mountaineers won 16 Sun Belt games in 2023-24 and finished with a 16-2 record, marking the best winning percentage in conference play in program history. For the third consecutive season, the Mountaineers won at least 10 home games, winning 15 games at the Holmes Center, the most in the building's era. App State was one of 12 teams in the country to be undefeated at home while shattering their regular-season attendance record.
The Mountaineers finished the season 3-0 against teams that made the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. App State's win over Auburn on December 3 made it back-to-back seasons that the Mountaineers have defeated a Power 5 opponent. Additionally, the Mountaineers were the only team in the country to post three separate winning streaks of at least eight games. Because of the team's success, Kerns was named App State's first Conference Coach of the Year since 2003. Kerns also garnered the All-District 23 Coach of the Year honors by the NABC and was named a finalist for both the Jim Phelan and High Durham Coach of the Year Awards.
Kerns coaching journey started as a student assistant at Clemson, and after graduation landed his first coaching job at Tennessee Tech. Following a one-year stop as a graduate assistant at Tennessee, Kerns joined Mike Young's staff at Wofford from 2004 to 2007, then moved on to Santa Clara as an assistant from 2007 to 2013. He returned to Wofford as the associate head coach in 2013, where he was on staff for the Terriers' 2014 and 2015 NCAA Tournament appearances.
On May 23, 2017, Kerns was named the head coach at Presbyterian.Kerns took over a Presbyterian program that had endured 12 straight losing seasons and a 5 win campaign the previous season. The program quickly turned around as in his 2nd season at Presbyterian, he led the Blue Hose to a 20 win season, first ever postseason berth, and quarterfinal appearance in the CIT Tournament. Kerns was named the head coach at Appalachian State on March 28, 2019.
Breakdown:
02:22 Celebrating Team and Fan Support
03:41 Unique Summer Training Approaches
05:08 Draft Time: A New Approach to Pickup Games
13:27 Mental Health and Player Wellbeing
14:58 Encouraging Diverse Training Environments
19:18 Emphasizing Offensive Skills in Summer
23:29 Focusing on Fewer Fouls During Games
26:33 Officiating Practice: A Teaching Tool
27:48 Addressing Bad Habits and Consequences
30:36 The Role of Analytics in Shot Selection
31:39 Consequences and Emotions in Practice
33:44 Verticality and Defensive Techniques
37:56 Defensive Conditioning and Team Building
40:11 Developing Defensive Intensity
43:01 Core Principles and Program Success
46:44 Appreciation and Individuality in Coaching
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Immersion Videos:
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Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 49min - 334 - Mike Bradbury on Keeping it Simple (EP332)
Guest: Mike Bradbury, Head Coach New Mexico Women's Basketball
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, New Mexico head coach Mike Bradbury joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on efficient language, keeping it simple, and his “so what” philosophy.
Mike Bradbury enters his ninth season as head coach for The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team. In his previous eight seasons at the helm, Bradbury has guided the Lobos to a 162-89 (.645) and 89-51 (.636) in conference and became just the second coach in UNM history to win 100 games. Overall as a head coach he has won over 340 games.
Five times in his tenure (2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) the Lobos eclipsed the 20-win mark, with the Lobos tying the program record for most wins in a single season with 26 in 2021-22. Further, the 25 wins in 2017-18 were tied for the second-most wins in program history. The consecutive 20-plus win seasons under Bradbury in 2017-18 and 2018-19 were the first for the program since the 2007-08 – 2008-09 seasons
From 2007 to 2010, Bradbury led Morehead State to a 50–44 record over the course of three seasons, including a 22–11 record and a bid to the WBI in his final season as head coach. The 22-win mark set the school's NCAA-era record for victories in a season, and the 14–4 conference mark in the same year set the school's single season conference wins record and was also the highest conference winning percentage in a season in school history
At Wright State from 2010 to 2016, Bradbury had five seasons with 20 or more wins and led the school to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014, in addition to WBI appearances in 2011 and 2012 and WNIT appearances in 2015 and 2016.
Breakdown:
01:10 Longevity in Coaching
02:02 Building a Winning Team Culture
03:03 Efficient Communication in Coaching
04:39 Non-Negotiables in Player Development
10:27 Adapting Offensive Strategies
15:14 Defensive Principles and Adaptability
21:14 Coaching Philosophy and Staff Development
26:05 Overcoming Adversity: No Excuses
26:42 Staff Organization and Responsibilities
27:56 Efficient Practice Communication
30:03 Post-Practice and Game Review
33:05 Adapting Coaching Strategies
39:06 Simplifying Game Plans
48:05 Maintaining Passion for Coaching
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Immersion Videos:
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Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 51min - 333 - Phil Pressey on Transitioning from Player to Coach (EP331)
Guest: Phill Pressey, Boston Celtics Assistant Coach
In this week’s coaching conversation, Boston Celtics Performance Enhancement Coach Phil Pressey joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on transitioning from player to coach, and applying skill acquisition ideas.
Known for his strategic mind and ability to develop players, Phil is a rising star in the coaching world. After serving as a graduate assistant at Missouri, he joined the Celtics’ coaching staff in 2023, bringing his court vision and leadership to the sidelines.
Phil’s basketball roots run deep. The son of former NBA player and coach Paul Pressey, Phil has basketball in his DNA. His playing career began at the University of Missouri, where he set records for assists and steals, earning First-Team All-SEC honors in 2013.
Despite going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft, his tenacity and skill earned him a spot with the Boston Celtics, where he played as a point guard. His professional career also included stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and several international teams.
Breakdown:
01:01 Transition from Player to Coach
02:09 Mentorship and Learning
03:35 Innovative Coaching Techniques
06:40 Enhancing Basketball IQ
07:30 The Importance of Scanning
10:52 Film Study and Player Development
13:37 Roles and Responsibilities
16:42 Challenges in Transitioning to Coaching
20:53 Balancing Practice Techniques
22:53 Coaching Summer League: Insights and Challenges
23:53 The Importance of Player Feedback
25:34 Balancing Feedback and Player Independence
28:23 Empowering Players Through Communication
30:34 The Role of Reading and Continuous Learning
36:0 Developing Point Guard Skills
37:48 Adapting to Modern Basketball
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 31 Jul 2024 - 45min - 332 - EP330: Mike Magpayo, Adjustments, Confidence, and Analytics
Guest: Mike Magpayo, UC Riverside Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on adjustments, confidence, and analytics.
Mike Magpayo has set a new standard for UC Riverside men's basketball, entering his fifth year as full-time head coach in 2024-25 after having the interim tag removed on May 21, 2021.
Magpayo is the fastest UC Riverside head coach to collect 25 Big West victories, doing so in just three seasons. As of the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Magpayo's Highlanders have earned back-to-back Big West Freshman of the Year honors.
Magpayo was named the first Big West Coach of the Year in program history in 2022-23 after leading UCR to a program-record 22 wins - including 10 in Big West play - while picking up another program-record five Big West Player of the Week awards.
Prior to arriving in Riverside, he spent a year as the men's basketball director of operations at the University of San Francisco on the staff of his coaching mentor, Kyle Smith. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Campbell University and Columbia University.
Magpayo has also found tremendous success off the court, both as the CEO of a multi-million dollar real estate firm in Southern California for seven years, and as the founder and president of the Asian Coaches Association
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Strategies
2:00 - Mental Performance
6:00 - Solution based Coaching and managing Losses
9:00 - Coaching Strategies with Two Small Guards
14:00 - Shapes and Formations
16:00 - Advantage Games and Screening Actions
21:30 - Murky Play and Language Use
25:00 - Audibles and Player Development
28:00 - Importance of Being Decisive
33:00 - Teamwork
36:00 - Sales Tactics
38:30 - Importance of Accountability
43:00 - Business Strategies
46:00 - Leadership, Vision, and Alignment
48:30 - Asian American Experience in Coaching
Mike Magpayo’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Magpayo
Twitter:https://x.com/coachsonic
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 53min - 331 - EP329: Matt Driscoll, Embracing Change and Dots on the Map
Guest: Matt Driscoll, North Florida Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on embracing change and dots on the map.
Coach Driscoll is the all-time winningest coach in ASUN history and has won over 250 games at North Florida. He is a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year (2014-15, 2015-16, 2019-20) and was the NABC District 3 Coach of the Year in 2014-15.
Driscoll has led his Osprey teams to multiple ASUN regular season titles (2015, 2016, 2020), an ASUN tournament championship (2015), and two national postseason appearances (2015 NCAA, 2016 NIT).
Discroll boasts an impressive record, having mentored 13 of UNF's 18 1,000-point scorers (including transfers) while leading his teams to hold nearly every program record. His strategic approach resulted in a Top 20 final ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll (2014-15) and twice led NCAA Div. 1 in 3-pointers made per game (2016, 2020). He's also known for guiding UNF to victories over powerhouse programs like Purdue and Illinois.
Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University, and the University of Wyoming.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Strategies and Player Development
4:00 - Importance of Foundation and Fundamentals
8:00 - Importance of Guarding The Ball
13:00 - Mindfulness in Practice
15:00 - Fast and Furious
18:00 - Peer Pressure Drills
23:30 - Purposeful Drills
26:00 - Understanding the Game
28:00 - Player Freedom
32:00 - Consistent Coaching
36:00 - Transfer Portal Era
41:00 - Longevity with Specific Player's Journey
45:00 - Character and Chemistry in Basketball
49:30 - Program Success
53:30 - Virtual Training
57:00 - Adaptability to Change
1:00:00 - Personal Growth
1:06:00 - Personal Connections
1:08:00 - Conclusion
Matt Driscoll’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Driscoll_(basketball)
Twitter:https://twitter.com/mattsdriscoll
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Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 1h 10min - 330 - EP328: Greg Kampe, I Just Want to Win
Guest: Greg Kampe, Head Coach at Oakland University
Numerous achievements and milestones mark Kampe’s coaching career. He is the current longest-tenured coach at a single school dating back to 1984 when Oakland was an NCAA D2 school. Kampe has coached five NBA players, led four teams to the Division 1 NCAA Tournament, and has a chance to win his 700th career game this coming season.
The 2023-2024 season was particularly noteworthy for Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies. Under his leadership, Oakland won the Horizon League tournament for the first time, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. As a 14-seed, they achieved a remarkable upset victory over 3-seed Kentucky in the Round of 64, marking Kampe’s first win in this tournament stage.
Oakland’s only previous NCAA tourney win came in the First Four in 2005. Over the years, Kampe has led Oakland to multiple conference championships, including three Summit League tournament titles and two Horizon League regular-season titles. He is the third-longest tenured men's college basketball coach currently active, a testament to his dedication and leadership.
Kampe’s dedication to the program and his players is evident in his long-standing commitment to Oakland University. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including four Summit League Coach of the Year honors and an induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Kampe’s coaching philosophy emphasizes consistency, hard work, and the development of student-athletes both on and off the court.
Breakdown
1:00 - Achievements in Coaching Career
1:30 - Coaching Consistency and Its Impact on Success
3:30 - Game Planning and Strategy
8:30 - Coaching Decisions
11:00 - Coaching Philosophy and Offensive Strategy
17:00 - Finding Player's Strengths
20:00 - Unique Matchup Zone Defense
23:00 - Adapting Zone Defense
29:00 - Practice Plan and Emphasizing Repetition
32:00 - Offensive Strategies
39:00 - Values
42:00 - Personal Growth
44:00 - Didn't Travel with the Team
46:00 - Self Awareness
47:00 - Conclusion
Greg Kampes Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Kampe
Website:https://www.allcoachnetwork.com/kampe/main.html
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 10 Jul 2024 - 48min - 329 - Episode 327: Matt Hill, NBA Transition and Player Development Concepts
Guest: Matt Hill, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Matt Hill joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA transition and player development concepts.
Matt Hill brings a wealth of NBA coaching experience to the Charlotte Hornets, having previously served as an Assistant Coach with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks (2018-2023) and the Orlando Magic (2017-2018). He began his NBA journey with the Orlando Magic in 2012, working his way up from Video Analyst/Scout to Player Development under coaches Jacque Vaughn, James Borrego, Scott Skiles, and Frank Vogel.
A standout athlete himself, Hill played college basketball at the University of Texas and was named Nebraska's Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school. He holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications.
Hill's dedication to the game is evident in his career path. Transitioning from player development to coaching positions, he has developed a strong foundation in maximizing player potential and contributing to team success.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Experience
2:00 - End of Shot Clock Possession
7:30 - Coaching Strategies
8:30 - Rival Spacing
13:30 - Creating Space
16:00 - Processes and Feedback Loop
21:00 - Balance, Tracking, and Feedback
27:30 - Stats and Film Analysis
30:00 - Importance of Trust and Accountability
36:00 - Coaching Journey and Staff Development
40:00 - Four Different Coaches
42:00 - Conclusion
Matt HIll’s Bio:
Bio:https://nbacoaches.com/matt-hill/
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 03 Jul 2024 - 44min - 328 - Episode 326: Brian Benjamin, FIBA 3x3 For Coaching Success
Guest: Brian Benjamin, Technical Director for Netherlands Basketball and Former FIBA 3x3 Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, the technical director for Netherlands basketball and former FIBA 3x3 head coach Brian Benjamin joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss FIBA 3vx3 and its application to all basketball coaching.
From 2016 to 2021, Brian Benjamin has been the Head Coach of the 3x3 Men National Team of The Netherlands. After his teams won several medals at the Europe Cup and World Cup, the Men's team qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Brian Benjamin is currently the Technical Director of the Netherlands Basketball Federation. He oversees and is responsible for all National Teams and Talent Programmes (3x3, 5-on-5, and Wheelchair) of the Netherlands Basketball Federation.
Breakdown
1:00 - Netherlands Success in 3x3 Basketball
5:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3--Point Shots
11:00 - Strategies to Counter Switches
14:00 - Defensive Rebounds and Communication
20:00 - Limiting Turnovers
22:00 - One-on-One Defense
27:00 - Player Skills and Team Concept
30:00 - 3x3 Practice and Defensive Tactics
36:00 - Importance of Individual Skills
39:30 - Performance Analysis
42:00 - Keep Competing
45:00 - Conclusion
Brian Benjamin’s Bio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjbrian/
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 46min - 327 - Episode 325: Fran Fraschilla, Trends in Coaching, 3x3, and a Passion to Learn
Guest: Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst
In this week's coaching conversation, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst, Fran Fraschilla shares insights on trends in coaching, 3x3 and a passion to learn.
Fran Fraschilla joined ESPN as a college basketball game and studio analyst in 2003. Fraschilla has an extensive coaching background, having coached at the collegiate level for 23 years. His teams made eight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments. He was the head coach at the University of New Mexico, St. John’s University and Manhattan College..At ESPN, he worked on NBA Draft coverage, the FIBA World Championships, as well as the NBA and high school basketball. He was also an analyst on ESPN’s NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball coverage from 2007-2014.
Fran Fraschilla had an impressive coaching career before transitioning to ESPN.
Manhattan College (1992–1996): As head coach of the Manhattan Jaspers, Fraschilla led the team to the NCAA Tournament twice. In 1995, the Jaspers pulled off an upset as a 13-seed, defeating Kelvin Sampson’s No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners. St. John’s University (1996–1998): At St. John’s, Fraschilla coached four NBA players, including Metta World Peace. His overall record with the Red Storm was 35–24.University of New Mexico (1999–2002): Fraschilla continued his success at New Mexico, posting a 55–41 record. His teams made postseason appearances, including the NIT and NCAA Tournaments.
In total, Fran Fraschilla’s coaching career spanned 23 years, with an overall record of 176–99. His expertise and insights now benefit ESPN viewers as he analyzes college basketball games and covers the NBA draft, particularly focusing on foreign players.
Breakdown
1:00 - International Basketball Growth
6:00 - Pick and Roll Basketball Techniques
13:00 - Five Out Offense and Big Men Passing Ability
16:00 - Effective Weak Side Actions
18:30 - Practice Design and Habits
25:00 - Coaching Techniques in College Basketball
28:30 - Offensive and Defensive Approaches
33:00 - Importance of Switching
35:30 - Difference of 3x3 vs 5x5
39:00 - Benefits of 3x3
46:00 - Family Involvement
49:00 - Coaching and Mentorship
54:00 - Conclusion
Fran Fraschilla’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Fraschilla
Twitter: https://x.com/franfraschilla
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 - 55min - 326 - Episode 324: Joan Plaza, Modern Coaching: Instilling Confidence and Empowerment
Guest: Joan Plaza, Spanish Professional Basketball Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Spanish professional basketball Joan Plaza joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern coaching: Instilling confidence and empowerment.
Joan Plaza is a Spanish professional basketball coach with an impressive track record. His coaching journey spans across various European teams, where he has consistently achieved success at the highest levels of the game. Plaza most recently was head coach of AEK in the Greek League and in the Basketball Champions League.
Plaza began his coaching career at the basketball school he co-founded, EB Betsaida, and worked with the women’s team EB Santísima Trinitat and the small club CB Sant Adriá. During the 2000–01 season, he led his team to victory in the Spanish Under-20 championship.
A veteran of 194 coaching appearances in the EuroLeague, spread between Zenit, Unicaja, Zalgiris, and Real Madrid. His most notable coaching stint was with Real Madrid, where he initially served as an assistant coach under Božidar Maljković. When Maljković departed, Plaza stepped up as the head coach. Under his leadership, Real Madrid achieved remarkable milestones, including thirteen consecutive Liga ACB wins and winning the ULEB Cup (now known as EuroCup) in the same season. Plaza was named the AEEB Coach of the Year.
Plaza’s coaching journey continued with other prominent teams including Cajasol Sevilla, Unicaja Malaga, where he secured his second EuroCup title in the 2016–17 season., Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Real Betis.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Youth Basketball
2:30 - Sharing Experiences
7:30 - Modern vs Traditional Coaching Methods
10:30 - Player Development and Communication
17:00 - Assistance in Decision Making
20:30 - Building Confidence
27:00 - Creating Strategy and Goals
31:00 - Time Management
36:00 - Coaching Methods
40:00 - Game Plan and Priorities
48:00 - Coaching Philosophy and Passion
55:00 - Conclusion
Joan Plaza’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Plaza
Twitter: https://x.com/joanplazaduran
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 56min - 325 - Episode 323: TJ Saint, Inside TJ Saint’s Playbook: Modern Strategies and Concepts
Guest: TJ Saint, Birmingham Squadron G-League Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Birmingham Squadron G-League head coach T.J. Saint joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his playbook and modern strategies and concepts.
Saint's professional coaching journey started in 2014 when he served as the video coordinator for the Detroit Pistons. He remained with the Pistons until 2018 gaining valuable insights into the NBA game. Following his departure from the Pistons, Saint went to the University of Georgia where he held the position of Director of Basketball Strategy for the Men's Basketball team during the 2018-19 season.
Saint then spent three seasons honing his coaching skills with the New Orleans Pelicans' G League affiliates. He started as an assistant coach (2019-20) before being promoted to associate head coach (2020-22). His dedication and hard work culminated in his well-deserved appointment as head coach of the Birmingham Squadron in 2022. Saint's 2023-24 Squadron team was the #1 ranked offense in the regular season, and the 4th all-time regular season offense in the history of the G-League.
Saint attended Belmont University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in business development. During his time at Belmont, he also served as a student assistant coach with the men’s basketball team from 2009 to 2011. His experience at Belmont laid a strong foundation for his coaching career, combining academic achievement with practical coaching experience.
Saint later pursued a Master’s degree in effective teaching and leadership at Butler University. While at Butler, he worked as a graduate assistant coach, further honing his coaching skills and expanding his understanding of leadership in sports.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coachikng Strategies and Culture
2:00 - Creating Team Identity
5:30 - Positive Reinforcement
9:00 - Basketball Coaching Strategies
15:30 - Confrontational Drives
19:00 - Alternating the Current
22:30 - Spacing
29:30 - Blitzing and Pick and Roll Coverage
32:30 - Defensive Tactics
35:00 - Pick and Roll Reads
41:30 - Hang and Hostage Dribbles
44:30 - Late Sprays and Monkey in the Middle
48:00 - Play Calling
55:30 - Angle Shot
59:00 - Chase Five and Euro
1:03:00 - Offense Strategies and Plays
1:09:30 - Dribble Drive Motion
1:12:30 - Single Side Tag and Small Ball
1:16:00 - Use of Flares and Back Screens
1:23:00 - His Coaching Philosophy and Experience
1:27:00 - Conclusion
TJ Saint’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://georgiadogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/t-j-saint/2505
Twitter: https://x.com/tjsaint4
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 1h 29min - 324 - Episode 322: Tim Martin, Holistic Approach to Player and Business Development (EP322)
Guest: Tim Martin, Player and Personal Development Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Tim Martin joins the Basketball Podcast to share a holistic approach to player and business development.
Tim Martin is a basketball coach, motivational speaker, filmmaker, and industry expert. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected skills trainers in the basketball community is nothing short of remarkable.
Tim’s journey took a pivotal turn when he began training young athletes. His work ethic, second to none, caught the attention of rising NBA star Tyrese Maxey. Maxey, who has trained with Tim since his freshman year at South Garland High School, describes their relationship as family-oriented.
Tim Martin’s impact extends beyond the court. He has developed comprehensive training transformation programs for basketball players at all levels. His Virtual Training Academy, established in 2007, has helped produce 21 NBA Draft selections and assisted clients in earning over $550 million in NBA salary. Tim has worked with NBA, WNBA, NCAA, and Euro league champions, leaving an indelible mark on the basketball world.
Tim is not only a basketball trainer but also a motivational speaker, filmmaker, and industry expert. As the Director of Basketball Relations for the Dwyane Wade sneaker company, Way of Wade/Li Ning, he has cultivated relationships with premier names in sports entertainment and fashion.
Tim Martin’s journey from homelessness to world-renowned trainer exemplifies resilience, hard work, and the transformative power of basketball. His story inspires athletes and dreamers alike, reminding us that greatness can emerge from even the humblest beginnings.
Breakdown
1:00 - Holistic Player Development
7:00 - Building a Personal Brand
9:30 - Personal Growth and Curiosity
16:00 - Unconventional Methods
19:00 - Confidence Building
24:30 - Building Mental Toughness and Pressure
27:00 - Coaching Method in the NBA
33:00 - Mental Health
35:30 - Team Building
42:00 - Networking and Authenticity
46:00 - Conclusion
Tim Martin’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://timmartiniq.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/timmartin_tx
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 29 May 2024 - 48min - 323 - Episode 321: Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Deep Dive with a Great Coach (EP 321)
Guest: Yolett McPhee-McCuin, University of Mississippi Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, University of Mississippi head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin joins The Basketball Podcast for a deep dive into defensive principles, offensive philosophy and sustaining success.
Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has elevated Ole Miss women’s basketball back into the national spotlight throughout her six seasons in Oxford. McPhee-McCuin keeps building upon success each season at the helm of the Rebels, leading Ole Miss to a program record 12 SEC wins in 2023-24 as well as the school’s third straight NCAA Tournament appearance for its 20th overall.
Along with guiding the Rebels to a program best in conference wins, McPhee-McCuin picked up her 100th win at the helm of Ole Miss during the 2023-24 season to become the second coach in program history to achieve the feat. McPhee-McCuin spent the five seasons before Ole Miss transforming Jacksonville into a perennial power in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During her tenure as head coach, McPhee-McCuin led the Dolphins to a 94-63 record (50-24 in ASUN play) and postseason appearances in each of her last three seasons.
McPhee-McCuin, who has also served as the national team head coach for her native Bahamas, was an assistant at Clemson from 2011-13, where she was recognized as one of the top assistants in the nation by National Women's Basketball Insider. Before her stint at Clemson, McPhee-McCuin was on staff at Pittsburgh for two seasons in 2009 and 2010. Her coaching career also includes stops at Portland, Frank Phillips College, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Breakdown
1:00 - Defense and Adaptability
8:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3 Point Shots
15:00 - Defensive Techniques
18:00 - Embracing Physicality
23:00 - Defending Ball Screens
28:30 - Freedom on Offense
34:00 - Exploit Defensive Weaknesses
36:30 - Data Analysis and Practice Management
43:00 - Maintaining Standards
48:00 - Mentorships in Women's Basketball
53:00 - Conclusion
Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolett_McPhee-McCuin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YolettMcCuin
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 22 May 2024 - 55min - 322 - Episode 320: Victor Lapena, Driving Success Through Coaching
Guest: Victor Lapena, Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team Coach
Canadian Women's National Basketball Team Víctor Lapeña joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on international coaching, development, and principles of play.
Lapeña brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his current role as Head Coach of the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team.
Prior to his appointment in 2021, Lapeña spent a remarkable 14 years within the Spanish Basketball Federation. His impact is undeniable, having played a key role in Spain's dominance on the international stage. During this tenure, he contributed to an impressive collection of 14 medals, including two coveted EuroBasket golds (2013, 2017) and a silver medal at the prestigious 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lapeña's expertise extends beyond the national team level. He also boasts a distinguished club-level career in Spain, leading teams in both the second and first tiers of their national league. His strategic brilliance culminated in a championship title with CB Avenida in the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he achieved success on the international club scene by guiding Nadezhda Orenburg to the EuroCup Women title in 2019.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Coaching Basketball in Canada
10:00 - Club Model vs Scholastic Model
16:00 - Basketball Development Model
22:00 - Coaching Principles and Strategies
26:00 - Player Development
32:00 - Coaching Strategies Learned in Soccer
37:00 - Defensive Strategies in Basketball
43:30 - Defensive Rebounding Strategies
47:00 - Conclusion
Victor Lapena’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Lape%C3%B1a
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
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Wed, 15 May 2024 - 49min - 321 - Episode 319: Carly Thibault Dudonis, Transforming Fairfield Basketball
Guests: Carly Thibault Dudonis, Fairfield Head Coach
In this week’s coaching conversation, Fairfield head coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis joins the Basketball Podcast to share her insights on 5-Out and, team and basketball identity.
In just her second season at the helm, Thibault-DuDonis led the Stags to a program-record 31 wins as part of an historic 31-2 campaign, the second-highest winning percentage in the nation. That mark featured a conference-record 29 game winning streak culminating in a MAAC Championship, their fifth in program history.
Thibault-DuDonis was named the Maggie Dixon Coach of the Year, All-Met Coach of the year, the ECAC Coach of the Year, the College Insider Kay Yow Coach of the Year, and the MAAC Coach of the Year to celebrate Fairfield's historic season. The Stags also achieved the program's first-ever national ranking as they slotted No. 25 in the AP Top-25 poll and also received votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They finished the season ranked fourth in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll. The Stags capped off their historic season with the MAAC Tournament and Regular Season Championship while punching their ticket to the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
In her first season with the Stags, she led the team to a top-5 finish in the conference, receiving a bye into the MAAC Championship Quarterfinals with an 11-9 conference mark.
Carly most recently served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Before joining Minnesota, Carly was an assistant coach at Mississippi State and Eastern Michigan.
Thibault-DuDonis' father Mike Thibault was a three-time WNBA Coach of the Year previously coaching the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics while also being an assistant coach in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Her brother Eric, is the current Head Coach of the Washington Mystics.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Positive Team Environment
5:30 - Offensive Identity
9:00 - Coaching Strategies for Mid-Major Teams
12:00 - Creative Advantages in Offense
14:30 - Cutting and Spacing
18:00 - Basketball Analytics and Player Development
23:30 - Defensive Strategies
27:30 - Defensive Fundamentals
30:30 - Film Analysis abd Drills
34:00 - Workload Management
38:00 - Coaching Philosophy
41:00 - Skill Improvement
Carly Thibault Dudonis’s Bio:
Bio: https://fairfieldstags.com/staff-directory/carly-thibault-dudonis/240
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTbow
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 08 May 2024 - 48min - 320 - Episode 318: Dave Love Podcast, Skill Acquisition Concepts for Shooting
Guests: Dave Love, NBA Shooting Coach, and Matt Robertson, Co-Host of The Coach Dave Love Podcast
In this week's coaching conversation, Chris Oliver joins the Coach Dave Love Podcast to share insights on applying skill acquisition concepts to basketball shooting and player development. In this enlightening episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast simulcast on the Basketball Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder of Basketball Immersion.
Chris Oliver stands as a leading figure in integrating motor learning and skill acquisition principles into basketball training. With a track record of consulting for numerous NBA teams and National Federations globally, Chris brings a wealth of evidence-based coaching approaches to the table.
Throughout the episode, Chris and Dave dissect their top five Skill Acquisition concepts, providing invaluable insights for coaches looking to enhance their training methodologies. This episode serves as a beacon for those new to the realm of Motor Learning, offering a comprehensive starting point. Tune in as Chris and Dave delve into the nuances of skill acquisition, providing actionable strategies and practical advice that coaches can implement immediately.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to coaching, this episode promises to equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to elevate your coaching game and unlock the full potential of your players. If you're ready to take your coaching to the next level and optimize player development, this episode is a must-listen.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Basketball Shooting Form and Practice Methods
8:00 - Improving Skill Acquisition
12:30 - Importance of Adaptability
17:00 - Internal vs External Cues
21:30 - Perception and Adaptability
26:00 - Skill Acquisition Strategies
30:30 - Reducing Instructions
37:00 - Focusing on Habits
40:00 - Teaching Cues
44:30 - Coaching Techniques
48:00 - Constraint-Led Approach
54:30 - Player Development
58:30 - Personalized Approach
Dave Love’s Bio:
Website: https://www.coachdavelove.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coach-dave-love-podcast/id1719926493
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspHEavqXfrWe2YFps_4RiQ
Matt Robinson’s Bio:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachmattyrob
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 01 May 2024 - 1h 05min - 319 - Episode 317: Chris Oliver, Practice Framework for Players and Team Development
Guest: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketball Immersion
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, the creative mind behind Basketball Immersion, Chris Oliver, joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his practice framework for player and team development.
For a decade, Chris Oliver, founder of Basketball Immersion, has been revolutionizing basketball coach education with his experiential and evidence-based approach. Chris has traveled the world, and worked with NBA organizations, National Federations, and NCAA programs, along with youth basketball players and coaches around the world. In this special solo podcast episode, Chris dives deep into his Practice Framework – a blueprint for maximizing player and team development. Listen in as the veteran coach unveils strategies to go beyond rote memorization and empower players to understand the "why" behind the drills.
This episode includes an audio clip from a 10-13-year-old mixed youth basketball development session and is a must-listen for any coach who wants to build winning teams and create a truly impactful practice experience. Learn more about this podcast and Basketball Immersion at.
Breakdown
1:00 - Focus on Player Development
3:00 - Moving to Los Angeles
7:00 - Audio on 5 on 5 Conceptual Offense
11:00 - Player Development and Parent Involvement
15:30 - Creating Double Gaps for Spacing
18:00 - Classroom Management Strategies
23:30 - Challenging Drils
26:30 - Improving Player Performance
32:00 - Offense and Defense Concepts
34:30 - Space, Passing, and Driving Principle
42:30 - Player Development and Problem-Solving
48:30 - Player Responsibility
51:30 - Defensive Strategies and Techniques
57:00 - Open-Ended Questions
59:30 - Coaching Philosophies and Practice Strategies
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 1h 06min - 318 - Episode 316: Joe Crispin, Cultivating Creativity and Adaptability in Basketball
Guest: Joe Crispin, Penn State Assistant Coach
Penn State assistant coach Joe Crispin joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on cultivating creativity and adaptability in basketball.
One of Penn State’s all-time great players and longtime professional athlete, Joe Crispin is an Assistant to the Head Coach at Penn State. Crispin last appeared on Episode 247 and his Immersion Videos product All Access Practice with Joe Crispin has become a best seller as coaches learn about his play based philosophy from raw and real practices.
Crispin spent the last seven seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University where he guided the Profs to a 114-54 record, three NCAA Tournament appearances, two conference titles and the 2023 Sweet 16. He collected the fourth-most wins by a head coach in school history through his seven years on the sideline.
Crispin engineered one of the most prolific offenses in the country at Rowan, as the Profs averaged more than 80 points per game in each of his final six seasons including 90+ points per game in each of the last two years.
A longtime professional player, Crispin joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 as a free agent and enjoyed a highly successful career in Europe for more than a decade.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Practice to Games
5:00 - Experiential
7:00 - Youth Basketball Development
11:30 - Higher Level Coaches
16:00 - Problem Solving
21:00 - Asking Questions
24:30 - Creating Solutions
27:00 - Freedom and Structure
30:00 - Organization Drills
34:00 - Stop and Listen
39:00 - Structure
43:00 - Run The Pattern
46:00 - Struggling with Flow
51:00 - Adaptability
56:00 - Working on the Game
59:00 - Take Away Decisions
1:02:00 - Creating Opportunities
Joe Crispin’s Bio:
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Twitter:https://twitter.com/joecrispin
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1h 04min - 317 - Episode 315: Kevin Mulcahy, Constraints Led Coaching
Guest: Kevin Mulcahy, Sports Practice Design Specialist
Sports practice design specialist Kevin Mulcahy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on representative practice using a constraints-led approach.
Kevin is an experienced sports and conditioning coach who has worked with sports teams, athletes, professionals, and clubs across three continents for over 30 years. He is the owner-operator of the Design the Game Project, a platform that shares coaching insights and research with a progressive and learning-led audience.
Design the Game promotes a Constraints Led Approach to Motor Learning and coaching. Kevin has studied on and off the field how humans learn to move and learn skills for well over 20 years.
Through the Design the Game brand has run several mini online courses around motor learning, decision making in sport and practice design. Kevin also runs TMC Performance, a sports and conditioning, personal training business that caters to the overall health and lifestyle of his clients from athletes to busy professionals through a strength and conditioning for life and sport mindset and programming approach.
Kevin has a strong educational background in coaching science, with a BSc in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta College, a certificate in Nutritional Science and Coaching from Precision Nutrition, and a certificate in The Neuroscience of Decision Making from Barcelona FC
Breakdown
1:00 - Constraint Led Approach
7:00 - Manipulating Task Constraint
11:30 - Elicit Skill
16:00 - Technique Development
26:00 - Poet's Practice
34:00 - Feedback with Action
40:00 - Early in Learning
49:00 - History
52:00 - Playing Unstructured
59:00 - Affordances
1:03:30 - The Three Things
1:07:00 - Basketball Drills
1:12:00 - Free Throw
1:14:00 - Conclusion
Kevin Mulcahy’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://kevinmulcahy.substack.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/movementcoachkm
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 1h 15min - 316 - Episode 314: Tanisha Wright, WNBA Culture and Coaching
Guest: Tanisha Wright, Atlanta Dream Head Coach
In this week’s coaching conversation, Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright joined the Basketball Podcast to share insights of WNBA culture and coaching.
Tanisha Wright joined the Atlanta Dream prior to the 2022 WNBA Season and led the franchise to its most wins in a season (14) since 2018. Her breakout first year as a head coach with the Dream also earned her the Associated Press Coach of the Year award and a second-place finish in WNBA Kia Coach of the Year voting.
As head coach, Wright is responsible for fostering the growth of the Dream’s players and establishing a culture of integrity and accountability. She brings 14 years of WNBA experience as a player and 2 more seasons as an assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces.
A first-round draft pick in 2005, Wright spent 10 seasons as a guard with the Seattle Storm, where she helped lead the team to nine straight playoff appearances and a WNBA Championship in 2010. She played another four seasons with the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx before retiring as a player in 2019.
While still playing in the league, Wright began her coaching career in 2017 as an assistant with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers. In 2020, the Aces signed her as an assistant coach, where she worked closely with industry leader Bill Laimbeer.
Prior to joining the WNBA, Wright was a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-American at Penn State.
Breakdown
1:00 - Vision of Coaching
3:30 - Huge Impact
5:00 - Building Culture
8:30 - Player Accountability
12:00 - Unstoppable Moves
13:30 - Analytics
17:00 - Player Development Coach
19:00 - Game Reps
20:30 - Traditional Practices
23:30 - Different Type of Realities
25:30 - Adjustments
27:30 - Special Projects
28:30 - Playing Conceptually
31:00 - Evolving Landscape
34:30 - Development League
38:00 - Value of Mentor
40:30 - Off Season
42:00 - Small Jobs
Tanisha Wright’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanisha_Wright
Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachtwright_
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 44min - 315 - Episode 313: Curt Miller, WNBA Coaching, Mastering the Monotony, and Point of Attack Concepts
Guest: Curt Miller, LA Sparks Head Coach
LA Sparks head coach Curt Miller joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on WNBA coaching, mastering the monotony, and point-of-attack concepts.
Los Angeles Sparks Head Coach Curt Miller made history on August 6th against the Washington Mystics winning his 150th WNBA game as a head coach. His latest career milestone places him in elite company. Miller, Lin Dunn, and Van Chancellor now stand alone as the only head coaches to have won at least 275 collegiate games and 150 WNBA games. Miller is the fifth fastest to 150 WNBA wins.
Before coaching the Sparks, Miller served as the Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun where he was named the WNBA Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021. Miller led the Sun to two WNBA Finals appearances in 2019 and 2022 and six playoff appearances in seven seasons. Miller also coached at Bowling Green State University (2001-12) and Indiana University (2012-14). In his tenure as a college coach, he won over 290 collegiate games.
Breakdown
1:00 - Involvement with USA Basketball
5:30 - Unique Places in History
8:30 - Love of Teaching
11:00 - Scout Heavy Philosophy
13:00 - Monotony
17:00 - Collaborative Process
19:00 - Transactional Nature
21:00 - Significant Developments
26:00 - Qualitative Elements
28:00 - Ball Screen
33:00 - Switching
35:00 - Ghost Slip Set Decision
38:00 - Point of Attack
41:30 - Humility
43:30 - Conclusion
Curt MIller’s Bio:
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Twitter:https://twitter.com/CurtMillerWBB
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 45min - 314 - Episode 312: Dylan Murphy, NBA Coaching Analytics
Guest: Dylan Murphy, G League Head Coach
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, G League head coach Dylan Murphy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching analytics.
Dylan Murphy is the head coach of the Osceola Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic.
Dylan Murphy has been associated with the Orlando Magic for the past five seasons. His journey began as a basketball operations analyst from 2018 to 2020, where he provided valuable analytics support to the coaching staff. Subsequently, he was promoted to assistant coach in 2020 and has continued in that role for the last three seasons.
Prior to joining the Magic, Murphy served as an NBA G League scout for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2016-17 season. His responsibilities included identifying potential call-up candidates for the Hawks’ NBA roster.
From 2013 to 2016, Murphy worked as an assistant coach for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the NBA G League team for the Indiana Pacers. In the 2013-14 season, the Mad Ants clinched the G League championship with an impressive regular-season record of 34-16 and a perfect 6-0 playoff run. They followed it up with another trip to the G League Finals in the 2014-15 season.
Murphy also served as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball team at Ball State University in 2018.
One of Murphy's most notable contributions to the coaching community is the creation of the Basketball Dictionary. This comprehensive resource serves as a compendium of basketball terminology, concepts, and strategies, providing coaches at all levels with a valuable tool for enhancing their understanding of the game.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Understanding Analytics
8:00 - Analytics and Basketball Experiences
11:30 - Optimizing Offensive Tempo
13:30 - Super Slow
15:30 - Efficiencies vs Types of Defenses
19:00 - Attacking a Switch
20:30 - Double Teaming a Star Player
25:00 - Offensive Rebounding
28:00 - Decision Making
31:00 - Interpreting the Data
35:30 - Teaching Points
37:30 - Decision Making Defensively
41:00 - Trends in Basketball Analytics
42:00 - Ideas Into Action
Dylan Murphy’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://gleague.nba.com/news/osceola-magic-name-dylan-murphy-head-coach
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 44min - 313 - Episode 311: Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy, Hoopsalytics Unleashed
Guest: Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy, Hoopsalytics Founders
In this week's coaching conversation, Hoopsalytics founders Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy join the Basketball Podcast to share insights on Basketball Stats and Analytics Systems Designed for Coaches.
Bill Dettering developed and conceived Hoopsalytics with co-founder Mike Murphy. Hoopsalytics brings the most powerful analytics to teams of all levels. It is a Next Generation Basketball Stats and Analytics System Designed by Coaches, for Coaches.
Bill Dettering is currently the Girls Varsity Coach at Truckee High School, and is in his 12th season as a basketball coach at various levels. He played college basketball at Swarthmore College. He is a lifelong software designer and entrepreneur, previously founding Zingtree and has started and run six companies - all powered by data-driven decision making.
Mike Murphy is the current Head Coach of the freshmen/sophomore basketball team at Urban High School in San Francisco. He played college basketball at UNC-Greensboro and Catholic University.
Bill and Mike met as they played together in a San Francisco area men's leagues, which led to them connecting and building Hoopsalytics together.
Breakdown
1:00 - Affordable Things
4:00 - Evaluating Defensive Performance
7:30 - Evaluating 5 Player Lineups
11:00 - Tracking Player Moves
14:00 - Why Paint Touches is Subjective
15:30 - Evaluating Sets and Actions
18:30 - Lineup Analysis
20:00 - Shot Tracking
26:00 - Work in Practice
28:00 - Game Decisions
30:00 - Value of Three Point Miss
33:00 - Turnovers
34:00 - Nerd Ball
38:00 - Data
41:00 - Hoopsalytics
Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy’s Bio:
Bill Dettering
Bio/Website:https://hoopsalytics.com/about.php
Twitter:https://twitter.com/BDettering
Mike Murphy
Bio/Website:https://hoopsalytics.com/about.php
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachMikeMurphy
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 43min - 312 - Episode 310: Dave Leitao, The Basketball Coaching and Development Landscape
Guest: Dave Leitao, Overtime Elite Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Overtime Elite coach Dave Leitao joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the basketball coaching and development landscape.
Dave Leitao is an accomplished American professional basketball coach, currently holding the position of head coach for the City Reapers in Overtime Elite (OTE). With a coaching journey spanning various institutions, including DePaul University, the University of Virginia, and his alma mater, Northeastern University, Leitao has left an indelible mark on the basketball world.
Leitao began his coaching journey as an assistant under Jim Calhoun at Northeastern University in 1984, later joining Calhoun at the University of Connecticut.
After a stint as the head coach at Northeastern University, Leitao returned to Calhoun’s staff during the Huskies’ national championship-winning season in 1999. In 2002, Leitao assumed the head coaching position at DePaul University, leading the Blue Demons to postseason appearances, including the NIT in 2003 and 2005, as well as the NCAA tournament in 2004. His tenure saw an overall record of 58–34.
Taking over as head coach at the University of Virginia, Leitao made history as the first person of African descent to coach any varsity sport in Virginia Cavaliers history. Notably, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year by the Associated Press in the 2006–07 season.
Continuing his coaching journey in the innovative Overtime Elite league, Leitao has achieved success, winning the OTE Finals in the league’s first two seasons. He continues to lead the City Reapers influencing young players like last year’s team members Amen and Ausar Thompson, showcasing his dedication to player development.
Breakdown
1:00 - Developing Professional Players
6:00 - Approaching Player Development
9:00 - Holistic Approach
11:00 - Analytics
14:30 - Free Care
18:00 - Continuous Process
21:00 - Evolving Philosophically
23:30 - Improvement
28:00 - Real World Experience
30:00 - Deficiency
33:30 - Next Generation of Coaches
36:00 - Holding Players Accountable
39:00 - Player's Life
42:00 - The Thompsons
46:00 - Foundation
48:00 - Conclusion
Dave Leitao’ Bio:
Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Leitao
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachDLeitao
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 50min - 311 - Episode 309: Juli Fulks, Transformational Leadership, Positive Psychology and Playoff Preparation
Guest: Juli Fulks, Transylvania University Head Coach
Transylvania University head coach Juli Fulks joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on transformational leadership, positive psychology, and playoff preparation.
Juli Fulks has over 360 wins as a head coach and has been the head coach of the Transylvania University women’s basketball team for the past 10 years. Last year she led Transylvania to remarkable achievements. In the 2022-2023 season, her team achieved a perfect record of 33-0 and secured the NCAA National Championship. During this historic season, they dominated opponents, averaging over a twenty-point differential, scoring more than 70 points per game, while holding their adversaries to under 50 points. The Pioneers also clinched their fifth consecutive Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) title and completed two consecutive years of a perfect regular season.
Fulks began her head coaching career at Lewis & Clark College. During her 10 years there, her team (also named the Pioneers) posted seven winning seasons and made three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances while attaining a national ranking of fifth in the country. Coach Fulks has been named conference Coach of the Year seven times in her career and coached several academic and athletic All-Americans.
In addition to coaching, Juli holds a master’s in education degree from Defiance College (2004) and a Ph.D. in leadership studies (2022) from the University of the Cumberlands.
Breakdown
1:00 - Run on Transylvania University Basketball
6:00 - Transformational Leadership
8:00 - Generational Perspective
12:00 - Positive Psychology
14:30 - Common Sense
18:00 - Evidence Based Stuff
19:30 - Playing a Team Multiple Times
22:00 - Reduction Intensity
24:00 - Positive Framing
25:32 - 26:28 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
26:28 - Endgame Situations
30:00 - Five Minute Moments
32:00 - Recovery
35:00 - Coaching Behaviors
38:00 - Special Situations
41:00 - Efficacy
45:00 - Risk Tolerance
48:00 - Experiential Things
51:00 - Conclusion
Juli Fulks’ Bio:
Bio/Website:https://transysports.com/staff-directory/juli-fulks/74
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Transy
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 54min - 310 - Episode 308: Stas Ovdieienko, War and Basketball
Guest: Stas Ovdieienko, Ukrainian Superleague Head Coach
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, Ukrainian Superleague head coach Stas Ovdieienko joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on war and basketball.
Stas Ovdieienko is a prominent Ukrainian basketball figure, who has made significant contributions to the sport as a player and coach. Ovdieienko boasts an impressive 17-year career as a professional basketball player. During this time, he achieved significant milestones, including being crowned the champion of Ukraine and securing the Superleague Cup. Transitioning from player to mentor, Ovdieienko spent 2 years as an assistant coach before taking the reins as the head coach of BC Zaporizhzhia in the Ukrainian Superleague.
However, tragedy struck when the war reached his doorstep—quite literally. Despite his dedication to the sport, the conflict forced him to confront a new reality.
Stas Ovdieienko’s journey exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to basketball, even in the face of adversity and I am grateful to share it with you.
Breakdown
1:00 - Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
6:00 - Impact of Conflict on Ukraine Basketball
11:00 - Normality
12:30 - Leadership
15:30 - Humor
16:23 - 17:31 - Hoopsalytics AD 2
18:30 - Mental Toughness
21:00 - Solution-Based Coaching Interventions
26:00 - Talk To Yourself
28:30 - Team Building
31:00 - Conclusion
Stas Ovdieienko’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://vk.com/stise
Twitter:https://twitter.com/prostoj
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 34min - 309 - Episode 307: Anthony McClish, Ownership of Decisions, Relationship, and Organization Building
Guest: Anthony McClish, G-League Ignite General Manager
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, G League Ignite general manager Anthony McClish joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on ownership of decisions, relationships, and organization building.
Anthony McClish is a distinguished basketball executive with a rich history of accomplishments within the industry. He is the current General Manager of the NBA G League Ignite, a role he began in 2022. Under his guidance, the team experienced significant growth and success, with McClish playing a central role in shaping strategic initiatives, refining player development programs, and fostering an environment conducive to achieving excellence both on and off the court.
Prior to his tenure with the G League Ignite, McClish served as the General Manager for the Stockton Kings. Within the Sacramento Kings organizations, he honed his expertise as a Basketball Operations Assistant at the Sacramento Kings where he gained invaluable insights into player management, team dynamics, and the intricacies of operational efficiency within a premier basketball franchise.
McClish started his professional career as an intern with basketball operations with the San Antonio Spurs. He has also served as a consultant with USA Basketball. He holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Breakdown
1:00 - Incredible Questions
3:30 - Being Confrontational
7:30 - Mentorship Model
10:00 - Organic Moments
12:00 - Team Building
15:00 - Building Geniune Relationships
18:00 - Ownership of Decisions
25:30 - Integrity
28:07 - 29:14 - Hoopsalytics Ad 1
29:14 - Nonlinear Development
31:00 - Life Skills
35:00 - Coping Strategies
38:00 - Qualitative/Quantitative Data
41:00 - Conflict Resolution Perspective
45:00 - Voicing Concern
51:00 - Trial and Error
54:00 - Conclusion
Anthony McClish’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mcclish-mba-63626335/
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 55min - 308 - Episode 306: Jamy Bechler, Failing Forward, Coachability, and Modern Leadership
Guest: Jamy Bechler, Author, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Leadership Consultant
Author, podcast host, speaker, and leadership consultant Jamy Bechler joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on failing forward, coachability, and modern leadership.
Jamy Bechler combines his unique experiences as a championship athletic director, college basketball coach, and executive business trainer to help take you and your team's results and leadership to the next level. He is a professional speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership consultant who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.
Jamy spent 20 years in organized athletics as a college basketball coach and athletic administrator. He now leads leaders and is a coach to coaches as a team consultant and leadership trainer. He is the host of the popular "Success is a Choice" podcast and is the author of six eBooks and four published books. You can learn more about him at www.JamyBechler.com
Breakdown
1:00 - Best Version of Themselves
6:00 - Concept of Coachability
11:00 - Players
13:00 - Filtering the Information
17:00 - Pursuit of Excellence
24:00 - Intentional Communication
26:57 - 28:09 - Hoopsalytics AD
28:09 - Modern Way of Communicating
31:00 - Leadership
36:00 - Looked Back in the Mirror
41:00 - Moments on the Bench
44:00 - Sports Team
46:00 - Bus Trip
52:30 - Leadership Development
56:00 - Conclusion
Jamy Bechler’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://jamybechler.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachBechler
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 58min - 307 - Episode 305: Sherrie Coale, Intention, and the Writing and Coaching Process
Guest: Sherrie Coale, Retired College Coach, and Current Author, Speaker, and Consultant
In this week's coaching conversation, retired college coach, and current author, speaker, and consultant, Sherri Coale joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on intention, and the writing and coaching process.
Sherri Coale retired from her position as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team in 2021 after serving for 25 years. Currently, she is a writer, speaker, and consultant. Coale’s book, Rooted to Rise, is a collection of essays about people, and her must-read blog titled A Weigh of Life is available at sherricoale.com.
Coale last appeared on EP28 of the Basketball Podcast. She served as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. During her tenure, her teams won multiple Big 12 championships, qualified for 19 straight NCAA tournaments, and earned their way into three Final Fours. She had the privilege of coaching 4 All-Americans, 14 WNBA draft selections, and a whole bunch of remarkable women who rewarded her still with their lives.
In addition to working the Oklahoma sideline, Coale participated in USA Basketball as an assistant coach in 2001 and as the head coach in the 2013 World University Games where her squad defeated Russia on their home floor to bring home the gold.
Breakdown
1:00 - With Intention
5:00 - Inspiration to Write
8:00 - Trusting the Process
11:00 - Importance of Foundations
16:00 - Asking Coach
20:00 - Self Discovery
26:00 - Story Telling
27:08 - 28:20 - Hoopsalytics AD
28:30 - Getting Unstuck
33:00 - Human Interaction
38:00 - Being Beside Someone
44:00 - Asking Great Questions
49:30 - Retrieval Practice
52:00 - Conclusion
Sherrie Coale’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherri_Coale
Twitter:https://twitter.com/sherricoale
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 53min - 306 - Episode 304: John Krikorian, Game Philosophy, Core Principles, and Foundation Series
Guest: John Krikorian, Christopher Newport Head Coach
Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian shares insights on game philosophy, core principles, and his foundation series.
Krikorian led Christopher Newport to remarkable success, including its first three Final Four appearances and first National Championship in the 2022-2023 season. Krikorian has led the Captains to nine NCAA Tournaments in 12 seasons, including the last seven tournaments. CNU is the only school in the nation to win at least one game in each of the last seven NCAA tourneys, and Krikorian now has a career mark in tournament games of 23-7. His overall record at CNU is 290-65 (.817) through his first dozen years at the helm. He was named the National Coach of the Year by the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) following his national title in 2023.
Krikorian’s teams at CNU have won at least 18 games per season since he took over, and have advanced to the conference championship game every year for the last nine seasons in the Capital and Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference.
The National Championship team of 2022-2023 tied the school mark for victories with 30, finishing 30-3, and ending the year on a 15-game winning streak. Krikorian’s coaching resume now includes six seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant and 16 as a Division III head coach. His overall head coaching record is 355-107.
Breakdown
1:00 - National Championship
3:30 - Game Competitive Spirit
6:00 - Cliques and Outliers
10:00 - Empowering Everyone
13:00 - Stereotype of Leadership
18:00 - Risk Tolerance
22:00 - Empowering Players as Leaders
25:56 - 27:08 - Hoopsalytics ADS
27:08 - Breathing Practices
30:00 - Balance
32:00 - Foundation Series
36:00 - Defensive Philosophy
38:00 - Adjustments on Defense
41:00 - Drop Coverage
43:00 - Offensive Philosophy
45:00 - Spacing Template
47:00 - Conclusion
John Krikorian’s Bio:
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Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-krikorian-96345a183/
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 52min - 305 - Episode 303: Steven DeMeo, Road Map To Success
Guest: Steven DeMeo, Florida State College Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Northwest Florida State College head coach Steve DeMeo shares insights on his road map to success.
Steve DeMeo was named head men's basketball for Northwest Florida State College on April 4, 2022, making it his second stint with the Raiders after a brilliant tenure from 2013-19. DeMeo most recently served as assistant coach for East Carolina University during the 2021-22 season and was at St. John's University in the same role from 2019-21 prior to his time at ECU.
Possessing three decades of experience across all levels of the college game, DeMeo's previous time leading the Raiders was remarkable. Coach DeMeo took NWFSC to a national title and was named the Spalding NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 2015. Under DeMeo's direction, Northwest Florida State turned in a six-year record of 198-35 (.850), earned an additional berth in the 2017 NJCAA Final Four and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Under his leadership, the Raiders captured the Panhandle Conference Championship five-straight years (2015-19) and earned four Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament Championships in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Numerous players that he recruited, coached and developed have been drafted by National Basketball Association teams including Charles Jenkins (Golden State Warriors), Ryan Gomes and MarShon Brooks (Boston), Herbert Hill (Utah) and Marcus Douthit (Los Angeles). In 2019, Oregon-signee and future 2021 NBA First Round Draft pick Chris Duarte was selected as the NJCAA Division I Player of the Year, the first player to earn that honor under DeMeo.
A veteran coach with a track record of success, DeMeo also held lead roles at Division II Newberry College, as well as Monroe College and Bronx Community College. DeMeo has accumulated a 294-105 (.737) overall record as a head coach. Prior to taking over at Northwest Florida State, DeMeo spent 17 years as an assistant at the Division I level, enjoying successful stints at Iona, Providence, UCF and Hofstra.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Next Practice
6:00 - Empowering Staff
8:00 - Areas of Improvement
12:00 - Happiness and Team Success
15:00 - Shot Selection
17:00 - Academics
19:00 - Different Defenses
22:30 - Freedom Early On
24:53 - 26:05 - Hoopsalytics Ads
26:05 - Weight Coaching
26:30 - Competetive Advantages
29:00 - Coaching Values
32:00 - Walk Ons
36:00 - Xavior Moon
41:00 - Competetive Practice
42:30 - Offensive Stall
46:00 - Being Open Minded
48:00 - Conclusion
Steven DeMeo’s Bio:
Bio:https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/steve-demeo/3692
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachSteveDeMeo
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 50min - 304 - Episode 302: J.P. Nerbun, Sport Parent Solutions and Culture
Guest: JP Nerbun, Leadership Coach and Consultant
In this week's coaching conversation, leadership coach and consultant J.P. Nerbun joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on sport parent solutions and culture.
J.P. Nerbun is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community.
Nerbun's impressive scope spans across sports, education, healthcare, and business, with a proven track record of guiding leaders at esteemed institutions such as Stanford University, Harvard University, University of Texas, the USGA, PWC, and Chick-Fil-A.
In 2019, he published his first book, Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership, which has received critical acclaim. In 2022, he published The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture, a groundbreaking book offering a framework for developing team culture.
In 2023, he launched The Culture System Online Training Platform, which has been praised for being one of the most applicable online coach educations available. His podcast, Coaching Culture, is one of the top sports leadership podcasts globally. Nerbun lives in Ireland with his wife and their three children.
Breakdown
1:00 - Sports Parents Solution
6:00 - Strategies for Coaches
9:00 - Struggle in the Book
12:00 - Conversations with Parents
16:00 - Expressing Gratitude
18:00 - Leading By Example
21:00 - Interaction of Parents in Games
24:23 - 25:35 - HOOPSALYTICS ADS
25:00 - Practice Into an Experience
31:30 - Setting Boundaries
35:30 - Creating Safe Environment
38:00 - Mistakes in Culture
41:00 - Behavioral Problems
46:00 - Culture as a System
49:00 - Conclusion
JP Nerbun’s Bio:
Website:https://www.tocculture.com/
Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-culture/id1286560192?uo=4
Twitter:https://twitter.com/JpNerbun
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 52min - 303 - Episode 301: Lee Taft, Insights on Basketball Performance and Movement
Guest: Lee Taft, World-Renowned Movement Specialist
In this week's coaching conversation, world-renowned movement specialist, mentor, and coach, Lee Taft joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on basketball performance and movement.
Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of whom have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves.
Since 1989, Lee has taught foundation movement to beginning youngsters and helped young amateur athletes, to professional athletes, become quicker, faster, and stronger. Lee’s entire philosophy is based on one of his most notable quotes, “Learning athletic movement correctly from the start is the foundation for athletic success.”
With the release of Ground Breaking Athletic Movement in 2003, Lee revolutionized the performance industry with his proven methods and strategies for multi-directional speed. His innovative approach to training has impacted how athletic movement speed is taught.
Lee brought to light the importance and fine points of the “Plyo Step,” “Hip Turn,” “Lateral Run,” and athletic stance. According to Lee, “Speed and agility done right are about making sure we marry the natural movements athletes have with the effective and efficient body control to maximize speed and quickness.”
Lee has been asked to speak at numerous global strength and conditioning and sports performance events and has produced multiple instructional videos and courses in multi-directional speed and movement training. In addition, Lee has written several manuals on movement techniques and speed development.
Breakdown
1:00 - Basketball Player Consultation
2:30 - Movement Specialist
6:00 - Basic Goals
10:00 - Skill Execution
12:30 - Seven Things
14:00 - Run Fast and Stop Fast
17:30 - Defensive Slides
21:00 - Recovery
23:30 - Long First Step
25:30 - Foot Position
28:00 - Stimulating Thinking
32:30 - Parkour
34:00 - Late Development Sport
35:34 - 36:46 - Hoopsalytics AD
36:47 - Perfect Footwork
40:30 - Acceleration
43:00 - Footwork
45:00 - Low, Low, Low
48:30 - How to Jump Higher
51:30 - Teach with Cues
56:00 - Static Stretching
58:00 - Dissipating the Lactic Acid
1:00:30 - General Movement Template
1:04:00 - Extrinsic Motivation
1:08:30 - Create Efficiencies
1:10:00 - Better Movement Patterns
Lee Taft’s Bio:
Bio:https://leetaft.com/meetleetaft/
Website:https://leetaft.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/leetaft
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leetaft/
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 1h 14min - 302 - Episode 300: Doug Novak, Coaching and Teaching in Basketball
Guest: Doug Novak, Basketball Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, basketball coach Doug Novak joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching and teaching.
Doug Novak is currently an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball program.
Novak was last on episode 21 of the basketball podcast, and possesses nearly three decades of coaching experience, most recently serving as the associate head coach for the men's basketball program at Army West Point during the 2022-23 season. Before West Point, he was the interim head coach for the women's basketball program at Mississippi State in 2021-22.
Prior to his lone season with Mississippi State Women, Novak served as the Head Men's Coach at Bethel University from 2013-21. There he composed an overall record of 131-68 in eight seasons. He left with the highest winning percentage (.658) of any Bethel basketball coach in program history.
Doug has previously been an assistant coach at the NCAA D1 men’s level and has produced one of the most popular www.immersionvideos.com all access product of all time with his video series - All Access Basketball Practice with Doug Novak that gave access to his practice teaching methodology as well as unique and exclusive access to a team film session. It is available at www.dougnovakbasketball.com
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
5:00 - Having Daughters
7:00 - Idea of Tick Tock
9:30 - Mimicry
14:00 - All Learning is Nonlinear
17:00 - Program on a Napkin
20:00 - Quotes from Music
24:30 - Norms in Coaching
30:00 - Acquiring Skills
35:28 - 36:40 - Hoopsalytics AD
36:40 - Offense vs Defense
46:30 - Choosing One Path
53:30 - Freedom from Decision Making
1:00:00 - Learning The Game
1:05:00 - Concept of Rabbit Hole
1:12:00 - Winning Record
1:14:30 - Conclusion
Doug Novak’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Novak
Website:https://www.coachdougnovak.com/
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 1h 16min - 301 - Episode 299: Brandon Payne, Maximizing Basketball Shooting and Player Development
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, basketball player development specialist Brandon Payne shares insights on maximizing basketball shooting and player development.
Brandon Payne also discussed his All Access Shooting Video Series available at www.brandonpaynebasketball.com. The Brandon Payne video series showcases one of the NBA's top player coaches' holistic approach to player development. The combination of an in-depth discussion of the overriding philosophy and structure behind what he does, coupled with the demonstration of practical drills and skills and how they complement each other makes the Brandon Payne video series stand apart from other shooting clinics or player development videos you have seen.
As a basketball player development specialist, Brandon Payne is renowned for his self-curated training methods that are responsible for the success of some of the game's most elite athletes. Most notably, 4x NBA champion, 2x NBA MVP (the only unanimous MVP in NBA history), 1X Finals MVP, and 9x NBA All-Star Stephen Curry sits atop the extensive roster of impressive clientele.
Since training his first client in 1996, Brandon Payne has developed and refined a unique, elaborate workout program combining strength, speed, agility, and skill work into one efficient session aimed at producing a more innovative and intelligent model of basketball player development. His success led to the founding of Accelerate Basketball Training, an elite basketball training center catering to all talent levels. For more than two decades, Payne has personally trained over 100 NBA, WNBA, and international athletes, with his work profiled in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBSSports.com, Bleacher Report, NBA TV, and many others.
Breakdown
1:00 - Player Development Specialist
3:00 - Brand Pain
4:00 - Visiting Staff and Players
7:00 - Less is More
11:30 - Traditional and Cultural Norms
14:00 - Biological Individuality
16:30 - Making Adjustments
22:00 - His Values in Helping Players
23:30 - 24:42 - Hoopsalytics New AD
24:42 - Teaching Shooting
28:00 - Shooting Off The Dribble
32:00 - Specific Team Styles
35:00 - Adaptable
38:00 - Void of Competition
40:00 - Hardest Skill
43:30 - Metrics
45:00 - Be Better Coaches
51:00 - Conclusion
Brandon Payne’s Bio:
Bio:https://www.acceleratebasketball.com/our-team
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachbrandonpayne/
Website:www.brandonpaynebasketball.com
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 54min - 300 - Episode 298: Greg Tonagel, Traditing the Pursuit of Me for the Pursuit of Three
Guest: Greg Tonagel, Indiana Weslayan Head Coach
Indiana Wesleyan head coach Greg Tonagel shares insights on traditing the pursuit of me for the pursuit of three.
Greg Tonagel has been the head coach since 2005 and has 500 wins in fewer games, and younger than, any coach in college basketball history.
Under his leadership, the team has won three NAIA Div. II National Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2018, and has been the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II for four seasons. Tonagel has also coached 25 NAIA Div. II All-Americans and has won 12 Crossroads League Regular Season Championships and 5 Crossroads League Tournament Championships. He has coached two NAIA National Players of the Year, Tonagel has the most wins (420), the highest winning percentage (.795), the most NAIA National Tournament Victories (32), the most National Tournament appearances (13), the most Crossroads League Regular Season Championships (11), and the most Crossroads League Tournament Championships (5) in the program’s history.
He has been named NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year three times.
Tonagel is a graduate of Valparaiso University where he played basketball and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education, and was a director of basketball operations. He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Valparaiso University and a Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership from Wesley Seminary.
Breakdown
1:00 - Pursuit of Three
3:30 - IRM 30
6:00 - Role Definition
8:00 - Roadmap
11:00 - Practice Game
14:00 - Needs My Weakness
17:00 - Convey Strength
19:00 - Ideation of Coaching About
20:30 - Climb To The Top
23:00 - Handling Accountability
24:33 - 25:45 - Hoopsalytics Ads
25:45 - Alternatives
28:30 - Father and Son Retreat
33:00 - Fearless
36:30 - Fear of Failure
39:00 - Hunger, Habits, Humility
43:00 - Style, Play, Offense, Defense
45:00 - Devotional Books
46:00 - Conclusion
Greg Tonagel’s Bio:
Bio:https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/greg-tonagel/942
Twitter:https://twitter.com/IWUHoops
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 50min - 299 - Episode 297: Henry Domercant, Getting Game Ready and Maximizing Game Performance
Guest: Henry Domercant, Windy City Bulls Head Coach
In this week's the Basketball Podcast, Henry Domercant is currently the head coach of the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League, the development team for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.
After retiring from playing, Domercant transitioned to coaching. He was hired as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws in 2017, and then moved to the Windy City Bulls as an assistant coach in 2018. He was promoted to player development coordinator for the Windy City in 2020. He also held the role of Player Development Coordinator with the Chicago Bulls during the 2020-21 NBA season and also served as an Assistant Coach during the Bulls' NBA Summer League.
Domercant joined the coaching ranks after a lengthy playing career overseas, including stints in Turkey, Greece, Russia and Italy, before returning to the United States to play a season with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. As a player, Domercant found success nearly everywhere he went, winning a combined nine tournament and league championships during his career. Prior to his professional career, Domercant was named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Year in 2002 and was a three-time First Team All-OVC honoree.
He played college basketball for Eastern Illinois, and was an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection. Domercant has had a lengthy playing career overseas, including stints in Turkey, Greece, Russia, and Italy. He played for Pınar Karşıyaka, Efes Pilsen, Olympiacos Piraeus, Dynamo Moscow, Montepaschi Siena, Spartak Saint Petersburg, UNICS Kazan, Galatasaray Liv Hospital, and Idaho Stampede.
He won several awards and championships during his playing career, including the Italian League championship twice, the Italian Cup twice, the Italian Supercup twice, the Turkish League championship, and the Russian Cup.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Pregame Meetings and Preparation
6:00 - Development Periods
9:30 - Scouting Report
13:00 - Game Day Walkthrough
20:00 - Building Team Cohesion
23:00 - Game Adjustments
23:46 - 24:59 - Hoopsalytics AD
26:00 - Try Some Stuff
27:30 - Halftime
33:00 - End of Game Scenario
34:30 - Elam Ending
40:00 - Minutes
43:00 - Analytics
46:00 - Youth Sports
47:00 - Conclusion
Henry Domercant’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Domercant
Windy City Bulls Twitter:https://twitter.com/windycitybulls
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 49min - 298 - Episode 296: Lisa Stockton, Space, Pace, and Flow
Guest: Lisa Stockton, Tulane University Head Coach
Tulane University head coach Lisa Stockton joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on space, pace, and flow.
Lisa Stockton, the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in the state of Louisiana and the newest inductee to the Conference USA Hall of Fame, will wrap up her third decade at the helm of the Green Wave’s women’s basketball program during the 2023-24 season.
Stockton was named Tulane’s sixth head basketball coach in 1994. As the winningest coach in Conference USA, she was named 2006–07 C-USA Coach of the Year, a distinction she again earned for the 2009–10 season. She has led Tulane to four Conference USA regular-season championships and five Conference USA tournament championships. In 2014, Tulane joined the American Athletic Conference.
Stockton has an overall head coaching record of 624–335 (.651). She has been named Louisiana Coach of the Year twice (1995 and 2010) and Conference USA Coach of the Year twice (2007 and 2010).
Stockton has led Tulane to 21 postseason appearances while averaging 20 wins a season. She has also helped secure five conference tournament titles and four regular season conference titles. While leading the Green Wave, Stockton has mentored six All-Americans and five WNBA draft picks.
Breakdown
1:00 - Maintain a Job and Adaptable
3:00 - Offense
4:00 - Space, Pace, and Flow
6:00 - Offensive Situations
7:00 - Study Herself
9:00 - Stretching The Defense
12:00 - Reading Gaps
13:00 - PAC Line
15:00 - Post-Play
21:00 - Conceptual Players
21:15 - 22:27 - Hoopsalytics New Ad
22:27 - Short Clock
26:00 - Pace
33:00 - FIBA 3-on-3
36:00 - Conditioning Part
38:00 - Defensive Side of the Ball
42:00 - Advice for Veteran Coaches
43:00 - Staff
46:00 - The Next Phase
Lisa Stockton’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Stockton
Twitter:https://twitter.com/lisastockton__
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 48min - 297 - Episode 295: Darris Nichols, Invincible Ingredients, Roleplaying, and Coaching Responses
Guest: Darris Nichols, Radford Head Coach
Radford head coach Darris Nichols joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on invisible ingredients, roleplaying, and coaching responses.
Darris Nichols enters his second season as the Radford head basketball coach in 2023-24. The native son of Radford, Va. was named the eighth head coach in program history on April 21, 2021. Nichols' plan to return the Highlanders to their winning ways came to fruition in just his second season at the helm, leading the program to a 21-15 overall record, including a 12-6 mark in Big South play, during the 2022-23 campaign. Radford came one point away from playing in the conference championship, but still earned a bid to the College Basketball Invitational.
With wins over Tarleton State and San Jose State in the CBI, the Highlanders won multiple postseason contests in the same season for the first time in program history.
Nichols began his coaching career at his alma mater West Virginia as a graduate assistant in 2010. He was named an assistant at Northern Kentucky in 2011 and spent two seasons with the team before spending a season each with Wofford and Louisiana Tech. He joined the coaching staff at Florida in 2015 as an assistant on former Louisiana Tech head coach Mike White’s staff. Nichols was named the head coach at Radford in April 2021. In year two, Radford went 21-15, finishing tied for second in the Big South Conference and advanced to post-season play.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Accumulate Talent
6:00 - Unique Teaching
11:00 - Coaching Responses
15:00 - Ball Screen Continuity
20:00 - Importance of Invisible Ingredients
22:00 - Unseen Hours
24:00 - Play Different Ways
26:30 - Types of Concept
29:00 - Defensive System and Philosophy
31:00 - Teaching Points
34:00 - Making Shots
36:30 - Flow of the Game
38:30 - Walking Through It
42:00 - Acting Background
46:00 - Going Overseas
47:00 - Officials in Asia
Darris Nichols’ Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darris_Nichols
Twitter:https://twitter.com/DarrisNichols
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 50min - 296 - Episode 294: Nick Hauselman, The BBALLBREAKDOWN Chase Defense
Guest: Nick Hauselman, BBallbreakdown Founder
BBallbreakdown Founder Nick Hauselman joins the Basketball Podcast to share and discuss the Chase Defense.
Coach Nick, whose real name is Nick Hauselman, is the founder of BBALLBREAKDOWN, a popular online channel devoted to NBA analysis. He has been breaking down NBA games with slow motion, freeze frames, arrows, and voice-overs for over 8 years. Coach Nick has over 20 years of experience coaching players at every level, using the most cutting-edge techniques that ensure maximum output and efficiency.
Coach Nick is also a regular contributor to The Athletic and has been featured on various podcasts and media outlets. He welcomes guests from all facets of basketball for in-depth discussions on everything from how your favorite team is running their offense to the latest trade rumors, to cutting-edge training techniques and new fundamentals of basketball being developed.
BBALLBREAKDOWN is devoted to deep-dive analysis of NBA basketball gameplay. If you’re a coach or a player, check out the monthly membership - filled with an ever-growing library of on-court demos designed to help you improve your play and your coaching! Giving fans a taste of a pro coach’s film session, Coach Nick breaks down fundamentals, play-calling, offense, defense, shooting form, officiating, and everything else in basketball. In addition, see exclusive interviews with NBA players and coaches, from active superstars to retired legends.
After seeing offensive ratings continue to rise year over year, it became clear the step slides and choppy step closeouts and everything else simply wasn’t working. Something radical needed to be done. For 100 years, we taught defense that limited athletic ability with sliding and choppy steps, etc. Now, we can unlock all athletic potential by unleashing them to run around the court at full speed. Get ready to learn about the Chase Defense.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Developing Creative and Free Players
6:00 - The Chase Defense
8:30 - Philosophy of Taking Away Pick and Roll
11:30 - Defense Giving Up
15:00 - Zone Alignment
17:30 - Challenge Traditional Norms
21:30 - Disruption
26:30 - The Goalie Defense
29:00 - Closed Stance
29:58 - 31:10 - Hoopsalytics New Ads
34:30 - Contest Shot From Behind
36:30 - Scouting Report
39:30 - Rebounding Responsibilities
44:30 - New Defense
49:00 - Situational Defense
51:00 - General Feedback
53:30 - Malaysia Shot Clocks
54:00 - Conclusion
Nick Hauselman’s Bio:
Bio:https://theathletic.com/author/coach-nick/
BBALLBREAKDOWN Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpvjDk06HLxBaw8sZw7SkA
BBALLBREAKDOWN Website:https://www.bballbreakdown.com/
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 56min - 295 - Episode 293: Andy Kennedy, Best Version of Self, Changing Defenses and Habit
Guest: Andy Kennedy, University of Alabama at Birmingham Head Coach
University of Alabama at Birmingham head coach Andy Kennedy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on best helping players be the best version of themselves, changing defenses and habits.
Andy Kennedy began his coaching career as an assistant for South Alabama during the 1994–95 season. Since then, he has also served as an assistant coach at UAB from 1996 to 2001 and Cincinnati from 2001 to 2005. He was named interim head coach for Cincinnati during the 2005–06 season after Bob Huggins resigned. He served as head men’s basketball coach at Ole Miss from 2006 to 2018, where he was a two-time SEC Coach of the Year and winningest coach in Ole Miss history.
After working with ESPN for two years, Kennedy was hired as the head coach at UAB on March 20, 2020. In his first year with UAB, Kennedy led the Blazers to a program-record of most wins by a first-year head coach in NCAA and most wins for UAB since 2016. In his third season at UAB, Kennedy led the Blazers to a program-record of most wins marking their third-straight season of 20+ wins.
Andy Kennedy played college basketball at UAB, where he was a two-time all-conference performer that led the Sun Belt Conference in scoring at 21.8 points per game in 1991. After graduation, he played briefly for Charlotte Hornets before beginning his three-year professional career abroad.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Transient Nature of the Game
6:30 - Secret Opponent
9:00 - Becoming The Best Version
12:30 - Be Consistent
14:00 - Be Grateful
15:30 - Defensible
18:00 - Adaptions on Defense
21:00 - Best Players
24:00 - Counter Move
25:41 - Empower Other Player
25:09 - 26:21 - Hoopsalytics ADS
27:00 - Multiple Systems
32:00 - Influence Coaching
33:00 - Evaluating Talent
35:30 - Eye Opener
38:30 - Love of Coaching
44:00 - Players Accountability
47:00 - Advice for Youngsters
48:00 - Conclusion
Andy Kennedy’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Kennedy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachAK13
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 51min - 294 - Episode 292: Doshia Woods, Positive Culture, Practice, and Life Circumstance
Guest: Doshia Woods, University of Denver Head Coach
University of Denver head coach Doshia Woods joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on creating a positive culture, practice, and life circumstances.
Doshia Woods is the head coach of the University of Denver women’s basketball team. Woods has spent 20 years on the sidelines at various institutions, including 10 years as an assistant coach at Tulane University. She is known for her positive coaching style and her ability to create a winning culture within her team. Woods is the first-ever African American head coach for the University of Denver women’s team and is currently the only Black Division I women’s basketball head coach in Colorado. Under her leadership, the University of Denver women’s basketball team has shown significant progress and growth.
The Topeka, Kansas, native has been a guest on various podcasts about leadership and team culture. A featured speaker for the 2021 The Power of Positive Summit presented by Jon Gordon, Woods discussed her transition from assistant to head coach. Additionally, Woods serves on various committees including the University of Denver athletics department DEI, DU’s Black Community Advisory Board, and Tulane University Alumni Council for the school of professional advancement.
An active member of the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) she has participated as a speaker for multiple roundtables and panels at the national convention, while also serving on committees within the WBCA.
Breakdown
1:00 - The Act of Discovery
3:30 - Two Quotes
5:00 - Successful Winning on the Court
9:00 - Three-Point Philosophy
12:30 - Game Conditions
15:00 - Green Light Shooter
18:00 - Progressive Coaching
21:00 - High Energy
25:15 - 26:25 - Hoopsalytics New AD
26:25 - Cueing
28:00 - Music at Practice
31:00 - Getting To The Point
33:30 - value of Adaptability
35:30 - Reflecting Back as Assistant
39:00 - Evaluating Feedback
41:30 - Missing Layups
43:00 - Positive Culture
46:30 - University of Denver
48:00 - Conclusion
Doshia Woods’ Bio:
Bio:https://denverpioneers.com/staff-directory/doshia-woods/417
Twitter:https://twitter.com/doshwoods
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 50min - 293 - Episode 291: Jim Crutchfield, Inside The Mind of Nova Southeastern Head Coach
Guest: Jim Crutchfield, Nova Southeastern Head Coach
The 2022-23 was a storybook from start to finish for the Sharks and Crutchfield, as Nova Southeastern became the sixth team in NCAA Division II history to finish as undefeated national champions. Crutchfield's Sharks were dominant throughout the season, leading the nation in points-per-game (102.5) and scoring margin (+25.7). Crutchfield was honored as the Sunshine State Conference, Clarance Gaines, and NABC Coach of the Year.
Crutchfield’s combined record at Nova Southeastern and West Liberty is an amazing 495-82 (.858), which remains the highest career winning percentage in college basketball history among all NCAA coaches, including the likes of Kentucky’s Adolph Rupp (3rd all-time), UCLA’s John Wooden (7th) and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski (21st) who had spent at least 10 seasons as an NCAA head coach.
Crutchfield is known for his pressing, uptempo style of play. During his tenure, he has led the Sharks to a record of 100-21, two NCAA Elite Eight appearances, two NCAA Regional Championships, a Sunshine State Conference regular season title, and an SSC Conference Tournament Championship.
Prior to his arrival at NSU, Crutchfield spent 13 seasons as the head coach at West Liberty University in Wheeling, West Virginia. During his time at West Liberty, Crutchfield led the Hilltoppers to a 359-61 record, which is the highest career-winning percentage in college basketball history among all NCAA coaches who have spent at least 10 seasons as an NCAA head coach. He also led the Hilltoppers to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national championship game appearance in 2015.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Coaching While Playing
6:00 - Specific Outcomes
9:00 - Playing in Transition
13:00 - Absolutes on Defense
14:00 - System on Trapping
17:30 - Opportunistic on Offense
20:30 - Offensive Philosophy
24:00 - Perfect Drills on Defense
25:34 - 26:46 - Hoopsalytics New ADS
28:00 - One Hand Passes
30:00 - Constraints for Deep Players
32:00 - Advantage Situations
34:00 - Football Style
36:00 - Shot Selection
38:00 - Offensive Skill Work
41:00 - Off-Season Conditioning
43:00 - New Guys
45:00 - Reflection on the Game
48:00 - Conclusion
Jim Crutchfield’s Bio:
Bio:https://nsusharks.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jim-crutchfield/3118
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachCrutchfie1
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 50min - 292 - Episode 290: John Beckett, NBA Player Development
Guest: John Beckett, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach
Denver Nuggets assistant coach John Beckett shares insights on NBA player development.
John Beckett initially joined the Denver Nuggets franchise during the 2016-17 season as the Director of Player Development. Before his time in Denver, he worked for the Delaware 87ers, where he conducted individual pre-game and pre-practice workouts to help players improve their skills.
Beckett also had a nine-year tenure with the Atlanta Hawks, where he worked as the team’s video coordinator and assisted with player development. His responsibilities included analyzing game footage and providing valuable insights to support the team’s strategies and player growth.
Breakdown
1:00 - Winning an NBA Championship
2:00 - Without Practice Time
4:30 - Stimulating Decisions
8:30 - Shoot Threes vs Close Outs
11:00 - Developing Off the Ball
13:00 - Pre-Game
16:30 - Watching Film
18:00 - Off The Dribble
21:00 - Jamal Murray
22:29 - 23:41 - Hoopsalytics New AD
24:00 - System Coaching Perspective
27:00 - Defense
29:00 - Handling Struggles
30:30 - Ball Handling
32:30 - Working with Jokic
35:30 - Players Preparation
36:30 - Game Speed
39:30 - TV Side
43:00 - Conclusion
John Beckett’s Bio:
Bio:https://nbacoaches.com/john-beckett/
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 45min - 291 - Episode 289: Ryan Saunders, NBA Defensive Concepts and Techniques
Guest: Ryan Saunders, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach
Denver Nuggets assistant coach Ryan Saunders shares insights on NBA defensive concepts and techniques.
In 2009, Ryan Saunders began coaching in the NBA, becoming an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Starting in 2014, he was an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On January 6, 2019, Ryan Saunders was promoted to interim head coach of the Timberwolves, also becoming the youngest head coach in the NBA for the 2018–19 season On January 8, Saunders got his first win in his debut as head coach when the Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, and became the youngest head coach to win in his debut since 1978. At age 33, Saunders became the youngest head coach in the league, despite having over 10 years of NBA experience under his belt 1.
After his tenure with the Timberwolves, his next stop was with the Denver Nuggets who hired Saunders as an assistant coach under Michael Malone. Saunders won an NBA championship in 2023 when the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
Breakdown
1:00 - Made this Team Special
3:00 - Unseen Hours
5:00 - Player vs Coach Led
8:00 - Challenges on One/Two Players
11:00 - Assistant to Head Coach Transition
13:00 - Collaboration with Coach Malone
16:00 - Head Coaching Opportunity
18:30 - Accountability on Defense
21:00 - Preferred Mechanism
25:30 - Personnel
28:00 - To Be Better Defensively
31:00 - Running Zone vs Modern Offense
34:00 - Certain Matchups
37:00 - Newcomers
41:00 - Triple Switches
43:00 - Zone concept of Bumping
Ryan Saunders’ Bio:
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Twitter:https://twitter.com/Ryno_Saunders
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 48min - 290 - Episode 288: Dr. Corey Yeager and JD DuBois, Improving Mental Health
Guest: Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois
Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois share insights on improving mental health.
Dr. Corey Yeager is currently a sports and entertainment life coach and psychotherapist. His most recently worked as a psychotherapist for the Detroit Pistons. Dr. Yeager has been instrumental in helping NBA players with their mental health and has been on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health in sports. Dr. Yeager believes that mental health is critical to team success and works with coaches to create a supportive environment for players’ mental health. He has also worked with young basketball players and beginners who need an advantage. Dr. Yeager has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy and is working within the merging of his two passions, athletics, and therapy.
Jarred “JD” DuBois is an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Lakers in 2022, working under head coach Darvin Ham. Prior to joining the Lakers, DuBois served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons from 2018 to 2022 and worked with the Toronto Raptors in player development during the 2017-18 season. DuBois is known for his work in improving mental health resources for athletes. He believes that mental health is a critical component of team success and has been on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health in sports
Breakdown
1:00 - Working Together
3:00 - Sports and Entertainment Life Coach
7:30 - NBA Mental Health
9:30 - Concept of Suffer
14:00 - Counter Concept of Suffer
17:00 - Proactive Conversations
19:00 - Long-Term Problem
23:00 - Liaison
26:41 - 27:43 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
27:43 - Embedded
31:30 - Bring Conscious Awareness
36:30 - Creating a Space
39:30 - Mental Wellness Problem
47:00 - Actionable Practice Ways
50:30 - Psychological Safety
54:00 - Conclusion
Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois’ Bio:
Dr. Corey Yeager
Bio:https://doctorcoreyyeager.com/biography
Twitter:https://twitter.com/drcoreyyeager
JD DuBois
Bio:https://nbacoaches.com/jarred-jd-dubois/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jdsportsacademy/
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 58min - 289 - Episode 287: Marko Barać, KYP, Defensive Strategies, and 5-on-5 is the Only Competitive Drill
Guest: Marko Barać, Mega Basket Head Coach
Mega Basket head coach Marko Barać shares insights on KYP, defensive strategies and 5-on-5 is the only competitive drill.
Marko Barać is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is currently the head coach of Mega Basket of the ABA League.
He started his coaching career in 2009 as an assistant coach in the junior selections of the Superfund and then in Crvena Zvezda, and then in 2013 he became the head coach of the Italian team Orton, after which he was an assistant coach in the Polish team Charny Slupsk. From 2016 to 2018, he was the head coach of Torlak, and then for one season the coach of Mladost Zemun, while for the previous three years, he was the assistant coach in Igokea.
On several occasions, he has been the assistant coach of the youth national teams of Serbia, which won bronze at the U18 European Championship in 2012, silver at the U19 World Cup in 2013, and bronze at the U20 Eurobasket in 2014.
Breakdown
1:00 - Summer League
4:00 - Know Your Personnel
7:00 - PR and DHL Guy
13:00 - Strip Serving Coaching
16:30 - Tactics with the Veteran Team
22:00 - Taking Away Pass
25:07 - 26:09 - Hoopsalytics AD 3
31:00 - Value of Triple Switch
35:30 - Seven Point Game
40:00 - Competetive Drill
44:00 - Rules of the Drill
48:00 - Break Instincts
50:00 - Dribble Handoffs
52:00 - Long and Short Close-Outs
56:00 - Serbian Basketball
59:00 - Conclusion
Marko Barać’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marko_Bara%C4%87
Twitter:https://twitter.com/MBaracc
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 1h 02min - 288 - Episode 286: Ganiyat Adeduntan, her Philosophy and the Joys in the Journey
Guest: Ganiyat Adeduntan, Colgate University Head Coach
Colgate University head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan shares insights on her defend, rebound, and champion plays philosophy and the joys in the journey.
In her second season Ganiyat Adeduntan orchestrated one of the greatest single-season improvements in program history. Colgate increased its win total by 10 games in 2022-23, finishing 16-14 overall and 10-8 in Patriot League play to secure the No. 4 seed in the Patriot League tournament.
One of the greatest factors contributing to last season's success was Adeduntan's defense, which ranked ninth nationally in three-point field goal percentage defense (25.6) and 12th in scoring defense (54.6) – good enough to lead the Patriot League in both categories. Colgate finished over .500 against Patriot League opponents for the third time since 2000.
Breakdown
1:00 - Colgate Women's Basketball
5:00 - Relationship with Players
8:30 - Practice Plan
10:00 - Player Development Philosophy
20:00 - Building Offense and Defense
24:00 - Identity
26:46 - 27:48 - Hoopalytics Ad 3
28:00 - Absolutes
31:00 - Defensive Rebounding
33:00 - Box Out
35:00 - Crash Effort
37:30 - Advantage Disadvantages
40:00 - Scout Specific
43:00 - Hiring Good People
46:00 - Extra Challenge
48:00 - Process of Reaching Out
Ganiyat Adeduntan’s Bio:
Bio:https://colgateathletics.com/staff-directory/ganiyat-adeduntan/621
Twitter:https://twitter.com/NurseGMO
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 52min - 287 - Episode 285: Greg Neeley, The Power of an Adaptable Defense
Guest: Greg Neeley, Piedmont University Head Coach
Piedmont University head coach Greg Neeley shares insights on the 2-1-2 zone and the power of an adaptable defense.
Greg Neeley finished his 10th season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University. Six of those ten seasons have seen the Lions finish .500 or better making him the winningest coach in Piedmont men’s basketball history.
Greg Neeley is also the creator of theimmersionvideos.comproduct Unlock the Power of An Adaptable Defense: The 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense Mastery Series available atbasketballzonedefense.com
Breakdown
1:00 - Defensive System and Deep Diving
5:00 - Teaching Zone One
7:30 - Rebuild
10:00 - Good Programs
14:00 - Analytics/Statistics
17:00 - Against Different Styles
20:00 - Developing Zone
24:00 - Giving Structure
25:48 - 26:50 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
27:00 - Structured Freedom
30:00 - Adaptability
31:30 - Player Satisfaction
34:00 - Pace of Play on Offense
36:30 - Zone Defense Mastery Series
39:00 - Adaptable
42:30 - Constraint
45:00 - Man to Man Defense
48:00 - Basketball Immersion
50:30 - Successful Career in Coaching
53:00 - Conclusion
Greg Neeley’s Bio:
Bio:https://piedmontlions.com/staff-directory/greg-neeley/84
Website: https://immersionvideos.com/
Basketball Zone Defense Website:https://basketballzonedefense.com/
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 56min - 286 - Episode 284: Josh King, Full Court Pressing and Playing in the Open Court
Guest: Josh King, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Head Coach
MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg head coach Josh King shares insights on full-court pressing and playing in the open court.
Josh King led Ludwigsburg to the playoffs in each of his three seasons as an assistant coach. In his first season as head coach, he led the team to a record of 22-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play in 2022-23
Josh King began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Vassar College, where he spent two seasons. He then moved on to become an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for two seasons before joining the staff at the University of South Florida for three seasons.
King switched to professional basketball and became John Patrick 's assistant coach at the German Bundesliga club MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in 2018 . He contributed to the team becoming German runners-up in 2020 and finishing the Bundesliga season 2020-21 in first place in the main round. Ahead of the 2021-22 season, King took up the post of head coach at Czech Premier League side USK Prague. With Prague he reached the quarterfinals of the Czech Championship in 2022. After a season in the Czech Republic, King returned to Ludwigsburg, became the new head coach of the Bundesliga club and thus succeeded Patrick.
Breakdown
1:00 - Starting Practice Late
5:00 - Positionless
6:00 - Recruiting for Professional Level
8:00 - Pressing Style
9:00 - Playing in Open Court
11:00 - Coaching in Europe
12:30 - Pressing System
17:00 - Trapping and Forcing in Middle
20:00 - 8-Seconds
21:00 - Defensive Pressing System
22:48 - 23:51 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
24:00 - Mistakes Make During Press
25:00 - Weak Hand Rule
28:00 - Fly By Concept
29:30 - Mindset
31:00 - Communication Cues
33:00 - Analytics for Press
35:00 - Fouling and FIBA World Cup
37:00 - Pressing and Transition Defense
39:00 - Toughest to Defend
41:00 - Ball Screen Coverage
45:00 - Advices for Coaches
Josh King’s Bio:
Bio:https://basketball.eurobasket.com/coach/Josh-King/23995
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachJoshKing
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 50min - 285 - Episode 283: Kevin Burleson, Buy In, Staying Present, and NBA Coaching
Guest: Kevin Burleson, Rio Grande NBA G-League Head Coach
Rio Grande NBA G-League head coach Kevin Burleson shares insights on buy-in, staying present, and NBA coaching.
Burleson is currently the head coach of Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League. He was previously assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020 and served as the Timberwolves Head Coach during the 2022 NBA Summer League. Burleson has also worked as an assistant coach for Iowa Wolves and Memphis Grizzlies1.
Burleson comes from a prolific sporting family. Kevin and Nate Burleson are one of only two sets of siblings in which one played in the NBA and one in the NFL. Kevin played college basketball for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and began his professional career in the German basketball league. He played for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2005–06.
Breakdown
1:00 - Long Time Assistant Coach
5:00 - Player Development
7:00 - Winning
11:00 - Science Experiment for Basketball
13:30 - Buying Another Role
16:00 - Winning Culture
19:00 - Culture Piece
24:00 - Offensive Spacing Concepts
2:05 - 25:08 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
27:30 - Holding a Spot
32:00 - Creating Space
34:00 - Managing Time
37:00 - Maintaining Pace
40:00 - Analytics
45:00 - Balancing Player Development
46:30 - Keep Growing
49:00 - Conclusion
Kevin Burleson’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Burleson
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Kevin_B12
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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 53min - 284 - Episode 282: DeLisha Milton-Jones, Keeping It Real, Drop Coverage, and Relatability
Guest: DeLisha Milton-Jones, Old Dominion Head Coach
Old Dominion head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on keeping it real, drop coverage, and relatability.
DeLisha Milton-Jones is a 2022 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She had a decorated professional career in the WNBA and overseas.
She was a 2× WNBA champion and a 3× WNBA All-Star. In 2020 she became the head coach of the Old Dominion after previously an assistant coach at Syracuse and a head coach and assistant coach at Pepperdine. In her three seasons at Old Dominion, Milton-Jones has improved the overall record of the team posting back-to-back 20 win seasons the past two years. She has an 91–65 overall head coaching record.
Breakdown
1:00 - Shaping Coaching Philosophy
4:00 - Extra Pressure
8:00 - Shared Experience
11:00 - Drop Coverage
17:00 - Stance
20:00 - Cues for Recovery
23:00 - Pick and Pop Situation
27:00 - Mistakes on Drop Coverage
30:06 - 31:09 - IMM Videos Podcast ADS
32:00 - Rejecting Ball Screen
37:00 - Off The Ball
40:00 - Personnel
43:00 - Ownership in Defense
47:00 - Post Moves
52:00 - Fluff and Bad
54:00 - Recruiting Players
57:00 - Notetaking
1:00:00 - Old Dominion Basketball Program
DeLisha Milton-Jones’ Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLisha_Milton-Jones
Twitter:https://twitter.com/DelishaMJones
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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 1h 04min - 283 - Episode 281: Kyle Smith, Nerdball Analytics Insights
Guest: Kyle Smith, Washington State Head Coach
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share Nerdball analytics insights.
In his first three seasons at Washington State, Smith has rebuilt the Cougars putting himself in rarified air at WSU as he has finished his first three seasons at .500 or better joining Tony Bennett as the only Cougars head coach to post .500 or better records in their first three seasons after taking over a sub-.500 club. In addition, he has posted back-to-back winning seasons, the first time in over a decade at WSU.
Smith began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater Hamilton College. He then moved to Division I as an assistant at Air Force, Saint Mary's, and San Diego. He got his first head coaching job at Columbia University in 2010, where he led the Lions to three postseason appearances and a 101-83 record in six seasons.
In 2016, Smith was hired as the head coach at the University of San Francisco, where he continued his success with three consecutive 20-win seasons and two postseason berths. He also implemented his signature "Nerdball" system, which uses analytics and data to evaluate players and opponents.
Breakdown
1:00 - Washington State Rebuild
5:00 - Nerdball System
9:00 - Data and Analytics
14:00 - Removing Biases
20:00 - Mindset Training
23:00 - Improvement
24:00 - 50 Categories
28:00 - Idea of Turning Threes
29:54 - 30:56 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3
34:00 - Watching the Process
37:00 - Isolation Efficiency
39:00 - Data
46:00 - Shooting Ball Handling
51:00 - Offensive Boards
56:00 - NBA
59:00 - Adopting the System
1:01:00 - Conclusion
Kyle Smith’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Smith_(basketball)
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Coach_kylesmith
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 1h 04min - 282 - Episode 280: Jerrod Calhoun, Unlocking Offensive Efficiency and Success
Guest: Jerrod Calhoun, Youngstown State Head Coach
Youngstown State head coach Jerrod Calhoun joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on unlocking offensive efficiency and success.
Jerrod Calhoun, who owns an 11-year career record of 220-134, has 96 wins at Youngstown State and owns a 76-52 record over the last four seasons, has elevated the Penguins’ basketball program to unprecedented success including the 2023 Horizon regular season championship, the first coach in program history to do so, and for which he was named 2023 Horizon Coach of the Year.
Jerrod Calhoun began his coaching career as an assistant at Walsh University from 2004 to 2006. He then joined Bob Huggins' staff at West Virginia, where he spent five seasons and helped the Mountaineers reach four NCAA Tournaments, including a Final Four appearance in 2010.
In 2012, Jerrod Calhoun became the head coach at D2 Fairmont State where he turned them into a national powerhouse, winning four conference titles and reaching the national championship game in 2017. He compiled a record of 124-38 in five seasons at Fairmont State, earning three conference Coach of the Year honors and two national Coach of the Year awards.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Offense and Fight For Spacing
6:00 - Spain and Staff
9:00 - Adding and Subtracting
11:00 - Removing Ego and Attacking Matchups
17:00 - Shallow and Slide Cuts
20:00 - Partnership with Fairmount State
22:00 - Combining Structures
23:00 - Concept of Leveraging
28:00 - Developing Shooting
28:32 - 29:35 - Hoopsalytics AD 3
29:36 - Portals
34:00 - Diversity of Zones
37:00 - Youngstown State Practice
40:00 - Culture Clips
41:30 - Eliminating Ending
45:00 - Multiple Ball Screens
49:00 - Mentorship Program
53:00 - Bob Huggins
55:00 - Conclusion
Jerrod Calhoun’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrod_Calhoun
Twitter:https://twitter.com/YSUCoachCalhoun
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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 58min - 281 - Episode 279: Andre Miller, How His Playing Career is Shaping His Coaching Philosophy
Guest: Andre Miller, Former NBA Player and Current G-League Head Coach
Former NBA player and current G-League head coach Andre Miller joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how his playing career is shaping his coaching philosophy.
Andre Miller is a former NBA player and the current head coach for the Grand Rapids Gold. Miller is a 17-year NBA veteran who brings extensive experience and basketball knowledge with him to Grand Rapids, having appeared in 1,304 career games, the 22nd most in NBA history.
Miller played college basketball at the University of Utah and was selected eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1999 NBA draft. He played for nine franchises (Cleveland, L.A. Clippers, Denver, Philadelphia, Portland, Washington, Sacramento, Minnesota and San Antonio) owning career averages of 12.5 points, 6.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.
After retiring from playing basketball in 2017, Miller became a coach. In January 2021, he was named head coach of the Balboa School’s postgraduate basketball team . Later that year, he was named head coach of the Grand Rapids Gold.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaches that Influence Him
6:00 - Randy Whitman's Influence
8:00 - Becoming a Basketball Coach
11:00 - Wasted Possession
15:00 - G-League Perspective
18:30 - Pushing and Challenging Players
19:37 - 20:39 - Hoopalytics AD 3
23:00 - Less Practice Time
26:00 - Handle Winning
28:00 - Modern Game
31:30 - Direction
34:00 - Game Based Preparation
37:00 - Impact of the Trainer
38:00 - Advice to Players
Andre Miller’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Miller
Twitter:https://twitter.com/andrebest24
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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 43min - 280 - Episode 278: Johnnie Harris, Building a Program, Staff Management, and Motivation
Guest: Johnnie Harris, Auburn Head Coach
Auburn head coach Johnnie Harris joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on building a program, staff management, and motivation.
In just her first season Johnnie Harris helped Auburn double its win total from the previous season and pick up three victories over nationally ranked opponents. The second season was also a step in the right direction for the program as the team finished with a winning record for the first time since 2019 and advanced to the second round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.
Prior to her arrival at Auburn, Johnnie Harris was named the 2018 WBCA National Assistant Coach of the Year. She spent 16 years combined at Arkansas, Texas A&M and Mississippi State, and spent the 2020-21 season as the Associate Head Coach at the University of Texas. She helped Texas to an Elite Eight appearance during the 2020-21 season, and she worked alongside Longhorn head coach Vic Schaefer the previous 10 years assisting Mississippi State to a pair of NCAA Championship game appearances. She was a central part of Mississippi State's success those eight seasons and is considered one of the nation's top recruiters.
Breakdown
1:00 - Experience as an Assistant Coach
3:00 - Celebrate Accomplishments
8:00 - Motivation
10:00 - Player Led
15:00 - Pressure Defense
17:30 - Recover to the Inside
18:00 - Mismatches
20:30 - Denial Defense
22:30 - Inbound Attack
24:19 - 25:27 - Hoopalytics 2
27:00 - Reps
29:00 - Advocate for Yourself
31:00 - Advice to Current Assistants
38:30 - Thinking About Business
40:00 - Solution Thinking
43:00 - Layers of Evaluation
46:00 - Conclusion
Johnnie Harris’ Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Harris_(basketball)
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachJ_AU
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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 50min - 279 - Episode 277: Henrik Rödl, Philosophy, Connection, and Accountability
Guest: Henrik Rödl, International Head Coach
International head coach Henrik Rödl joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on philosophy, connection, and accountability.
Henrik Rödl is the former German National Team head coach that culminated in the team reaching the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. He also competed for Germany as a player in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Rodl has won championships in Germany as a player and a coach and is a past German League MVP alongside others like Dirk Nowitzki and Detlef Schrempf. He played college basketball in the US for coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina where he won a national championship. Rodl has been head coach of ALBA Berlin, TBB Trier, Türk Telekom, and now Al Ittihad Alexandria.
Rödl started his coaching career in the youth ranks of ALBA Berlin before being named ALBA head coach in January 2005. He was released in June 2007, but stayed on with the club serving as director of the youth program and coach of the development squad. In 2010, he became the head coach of TBB Trier.
Breakdown
1:00 - Developing Egyptian Basketball
4:00 - Dean Smith
8:00 - Connecting with Former Players
12:30 - Showing Compassion
18:00 - Short Preparation
22:00 - Playing in Transition
22:59 - 24:06 - Hoopalytics 1
24:00 - Drag
26:00 - Small Steps
28:30 - Individual Workout Stuff
30:30 - Three-on-Three
33:00 - Tracking Game Statistics
34:00 - Deliver Film
37:00 - Winning Plays
41:00 - Right Environment
42:00 - Coaching Change
44:00 - Helping Other Coaches
Henrik Rödl’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_R%C3%B6dl
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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 47min - 278 - Episode 276: Colby Blaine, Emotions, Sub Chart, Building Conceptual Players, and Zone Defense
Guest: Colby Blaine, College of Idaho Head Coach
College of Idaho head coach Colby Blaine joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on emotions, sub chart, building conceptual players and zone defense.
Colby Blaine helped lead College of Idaho to the 2022-23 NAIA men's basketball national championship for the second national title in program history. He helped lead the Yotes on a school record 36-game winning streak and set other program records for wins (36), points scored (3,192), field goals made (1,195), field goals attempted (2,395), scoring margin (22.6), and tied the school record for scoring defense (63.3 ppg).
The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Colby Blaine as the 2023 NAIA Coach of the Year. Blaine earlier in the year was named the Cascade Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year for a third time — the most in program history. He has previously been named the 2020 and 2022 CCC Coach of the Year and was honored as the 2020 NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year.
Breakdown
1:00 - National Champions
5:00 - Emotion
6:30 - Scouting
11:00 - Being Aggressive
15:00 - Substitution
19:30 - Tweaking
25:00 - Sub Chart
28:00 - Building Conceptual Players
30:37 - 31:50 - Hoopalytics Ads 4
31:50 - Think Outside the Box
35:00 - Practice Structure
38:00 - Two-Way Coaching
39:00 - Zone
48:00 - Drills
52:30 - Cutters
56:30 - Playing Against Zone
59:00 - Conclusion
Colby Blaine’s Bio:
Bio:https://yoteathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/colby-blaine/966
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Colby_Blaine
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 1h 01min - 277 - Episode 275: Tom Hankins, Passion for Coaching, Development, and Challenges
Guest: Tom Hankins, Fort Wayne G-League Head Coach
Fort Wayne G-League head coach Tom Hankins joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on passion for coaching, development, and challenges.
In 2019 Hankins was hired by the Indiana Pacers to serve as the assistant player development coach followed by the next year becoming the G -League head coach.
Hankins brings vast coaching experience to Fort Wayne. He got started as a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri State. He was an assistant coach at East Central High School in Tulsa, OK, for five years before going to Oral Roberts University as an assistant coach for 15 years.
From 2012-2015 he was the associate head coach at Southern Illinois University and from 2015-2019 he was the head coach at the University of Central Oklahoma. Teams he was associated with had six 20-win seasons, three NCAA tournament appearances and two NIT appearances.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching from College to Pro
4:00 - Development Session
7:00 - Winning vs. Development
10:00 - Transient Nature of Players
12:30 - Player Development
15:00 - Closeout Concepts
17:30 - Switching
20:00 - Attacking Closeouts
23:00 - Individual Focus
25:38 - 26:34 - Hoopsalytics 3
26:35 - Managing Relationships
28:30 - Self Efficacy
36:00 - Dribble Hand Off
38:00 - Leave Feet to Pass
42:00 - High School Coaching
45:00 - Experiences Shape Us
47:00 - Conclusion
Tom Hankins’ Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hankins
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 50min - 276 - Episode 274: Lindy La Rocque, Offensive Efficiency, and Scout-Based Defense
Guest: Lindy La Rocque, UNLV Basketball Head Coach
UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on offensive efficiency and scout-based defense.
Lindy La Rocque's 72-19 (.791) coaching record was the eighth-best record all-time, by winning percentage, by a Division I coach after three seasons.
La Rocque was voted the 2023 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year, her second time winning the honor in three seasons. She guided the Lady Rebels to a program-record 31 wins during the 2022-23 season and repeated as Mountain West Conference regular-season and tournament champions. UNLV appeared in consecutive NCAA Championships for the first time since going to three straight from 1989 to 1991.
UNLV finished the 2022-23 season with Division I’s third-highest winning percentage (.912) behind only South Carolina (.973) and LSU (.944). Only these three teams won
90 percent of their games. The Lady Rebels maintained a 24-game winning streak (Division I's longest) against conference foes and a 23-game home-winning streak (Division I's second-longest).
Breakdown
1:00 - Believing in Yourself
3:30 - Preparation
6:00 - Shooting
9:00 - Preferred Spacing
13:00 - Developing High Low
15:00 - Connecting it to Breakdown
17:00 - Emphasize Part
19:30 - Accepting Turnovers
22:00 - Shaping Decision Making
27:00 - Half-Court Offense
27:04 - 28:12 - Hoopsanalytics Ad 2
29:00 - Continuity
31:00 - Making a Play
35:00 - Modifying Help
42:00 - Importance of Playing Games
45:00 - Triangle Offense
47:00 - Meat and Potatoes
55:00 - Conclusion
Lindy La Rocque’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_La_Rocque
Twitter:https://twitter.com/lindylarocque
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 58min - 275 - Episode 273: Rob Senderoff, Toughness, Disruption, and Getting the Right Shots
Guest: Rob Senderoff, Kent State Head Coach
Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on toughness, disruption, and getting the right shots.
Rob Senderoff ranks as the all-time winningest coach in program history with 219 wins. Senderoff is in an elite company that includes Tom Izzo (Michigan State) and Mark Few (Gonzaga) as head coaches who have not had a losing season during their head coaching career (minimum of 10 seasons coached).
In the 2022-2023 season, Senderoff led Kent St to a 28-7, 15-3 in conference play. It is the best record of Senderoff's career and the best record by Kent State since 2007-2008 when they also went 28-7 overall. Kent St would defeat Toledo to win the MAC Tournament. It was the second time in Senderoff's career his Flashes won the Tournament and their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament during his tenure.
The 2022 MAC Coach of the Year and 26-year coaching veteran has continued the success of the storied program that he helped build by leading the Golden Flashes to seven 20-win campaigns, the most by any coach in Kent State history. In 2016-17, Kent St returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008 and claimed the program's first Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.
Breakdown
1:00 - Rallying a Team
6:30 - Good Guards and Statistics
12:00 - Defensive Scoring
17:00 - Spin Dribble Defense
20:30 - Being Consistent
24:30 - Mindset Training
29:32 - 30:40 - Hoopsalytics AD 1
30:41 - Physical Defense
33:00 - Defensive Players of the Year
37:00 - Philosophy of Shot Contest
40:00 - Individual Close Out
45:00 - Spin Concept Revisted
52:00 - Rebounding Philosophy
57:00 - Philosophies of Limiting Turnovers
1:02:00 - Coaching Tree
1:04:00 - Conclusion
Rob Senderoff’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Senderoff
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Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 1h 07min - 274 - Episode 272: Kristy Curry, Too Blessed To Be Stressed
Guest: Kristy Curry, Alabama Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Alabama head coach Kristy Curry joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on longevity in coaching and being too blessed to be stressed.
Since Kristy Curry became the head coach of the University of Alabama’s women’s basketball team in 2013, each season has produced significant wins and new milestones.
Curry has been coaching for over 23 years and has an overall head coaching record of 462-281 (.622).
Curry came to Alabama to find a new challenge after leading Texas Tech and Purdue for seven seasons each.
She led the Boilermakers to seven NCAA tournaments, including a national championship game appearance, while winning five straight Big Ten titles. She coached the Red Raiders to an upset of No. 1 Baylor and back to the NCAA Tournament in 2011.
Breakdown
1:00 - Keys in Longevity in Coaching
3:00 - Bravery
6:00 - Alabama Job
8:00 - Women in Coaching
10:00 - Administrative Support
11:30 - Coach Mentoring Program
14:00 - Embracing Three-Point Shot
15:30 - Powerhouse League
17:00 - Talk Matchups
19:30 - Free Throw Ladder
21:30 - Accountability
24:00 - Foreign Trip
25:30 - Defense First
26:22 - 26:58 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 2023
26:30 - Conceptual Concepts
28:00 - Finishing
31:00 - Playing 10 Players Per Game
35:30 - Managing Your Players
38:00 - Openly Communicate with Coach
40:00 - Challenges in her Program
43:00 - Takeaways From Coaches
47:00 - Coaching Tree
Kristy Curry’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristy_Curry
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachCurry
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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 50min - 273 - Episode 271: Zach Guthrie, Holistic Approach, Art Curators, and Advantage Basketball
Guest: Zach Guthrie, Washing Wizards Assistant Coach
Washington Wizards assistant coach Zach Guthrie joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on a holistic approach, art curators, and advantage basketball.
Zach Guthrie is an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Guthrie began his career as an assistant video coordinator for two years with the San Antonio Spurs and later served as the manager of advanced scouting for the Orlando Magic from 2012-2015.
Guthrie joined the Washington Wizards after spending the 2020-2021 season with the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to Dallas, Guthrie spent five seasons (2015-2020) as a member of the Utah Jazz organization. He has twice been the head coach of an NBA summer league team for the Jazz and the Wizards.
Breakdown
1:00 - Summer League Head Coaching
2:30 - Importance of Asking Questions
3:30 - Recreate
6:00 - Holistic Approach
10:00 - Silo Training
14:00 - Improving is Fun
19:00 - Getting Better at Any Age
22:00 - Footwork
26:00 - Adding Layers
27:00 - Connecting Team Concepts
28:30 - Improve Team Workouts
30:27 - 31:02 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 2023
30:00 - Offensive Philosophy
32:00 - Detailed Simplicity
35:30 - Re-Spacing
38:00 - Conceptual Decision-Making
39:00 - Finding the Action
41:00 - Playmaking Positions
48:00 - Teaching Methodology
53:00 - Having Player Input
56:00 - Intentionality
Zach Guthrie’s Bio:
Bio:https://nbacoaches.com/zach-guthrie/
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 59min - 272 - Episode 270: Chris Caputo, Offensive Efficiency and Making Decisions as a Head Coach
Guest: Chris Caputo, George Washington Head Coach
George Washington head coach Chris Caputo joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on offensive efficiency and making decisions as a head coach.
In 2022-23 Caputo completed his first year as a head coach. Under his leadership, George Washington posted their best regular season in six years, enjoying the most overall wins (16), most Atlantic 10 conference wins (10), and the first A-10 winning record since the 2016-17 season.
Caputo recorded the second-most A-10 wins (10) for a first-year GW bench boss in program history and the fourth-most overall wins (16) in GW's A-10 era. All five starters had career seasons.
Caputo came to GW from the University of Miami, where he was the associate head coach under Jim Larrañaga since 2015. He was a skilled scout, recruiter and tactician who served as the team’s defensive coordinator. He helped coach the Hurricanes to seven postseason berths, five NCAA appearances, and three Sweet 16s.
Breakdown
1:00 - Preparation as Head Coach
4:00 - Technical Coaching
6:00 - Head Coaching Job
10:00 - Mental health
12:30 - Offensive Efficiency
15:00 - Making a Change
18:00 - Shooting Improvements
23:00 - Direct to Ball Screen
23:17 - 23:53 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 2023
26:00 - Short Roles
28:00 - Player and Team Development
32:00 - Balance
36:00 - Specificity of Scout
40:00 - Increase Tempo
43:00 - Establishing Identity
44:30 - Conclusion
Chris Caputo’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Caputo
Twitter:https://twitter.com/coach_c_caputo
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Wed, 31 May 2023 - 47min - 271 - Episode 269: Jennie Baranczyk, Love, Pace, Assists, and Motion
Guest: Jennie Baranczyk, Oklahoma Head Coach
Oklahoma head coach Jennie Baranczyk joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on love, pace, assists, and motion.
The 11th-year head coach spent nine seasons at Drake before starting her Oklahoma tenure in 2021-22.
In Baranczyk's first year at Oklahoma, she led one of the greatest turnarounds in the country, guiding the Sooners to a 25-9 record and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The 13-win improvement from the season before Baranczyk's arrival was the second-largest turnaround in program history. She was named a Naismith National Coach of the Year semifinalist for her efforts.
Through two seasons, Baranczyk’s teams have earned two NCAA Tournament appearances, the most recent of which ended in the second round.
Prior to Oklahoma, Jennie won back-to-back MVC Coach of the Year awards after her team's historic 2016-17 and 2017-18 campaigns, leading Drake to an 18-0 regular season conference record both years and winning both MVC Tournaments. She left Drake with a 192-96 record that includes six consecutive 20-win seasons and three appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Engage The Fan Base
6:00 - Loves Impact
9:00 - Shot Selection
11:30 - Trusting Other Players
17:00 - Offensive Approach
22:00 - By Products
24:00 - Motion Type Offense
24:58 - 25:31 - IMM VIDEOS PODCAST AD SPRING 2023
29:30 - Variable Spacing
33:30 - Cutting to Score
37:00 - Holding a Spot
39:00 - Ball Reversal Value
41:00 - Transition Flow
46:30 - Assisted Shot Rate
50:00 - Balancing Accountability
52:00 - Conclusion
Jennie Baranczyk’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Baranczyk
Twitter:https://twitter.com/SoonersCoachJB
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 54min - 270 - Episode 268: Tobin Anderson, Beating Purdue and the NCAA Tournament
Guest: Tobin Anderson, Iona Head Coach
Iona head coach Tobin Anderson joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on beating Purdue and the NCAA Tournament.
Tobin Anderson led the 2022-23 FDU squad to a 21-16 overall record and 10-6 in Northeast Conference play. The Knights earned the NEC's automatic bid and earned two wins in this year's NCAA Tournament, a First Four win over Texas Southern and a first-round win over the Boilermakers. It was just the second-ever win for a No. 16 seed over a No. 1 seed in tournament history. The year before Anderson's arrival, the Knights posted a 4-22 record.
Prior to FDU, Anderson had a highly successful coaching career at St. Thomas Aquinas. In nine seasons, he turned STAC into a perennial Top 25 program in Division II.
Breakdown
1:00 - Competing in Scrimmage
3:00 - Pressing System and Motion Offense
7:00 - Problem Solving vs. Purdue
10:00 - Preparing for Purdue
18:30 - Purdue's Best Sets
21:30 - Zach Edey and Usage Rate
23:00 - Adaptability
28:00 - Ball Screen Coverage
30:30 - Offensive Perspective
32:30 - Pregame Approach
33:34 - 34:08 - IMM VIDEOS Podcast AD Spring 2023
38:00 - Player First Mentality
40:00 - Control of the Game
46:00 - Curiousity
50:00 - Lost The Game
55:00 - Concept of Health and Well-being
59:00 - Iona
1:01:00 - Obsession with Carbonated Water
1:03:00 - Conclusion
Tobin Anderson’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobin_Anderson
Twitter:https://twitter.com/andersontobin
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 1h 06min - 269 - Episode 267: Stuart Armstrong, Sport Development, Coaching, Skill Acquisition, and Sport Science
Guest: Stuart Armstrong, Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and Host of the Talent Acquisition Podcast
Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and host of the Talent Equation Podcast. Stuart Armstrong joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on sports development, coaching, skill acquisition, and sport science.
Stuart has worked in sports development for the past 20 years. Stuart has held positions in performance and talent development at England Golf, UK Coaching, and the Rugby Football Union which have all focused on creating optimal development environments for young people to thrive and reach their potential. Stuart is currently the Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce at Sport England. He has been responsible for writing and publishing two national strategy documents, ‘Coaching in an Active Nation: The Coaching Plan for England’ and ‘Working in an Active Nation: The Professional Workforce Strategy for England’.
Stuart is a highly regarded public speaker, having delivered keynote presentations across the globe for a range of organizations both in and out of the sport. He is an expert facilitator who leads workshops for organizations striving to support people to be the best they can be. Stuart also owns the website www.thetalentequation.co.uk and is the host of the 5-star rated podcast ‘The Talent Equation’ which is dedicated to providing advice, guidance, and support to people at the cutting edge of coaching and performance development.
Breakdown
1:00 - Pitfalls of Using Drills
8:00 - Evidence-Based Research
10:30 - Problem Solving
16:00 - Alternatives to Drills
20:30 - Perception
28:00 - Traditional Drill
33:34 - 34:09 - B.I. Ads January 2023
34:10 - Game Context
37:00 - Ecological Dynamics
41:00 - Self Determine
46:00 - Finding a Solution
49:00 - Not Overburdening Athletes
56:00 - Fun and Engagement
57:30 - Teaching Systems of Plays
1:03:00 - Ecological Explorations
1:05:00 - Conclusion
Stuart Armstrong’s Bio:
Website:www.thetalentequation.co.uk
Podcast: The Talent Equation Podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast/id1209549739
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Wed, 10 May 2023 - 1h 08min - 268 - Episode 266: David Hixon, Lessons From a Hall of Fame Coach
Guest: David Hixon, Former Amherst College Head Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
Former Amherst College head coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, David Hixon, joins the Basketball Podcast to share lessons and stories from a hall-of-fame career.
David Hixon, who was head men's basketball coach at Amherst College for 42 years, was named as one of the 12 inductees in the Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Hixon, an Andover native and former Amherst player, took over as the program's head coach in 1977, just two years after he graduated college.
Before retiring in 2020, Hixon racked up 826 wins and became just the third coach in NCAA Division III men's college basketball history to surpass the 800-win mark when he did so in 2018. Hixon coached the Mammoths to two NCAA Division III national championships (2007, '13), seven Final Four appearances (2004, '06-08, '13-14, '16) and 20 Division III national tournaments.
Hixon was twice named Division III Coach of the Year, the national title years of 2007 and 2013, by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Under Hixon, Amherst College played in 18 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championships from 2001 through 2019 and won eight titles (2001-02, '05'06, '12-14, '19).
Breakdown
1:00 - Basketball Hall of Fame
5:00 - Best Practices
8:00 - Firm with the Players
10:00 - Love Problem Solving
15:00 - Practice is not a Game
21:30 - Valuing 5-on-5
25:00 - Young Assistant
28:48 - 29:29 - B.I. Immersion ADS
29:30 - Brief Talk
32:00 - Value of Humor
34:00 - Intentional with Drills
37:00 - Value Possibilities
39:00 - Rote memory
41:00 - Shooting into Practice
45:00 - Free Throws
48:00 - Personnel is the key
55:00 - Coach Like Pop
David Hixon’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hixon
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 03 May 2023 - 59min - 267 - Episode 265: Dusty May, Coaching a Team to the Final Four
Guest: Dusty May, Florida Atlantic Head Coach
Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching a team to the Final Four.
Dusty May led Florida Atlantic to its greatest season in school history in the 2022-23 campaign. May guided his Owls to the Final Four while posting a program-best 35-4 record. Prior to this season, the Owls had one previous appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but this year, May led the Owls to not just their first win in the NCAA Tournament, but all the way to the Final Four in Houston.
The May resume is well-decorated, as he was named the CBS Sports National Coach of the Year, as well as the NABC All-District 17 Coach of the Year and Conference USA Coach of the Year this season. May is the Owls’ all-time leader in coaching wins with a record of 101-60, despite having only been on the FAU sidelines for five seasons. FAU has not had a losing season in the five years of the May era. The Owls also captured the Conference USA Tournament and Regular Season Championships, both for the first time in school history.
Under May's guidance, the 2022-23 Owls have the most wins in school history, the most conference wins in school & C-USA history (18) the longest winning streak in school history & had the third-longest streak in C-USA history (20 games).
Breakdown
1:00 - Final Four
4:00 - Battling the Temptation
6:30 - Keeping Players
10:30 - Win
13:30 - Handling Distractions
16:00 - Humble Mindset
20:00 - Defense
24:00 - Value of Space
27:00 - Modern Leadership
29:16 - 29:51 - B.I. Ads January
30:30 - Level of Success
35:00 - Preparation
39:00 - Experience at FAU
41:00 - Continue Improving
43:00 - Communicate Openly
46:00 - Conclusion
Dusty May’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_May
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachDustyMay
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 50min - 266 - Episode 264: David Herbert, Player and Development At The Center of Excellence
Guest: David Herbert, Basketball Australia Coach
Basketball Australia coach David Herbert joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the player and team development approach at the Centre of Excellence.
David Herbert is the current head Coach Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence - Woman’s Program. He has over 25 years of experience within the Basketball Australia pathways having coached in the NBL1, WNBL, National Junior Championships and as a national team’s Head Coach. David is the current head coach of the Ballarat Miners NBL1 women’s team. He has received numerous coaching accolades including WNBL Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year Victoria and Queensland and the SEABL coach of the year.
Breakdown
1:00 - Daily and Weekly Schedule
9:00 - Basketball Australia
10:30 - Shooting Philosophy
15:00 - Shooting Commonalities
19:00 - Kinetic Flow
22:00 - Active Receiver
24:00 - Shoot First Mentality
27:00 - Team Defense Philosophy
3042 - 31:23 - Immersion Videos AD 2023
31:30 - Conceptual Offense
36:00 - Rebound King
39:00 - Evaluating Assistants
45:00 - What's Next Mentality
49:00 - Trapping Challenge
51:00 - Slow Learning
55:00 - Conclusion
David Herbert’s Bio:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/herbiehoops
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 59min - 265 - Episode 263: Doug Lemov, Game Coaching and Video as a Learning Tool
Guest: Doug Lemov, International Best-Selling Author
International best-selling author, Doug Lemov joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss game coaching and video as a learning tool.
Doug Lemov last appeared on EP153 of the Basketball Podcast and we are grateful to be able to follow up with him on many of the topics that have appeared after he connected with so many coaches after he published The Coach's Guide to Teaching.
Doug Lemov is a former teacher and school principal. He helped found Uncommon Schools, a network of high-performing schools in under-served communities. His books on teaching, which include Teach Like a Champion (now Teach Like a Champion 2.0) have been translated into a dozen languages.
Breakdown
1:00 - Better Teaching
2:30 - In-Game Coaching
5:30 - Actual Coaching
14:30 - Red Wagon
15:30 - Game Feedback
21:00 - Journaling
25:00 - Video as a Learning Tool
31:00 - Video Sessions
31:00 - 31:41 - BI AD Jan 2023
39:00 - Value of Video
40:30 - Complex Circumstances
42:00 - Ideas for a Good Film Session
45:30 - Random Practice
51:00 - Direct Instruction
53:00 - Effective Watching
55:00 - Conclusion
Doug Lemov’s Bio:
Bio:https://schoolsweek.co.uk/doug-lemov/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Doug_Lemov
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 1h 01min - 264 - Episode 262: Jamie Smith, The U of Strength Athletic and Human Development Approach
Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of Strength
Founder and head sports preparation coach of The U of Strength Jamie Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the athletic and human development approaches.
Jamie Smith is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former college basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry.
Jamie has coached a variety of athletes from novice to elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the ice, court, and field.
Breakdown
1:00 - The U of Strength
6:00 - Human Performance
10:00 - Athletic Development Field
19:00 - Enjoyment Factor
24:00 - Traditional Approach to Coaching
31:00 - Dynamic Warm Up
38:00 - Ecological Approach
42:00 - Basketball Immersion ADS
44:00 - Common Constraint Manipulation
54:00 - Creating Space
59:30 - Need for Specificity
1:02:30 - Game of Bursts
1:06:00 - Conclusion
Jamie Smith’s Bio:
Bio:https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/jamiesmith/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheUofStrength
Website:https://www.theuofstrength.com/
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 1h 08min - 263 - Episode 261: John Rillie, A Storied Franchise, A Top Offense, and Coaching Experience
Guest: John Rillie, Perth Wildcats Head Coach
Perth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on a storied franchise, a top offense, and coaching experiences that have shaped his philosophy.
John Rillie played 16 seasons in the NBL between 1995 and 2010 before embarking on a coaching career in the United States college system. Rillie has also been an assistant coach for the Australian Boomers, helping guide the Boomers to the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. In 481 NBL games, Rillie averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. From 1997 to 2004, Rillie was a member of the Australian Boomers. He represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Rillie played his college basketball at Gonzaga and joined Boise State head coach Leon Rice's staff in 2010. In 2017, he was hired as an assistant coach for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. After his first season with the Gauchos, he was promoted to associate head coach.
Breakdown
1:00 - Points Per Possession
3:00 - Scaling
6:00 - Cues on Rolls
9:00 - Pro System
12:00 - Watching Film
13:30 - Low Turnovers and High Assists
16:00 - Ball Reversal
19:30 - Making the Decision to Cut
23:00 - Ideal Preference
25:04 - 25:39 - BI AD Jan 2023
27:30 - Game Wraps
30:00 - Recruiting College Players to Pro
33:00 - Evaluations
35:00 - Interactive Conversations
38:00 - Development Plans
41:00 - Tokyo Olympics Highlights
44:00 - Type of Interactions
45:30 - Concept of a Routine
49:30 - Improving this Off-Season
John Rillie’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rillie
Twitter:https://twitter.com/johnrillie
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 54min - 262 - Episode 260: Stefan Weissenboeck, The Work, The Trust, The Patience
Guest: Stefan Weissenboeck, Brose Bamberg Player Development Coach
Brose Bamberg player development coach Stefan Weissenboeck joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how the work, the trust and the patience drive player development. Stefan Weissenboeck has been the Head of player development at nine-time German champion Brose Bamberg since 2010. Under his guidance players like P.J. Tucker or Daniel Theis managed to make their way to the NBA. Stefan has also been part of the Brooklyn Nets coaches staff and works with the NBPA and the Czech Federation, and trains separately with high-level clients of all ages.
He is an international expert and a secret weapon when it comes to NBA players like Jarret Allen, Caris LeVert or Jakob Poeltl taking the next step in their career. Or when European greats like Nikos Zisis, Nicolo Melli or Tomas Satoransky want to optimize their game.
Breakdown
1:00 - Three Things for Player Development
5:30 - Trust
10:00 - Brose Bamberg Player Development
13:30 - Comfort and Confidence
17:30 - Finding Solutions
21:00 - Parts of Practice
23:40 - 24:21 - Immersion Videos AD Jan 2023
25:00 - Individual Differences
27:30 - Importance of Feet
34:30 - Emotional Regulation
37:00 - Mistakes
40:00 - Feedback on Misses
44:30 - How to be Better Coaches
46:00 - Conclusion
Stefan Weissenboeck’s Bio:
Bio:https://stefan-weissenboeck.com/
Website:https://basketball.eurobasket.com/coach/Stefan-Weissenboeck/13220
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 48min - 261 - Episode 259: Adam Forde, Game Model and Tactical Periodization
Guest: Adam Forde, Cairns Taipans Head Coach
Cairns Taipans head coach Adam Forde joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on game models and tactical periodization.
Between 2013 and 2019, Forde was an assistant coach with the Perth Wildcats and won four NBL championships. After a season as an assistant coach with the Sydney Kings in 2019–20, he served as their head coach during the 2020–21 season. He was appointed head coach of the Taipans in 2021, and in 2023 he was named the NBL Coach of the Year.
Breakdown
1:00 - Team Accountability
4:30 - Freedom
7:00 - Ignition Drills
13:00 - Clips Applied in a Game
15:00 - Tactical Periodization
25:00 - Game Model
28:52 - 29:26 - Basketball Immersion AD Jan 2023
29:30 - Tactical Dimension
35:00 - Coaching Philosophy
38:00 - Providing Guidance
45:00 - Creating Trust
48:00 - Make Mistakes
51:00 - Putting Players in Best Situation
55:00 - Ways to Manipulate Intensity
59:00 - Building Program
1:00:00 - Conclusion
Adam Forde’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Forde
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 1h 03min - 260 - Episode 258: Jacob Jackomas, Assistant and Head Coaching and The Spread Offense
Guest: Jacob Jackomas, Illawarra Hawks Head Coach
Illawarra Hawks head coach Jacob Jackomas joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on assistant and head coaching and the 5-Out spread offense.
Jacob Jackomas previously acted as Australia coaching legend Brian Goorjian's assistant coach for more than a decade, his extensive coaching resume includes stints in the NBL, China, and the Australian Boomers program over the past 6 years. Jackomas was recently made the International Scouting Coordinator for the Australian national basketball team, the Boomers.
His assistant coaching resume includes stints with the Sydney Kings (2006-2009), Dongguan Leopards (2009-2015), Sydney Kings (2015-2016), and the Shanghai Sharks (2016-2017).
Breakdown
1:00 - Takeaways Working with Brian Goorjian
9:00 - Scouting
12:00 - Competition with Coaches
14:30 - Olympic Learning
18:00 - Pick and Roll
22:00 - Flow
31:00 - Running a First-Team
33:03 - 33:45 - Immersion Videos ADS
33:30 - Best Spots
36:30 - The Spread Offense
39:00 - Catch Attack Matchups
43:00 - Penetration Reaction
47:00 - Cuts
52:00 - Creating Space
55:00 - Shot Clock
59:00 - Advice to Assistant Coaches
Jacob Jackomas’ Bio:
Bio:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-jackomas-68608669
Twitter:https://twitter.com/jacobjackomas
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 1h 07min - 259 - Episode 257: Mike Prada, How Spacing and the Three-Point Shot Changed How We Coach
Guest: Mike Prada, NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and Author
NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and author Mike Prada joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how spacing and the three-point shot changed how we coach.
Mike Prada is an NBA analyst, writer, and editor who specializes in writing about dense topics like Xs and Os in a way all fans can understand. He currently works for The Athletic after spending 10 years running SB Nation's NBA coverage. He is the author of Spaced Out: How the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball, published by Triumph Books.
Breakdown
1:00 - Spaced Out Book
4:30 - Importance of Space
8:00 - Shooting the Three
13:00 - Three-Point Revolution
17:30 - Humans Playing Humans
25:00 - Off The Ball Actions
27:39 - 28:14 - BAsketball Immersion AD January 2023
28:30 - Analytics
30:00 - Position Less vs. Defining Positions
36:00 - Giving Freedom
38:00 - Big Team Talk
40:00 - Predefined Role
43:00 - Notice Progress
46:00 - Impact on Offense and Space Created
51:00 - Evolution in Coaching
54:30 - Curiosity
55:30 - Conclusion
Mike Prada’s Bio:
Bio:https://theathletic.com/author/mike-prada/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/MikePradaNBA
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 58min - 258 - Episode 256: Nelson Terroba, Modern Functional Coaching
Guest: Nelson Terroba, Texas Legends Associate Head Coach
Texas Legends associate head coach Nelson Terroba joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern functional coaching.
Nelson Terroba has filled many roles for the Texas Legends, an NBA G League Affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, including Defensive Coordinator, player development coach and associate head coach. He has been with the Legends since 2019.
Terroba has coached at the professional level for the Saskatchewan Rattlers, Saint John Riptide, Erie Bayhawks, and Bakersfield Jam.He has also been an assistant coach with the Congo National Team, and a head high school coach.
Terroba started his coaching career at the University of Texas where he first served as a student manager and later became the special assistant to the head coach under Rick Barnes.
Breakdown
1:00 - Modern Functional Coaching
5:00 - Transactional Leadership
9:30 - Adapting The Model
14:00 - Individual Differences
17:30 - Authenticity and Humility
20:30 - Diagnostics
25:30 - Prescriptive and Diagnostic Nonstick
28:43 - 29:24 - Immersion Videos AD Jan 2023
29:00 - Recreate, Recreate, Recreate
35:00 - Point Guard College
39:00 - Losing
41:30 - Three-Auto Drill
46:30 - Player's Parents
49:00 - Talent Code
53:00 - Conclusion
Nelson Terroba’s Bio:
Bio:https://basketball.realgm.com/staff/Nelson-Terroba/Summary/25921
Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachterroba
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 58min - 257 - Episode 255: David Hollander, How Basketball Can Save The World
Guest: David Hollander, Author of How Basketball Can Save The World
David Hollander, the author of How Basketball Can Save the World, joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how basketball can save the world.
Hollander is an assistant dean and clinical professor with the Tisch Institute for Global Sport at New York University and received NYU’s highest faculty honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award. His innovative courses have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, SLAM, and CBS News. He sits on advisory boards for espnW, The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School, and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. He holds his high school record for most technical fouls.
Breakdown
1:00 - Saving The World
6:00 - Other Sports
12:00 - Harmony and Balance
15:00 - Belongingness
21:00 - Isolation and Loneliness
24:00 - Common Sense
30:00 - Strengths and Weaknesses
30:41 - 31:16 - Basketball Immersion January AD 2023
35:00 - Balance of Force and Skills
39:00 - Position and Human Alchemy
44:00 - Being Adaptable
47:30 - Co Create Solution
49:00 - Make it Global
53:00 - Other Levels
1:00:00 - Conclusion
David Hollander’s Bio:
Website:https://howbasketballcansavetheworld.com/
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 1h 04min - 256 - Episode 254: Sue Phillips, Building a Program and Applying Performance Psychology
Guest: Sue Phillips, Archbishop Mitty Head Coach
Archbishop Mitty head coach Sue Phillips joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on building a program and applying performance psychology.
Sue Phillips, who is also a math teacher, has coached more than 50 players who went on to play in Division I and has more coaching wins than any girls high school basketball coach in Northern California history at 760+ and counting. The Tradition of Excellence she has established has led to 33 League Titles, 30 Central Coast Section Titles, 14 Nor Cal Championships, 6 CIF State Titles and her 2018 team earned top national rankings from ESPN, MaxPreps and USA Today and was declared the mythical national champion by USA Today and espnW.
Breakdown
1:00 - Planning a Season
4:00 - Beginning a Program
6:00 - How to Develop Coaches
8:30 - Shaping a Successful Program
11:00 - Coping Strategies
13:30 - Art of Coaching with Science
17:30 - Practice in Modern Era
22:00 - Supporting Players
25:30 - Coaching Talents
28:30 - Higher Standards as a Gift
30:05 - 30:45 - Immersion Videos AD
32:30 - Managing Parents
40:00 - Carrot and Stick Approach
45:00 - Managing Hype
50:00 - Rules Around State Associations
54:00 - Handling Officials
57:00 - Conclusion
Sue Phillips’ Bio:
Bio:https://www.usab.com/basketball/staff/p/phillips-sue.aspx
Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachsphillips
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 1h 01min - 255 - Episode 253: Ted Suihkonen, Speed of Hand, Speed of Foot, and Speed of Mind
Guest: Ted Suihkonen, Hockey Development Coach, and Educator
Hockey development coach and educator Ted Suihkonen join the Basketball Podcast to share insights on developing speed of hand, speed of foot, and speed of mind.
Ted Suihkonen is the Head of Development for the ice hockey club EVZ in Zug, Switzerland. Prior to moving to Switzerland, he was the Head of Development for HC Lokomotiv of the KHL in Yaroslavl, Russia. During his time there, HC Lokomotiv was able to get 18 players from their junior system drafted into the NHL. He started his coaching career in the USA, before moving back to Sweden where he played professionally, to continue his coaching career. He also holds top education through USA Hockey and the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation, as well as a master's degree in Neuroscience.
Breakdown
1:00 - Two Sports are Connected
4:00 - Resistance
11:00 - Playing More in Practice
13:00 - Concept of Skill Talk
22:00 - Importance of Drills
27:00 - Expecting to be Creative
30:00 - Independent Performers
35:00 - Coaches are Problem Solvers
36:51 - 37:26 - Basketball Immersion AD Jan 2023
37:30 - Sticky Practice
42:00 - Make Mistakes
47:30 - Interleaving Mixing
51:00 - How to Cheat that Constraint
53:00 - Overload
57:00 - Basketball Trainers
1:00:00 - Lack of Gameplay
1:02:00 - Embrace Chaos
1:05:00 - Full Circle
1:09:00 - Conclusion
Ted Suihkonen’s Bio:
Bio:https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/22255/ted-suihkonen
Twitter:https://twitter.com/suihkonen77
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 1h 13min - 254 - Episode 252: Megan Griffith, Developing People, Creating Culture, Building Community
Guest: Megan Griffith, Columbia Head Coach
Columbia head coach Megan Griffith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on developing people, creating culture, and building community.
Griffith has ushered in a new era of Columbia women's basketball. Her six-year tenure as head coach has combined to be the winningest six-year stretch in the NCAA Division I history of the program. Over that time, the Lions have earned seven power-conference wins, including their first victories over opponents from the ACC and Big East. Columbia has also qualified for the Ivy League Tournament in each of its last two seasons, playing in the championship game in 2021-22 before accepting the program's first bid to the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).
The 2021-22 season was a landmark year as the team had its winningest season in program history, going 25-7 overall with a 12-2 Ivy League record.
Breakdown
1:00 - Columbia Basketball Program
3:00 - Culture and Core Values
5:00 - Communication
9:00 - Defensive Communication
12:00 - Foundation Things on Offense
15:00 - Changing the Culture
20:00 - Conversation
24:00 - Better Practice
24:29 - 25:03 - Basketball Immersion AD 2023
27:00 - Journaling
35:00 - Wellness Check
38:00 - Greetings and Handshakes
39:30 - Buddy System
43:00 - Journey Meetings
48:00 - Unbalanced as Coaches
51:00 - Multiple Experiences
Megan Griffith’s Bio:
Bio:https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/megan-griffith/2752
Twitter:https://twitter.com/cucoachg
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 55min - 253 - Episode 251: Seth Greenberg, Coaching, College Basketball, and Educating Players
Guest: Seth Greenberg, ESPN College Basketball Broadcaster
ESPN college basketball broadcaster Seth Greenberg joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching, college basketball, and educating players.
Prior to becoming an analyst for ESPN Greenberg was a coach for 34 years, the last 22 as a head coach. Greenberg has been the head coach at Long Beach State, the University of South Florida, and Virginia Tech. He was a two-time ACC Coach of the Year.
Prior to becoming a head coach, Greenberg was an assistant coach at Columbia, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Miami and Long Beach State.
Breakdown
1:00 - Knowledge on Broadcasts
5:00 - Access to Coaches
8:00 - Imitating Coaches
13:00 - Relationship on Players
15:30 - Evolution of the Game
20:00 - Coaching Them Hard
25:55 - 26:36 - Immersion Video Ad
26:00 - Philosophy Behind Meetings
30:30 - Resist Trends
36:00 - The Modern Game
39:00 - Two-Way Contract
43:30 - College Basketball
46:30 - Set of Rules Internationally
50:00 - CFL
52:00 - Shot Clock on High School Level
53:00 - Conclusion
Seth Greenberg’s Bio:
Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Greenberg
Twitter:https://twitter.com/sethonhoops
Basketball Immersion
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Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 56min - 252 - Episode 250: Jen and Chris Oliver, Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning
Guest: Jen Oliver, Entrepreneur, a Mother of two daughters, the Author of the International Best Selling Book, “The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood”
Chris and Jen Oliver join the Basketball Podcast to discuss learning, unlearning and relearning and so much more from their experiences coaching, playing, and sharing the game.
Jen Oliver is an entrepreneur, a mother of two daughters, and the author of the international bestselling book, The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood. Jen is an internationally recognized public speaker and has been a consultant, coach, and mentor for many successful online businesses and entrepreneurs since she started her first podcast in 2008.
As an Online Business Development and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, and TEDx Speaker, Jen Oliver inspires, educates, and motivates entrepreneurs around the globe to follow their vision for themselves and to do it with love. What she is most passionate about is spreading the message she draws on from science and mind-body data to support entrepreneurs in being their own biggest ally in business, relationships, and life. Jen has almost 1.8 million views on her viral TEDx talk, “How to Love Yourself to the Core”
Breakdown
1:00 - Basketball Immersion Podcast
4:00 - Resistance
7:00 - Decision Training
11:30 - Practice with their Daughters
14:00 - Asking Questions
18:30 - Making Decisions
21:00 - Technical Information
24:00 - Human Interactions
27:00 - New Variables to Practice
29:00 - Messy
32:30 - Concept of Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn
36:00 - Learning New Things
39:00 - Adaptable
41:35 - 42:10 - Basketball Immersion AD
43:30 - Player's Perspective
46:00 - Rabbit Hole
50:00 - Summer League
55:00 - Sharing Experiences
57:00 - Five-Page Essay
1:00:00 - Psychological Safety
1:01:00 - To Be Creative and Free
1:04:00 - Active Participants
1:08:00 - Enjoying The Sport
1:10:00 - Limited in the Game
1:14:00 - People Involvement
1:16:00 - Premium Podcast and Bonus Materials
Jen Oliver’s Bio:
Bio:https://basketballimmersion.com/jenoliver/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/lovefitmama
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/c/JenOliver
Basketball Immersion
Website:http://basketballimmersion.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion
Facebook:https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion
Immersion Videos:
Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 1h 19min - 251 - Episode 249: Ben Taylor, Challenging New and Old Basketball Concept
Guest: Ben Taylor, Founder of Thinking Basketball
The founder of Thinking Basketball Ben Taylor joins the Basketball Podcast to challenge and dive deeper into new and old basketball concepts that can help our coaching.
Ben Taylor is the founder of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel, podcast and author of Thinking Basketball the book. In all his platforms, Taylor goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory. Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. He explores how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives.
He is a behavioral scientist who loves basketball. He has had his blog in some form or another since 2011. Since then he has developed a bunch of historical metrics, hand-tracked hundreds of games, tried to start a basketball data company, written a book about basketball and cognition, and started creating podcasts / YouTube content about the NBA.
Breakdown
1:00 - Difficult Concepts
5:00 - Cognitive Scientist
8:00 - Applied Science
11:00 - Not Connecting Perception
13:30 - Data Gathering
15:00 - Evaluating Their Defense
17:00 - Old vs New School Thinking
20:00 - Advocating Coaches
22:00 - Lob Pass
24:30 - Passing
28:30 - Yoga
31:17 - 32:00 - Membership Sales Ads
32:00 - Split Cut
34:00 - The Right Structure
38:00 - Coaching Perspective
42:00 - Concept of pre Switching
46:00 - Adaptability
50:00 - Overload Concept
55:00 - NBA Skill Sets
59:00 - Goal of Offense
1:02:00 - Empowering Players
Ben Taylor’s Bio:
Website:https://thinkingbasketball.net/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/elgee35
Podcast: Thinking Basketball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-basketball/id1428290303?mt=2
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/thinkingbasketball
Basketball Immersion
Website:http://basketballimmersion.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion
Facebook:https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion
Immersion Videos:
Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 1h 05min - 250 - Episode 248: Gordon Herbert, Philosophy, Roles, and Identity
Episode 248: Gordon Herbert, Philosophy, Roles, and Identity
Guest: Gordon Herbert, German National Team Head Coach
German National Team head coach Gordon Herbert joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on philosophy, roles and identity.
Herbert has extensive experience having coached throughout Europe, most notably in the German League and the Euroleague, and in the NBA as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors, and the Georgian national team and the Canadian National Team. In September 2021, he was named head coach of the Germany national team. He guided the German team to a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championships.
He also has coaching titles, winning the Basketball Bundesliga: 2003–04, the FIBA Europe Cup: 2015–16, the French Cup: 2006–07 and the Finnish Cup: 2009.
Breakdown
1:00 - National Team
2:00 - Importance of Roles
4:00 - Organization and Creativity
6:00 - Concept of Spacing
10:00 - Triggers
14:00 - Offensive Advantage
16:00 - Adjustments on the Wings
21:00 - Influence of Hockey
25:00 - FACC Program
25:35 - 26:20 - Membership Sales Ad
28:00 - Three Factors
30:30 - Teaching Defense
33:00 - Player Enjoyment
36:00 - Defensive Decisions
39:00 - Special Situations
43:00 - Coaching with Nick Nurse
45:00 - Pace in Practice
52:00 - Sorting Roles to the Players
55:00 - Conclusion
Gordon Herbert’s Bio:
Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Herbert
Basketball Immersion
Website:http://basketballimmersion.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion
Facebook:https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion
Immersion Videos:
Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 58min
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