Brandon Ubel - University of South Dakota Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1112
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Show Notes
Brandon Ubel will be entering his 4th season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota. Prior to his time at South Dakota Ubel was the director of scouting at the University of Utah for one season in 2021-2022. Ubel began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Utah State from 2019-21.
Ubel was a four-year standout at the University of Nebraska from 2009-13. He played his first three seasons under Doc Sadler and his senior season under Tim Miles. Ubel appeared in 125 games and started 89 games for the Huskers. In his senior season as team co-captain, Ubel averaged 11.5 points per game and finished seventh in the Big Ten with 6.7 rebounds per game. In addition to his success on the court, Ubel was a three-time academic all-american, earned the 2012 Nebraska HERO Leadership award, and was a nominee for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award in 2013.
Following his collegiate career Ubel played five seasons overseas in Belgium and France before beginning his coaching career in 2019.
On this episode Mike and Brandon discuss the significance of cultivating a positive team culture while navigating the challenges of sustaining success in a competitive environment. Ubel emphasizes the importance of honing specific skills over a limited number of core competencies to maximize team performance, asserting that attempting to excel in an abundance of areas may dilute effectiveness. Ubel's insights extend to the transformative journey of players who evolve from supporting roles to pivotal contributors, highlighting the profound impact of belief and mentorship in their development. This episode serves as a compelling exploration of the multifaceted nature of coaching and the vital relationship between coaches and athletes in fostering growth, both on and off the court.
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You’ll want to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Brandon Ubel, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota.
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