The Basketball Podcast

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

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

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:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Crispin

Twitter:https://twitter.com/joecrispin

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

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

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

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_

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

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:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Miller

Twitter:https://twitter.com/CurtMillerWBB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Krikorian

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-krikorian-96345a183/

Basketball Immersion

Website:http://basketballimmersion.com/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion

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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

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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:

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Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-culture/id1286560192?uo=4

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Saunders

Twitter:https://twitter.com/Ryno_Saunders

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)

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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:

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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:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/Colby_Blaine

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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

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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:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/lindylarocque

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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:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:

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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

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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:

Bio:https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/david-herbert-appointed-as-head-coach-womens-program-at-the-coe

Twitter:https://twitter.com/herbiehoops

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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/

Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/david-hollander-how-basketball-can-save-the-world/id1603012439?i=1000567342555

Basketball Immersion

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Guest: Joe Crispin, Rowan Head Coach

Rowan head coach Joe Crispin joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on offense wins and how to help players enjoy the game more.

As Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Rowan University, Joe Crispin has advanced the team to the NCAA Division III Championships and been selected as the NABC Atlantic District Coach of the Year and the D3Hoops.com Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. Prior to being named head coach, Joe spent two seasons as the assistant coach for both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams at Rowan University.

Joe Crispin is also the primary director for Crispin Basketball where he runs various camps, clinics, and club teams throughout the year. He focuses his energy on our overall development philosophy and programs. He enjoyed an extensive and successful playing career that has seen him play basketball for 28 different coaches.

Breakdown

1:00 - Offensive Tempo and Creating Pace

6:00 - Have Fun

11:00 - Mantra

13:00 - Basics of Walking

16:00 - Half and Full Court

18:00 - Structure the Workout

21:30 - Fundamentals

25:00 - Three-Leg Program

28:00 - Playing in the Triangle

32:00 - Constraint-Led Approach

35:19 - 36:04 - Membership Sales Ads

37:00 - Game Situations

39:30 - Constraints of the Shot Clock

42:00 - Security vs Pressure

49:30 - Importance of Recruiting

52:00 - Creating Decisions

55:30 - Changing Mentality

1:02:00 - Mindset for Success

1:07:00 - Part of the Process

Joe Crispin’s Bio:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/joecrispin

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Guest: Trevor Woodruff, Bucknell Head Coach

Bucknell head coach Trevor Woodruff joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on defense and mindset, and how it has made an impact everywhere he has coached.

Through three seasons with the Bison, Woodruff has compiled an outstanding 57-17 (.770) overall record, including a 40-10 (.800) mark against Patriot League opponents. On top of that, Bucknell is 30-5 (.857) when playing at home under Woodruff and 4-2 (.667) in Patriot League Tournament contests.

For his career, Trevor Woodruff owns a 170-27 (.863) record coaching NCAA women’s basketball and a 329-162 (.670) overall NCAA basketball record when factoring in his 11 seasons as the men’s coach at Misericordia. In all, Woodruff has eight conference titles, 11 appearances in national postseason tournaments, and 10 Coach of the Year awards.

Breakdown

1:00 - Defensive Conviction

4:00 - Offense

6:00 - Mindset Training

7:30 - Drills and Live Play

10:00 - Non Negotiables

14:00 - Ball Screen Defense

16:00 - Passing Piece

20:00 - Connecting Things to Mindset

25:00 - Practice Plan

29:38 - 30:23 - Membership Sales Ads

30:30 - Weak Side

33:30 - Base Defense

38:30 - Weak Defensive Concepts

41:00 - Challenges

43:00 - Variability

46:00 - Emphasis on Recovering

50:00 - Shift

52:00 - Offensive and Defensive Talent

55:00 - Conclusion

Trevor Woodruff’s Bio:

Bio/Website:https://bucknellbison.com/staff-directory/trevor-woodruff/265

Twitter:https://twitter.com/trevorwoodruff

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Guest: Roy Rana, International Coach

International coach Roy Rana joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on building an unbreakable mindset and a defensive base with adaptability.

Roy Rana is a Canadian professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League and head coach of the Egyptian men's national basketball team. Rana served as head coach for Canada's Senior Men's National Team during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers where he led Canada to a 10-2 record and a first-place finish in Group F to secure a 2019 FIBA World Cup bid.

Rana was a guest coach at the NBA Summer League for the Utah Jazz in 2014 and the San Antonio Spurs in 2015. In 2019, Rana was hired as an assistant coach by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA where he served in that role for three seasons.

Rana has incredible international experience serving as the national team head coach for Canada at the senior level on down to the youth level. Most notably in 2017, Rana led Canada to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup title, the nation’s first-ever title in the tournament. He also served as Germany’s lead assistant at the Tokyo Olympics last summer.

Breakdown

1:00 - Opportunities

5:00 - Evolved Philosophy

8:00 - Defensive Base

10:00 - Heels

14:00 - Scout

16:00 - Professional Schedule

20:00 - Driven by Imports

22:30 - Defending Isolations

23:30 - Analytics

26:03 - 26:47 - Membership Sales Ad

27:00 - Adaptability

29:00 - Building Base

32:00 - Natural Questioning

34:30 - International Competition

37:00 - Unbreakable Mindset

39:00 - Player Development

42:00 - Takeaways from the NBA

45:00 - High School Coaching

49:00 - Canada Basketball

52:00 - Egypt Basketball

55:00 - Conclusion

Roy Rana’s Bio:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Rana

Twitter:https://twitter.com/roy_rana

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Guest: Gary Williams, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

Hall of Fame coach Gary Williams joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the flex offense, full-court pressure, and removing the grey areas.

Gary Williams is the winningest head basketball coach in Maryland history. During his 22 seasons at the helm, the Terrapins went 461-252, a winning percentage of .646. His tenure included 14 NCAA tournament berths, seven Sweet 16 appearances, back-to-back trips to the Final Four, and the 2002 national championship. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014 and has the basketball court at the Xfinity Center named after him.

Breakdown

1:00 - Introduction

3:00 - Flex Offense

5:00 - Removing Down Screen

9:00 - Less Structured

13:00 - Manipulation and Flexibility

16:00 - Vs. Pressure

18:00 - Vs. Switching

24:00 - Triangle Influence

26:30 - Three Point Line

29:24 - 30:08 - Membership Sales AD

30:09 - Toughness

33:00 - Press Defense

37:00 - Sideline Press Defense

40:30 - Points Per Possession

43:00 - Playing Full Court

47:00 - Remove The Grey Area

51:00 - Cross Matchups and Press

54:00 - Press Break

59:00 - Playing 5-on-5 Press

1:00:00 - The Current Game

Gary Williams’ Bio:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Williams

Twitter:https://twitter.com/garywilliams02

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Guest: Randy Norton, UAB Head Coach

UAB head coach Randy Norton joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on communication, attitude, and solution-based coaching.

Since Randy Norton arrived on campus in 2013, he has guided the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) to at least 15 wins in seven of the last eight seasons. From 2017-2020, he led the Green and Gold to three consecutive 20 win seasons for the first time in school history. He led UAB to its first C-USA Regular Season title in 2017-18. Randy Norton was named the 2017-18 C-USA Coach of the Year after leading the Blazers to a record-setting 27-7 overall record and a 13-3 conference record. The Blazers have finished with 12 or more conference wins from 2017-2020.

Breakdown

1:00 - Work On Their Own

6:00 - Positive Things During Practice

9:00 - Useless Information

11:00 - Timeouts and Coaching

15:30 - Communication

18:00 - Mental Toughness

22:00 - Thinking Solutions

27:00 - Being Proactive

28:12 - 28:59 - Membership Sales Ads

30:00 - UAB Player-Led Development

33:00 - 5-and-5

38:00 - One on One

43:00 - Competition

46:00 - Shooting Drills

51:00 - Challenges Coaching

Randy Norton’s Bio:

Bio/Website:https://uabsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/randy-norton/1798

Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachnorton1

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Guest: Tricia Cullop, Toledo Head Coach

Toledo head coach Tricia Cullop joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how to build by culture and the blue collar gold standard.

As the winningest coach in University of Toledo Women’s Basketball history, Head Coach Tricia Cullop has transformed the program into a nationally-recognized powerhouse. The 2022 WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award is a testament to her success in creating space for authenticity and community on and off the court throughout her 30-year coaching career.

Under her leadership, Toledo has made nine trips to the postseason and has hung five championship banners, including a postseason WNIT title in 2011, a MAC Championship in 2017, and three MAC regular-season championships (2010-11, 2012-13, and 2021-22). The Rockets’ 2011 WNIT Championship was the first major postseason tournament title won by a Mid-American Conference team. Cullop has been named MAC Coach of the Year a record-tying four times (2009, 2011, 2013, and 2022).

Breakdown

1:00 - Conversation Around Lynn Roberts

8:00 - Done It That Way

11:00 - Mindset Training

14:00 - Challenges During COVID

17:00 - Built By Culture

20:30 - Blue Collar Gold Standard

22:00 - Great Schedule

25:00 - Playing Man to Man

27:56 - 28:41 - Membership Sales Ad

29:00 - Adavantages of Switching

35:00 - Rebounding

38:00 - Special Situation

41:00 - Constructive Criticism

46:00 - Captain Ideas

49:00 - Highlights and Lowlights

51:00 - Individual Freedom

53:00 - Ball Screens

55:00 - Perception Precedes Communication

Tricia Cullop’s Bio:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricia_Cullop

Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachcullop

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Guest: Tom Hovasse, Japan National Men’s Team Head Coach

Japan National Men's Team head coach Tom Hovasse joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the 5-Out offense style of play and Japanese Basketball.

During his career as head coach of the Japanese women’s basketball team, Tom Hovasse did what no one thought possible, leading the team to silver at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Tom is now channeling his skills into coaching the Japanese men’s team.

Tom played college basketball at Penn State and played professionally from 1989 to 2001, including a brief stint with the Atlanta Hawks and 10 seasons for teams in Japan.

He also served as assistant coach to the Japanese national team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where the Japan team made it as far as the quarterfinals.

Breakdown

1:00 - Japan Women's Team Success

3:00 - Adapting 5-Out System

5:00 - Mirroring

8:30 - Creating Gaps

13:00 - Calling Plays

16:00 - Freedom From Choice

18:00 - Overload Spacing

21:00 - Screens

24:00 - 24:46 - Membership Sales Ads

25:00 - Tagging Up Concept

28:00 - Offensive Rebounding System

32:00 - Putting in Long Hours

36:00 - Following Structure

41:00 - Best Roster

44:00 - Conclusion

Tom Hovasse’ Bio:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hovasse

Twitter:https://twitter.com/TomHovasse

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Guest: Ted Hotaling, New Haven Head Coach

New Haven head coach Ted Hotaling joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on seeking basketball solutions to our questions as coaches.

With 173 career victories, Ted Hotaling stands second among nine head coaches in the history of the New Haven men’s basketball program and, with 27 more wins, would become just the second coach in program history to win 200 career games. The 2022-23 season will mark his 12th season strolling the sidelines of Charger Gymnasium.

Ted Hotaling led the Chargers to back-to-back appearances in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship game, a pair of nine total appearances in the conference tournament under his tutelage. In addition, Hotaling’s teams have earned four bids to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, the most recent coming in 2022.

Breakdown

1:00 - Basketball Solution To Our Questions

5:00 - Silence Condense

8:00 - Skill Execution

10:00 - Connection

13:00 - Three Seconds

15:00 - Clips of Turnover

17:00 - Advance Stats

21:00 - Shot Selection

23:00 - System and Talent

26:00 - Practice

28:00 - Game of Change

27:32 - 28:18 - Membership Sales Ad

30:00 - Time Management

32:00 - Playing More 5-on-5

35:00 - Weak vs Strong Hand Finish

37:30 - Audition

42:00 - Individual Close Outs

43:30 - Offensive Philosophy

47:00 - Book Phrase

49:00 - Learning Language

51:00 - Culture Around The Program

Ted Hotaling’s Bio:

Bio/Website:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Hotaling

Twitter:https://twitter.com/tedhotaling

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Guest: Daniel Abrahams, Sport Psychologist. Consultant, Author, Blogger and Podcaster

Sport psychologist. consultant, author, blogger and podcaster Daniel Abrahams joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on psychology, coaching and skilled performance.

Dan Abrahams is a sport psychologist working alongside individuals, teams, coaches and organizations globally. He is known for his passion to de-mystify sport psychology and for creating simple to use performance techniques. He is the author of four best-selling sport psychology books and is the founder of both the Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy and The Sport Psych Show podcast. A former professional golfer and PGA qualified, Dan has a First Class Honors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Sport Psychology. He is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning he is an accredited psychologist and bound by the HCPC’s code of conduct which emphasizes confidentiality, evidence of professional development, safe practice, and standards of proficiency.

Breakdown

1:00 - Engagement

6:00 - Concept of Performance

11:30 - Scaffolding

16:00 - Variability

21:00 - Small Sided Games

24:00 - Player Led Development Time

26:00 - Feedback

30:00 - Asking Questions

32:00 - Value of Review Sections

37:00 - Retrival and Space Rehearsal

37:24 - 38:09 - Membership Sales Ads

46:00 - Memory Consolidation

53:00 - Retrieval Practice Rehearsal

55:00 - Persuade yourself

1:00:00 - Coach to Player Conversation

1:02:00 - Psychological Safety

1:08:00 - Conclusion

Daniel Abrahams’ Bio:

Bio/Website:https://danabrahams.com/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/danabrahams77

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Guest: Rob Lanier, SMU Head Coach 

SMU head coach Rob Lanier joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coach speak and his core values for his program.

SMU head coach Rob Lanier to the Basketball Podcast. Lanier has more than 30 years as a collegiate coach including as an associate head coach or assistant coach at Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Rutgers, St. Bonaventure, and seven seasons as a head coach at Siena and Georgia State. He has been a part of teams that have made 12 NCAA Tournaments and earned 19 total postseason bids. Those teams also have five conference titles, three regular season championships and two tournament crowns, plus five more trips to a league tournament final.

In his three seasons prior to SMU at Georgia State, the team went 53-30, winning the Sun Belt Tournament in 2022 and advancing to the NCAA Tournament and the program’s first win over an ACC opponent.

Breakdown

1:00 - Introduction

6:00 - Coaches Own Voice

8:00 - Coaching Experience

15:00 - Georgia State

20:00 - Transitioning to SMU

23:16 - 24:03 - Membership Sales Ad

25:00 - Family

29:00 - 3 Core Values

33:00 - Coaching at SMU

36:00 - Sharing the Value

38:00 - Advice to Older Coaches

41:30 - Advice to Younger Coaches

43:30 - Big Time Success

Rob Lanier’s Bio:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Lanier

Twitter:https://twitter.com/icehandler

Website:https://www.coachspeak.net/

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Guest: Brian Morehouse, Hope College Head Coach

Hope College head coach Brian Morehouse joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on culture and the Hope College We Pyramid.

Brian Morehouse '91 has developed the Hope College women's basketball team into one of the nation's elite programs during his tenure, guiding the Flying Dutch to national championships in 2022 and 2006 and a national runner-up finish in 2010. Brian Morehouse has been chosen as the Division III National Coach of the Year three times by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (2021, 2020, 2006). He was also named Division III Coach of the Year by D3hoops.com (2019-20).

Through the 2022-23 season, the Flying Dutch have won 658 games and 17 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships. Brian Morehouse teams have made 20 NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. Morehouse has been named the Michigan Collegiate women's basketball coach of the year by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan four times in his career (2001-02, 2007-08, 2011-12, 2015-16). Morehouse is ranked among Division III's elite active coaches by winning percentage. After the 2022-23 season, he is ranked second in winning percentage (87.4%).

Breakdown

1:00 - Consistency of Success

5:00 - We Mentality

9:00 - National Championship

13:30 - Tweaking

15:00 - Six Things

19:30 - Connecting Stats to Practice

23:00 - Adding Resources

26:00 - Data and Evidences

28:30 - We Celebrate

32:27 - 33:12 - MEMBERSHIP SALES AD

34:00 - We Appreciate

37:00 - We Show Up

39:00 - We Believe In

47:00 - What Coaching Is

51:00 - Gratitude

53:00 - We Mentality Impact

1:00:00 - Conclusion

Brian Morehouse’ Bio:

Bio:https://hope.edu/directory/people/morehouse-brian/index.html

Twitter:https://twitter.com/coachmorehouse

Courtney Kust Bio:

Bio:https://hope.edu/directory/people/kust-courtney/index.html

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Guest: Paul Sather, University of North Dakota Head Coach

University of North Dakota head coach Paul Sather joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on heart touches, Don Meyer, and effective terminology.

Armed with a collegiate coaching résumé that includes 24 years and a head coaching record of 303-169 Sather has built a pair of national-contending basketball teams at his two head coaching stops, Black Hills State and Northern State. Prior to that, he was a five-year assistant at Northern State, his alma mater, under legendary head coach Don Meyer.

Paul Sather had tremendous success at Northern State University. In his last year as head coach, the Wolves were the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament champions, finishing the league schedule with an 18-4 record, part of a 30-6 league mark in the past two seasons. Sather's team led the NSIC in scoring defense, scoring margin, 3-point field goal percentage defense, and assists. In addition, NSU sat sixth nationally in 3-point field goal percentage.

Breakdown

1:00 - Working with Don Meyer

5:00 - Favorite Quote

7:00 - Coaching at Different Levels

11:00 - Heart Touches

14:00 - Heart Touch Goal

16:30 - Footwork

19:00 - Getting to the Paint

22:00 - Developing a Post Player

24:00 - Motion Concept

28:00 - Fronting the Post

29:20 - 30:04 - Membership Sales Ads

30:00 - System of Talk

33:00 - S.V.P.T.A.M

36:00 - Emphasize Communication

38:00 - Three Point Shooting

40:00 - Wall Ups

42:00 - No Angles

45:00 - Know Your Personnel

47:00 - Dork and Opponent Terminators

52:00 - Giving Structure

53:00 - Changing Defense

55:00 - Conclusion

Paul Sather’s Bio:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Sather

Twitter:https://twitter.com/northdakotambb

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Guest: Lynne Roberts, University of Utah Head Coach

University of Utah head coach Lynne Roberts joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on smart box scores and bringing it to life in practice.

Entering her eighth season in 2022-23, the Utes' first NCAA Tournament since 2011, Utah has eight letter winners and four starters returning to Salt Lake City along with a talented recruiting class, including adding the 2018-19 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year to the squad. Heading into the 2022-23 season, she holds a 112-99 record at Utah and is 333-274 in her 20 years as a head coach.

Breakdown

1:00 - Modern Approach to Basketball

4:00 - Modern Offensive Template

9:00 - Smart Box Score

11:00 - Offensive Rebounding

13:00 - Taking Advantage

16:00 - Shooting Off the Dribble

19:00 - Don't Meet After The Game

24:00 - Evolution of Box Score

26:00 - Free Throws

30:00 - Turnover

35:00 - Decision Making

41:30 - Sit Down During Games

45:00 - Improve Turnover Percentage

48:00 - Conclusion

Lynne Robert’s Bio:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynne_Roberts_(basketball)

Twitter:https://twitter.com/utescoachrob

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Guest: Rob Fodor, NBA Shooting Coach

NBA shooting coach Rob Fodor joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on rethinking how and what you teach about the shooting.

Rob Fodor is the long-time shooting coach of the Miami Heat. Formerly, he was a coach for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA and the head coach of the Florida Pitbulls of the ABA. He has played college and professional basketball both in the United States and abroad.

During his three years with the Miami Heat, the team has set numerous individual and team-shooting career-highs, both on a percentage and volume basis.

Coach Fodor has coached or taught in Norway, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Slovenia, the ABA, the WNBA, and the NBA. By being a teacher and clinician for over 30 years, Coach Fodor has acquired experience in communicating and reaching players of different types and levels.

Breakdown

1:00 - Concept on How To Teach

6:00 - Decision To Shoot

8:00 - Importance of Variability within Shooting

15:00 - 5 Words Explaining Shooting

18:00 - Central Programming Generator

18:09 - 18:51 - DR. DISH AD

24:00 - Question Asked on His Players

30:00 - Psychological Safety

32:00 - Lift of the Ball

37:00 - Energy Transfer

40:00 - Perception and Decision

43:00 - Simulate Skills

49:00 - Mix Drills and Guidance

55:00 - Vertical Drop

56:28 - 57:07 - JUST PLAY AD

1:00:00 - Goofy Shots

1:02:00 - Concept of Form Shooting

1:08:00 - Types of Quick

1:13:00 - Being Collaborative

1:18:00 - Conclusion

Rob Fodor’s Bio:

Bio:https://www.nba.com/heat/bio/rob-fodor

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theshootingguy

The Shooting Guy Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theshootingguy/

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Guest: Dejan Milojevic, Golden State Assistant Coach 

Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on decision-making, rebounding, Jokić, and collaborative coaching.

After his 2009 retirement from a very successful professional career, Dejan Milojević became a head coach for Mega Basket of the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA). There, he coached future NBA All-Star and NBA MVP Nikola Jokić. Milojevic had a major impact on Jokic’s basketball upbringing and is one of Jokic’s role models. Some of the reads and passes Jokic makes today were originally taught to him by Milojevic, a Serbian legend himself and three-time Adriatic League MVP who helped Yugoslavia win gold at EuroBasket 2001

In 2021, he won Montenegrin League and Montenegrin Cup titles with Budućnost.

In addition to club coaching, Milojević had a coaching stint with the Serbian national team from December 2019 until September 2021, assisting head coach Igor Kokoškov.

Golden State Dejan Milojević was tasked with working with squad members playing closer to the basket that the team deploys in stretch four, power forward, forward-center, and center positions. For Milojević, that meant primarily focusing on Golden State's recently-drafted young center James Wiseman as well as their established squad players Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. Milojević won the NBA championship in 2022 making him the second Serbian assistant coach (after Igor Kokoškov) to win an NBA ring.

Breakdown

1:00 - Jokić Quote

4:00 - Jokić Development

6:00 - De Facto Point Guard

8:00 - Connecting Skills and Decision

13:53 - 14:32 - JUST PLAY ADS

14:00 - Developing Passing

18:00 - Golden State System

21:00 - Game Situations

23:00 - Competition Within Practice

25:00 - Adjusting Small Details

28:00 - Small-Sided Game

33:00 - Beyond Passing

35:27 - 36:10 - DR. DISH ADS

37:00 - Coaching Philosophy

39:00 - Coaching Rebounding

42:00 - Decision-Making

45:00 - European Coaching

48:00 - Conclusion

Dejan Milojevic’s Bio:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejan_Milojevi%C4%87

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Guest: Becky Bonner, Orlando Magic Director of Player Development and Basketball Operations

Orlando Magic Director of Player Development and Basketball Operations Becky Bonner joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on service-based player development and basketball operations.

In her role with Orlando, Magic Becky drives the personal and professional development of the Orlando Magic players. She performs a wide variety of on-court and off-court tasks, including scouting and player evaluation, implementing facility upgrades, and service inspiring personal and professional growth to help players maximize their NBA careers on and off the court.

Bonner played basketball in college at Stanford University and Boston University before playing professionally in Europe. She has been on the coaching staff at the University of Maryland and the University of Louisville. She worked for the NBA as part of the league’s Basketball Operations International and was in an operations support role for USA Basketball and the national men’s team for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

Breakdown

1:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Coaching Development and Personal Coaching

6:00 - Openness

9:00 - Future Players

10:27 - 11:09 - Dr. DISH AD

12:00 - Skills Improvement

14:00 - Space Decision Making

17:30 - Defensive Concepts

19:00 - Celebrating The Process

20:30 - Top Tier Players

25:00 - College Experience

26:00 - Importance of Decision Making

27:51 - 28:29 - JUST PLAY ADS

28:00 - Complexity of Defense

30:30 - Veteran Lead Habits

33:00 - Loss and Learning

35:00 - Holistic Development

37:00 - Integrating Mental Skills

39:00 - Conclusion

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Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on commit to it goals and being built different.

Kyra Elzy has spent more than a decade building the Kentucky women’s basketball program into a national power. For eight seasons she served as an assistant coach and an associate head coach for the Wildcats before being named the eighth head coach in program history in 2020. UK Athletics

In just two seasons as the head coach, she has crafted an unprecedented resume. Kyra Elzy became the first head coach in program history to lead Kentucky to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments in their first two seasons. This past season Elzy led Kentucky to its second SEC Tournament title in program history, and its first since 1982, when it defeated No. 1 South Carolina. The national prominence of Kentucky women’s basketball over the last decade has been a direct reflection of Elzy’s leadership. Elzy helped produce the program’s first ever No. 1 WNBA Draft pick in Rhyne Howard, who was taken first overall by the Atlanta Dream.

Breakdown

1:00 - Introduction

3:30 - Structured Scripted Time

5:00 - Winning Tools

7:30 - Defense and Three-Point Shooting

9:00 - Dominoes

14:00 - Top 3 Analytics

16:30 - Through Contact

18:00 - First Wave Concept

19:04 - 19:43 - JUST PLAY AD

20:00 - Pattern Defense

22:00 - Switch Horns

24:00 - Non Pattern

26:30 - Disruptive on Defense

29:00 - 2-3 Zone Stuffs

31:30 - Play and Survive

35:00 - Role in Loyalty

36:29 - 37:12 - DR. DISH AD

37:00 - SEC Tournament Final

40:00 - Special Segments of Practice

43:00 - Time Constraints

45:00 - Conclusion

Kyra Elzy’s Bio:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukcoachlz

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Guest: Max Lefevre, Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant Coach 

Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Max Lefevre joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA core defensive concepts.

Originally from France, Max is going into his 4th season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Max has been a video coordinator and Player Development Coach. His focus is on player development, defense, and game prep strategy.

Before the NBA, Max spent 6 years with Chris Beard, from NCAA D2 Angelo State to NCAA D1 Little Rock and Texas Tech. Max Lefevre helped lead Texas Tech to the 2019 NCAA National

Breakdown

1:00 - Best Defense

3:00 - Philosophy of Defense

7:00 - Heavy Nail, High Nail

11:00 - No Choppy Sets

15:00 - Off The Line Concept

15:50 - 16:32 - DR. DISH ADS

17:00 - Recovery 

19:00 - Arms Out First

23:30 - Accept Rotations

26:30 - Decision Making

29:30 - Verticality

30:08 - 30:46 - JUST PLAY ADS

32:00 - Breakdown Type Drills

34:00 - Cancel The Screen

37:00 - Stopping The Pistols

40:00 - Pursue

43:00 - Bigs in Presentation

45:00 - Fan Out to Shooters

47:00 - Screen Change

49:00 - Pocket Pass and Handoffs

54:00 - Conclusion

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachlefevre

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Guest: Scott Roth, Tasmania JackJumpers Head Coach

Tasmania JackJumpers head coach Scott Roth joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights coaching a new franchise with a lifetime of experience.

In the JackJumper's first year in the NBL, the team outperformed all expectations, finishing fourth in the regular season before defeating Melbourne United in the semi-finals, progressing all the way to the grand final, losing in three games to the Sydney Kings. Roth was also awarded 'Coach of the Year for his efforts in his debut season and won the faith of his team, fanbase, and the league at large. 

Roth enjoyed a playing career that saw him play 160 games in the NBA, as well as successful stints across Europe. He played games with the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. As an NBA coach, he served as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons, before a season each in Europe and the NBA G-League ultimately led to him joining the Perth Wildcats for their 2020 NBL championship campaign.

Breakdown

1:00 - Introduction

2:30 - Tasmania

5:30 - Team Building Philosophy

7:30 - Blank Canvas

10:30 - Around Younger People

12:45 - 13:23 - JUST PLAY ADS

14:00 - Figuring Out Who He Is

16:00 - Limitations of Being in the NBA

21:30 - European Influence

24:00 - Perimeter Type Attack

27:30 - Identifying Switch

30:00 - Butter Time

30:18 - 31:01 - DR. DISH ADS

33:00 - Scouting Reports

36:00 - European Type Defense

39:00 - Advance Scout

43:00 - Different National Programs

46:00 - Advice to Coaches

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Guest: Pat Skerry, Towson University Head Coach

Towson University head coach Pat Skerry joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on flow game offense and winning where they haven't before.

When Pat Skerry was announced as the 13th men’s basketball head coach at Towson University in 2011, he took over a program that had endured 15-straight losing seasons. He has revitalized the Towson men's basketball program, leading the Tigers to consistent success in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). In addition, under Skerry's leadership, Towson has the highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in the CAA.

Towson enters the 2022-23 season having won at least 18 games in seven seasons in the last 10 years.

Breakdown

1:00 - Taking Over a Program

6:30 - Flow Offense in his System

9:00 - Flow Game

13:23 - 14:06 - DR. DISH ADS

14:30 - Clean Drills

18:00 - Stagger Action

20:30 - Red Zone Concept

24:30 - Triggers and Flash Game

30:00 - Analytics

36:00 - Pace of Play

37:07 - 37:46 - JUST PLAY ADS

41:30 - Stagger Screens

45:00 - Ball in the Post

47:00 - Right Direction

50:00 - Consistency for his Players

52:00 - Winning Style

53:00 - Conclusion

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/Towson_MBB

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Guest: Jim Larrañaga, University of Miami Head Coach

University of Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on teaching methods, flexibility and 5-Out offense.

At the University of Miami, head coach Jim Larrañaga has led the Hurricanes the NCAA tournament five times, while advancing to the Sweet 16 twice, and earning an Elite 8 appearance once. He has been named the Associated Press, Naismith, USBWA and Henry Iba National Coach of the Year, twice was both the ACC and USBWA District Coach of the Year and was the 2013 NABC District Coach of the Year.

Larrañaga has posted three 25-win seasons at UM – the only Miami coach to do so – and five in his career. He also has recorded six 20-win campaigns at Miami and 12 in his career. In conference action, the Canes have won nine or more league games in six of nine seasons, while prior to Larrañaga’s arrival, Miami had never won more than eight ACC games in a season. Larrañaga has helped the Canes to 18 postseason victories, including four in the NCAA Tournament (three appearances), nine in the ACC Tournament (eight) and five in the NIT (two).

Breakdown

1:00 - Very Flexible Coach

4:00 - Bowling Green Years

6:00 - Value of Teaching

8:00 - 5-Out Offense

13:00 - Repetitions Using Constraints

19:21 - 19:59 - JUST PLAY ADS

20:00 - Constraints to Analytics

27:00 - Rebounding

31:00 - Freedom

36:30 - SDSA BS

41:00 - Ball Screen Success

42:01 - 42:44 - DR. DISH ADS

47:00 - Proactive Connection

52:00 - Effective Ball Screen

55:30 - Penetrating and Pitching

57:00 - Creating Gaps

1:00:30 - Game Preparation and Flexibility

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Guest: Chase Buford, Sydney Kings Head Coach 

Sydney Kings head coach Chase Buford joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on building a program through creating an effective environment, defense, and offense.

Buford was hired as the head coach of the Sydney Kings of the NBL in June 2021. In May 2022 the Kings won the 2021-22 Australian NBL Championship. He played college basketball at Kansas, where he was a part of their 2008 NCAA Tournament-winning team. Buford has also been the head coach of the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

Buford began his basketball career as a regional scout with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA before being promoted to video intern. He went on to be the coordinator of player development for the Chicago Bulls from 2015 to 2017 before becoming an assistant for the Erie Bayhawks, the G League affiliate of the Hawks in 2017. He was named an assistant for the Delaware Blue Coats, the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018

Breakdown

1:00 - Enriching Your Environment

4:00 - Controlling Environment

6:30 - Controlling Messaging

8:00 - Shaping The Program

13:30 - Square Stance

14:48 - 15:41 - DR. DISH ADS

17:00 - Scout

23:30 - Ball Being Square

27:00 - Measuring Defense

29:00 - Measuring Offense

32:00 - Flow Emphasis

34:00 - Spacing and Counters

35:03 - 35:41 - JUST PLAY ADS

37:00 - Habits on Defense

39:00 - Stopping Practice

41:00 - Challenges

43:00 - Kick Concept

46:00 - Holding Accountable to NBA Players

48:00 - Fred Holberg

53:00 - Josh Longstaff

56:00 - Familiarity

Chase Buford’s Bio:

Bio:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Buford

Twitter:https://twitter.com/chasebuford

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Guest: Popeye Jones, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach

Denver Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how to teach a routine to become a pro.

Popeye Jones was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round (41st overall) of the 1992 NBA draft, but his rights were traded to the Dallas Mavericks. After playing professionally in Europe for a season, he played for the Mavericks for three seasons until being traded to the Toronto Raptors. Jones also played with the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors.

After spending 11 seasons in the NBA as a player, he pursued his career as a basketball coach. He started as a player development coach for the Dallas Mavericks. After three seasons (2007-10) as a player development coach, Jones got a real job as a coach with Brooklyn Nets.

On August 14, 2013, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers. Jones worked with All-Stars like Roy Hibbert and Paul George and reached the Eastern Conference Finals his first two years with the team. On November 9, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers hired Jones as an assistant coach under Doc Rivers. On August 23, 2021, the Denver Nuggets announced that they had hired Jones as assistant coach.

Breakdown

1:00 - Learnings From Hockey

3:00 - Onboarding

6:30 - Necessities in a Routine

12:30 - Team Culture

14:15 - 14:53 - JUST PLAY AD

15:30 - Referring to Other Players

17:30 - Rookie Moving From NCAA to NBA

22:30 - Evaluating Process

27:30 - Branding of Players

30:00 - How to Motivate his Players

32:45 - 33:28 - DR. DISH AD

33:30 - Importance of Mentor

36:00 - Shooting Routine

38:30 - Modern Game

41:00 - Dallas New Practice Facility

44:30 - Financial Planning

46:00 - Adding Value

50:00 - Don Nelson

54:00 - Leonard Hamilton

55:00 - Doc Rivers

Popeye Jones’ Bio:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/p0peyej0nes

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Guest: Joseph Blair, Washington Wizards Assistant Coach

Washington Wizards assistant coach Joseph Blair joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on accountability, compassion and a community based approach.

Joseph Blair has a tremendous basketball résumé, having played for over a decade in Europe and worked as an assistant coach in the NBA, college and G-League. His playing experience saw him play in the NBA, Euroleague and in many other countries and leagues. His coaching experience has led him to three stops with Philadelphia, Minnesota and Washington, and outside of the NBA, coaching in the G-League and in college basketball with Arizona.

Perhaps what distinguishes Blair’s past from other NBA coaches is the unique experience he had during the late 1990s playing for the Harlem Globetrotters.

Breakdown

1:00 - First Game as a Head Coach

4:00 - Playing Career

6:00 - Coaching Perspective

10:00 - Think Outside the Box

13:00 - Compassion

15:00 - Leadership and Accountability

21:00 - Expanding Player's Role

25:00 - Use of Video

27:00 - Struggling Player

32:00 - The Three E's

36:00 - Meaning of Leadership

39:00 - Psychological Safety

43:00 - Community-Based Approach

48:00 - Set Up

52:00 - Expertise

57:00 - Conclusion

Joseph Blair’s Bio:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/MrJosephBlair

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Guest: Nick Friedman, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach

Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Nick Friedman joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA role players and advanced offensive concepts.

Friedman also currently serves as the Associate Head Coach of the Haitian Senior Men’s National Team. He received a promotion to assistant coach after spending the last two seasons with the Hornets as a Player Development Coach where he served in a hybrid role with both the Hornets and Greensboro Swarm’s coaching staff. He previously worked for three years as a coach in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Maine Red Claws and Northern Arizona Suns.

Prior to his time in the NBA, he owned an NBA Pre Draft Training company titled “The Preparation” for 5 years before joining The Charlotte Hornets, working with 12 draft picks in those 5 years.

Breakdown

1:00 - Ego Adjustment

3:00 - Mindset of a Role Player

5:00 - Long-Term Career Success

8:30 - Developing Passing

10:37 - 11:16 - JUST PLAY AD

12:00 - Making Decisions

15:00 - Hitting The Pocket

17:00 - Zoom

19:30 - Player Directed

21:00 - Neutral

24:00 - Screening with Guards

28:00 - Evaluating Rim Runners

31:00 - Dunker Spot

31:41 - 32:24 - DR. DISH AD

34:00 - Cross Match Ups

37:00 - Better Spacing Structure

39:00 - Value of Role Player

41:00 - Mentors

Nick Friedman’s Bio:

Bio:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-friedman-b09a31a2/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bignickwilly

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Guest: Casey Hill, New Orleans Pelicans Assistant Coach

New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Casey Hill joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss preparation for the season and building responsibilities.

Casey Hill enters his third season with the New Orleans Pelicans after spending 2018-20 as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Prior to joining Doc Rivers’ staff, Hill spent the 2017-18 season as head coach of the Clippers’ NBA G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers, leading the team to a 23-27 record in its inaugural season. Hill joined the Clippers after four seasons as head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors, G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, where he led the franchise to its first-ever G League title in 2014-15. Hill and his staff in Santa Cruz earned the 2013-14 NBA G League “Development Champion” award, an annual honor that recognizes the team that best embodies the league’s goals of developing NBA basketball talent via call-ups and assignments. Prior to joining Santa Cruz’s staff, Hill worked under his father, longtime NBA coach Bob Hill, with the Tokyo Apache, a professional team in Japan.

Hill is a graduate of Trinity University (TX), where he was a member of the Tigers’ basketball team that advanced three times to the NCAA Division III Playoffs, including the 2004-05 Elite Eight, and captured two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships from 2003-07.

Breakdown

1:00 - G-League Experiences

4:00 - Filling his Cup

6:00 - Non-Basketball Books

8:30 - Handbook Concept

11:00 - Concept of Player Matters

14:00 - Job Preservation

16:54 - 17:37 - DR. DISH ADS

17:00 - Simplicity

20:00 - Staff Retreat Concept

22:00 - Non-Negotiables

24:00 - Retreat

28:00 - Video and Postgame

32:00 - Analytics Perspective

36:00 - Discuss, Argue, and Align

38:34 - 39:12 - JUST PLAY ADS

42:00 - Tactical Stuff

44:00 - Video Group Session

47:00 - Scouting

54:30 - Finding the Balance

58:00 - Conclusion

Casey Hill’s Bio:

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Guest: Mike Weinar, Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach

Indiana Pacers assistant coach Mike Weinar joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on attack the advantage and NBA coaching insights.

Mike Weinar, 37, is in his second season with the Pacers. He joined the Pacers coaching staff in 2021, after spending the previous 13 years with the Dallas Mavericks, including four as an assistant coach. He was a member of the 2011 NBA championship staff.

Prior to joining the Mavericks, Weinar worked with the University of Florida men's basketball program under head coach Billy Donovan. Weinar served as a graduate assistant from 2006 to 2008. From 2003 to 2006, Weinar served as a student manager. During his tenure at Florida, he was a part of back-to-back national championship teams in 2006 and '07. Weinar also served as an assistant basketball coach at his alma mater Bronson High School.

Breakdown

1:00 - Mountain Dew

3:00 - From One Organization to the Other

5:00 - Most Efficient Offense

9:00 - Part of Modern Game

12:00 - Relative to your Roles

16:30 - 17:08 -  JUST PLAY AD

17:00 - Different People on Staff

19:00 - Philosophical Decisions

25:00 - Hunt The Advantage

31:00 - Elite Scout Skill

36:00 - Sports Science

38:51 - 39:33 - DR. DISH AD

42:00 - Educating Analytics

45:30 - Over Switching

49:00 - Role Change

51:30 - Scout

54:00 - Disagreement and Discussion

Mike Weinar’s Bio:

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-weinar-22089619/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/mikeweinar

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Guest: Kellie Harper, Tennessee Head Coach

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on defensive concepts to build their defense.

One of only two coaches to guide four different programs to the NCAA Tournament, the 1999 UT graduate and three-time national champion point guard joined Jim Foster in that select company in 2020-21. She has done so while reshaping programs at Western Carolina, NC State, Missouri State, and now Tennessee. Foster accomplished that feat during stops at St. Joseph’s, Vanderbilt, Ohio State, and Chattanooga during a career lasting from 1978 to 2018.

In 18 complete years as a Division I head coach, Harper has led her teams to a 348-235 record and 14 postseason appearances (7 NCAA/7 WNIT) through the 2021-22 campaign. She has piloted her squads to 14 top-three league finishes and four conference tourney titles along the way, and in 2021-22 she guided Tennessee to the NCAA Sweet 16, equaling her run with Missouri State in 2018-19 before she was hired by her alma mater.

Breakdown

1:00 - Coached at 4 Different Schools

5:00 - Philosophy on Defense

9:00 - Matchups

13:00 - Throw The High Low

15:00 - Fronting The Post

17:00 - In and Out

17:18 - 18:01 - DR. DISH AD

21:00 - Keeping The Ball on Side

24:00 - Closing Out

27:00 - Top Coach

29:00 - Aggression

34:00 - Ball Screen Coverage

35:50 - 36:28 - JUST PLAY AD

39:00 - Ultimate Coaching

41:00 - 50 Defense

44:00 - Defensive Culture

48:00 - 3-Point Shooting

51:00 - Evaluating Defense

Kellie Harper’s Bio:

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/KellieHarper

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Guest: Carly Clarke, Ryerson Head Coach

Ryerson head coach Carly Clarke joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on utilizing strengths and winning with your personnel.

This past season Carly Clarke took home her first U SPORTS Coach of the Year, doing so on the heels of a dominant showing in the competition on their way to a conference regular season title, a conference tournament title and a national championship to cap an undefeated season. The accolade and success are just the latest in what has been a triumphant stretch for Clarke, as she also served as the Canadian national senior women’s team assistant coach at the Tokyo Games this past summer. Clarke remains with the national program as the team works towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Clarke has been head coach at Ryerson since June 2012, and part of Canadian national team programming for the last 10 years. She has won 2 OUA conference Championships and had 5 final 8 national championship appearances in 9 years. Internationally she has been head coach for 2 world championship medals and been a part of a number of staff that have won medals.

The 2021-22 season was historic for Carly Clarke, leading the Rams to an undefeated season, culminating in an OUA and U SPORTS national title. The team went 14-0 through conference play, then concluded the OUA season with a 22-point fourth quarter comeback to claim the Critelli Cup for the program's second provincial title. The team was ranked No. 1 heading into the Final 8 national championship, and the Rams defeated UPEI, Brock, and Winnipeg en route to the team's first national championship and only the second for any team at the university. Clarke was recognized with her first conference and national awards, winning the OUA Coach of the Year and U SPORTS Coach of the Year awards. At the end of the season, she was also named the OUA Coach of the Year across all sports.

As head coach the Canadian U19 Junior Women's National Team, Clarke led the squad to its first ever medal at the World Cup, claiming the bronze medal with a victory over Japan in July of 2017.

Prior to joining the Rams, Clarke spent three seasons in the head coaching position at UPEI. The Halifax, N.S. native and Level III NCCP certified coach has garnered both national and international accolades working with Canada Basketball as well as various provincial sport organizations.

Breakdown

1:00 - COVID Years

5:00 - Team Experience

8:00 - Psychological Safety

10:00 - Celebrating Errors

13:00 - Strong Hand, Weak Hand

17:00 - Building Defense

18:49 - 19:47 - JUST PLAY AD

20:00 - Off The Ball Cutting

22:30 - Defining Strengths

24:00 - Personnel

28:00 - Integration of a Sports Psychologist

32:00 - Defensive Decision Making

35:00 - Team Identity

35:32 - 36:15 - DR. DISH AD

39:00 - University Job

43:00 - Immerse in Learning

46:00 - Conclusion

Carly Clarke’s Bio:

Bio:https://ryersonrams.ca/staff-directory/carly-clarke/178

Twitter:https://twitter.com/carly_clarke

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