The Basketball Podcast

Guest: Ryan Saunders, Denver Nuggets Assistant CoachDenver 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.Breakdown1:00 - Made this Team Special3:00 - Unseen Hours5:00 - Player vs Coach Led8:00 - Challenges on One/Two Players11:00 - Assistant to Head Coach Transition13:00 - Collaboration with Coach Malone16:00 - Head Coaching Opportunity18:30 - Accountability on Defense21:00 - Preferred Mechanism25:30 - Personnel28:00 - To Be Better Defensively31:00 - Running Zone vs Modern Offense34:00 - Certain Matchups37:00 - Newcomers41:00 - Triple Switches43:00 - Zone concept of BumpingRyan Saunders’ Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_SaundersTwitter: https://twitter.com/Ryno_SaundersBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBoisDr. 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 sportsBreakdown1:00 - Working Together3:00 - Sports and Entertainment Life Coach7:30 - NBA Mental Health9:30 - Concept of Suffer14:00 - Counter Concept of Suffer17:00 - Proactive Conversations19:00 - Long-Term Problem23:00 - Liaison26:41 - 27:43 - Hoopsalytics Ad 327:43 - Embedded31:30 - Bring Conscious Awareness36:30 - Creating a Space39:30 - Mental Wellness Problem47:00 - Actionable Practice Ways50:30 - Psychological Safety54:00 - ConclusionDr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois’ Bio:Dr. Corey YeagerBio: https://doctorcoreyyeager.com/biographyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drcoreyyeagerJD DuBoisBio: https://nbacoaches.com/jarred-jd-dubois/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdsportsacademy/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Marko Barać, Mega Basket Head CoachMega 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.Breakdown1:00 - Summer League4:00 - Know Your Personnel7:00 - PR and DHL Guy13:00 - Strip Serving Coaching16:30 - Tactics with the Veteran Team22:00 - Taking Away Pass25:07 - 26:09 - Hoopsalytics AD 331:00 - Value of Triple Switch35:30 - Seven Point Game40:00 - Competetive Drill44:00 - Rules of the Drill48:00 - Break Instincts50:00 - Dribble Handoffs52:00 - Long and Short Close-Outs56:00 - Serbian Basketball59:00 - ConclusionMarko Barać’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marko_Bara%C4%87Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBaraccBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Ganiyat Adeduntan, Colgate University Head CoachColgate 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.Breakdown1:00 - Colgate Women's Basketball5:00 - Relationship with Players8:30 - Practice Plan10:00 - Player Development Philosophy20:00 - Building Offense and Defense24:00 - Identity26:46 - 27:48 - Hoopalytics Ad 328:00 - Absolutes31:00 - Defensive Rebounding33:00 - Box Out35:00 - Crash Effort37:30 - Advantage Disadvantages40:00 - Scout Specific43:00 - Hiring Good People46:00 - Extra Challenge48:00 - Process of Reaching OutGaniyat Adeduntan’s Bio:Bio: https://colgateathletics.com/staff-directory/ganiyat-adeduntan/621Twitter: https://twitter.com/NurseGMOBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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 the immersionvideos.com product Unlock the Power of An Adaptable Defense: The 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense Mastery Series available at basketballzonedefense.comBreakdown1:00 - Defensive System and Deep Diving5:00 - Teaching Zone One7:30 - Rebuild10:00 - Good Programs14:00 - Analytics/Statistics17:00 - Against Different Styles20:00 - Developing Zone24:00 - Giving Structure25:48 - 26:50 - Hoopsalytics Ad 327:00 - Structured Freedom30:00 - Adaptability31:30 - Player Satisfaction34:00 - Pace of Play on Offense36:30 - Zone Defense Mastery Series39:00 - Adaptable42:30 - Constraint45:00 - Man to Man Defense48:00 - Basketball Immersion50:30 - Successful Career in Coaching53:00 - ConclusionGreg Neeley’s Bio:Bio: https://piedmontlions.com/staff-directory/greg-neeley/84Website:  https://immersionvideos.com/Basketball Zone Defense Website: https://basketballzonedefense.com/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Josh King, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Head CoachMHP 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 2022-23Josh 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.Breakdown1:00 - Starting Practice Late5:00 - Positionless6:00 - Recruiting for Professional Level8:00 - Pressing Style9:00 - Playing in Open Court11:00 - Coaching in Europe12:30 - Pressing System17:00 - Trapping and Forcing in Middle20:00 - 8-Seconds21:00 - Defensive Pressing System22:48 - 23:51 - Hoopsalytics Ad 324:00 - Mistakes Make During Press25:00 - Weak Hand Rule28:00 - Fly By Concept29:30 - Mindset31:00 - Communication Cues33:00 - Analytics for Press35:00 - Fouling and FIBA World Cup37:00 - Pressing and Transition Defense39:00 - Toughest to Defend41:00 - Ball Screen Coverage45:00 - Advices for CoachesJosh King’s Bio:Bio: https://basketball.eurobasket.com/coach/Josh-King/23995Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachJoshKingBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Kevin Burleson, Rio Grande NBA G-League Head CoachRio 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.Breakdown1:00 - Long Time Assistant Coach5:00 - Player Development7:00 - Winning11:00 - Science Experiment for Basketball13:30 - Buying Another Role16:00 - Winning Culture19:00 - Culture Piece24:00 - Offensive Spacing Concepts2:05 - 25:08 - Hoopsalytics Ad 327:30 - Holding a Spot32:00 - Creating Space34:00 - Managing Time37:00 - Maintaining Pace40:00 - Analytics45:00 - Balancing Player Development46:30 - Keep Growing49:00 - ConclusionKevin Burleson’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_BurlesonTwitter: https://twitter.com/Kevin_B12Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: DeLisha Milton-Jones, Old Dominion Head CoachOld 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.Breakdown1:00 - Shaping Coaching Philosophy4:00 - Extra Pressure8:00 - Shared Experience11:00 - Drop Coverage17:00 - Stance20:00 - Cues for Recovery23:00 - Pick and Pop Situation27:00 - Mistakes on Drop Coverage30:06 - 31:09 - IMM Videos Podcast ADS32:00 - Rejecting Ball Screen37:00 - Off The Ball40:00 - Personnel43:00 - Ownership in Defense47:00 - Post Moves52:00 - Fluff and Bad54:00 - Recruiting Players57:00 - Notetaking1:00:00 - Old Dominion Basketball ProgramDeLisha Milton-Jones’ Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLisha_Milton-JonesTwitter: https://twitter.com/DelishaMJonesBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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.Breakdown1:00 - Washington State Rebuild5:00 - Nerdball System9:00 - Data and Analytics14:00 - Removing Biases20:00 - Mindset Training23:00 - Improvement24:00 - 50 Categories28:00 - Idea of Turning Threes29:54 - 30:56 - Hoopsalytics Ad 334:00 - Watching the Process37:00 - Isolation Efficiency39:00 - Data46:00 - Shooting Ball Handling51:00 - Offensive Boards56:00 - NBA59:00 - Adopting the System1:01:00 - ConclusionKyle Smith’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Smith_(basketball)Twitter: https://twitter.com/Coach_kylesmithBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Jerrod Calhoun, Youngstown State Head CoachYoungstown 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.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction2:30 - Offense and Fight For Spacing6:00 - Spain and Staff9:00 - Adding and Subtracting11:00 - Removing Ego and Attacking Matchups17:00 - Shallow and Slide Cuts20:00 - Partnership with Fairmount State22:00 - Combining Structures23:00 - Concept of Leveraging28:00 - Developing Shooting 28:32 - 29:35 - Hoopsalytics AD 329:36 - Portals34:00 - Diversity of Zones37:00 - Youngstown State Practice40:00 - Culture Clips41:30 - Eliminating Ending45:00 - Multiple Ball Screens49:00 - Mentorship Program53:00 - Bob Huggins55:00 - ConclusionJerrod Calhoun’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrod_CalhounTwitter: https://twitter.com/YSUCoachCalhounBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Andre Miller, Former NBA Player and Current G-League Head CoachFormer 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.Breakdown1:00 - Coaches that Influence Him6:00 - Randy Whitman's Influence8:00 - Becoming a Basketball Coach11:00 - Wasted Possession15:00 - G-League Perspective18:30 - Pushing and Challenging Players19:37 - 20:39 - Hoopalytics AD 323:00 - Less Practice Time26:00 - Handle Winning28:00 - Modern Game31:30 - Direction34:00 - Game Based Preparation37:00 - Impact of the Trainer38:00 - Advice to PlayersAndre Miller’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_MillerTwitter: https://twitter.com/andrebest24Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Johnnie Harris, Auburn Head CoachAuburn 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.Breakdown1:00 - Experience as an Assistant Coach3:00 - Celebrate Accomplishments8:00 - Motivation10:00 - Player Led15:00 - Pressure Defense17:30 - Recover to the Inside18:00 - Mismatches20:30 - Denial Defense22:30 - Inbound Attack24:19 - 25:27 - Hoopalytics 227:00 - Reps29:00 - Advocate for Yourself31:00 - Advice to Current Assistants38:30 - Thinking About Business40:00 - Solution Thinking43:00 - Layers of Evaluation46:00 - ConclusionJohnnie Harris’ Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Harris_(basketball)Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachJ_AUBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Henrik Rödl, International Head CoachInternational 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.Breakdown1:00 - Developing Egyptian Basketball4:00 - Dean Smith8:00 - Connecting with Former Players12:30 - Showing Compassion18:00 - Short Preparation22:00 - Playing in Transition22:59 - 24:06 - Hoopalytics 124:00 - Drag26:00 - Small Steps28:30 - Individual Workout Stuff30:30 - Three-on-Three33:00 - Tracking Game Statistics34:00 - Deliver Film37:00 - Winning Plays41:00 - Right Environment42:00 - Coaching Change44:00 - Helping Other CoachesHenrik Rödl’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_R%C3%B6dlBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Colby Blaine, College of Idaho Head CoachCollege 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.Breakdown1:00 - National Champions5:00 - Emotion6:30 - Scouting11:00 - Being Aggressive15:00 - Substitution19:30 - Tweaking25:00 - Sub Chart28:00 - Building Conceptual Players30:37 - 31:50 - Hoopalytics Ads 431:50 - Think Outside the Box35:00 - Practice Structure38:00 - Two-Way Coaching39:00 - Zone48:00 - Drills52:30 - Cutters56:30 - Playing Against Zone59:00 - ConclusionColby Blaine’s Bio:Bio: https://yoteathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/colby-blaine/966Twitter: https://twitter.com/Colby_BlaineBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Tom Hankins, Fort Wayne G-League Head CoachFort 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.Breakdown1:00 - Coaching from College to Pro4:00 - Development Session7:00 - Winning vs. Development10:00 - Transient Nature of Players12:30 - Player Development15:00 - Closeout Concepts17:30 - Switching20:00 - Attacking Closeouts23:00 - Individual Focus25:38 - 26:34 - Hoopsalytics 326:35 - Managing Relationships28:30 - Self Efficacy36:00 - Dribble Hand Off38:00 - Leave Feet to Pass42:00 - High School Coaching45:00 - Experiences Shape Us47:00 - ConclusionTom Hankins’ Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_HankinsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Lindy La Rocque, UNLV Basketball Head CoachUNLV 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 won90 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).Breakdown1:00 - Believing in Yourself3:30 - Preparation6:00 - Shooting9:00 - Preferred Spacing13:00 - Developing High Low15:00 - Connecting it to Breakdown17:00 - Emphasize Part19:30 - Accepting Turnovers22:00 - Shaping Decision Making27:00 - Half-Court Offense27:04 - 28:12 - Hoopsanalytics Ad 229:00 - Continuity31:00 - Making a Play35:00 - Modifying Help42:00 - Importance of Playing Games45:00 - Triangle Offense47:00 - Meat and Potatoes55:00 - ConclusionLindy La Rocque’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_La_RocqueTwitter: https://twitter.com/lindylarocqueBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Rob Senderoff, Kent State Head CoachKent 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.Breakdown1:00 - Rallying a Team6:30 - Good Guards and Statistics12:00 - Defensive Scoring17:00 - Spin Dribble Defense20:30 - Being Consistent24:30 - Mindset Training29:32 - 30:40 - Hoopsalytics AD 130:41 - Physical Defense33:00 - Defensive Players of the Year37:00 - Philosophy of Shot Contest40:00 - Individual Close Out45:00 - Spin Concept Revisted52:00 - Rebounding Philosophy57:00 - Philosophies of Limiting Turnovers1:02:00 - Coaching Tree1:04:00 - ConclusionRob Senderoff’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_SenderoffBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Kristy Curry, Alabama Women’s Basketball Head CoachAlabama 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.Breakdown1:00 - Keys in Longevity in Coaching3:00 - Bravery6:00 - Alabama Job8:00 - Women in Coaching10:00 - Administrative Support11:30 - Coach Mentoring Program14:00 - Embracing Three-Point Shot15:30 - Powerhouse League17:00 - Talk Matchups19:30 - Free Throw Ladder21:30 - Accountability24:00 - Foreign Trip25:30 - Defense First26:22 - 26:58 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 202326:30 - Conceptual Concepts28:00 - Finishing31:00 - Playing 10 Players Per Game35:30 - Managing Your Players38:00 - Openly Communicate with Coach40:00 - Challenges in her Program43:00 - Takeaways From Coaches47:00 - Coaching TreeKristy Curry’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristy_CurryTwitter: https://twitter.com/CoachCurry Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Zach Guthrie, Washing Wizards Assistant CoachWashington 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.Breakdown1:00 - Summer League Head Coaching2:30 - Importance of Asking Questions3:30 - Recreate6:00 - Holistic Approach10:00 - Silo Training14:00 - Improving is Fun19:00 - Getting Better at Any Age22:00 - Footwork26:00 - Adding Layers27:00 - Connecting Team Concepts28:30 - Improve Team Workouts30:27 - 31:02 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 202330:00 - Offensive Philosophy32:00 - Detailed Simplicity35:30 - Re-Spacing38:00 - Conceptual Decision-Making39:00 - Finding the Action41:00 - Playmaking Positions48:00 - Teaching Methodology53:00 - Having Player Input56:00 - IntentionalityZach Guthrie’s Bio:Bio: https://nbacoaches.com/zach-guthrie/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Chris Caputo, George Washington Head CoachGeorge 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.Breakdown1:00 - Preparation as Head Coach4:00 - Technical Coaching6:00 - Head Coaching Job10:00 - Mental health12:30 - Offensive Efficiency15:00 - Making a Change18:00 - Shooting Improvements23:00 - Direct to Ball Screen 23:17 - 23:53 - B.I. Podcast AD Spring 202326:00 - Short Roles28:00 - Player and Team Development32:00 - Balance36:00 - Specificity of Scout40:00 - Increase Tempo43:00 - Establishing Identity44:30 - ConclusionChris Caputo’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_CaputoTwitter: https://twitter.com/coach_c_caputoBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Jennie Baranczyk, Oklahoma Head CoachOklahoma 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.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction3:00 - Engage The Fan Base6:00 - Loves Impact9:00 - Shot Selection11:30 - Trusting Other Players17:00 - Offensive Approach22:00 - By Products24:00 - Motion Type Offense24:58 - 25:31 - IMM VIDEOS PODCAST AD SPRING 202329:30 - Variable Spacing33:30 - Cutting to Score37:00 - Holding a Spot39:00 - Ball Reversal Value41:00 - Transition Flow46:30 - Assisted Shot Rate50:00 - Balancing Accountability52:00 - ConclusionJennie Baranczyk’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_BaranczykTwitter: https://twitter.com/SoonersCoachJBBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Tobin Anderson, Iona Head CoachIona 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.Breakdown1:00 - Competing in Scrimmage3:00 - Pressing System and Motion Offense7:00 - Problem Solving vs. Purdue10:00 - Preparing for Purdue18:30 - Purdue's Best Sets21:30 - Zach Edey and Usage Rate23:00 - Adaptability28:00 - Ball Screen Coverage30:30 - Offensive Perspective32:30 - Pregame Approach33:34 - 34:08 - IMM VIDEOS Podcast AD Spring 202338:00 - Player First Mentality40:00 - Control of the Game46:00 - Curiousity50:00 - Lost The Game55:00 - Concept of Health and Well-being59:00 - Iona1:01:00 - Obsession with Carbonated Water1:03:00 - ConclusionTobin Anderson’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobin_AndersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/andersontobinBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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.Breakdown1:00 - Pitfalls of Using Drills8:00 - Evidence-Based Research10:30 - Problem Solving16:00 - Alternatives to Drills20:30 - Perception28:00 - Traditional Drill33:34 - 34:09 - B.I. Ads January 202334:10 - Game Context37:00 - Ecological Dynamics41:00 - Self Determine46:00 - Finding a Solution49:00 - Not Overburdening Athletes56:00 - Fun and Engagement57:30 - Teaching Systems of Plays1:03:00 - Ecological Explorations1:05:00 - ConclusionStuart Armstrong’s Bio:Website: www.thetalentequation.co.uk Podcast: The Talent Equation Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast/id1209549739Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: David Hixon, Former Amherst College Head Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame InducteeFormer 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).Breakdown1:00 - Basketball Hall of Fame5:00 - Best Practices8:00 - Firm with the Players10:00 - Love Problem Solving15:00 - Practice is not a Game21:30 - Valuing 5-on-525:00 - Young Assistant28:48 - 29:29 - B.I. Immersion ADS29:30 - Brief Talk32:00 - Value of Humor34:00 - Intentional with Drills37:00 - Value Possibilities39:00 - Rote memory41:00 - Shooting into Practice45:00 - Free Throws48:00 - Personnel is the key55:00 - Coach Like PopDavid Hixon’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_HixonBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Dusty May, Florida Atlantic Head CoachFlorida 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).Breakdown1:00 - Final Four4:00 - Battling the Temptation6:30 - Keeping Players10:30 - Win13:30 - Handling Distractions16:00 - Humble Mindset20:00 - Defense24:00 - Value of Space27:00 - Modern Leadership29:16 - 29:51 - B.I. Ads January30:30 - Level of Success35:00 - Preparation39:00 - Experience at FAU41:00 - Continue Improving43:00 - Communicate Openly46:00 - ConclusionDusty May’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_MayTwitter: https://twitter.com/CoachDustyMayBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: David Herbert, Basketball Australia CoachBasketball 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.Breakdown1:00 - Daily and Weekly Schedule9:00 - Basketball Australia10:30 - Shooting Philosophy15:00 - Shooting Commonalities19:00 - Kinetic Flow22:00 - Active Receiver24:00 - Shoot First Mentality27:00 - Team Defense Philosophy3042 - 31:23 - Immersion Videos AD 202331:30 - Conceptual Offense36:00 - Rebound King39:00 - Evaluating Assistants45:00 - What's Next Mentality49:00 - Trapping Challenge51:00 - Slow Learning55:00 - ConclusionDavid Herbert’s Bio:Bio: https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/david-herbert-appointed-as-head-coach-womens-program-at-the-coeTwitter: https://twitter.com/herbiehoopsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Doug Lemov, International Best-Selling AuthorInternational 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.Breakdown1:00 - Better Teaching2:30 - In-Game Coaching5:30 - Actual Coaching14:30 - Red Wagon15:30 - Game Feedback21:00 - Journaling 25:00 - Video as a Learning Tool31:00 - Video Sessions31:00 - 31:41 - BI AD Jan 202339:00 - Value of Video40:30 - Complex Circumstances42:00 - Ideas for a Good Film Session45:30 - Random Practice51:00 - Direct Instruction53:00 - Effective Watching55:00 - ConclusionDoug Lemov’s Bio:Bio: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/doug-lemov/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_LemovBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of StrengthFounder 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.Breakdown1:00 - The U of Strength6:00 - Human Performance10:00 - Athletic Development Field19:00 - Enjoyment Factor24:00 - Traditional Approach to Coaching31:00 - Dynamic Warm Up38:00 - Ecological Approach42:00 - Basketball Immersion ADS44:00 - Common Constraint Manipulation54:00 - Creating Space59:30 - Need for Specificity1:02:30 - Game of Bursts1:06:00 - ConclusionJamie Smith’s Bio:Bio: https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/jamiesmith/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUofStrengthWebsite: https://www.theuofstrength.com/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: John Rillie, Perth Wildcats Head CoachPerth 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.Breakdown1:00 - Points Per Possession3:00 - Scaling6:00 - Cues on Rolls9:00 - Pro System12:00 - Watching Film13:30 - Low Turnovers and High Assists16:00 - Ball Reversal19:30 - Making the Decision to Cut23:00 - Ideal Preference25:04 - 25:39 - BI AD Jan 202327:30 - Game Wraps30:00 - Recruiting College Players to Pro33:00 - Evaluations35:00 - Interactive Conversations38:00 - Development Plans41:00 - Tokyo Olympics Highlights44:00 - Type of Interactions45:30 - Concept of a Routine49:30 - Improving this Off-SeasonJohn Rillie’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_RillieTwitter: https://twitter.com/johnrillieBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Stefan Weissenboeck, Brose Bamberg Player Development CoachBrose 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.Breakdown1:00 - Three Things for Player Development5:30 - Trust10:00 - Brose Bamberg Player Development13:30 - Comfort and Confidence17:30 - Finding Solutions21:00 - Parts of  Practice23:40 - 24:21 - Immersion Videos AD Jan 202325:00 - Individual Differences27:30 - Importance of Feet34:30 - Emotional Regulation37:00 - Mistakes40:00 - Feedback on Misses44:30 - How to be Better Coaches46:00 - ConclusionStefan Weissenboeck’s Bio:Bio: https://stefan-weissenboeck.com/Website: https://basketball.eurobasket.com/coach/Stefan-Weissenboeck/13220Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Adam Forde, Cairns Taipans Head CoachCairns 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.Breakdown1:00 - Team Accountability4:30 - Freedom7:00 - Ignition Drills13:00 - Clips Applied in a Game15:00 - Tactical Periodization25:00 - Game Model28:52 - 29:26 - Basketball Immersion AD Jan 202329:30 - Tactical Dimension35:00 - Coaching Philosophy38:00 - Providing Guidance45:00 - Creating Trust48:00 - Make Mistakes51:00 - Putting Players in Best Situation55:00 - Ways to Manipulate Intensity59:00 - Building Program1:00:00 - ConclusionAdam Forde’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_FordeBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Jacob Jackomas, Illawarra Hawks Head CoachIllawarra 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).Breakdown1:00 - Takeaways Working with Brian Goorjian9:00 - Scouting12:00 - Competition with Coaches14:30 - Olympic Learning18:00 - Pick and Roll22:00 - Flow31:00 - Running a First-Team33:03 - 33:45 - Immersion Videos ADS33:30 - Best Spots36:30 - The Spread Offense39:00 - Catch Attack Matchups43:00 - Penetration Reaction47:00 - Cuts52:00 - Creating Space55:00 - Shot Clock59:00 - Advice to Assistant CoachesJacob Jackomas’ Bio:Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-jackomas-68608669Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobjackomasBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Mike Prada, NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and AuthorNBA 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.Breakdown1:00 - Spaced Out Book4:30 - Importance of Space8:00 - Shooting the Three13:00 - Three-Point Revolution17:30 - Humans Playing Humans25:00 - Off The Ball Actions27:39 - 28:14 - BAsketball Immersion AD January 202328:30 - Analytics30:00 - Position Less vs. Defining Positions36:00 - Giving Freedom38:00 - Big Team Talk40:00 - Predefined Role43:00 - Notice Progress46:00 - Impact on Offense and Space Created51:00 - Evolution in Coaching54:30 - Curiosity55:30 - ConclusionMike Prada’s Bio:Bio: https://theathletic.com/author/mike-prada/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikePradaNBABasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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.Breakdown1:00 - Modern Functional Coaching5:00 - Transactional Leadership9:30 - Adapting The Model14:00 - Individual Differences17:30 - Authenticity and Humility20:30 - Diagnostics25:30 - Prescriptive and Diagnostic Nonstick28:43 - 29:24 - Immersion Videos AD Jan 202329:00 - Recreate, Recreate, Recreate35:00 - Point Guard College39:00 - Losing41:30 - Three-Auto Drill46:30 - Player's Parents49:00 - Talent Code53:00 - ConclusionNelson Terroba’s Bio:Bio: https://basketball.realgm.com/staff/Nelson-Terroba/Summary/25921Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachterrobaBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: David Hollander, Author of How Basketball Can Save The WorldDavid 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.Breakdown1:00 - Saving The World6:00 - Other Sports12:00 - Harmony and Balance15:00 - Belongingness21:00 - Isolation and Loneliness24:00 - Common Sense30:00 - Strengths and Weaknesses30:41 - 31:16 - Basketball Immersion January AD 202335:00 - Balance of Force and Skills39:00 - Position and Human Alchemy44:00 - Being Adaptable47:30 - Co Create Solution49:00 - Make it Global53:00 - Other Levels1:00:00 - ConclusionDavid Hollander’s Bio:Website: https://howbasketballcansavetheworld.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/david-hollander-how-basketball-can-save-the-world/id1603012439?i=1000567342555Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Sue Phillips, Archbishop Mitty Head CoachArchbishop 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.Breakdown1:00 - Planning a Season4:00 - Beginning a Program6:00 - How to Develop Coaches8:30 - Shaping a Successful Program11:00 - Coping Strategies13:30 - Art of Coaching with Science17:30 - Practice in Modern Era22:00 - Supporting Players25:30 - Coaching Talents28:30 - Higher Standards as a Gift30:05 - 30:45 - Immersion Videos AD 32:30 - Managing Parents40:00 - Carrot and Stick Approach45:00 - Managing Hype50:00 - Rules Around State Associations54:00 - Handling Officials57:00 - ConclusionSue Phillips’ Bio:Bio: https://www.usab.com/basketball/staff/p/phillips-sue.aspxTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachsphillips Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Ted Suihkonen, Hockey Development Coach, and EducatorHockey 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.Breakdown1:00 - Two Sports are Connected4:00 - Resistance11:00 - Playing More in Practice13:00 - Concept of Skill Talk22:00 - Importance of Drills27:00 - Expecting to be Creative30:00 - Independent Performers35:00 - Coaches are Problem Solvers36:51 - 37:26 - Basketball Immersion AD Jan 202337:30 - Sticky Practice42:00 - Make Mistakes47:30 - Interleaving Mixing51:00 - How to Cheat that Constraint53:00 - Overload57:00 - Basketball Trainers1:00:00 - Lack of Gameplay1:02:00 - Embrace Chaos1:05:00 - Full Circle1:09:00 - ConclusionTed Suihkonen’s Bio:Bio: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/22255/ted-suihkonen Twitter: https://twitter.com/suihkonen77 Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Megan Griffith, Columbia Head CoachColumbia 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.Breakdown1:00 - Columbia Basketball Program3:00 - Culture and Core Values5:00 - Communication9:00 - Defensive Communication12:00 - Foundation Things on Offense15:00 - Changing the Culture20:00 - Conversation24:00 - Better Practice24:29 - 25:03 - Basketball Immersion AD 202327:00 - Journaling35:00 - Wellness Check38:00 - Greetings and Handshakes39:30 - Buddy System43:00 - Journey Meetings48:00 - Unbalanced as Coaches51:00 - Multiple ExperiencesMegan Griffith’s Bio:Bio: https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/megan-griffith/2752Twitter: https://twitter.com/cucoachg Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Seth Greenberg, ESPN College Basketball BroadcasterESPN 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. Breakdown1:00 - Knowledge on Broadcasts5:00 - Access to Coaches8:00 - Imitating Coaches13:00 - Relationship on Players15:30 - Evolution of the Game20:00 - Coaching Them Hard25:55 - 26:36 - Immersion Video Ad26:00 - Philosophy Behind Meetings30:30 - Resist Trends36:00 - The Modern Game39:00 - Two-Way Contract43:30 - College Basketball46:30 - Set of Rules Internationally50:00 - CFL52:00 - Shot Clock on High School Level53:00 - Conclusion Seth Greenberg’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_GreenbergTwitter: https://twitter.com/sethonhoops Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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” Breakdown1:00 - Basketball Immersion Podcast4:00 - Resistance7:00 - Decision Training11:30 - Practice with their Daughters14:00 - Asking Questions18:30 - Making Decisions21:00 - Technical Information24:00 - Human Interactions27:00 - New Variables to Practice29:00 - Messy32:30 - Concept of Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn36:00 - Learning New Things39:00 - Adaptable41:35 - 42:10 - Basketball Immersion AD43:30 - Player's Perspective46:00 - Rabbit Hole50:00 - Summer League55:00 - Sharing Experiences57:00 - Five-Page Essay1:00:00 - Psychological Safety1:01:00 - To Be Creative and Free1:04:00 - Active Participants1:08:00 - Enjoying The Sport1:10:00 - Limited in the Game1:14:00 - People Involvement1:16:00 - Premium Podcast and Bonus Materials Jen Oliver’s Bio:Bio: https://basketballimmersion.com/jenoliver/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovefitmamaYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JenOliver Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Ben Taylor, Founder of Thinking BasketballThe 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. Breakdown1:00 - Difficult Concepts5:00 - Cognitive Scientist8:00 - Applied Science11:00 - Not Connecting Perception13:30 - Data Gathering15:00 - Evaluating Their Defense17:00 - Old vs New School Thinking20:00 - Advocating Coaches22:00 - Lob Pass24:30 - Passing28:30 - Yoga31:17 - 32:00 - Membership Sales Ads32:00 - Split Cut34:00 - The Right Structure38:00 - Coaching Perspective42:00 - Concept of pre Switching46:00 - Adaptability50:00 - Overload Concept55:00 - NBA Skill Sets59:00 - Goal of Offense1:02:00 - Empowering Players Ben Taylor’s Bio:Website: https://thinkingbasketball.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/elgee35Podcast: Thinking Basketball -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-basketball/id1428290303?mt=2Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/thinkingbasketballBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Episode 248: Gordon Herbert, Philosophy, Roles, and IdentityGuest: Gordon Herbert, German National Team Head CoachGerman 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. Breakdown1:00 - National Team2:00 - Importance of Roles4:00 - Organization and Creativity6:00 - Concept of Spacing10:00 - Triggers14:00 - Offensive Advantage16:00 - Adjustments on the Wings21:00 - Influence of Hockey25:00 - FACC Program25:35 - 26:20 - Membership Sales Ad28:00 - Three Factors30:30 - Teaching Defense33:00 - Player Enjoyment36:00 - Defensive Decisions39:00 - Special Situations43:00 - Coaching with Nick Nurse45:00 - Pace in Practice52:00 - Sorting Roles to the Players55:00 - Conclusion Gordon Herbert’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Herbert Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Joe Crispin, Rowan Head CoachRowan 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. Breakdown1:00 - Offensive Tempo and Creating Pace6:00 - Have Fun11:00 - Mantra13:00 - Basics of Walking16:00 - Half and Full Court18:00 - Structure the Workout21:30 - Fundamentals25:00 - Three-Leg Program28:00 - Playing in the Triangle32:00 - Constraint-Led Approach35:19 - 36:04 - Membership Sales Ads37:00 - Game Situations39:30 - Constraints of the Shot Clock42:00 - Security vs Pressure49:30 - Importance of Recruiting52:00 - Creating Decisions55:30 - Changing Mentality1:02:00 - Mindset for Success1:07:00 - Part of the Process Joe Crispin’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_CrispinTwitter: https://twitter.com/joecrispin Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Trevor Woodruff, Bucknell Head CoachBucknell 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. Breakdown1:00 - Defensive Conviction4:00 - Offense6:00 - Mindset Training7:30 - Drills and Live Play10:00 - Non Negotiables14:00 - Ball Screen Defense16:00 - Passing Piece20:00 - Connecting Things to Mindset25:00 - Practice Plan29:38 - 30:23 - Membership Sales Ads30:30 - Weak Side33:30 - Base Defense38:30 - Weak Defensive Concepts41:00 - Challenges43:00 - Variability46:00 - Emphasis on Recovering50:00 - Shift52:00 - Offensive and Defensive Talent55:00 - Conclusion Trevor Woodruff’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://bucknellbison.com/staff-directory/trevor-woodruff/265Twitter: https://twitter.com/trevorwoodruff Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Roy Rana, International CoachInternational 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. Breakdown1:00 - Opportunities5:00 - Evolved Philosophy8:00 - Defensive Base10:00 - Heels14:00 - Scout16:00 - Professional Schedule20:00 - Driven by Imports22:30 - Defending Isolations23:30 - Analytics26:03 - 26:47 - Membership Sales Ad27:00 - Adaptability29:00 - Building Base32:00 - Natural Questioning34:30 - International Competition37:00 - Unbreakable Mindset39:00 - Player Development42:00 - Takeaways from the NBA45:00 - High School Coaching49:00 - Canada Basketball52:00 - Egypt Basketball55:00 - Conclusion  Roy Rana’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_RanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/roy_rana Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Gary Williams, Hall of Fame Basketball CoachHall 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. Breakdown1:00 - Introduction3:00 - Flex Offense5:00 - Removing Down Screen9:00 - Less Structured13:00 - Manipulation and Flexibility16:00 - Vs. Pressure18:00 - Vs. Switching24:00 - Triangle Influence26:30 - Three Point Line29:24 - 30:08 - Membership Sales AD30:09 - Toughness33:00 - Press Defense37:00 - Sideline Press Defense40:30 - Points Per Possession43:00 - Playing Full Court47:00 - Remove The Grey Area51:00 - Cross Matchups and Press54:00 - Press Break59:00 - Playing 5-on-5 Press1:00:00 - The Current Game Gary Williams’ Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_WilliamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/garywilliams02 Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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. Breakdown1:00 - Work On Their Own6:00 - Positive Things During Practice9:00 - Useless Information11:00 - Timeouts and Coaching15:30 - Communication18:00 - Mental Toughness22:00 - Thinking Solutions27:00 - Being Proactive28:12 - 28:59 - Membership Sales Ads30:00 - UAB Player-Led Development33:00 - 5-and-538:00 - One on One43:00 - Competition46:00 - Shooting Drills51:00 - Challenges Coaching Randy Norton’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://uabsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/randy-norton/1798Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachnorton1 Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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). Breakdown1:00 - Conversation Around Lynn Roberts8:00 - Done It That Way11:00 - Mindset Training14:00 - Challenges During COVID17:00 - Built By Culture20:30 - Blue Collar Gold Standard22:00 - Great Schedule25:00 - Playing Man to Man27:56 - 28:41 - Membership Sales Ad29:00 - Adavantages of Switching35:00 - Rebounding38:00 - Special Situation41:00 - Constructive Criticism46:00 - Captain Ideas49:00 - Highlights and Lowlights51:00 - Individual Freedom53:00 - Ball Screens55:00 - Perception Precedes Communication Tricia Cullop’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricia_CullopTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachcullop Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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. Breakdown1:00 - Japan Women's Team Success3:00 - Adapting 5-Out System5:00 - Mirroring8:30 - Creating Gaps13:00 - Calling Plays16:00 - Freedom From Choice18:00 - Overload Spacing21:00 - Screens24:00 - 24:46 - Membership Sales Ads25:00 - Tagging Up Concept28:00 - Offensive Rebounding System32:00 - Putting in Long Hours36:00 - Following Structure41:00 - Best Roster44:00 - Conclusion Tom Hovasse’ Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_HovasseTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomHovasse Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

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. Breakdown1:00 - Basketball Solution To Our Questions5:00 - Silence Condense8:00 - Skill Execution10:00 - Connection13:00 - Three Seconds15:00 - Clips of Turnover17:00 - Advance Stats21:00 - Shot Selection23:00 - System and Talent26:00 - Practice28:00 - Game of Change27:32 - 28:18 - Membership Sales Ad30:00 - Time Management32:00 - Playing More 5-on-535:00 - Weak vs Strong Hand Finish37:30 - Audition42:00 - Individual Close Outs43:30 - Offensive Philosophy47:00 - Book Phrase49:00 - Learning Language51:00 - Culture Around The Program Ted Hotaling’s Bio:Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_HotalingTwitter: https://twitter.com/tedhotaling Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com