The Basketball Podcast
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This is the podcast where you will hear real basketball coaching conversations. Whether you are a new or experienced coach at any level of basketball these coaching conversations will give you practical ideas to stimulate your coaching and make what you do even better.
Episodes
- Easton Bazzoli on The System That Won (EP423)
Easton Bazzoli, head coach of Gannon University, discusses the system that led his team to a national championship. He details their approach to pressure defense, decision-making, and player development, and how they adapted the Crutchfiel…
- Greg Tonagel on Daily Habits and Fearless Players (EP422)
Greg Tonagel, a college basketball coach, shares his philosophy on developing daily habits and fearless players. He discusses his shift from a "box" mentality to a "line" approach, emphasizing growth and movement, and how to measure and re…
- Arthur Moreira on Building a Winning Standard (EP421)
Arthur Moreira discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing relationship-building, individualized development, and a simple offensive system, which led his team to a successful 2025-26 season with a Big Sky championship and NCAA tourname…
- Matt Wise on Navigating the Highs and Lows (EP420)
Matt Wise, head coach of Samford women's basketball, reflects on his first year, detailing the team's difficult start, their turnaround season, and winning the Southern Conference Tournament Championship to earn an NCAA tournament berth. H…
- Tony Irons on Elite Coaching Perspectives (EP419)
Tony Irons discusses his coaching philosophy and experiences across various basketball levels. He shares insights on player development, defensive strategies, and practice design, drawing lessons from his mentors and father's father coachi…
- Zach O'Brien on Coaching Principles and CLA (EP418)
Zach O'Brien, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks, discusses his coaching principles and approach to player development. He shares his methodology for implementing constraint-led training in the WNBA.
- Jared Mocaby on Youth Basketball Coaching Strategies (EP417)
This episode features Jared Mocaby discussing youth basketball coaching strategies. Topics include solution-based coaching approaches, full-court transition basketball in practice, shot selection, position development, and balancing winnin…
- Roneeka Hodges on Player-First Coaching (EP416)
In this episode, Coach Roneeka Hodges shares her experiences as a coach in the WNBA and other leagues. She discusses her coaching journey, emphasizing player development, building trust, and adapting to the evolving game, as well as the ch…
- Jamill Jones on Running an Elite Youth Program (EP415)
Jamill Jones shares insights on running an elite youth basketball program, emphasizing a development-first philosophy, practice over games, and transparent communication. He discusses his work with Team Takeover, a premier program on the N…
- Bret Burchard on Making Culture Your Edge (EP414)
Bret Burchard discusses building strong team culture and maintaining passion in coaching. He shares insights on leading with confidence and resilience, and re-engaging players with the team's vision and purpose.
- Jim Haverstrom on Ecological Coaching across Sports (EP413)
Jim Haverstrom, a youth hockey director and coach developer, joined The Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching methodologies and player development. The conversation explored coaching strategies, including making practices fun and engaging…
- Mike Neighbors on Professional Coaching and Career Transitions (EP412)
Mike Neighbors, assistant coach for the LA Sparks, shares insights on his transition from college to professional coaching, focusing on player development, feedback loops, and defensive strategies in the WNBA. He also discusses challenges…
- Ryan Cottingham on Player Support and Team Culture (EP411)
Ryan Cottingham, head coach of Spring Arbor University's men's basketball, discusses his approach to building a successful small college basketball program. He emphasizes creating a strong team culture through core values, player-led initi…
- Clayton Thompson on Integrating Science, Skill, and Human Connection (EP410)
Clayton Thompson, Coordinator of Integrated Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, joins the podcast to discuss integrating science, skill, and human connection in professional sports. He advocates for a unified approach to human movemen…
- Matt Van Pelt on Defensive Switch: Packline to Force Left (EP409)
Matt Van Pelt, head coach of the Vietnam Men’s National Team, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss his defensive strategy, specifically the shift from packline to forcing left. Van Pelt has extensive international basketball experience,…
- Coleman Ayers on Reengineering Player Development (EP408)
In this episode, Coleman Ayers of By Any Means Basketball discusses reengineering player development. He shares insights on integrating psychology, movement science, and global basketball philosophies to create adaptable players.
- Burton Uwarow on Special Situations and Mentorship (EP407)
Burton Uwarow, former Bob Jones University head coach, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss special situations and mentorship. He shares his experiences and insights from his coaching career.
- Dan Davis on How to Score 172 Points (EP406)
In this episode, Grace College head coach Dan Davis discusses his team's NCAA single game scoring record of 172 points. He shares insights into his coaching strategies that led to this achievement and other successes in his career, and the…
- Scott Fitch on Developing Connected Competitive Teams (EP405)
Scott Fitch, head coach for Fairport High School and USA Basketball, discusses developing connected competitive teams. He shares insights from his two decades of coaching experience at various levels, including national, grassroots, and hi…
- Zach Chu on Winning in the Margins (EP404)
Zach Chu, Radford's head coach, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss applying analytics in college basketball, drawing from his NBA experience. He covers topics like portal management, roster composition, player development, and game st…
- Frank Bennett on Inbound Philosophy and High School Coaching (EP403)
Frank Bennett joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss inbound philosophy and high school coaching. He shares insights from his career at Chaminade College Preparatory, where he has led the Red Devils to multiple state championships and dev…
- Adam Pike on The Noah Laroche Offense (EP402)
NBA film analyst Adam Pike joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss the Noah LaRoche offense. He shares insights on its use by the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat.
- Gerard Hillier on Modern Player-Centered Coaching (EP401)
Gerard Hillier joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss modern player-centered coaching. He shares insights from his roles at Knox Basketball Incorporated, Basketball Immersion, and his consulting work with the Fiji 3X3 national teams.
- Chris Oliver with Insights from 400 Episodes (EP400)
In this episode, Chris Oliver, host of The Basketball Podcast, reflects on 400 episodes. He shares memorable quotes and key takeaways from guests who have contributed to the podcast's legacy of providing evidence-based coaching insights.
- Mike McDonald on Coaching Backwards with Success (EP399)
Daemen University head coach Mike McDonald joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching backwards with success. McDonald, in his 29th season as a collegiate head coach, led Daemen to a 28-1 record last season.
- Stephen Brennan on Culture, Clarity and Consistency (EP398)
Stephen Brennan, head coach of Babson College, shares insights on culture, clarity, and consistency. He has over 560 career wins and led Babson to a national title in 2017 with multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Matt Fletcher on Playing Fast and Conceptual (EP397)
Matt Fletcher, head coach at Concordia-St. Paul, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss his coaching philosophy of playing fast and conceptual basketball. The episode covers his successful coaching career, including leading his team to th…
- Alicia Komaki on the 5 Ships before a Championship (EP396)
Alicia Komaki, head coach of Sierra Canyon, shares insights on achieving championships. She discusses her coaching approach, which has led to multiple state and national titles and the development of collegiate-level players.
- Warren Caruso on Coaching with Perspective and Gratitude (EP395)
Warren Caruso, head coach at Husson University, shares his insights on coaching with core values, perspective, and gratitude. He discusses his long tenure and successful career in basketball coaching.
- Ritchie McKay on Conceptual Coaching, Packline, and the Value of Mentors (EP394)
Ritchie McKay, head coach at Liberty University, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss conceptual coaching, packline defense, and the value of mentors. He has led Liberty to notable success, including multiple 20-plus win seasons and cha…
- Mike Jones on UNCG Defensive Identity (EP393)
In this episode, UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones shares insights into his team's defensive identity. The discussion also covers his coaching career, including his successful tenure at Radford University and his coaching philosophy.
- Matt Wise on First Year Head Coaching (EP392)
Samford head coach Matt Wise shares insights on beginning his role as a first-year head coach. He discusses his coaching philosophy, which focuses on player development, tactical innovation, and program elevation.
- Tammi Reiss on Energy, Skill and No Skipping Steps (EP391)
Tammi Reiss, head coach of the University of Rhode Island women's basketball program, joins The Basketball Podcast. She discusses her coaching philosophy, emphasizing energy, skill, and not skipping steps. The episode covers her successful…
- Chris Holguin on NBA Defense and Using CLA (EP390)
Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Chris Holguin joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss NBA defense and CLA. Holguin shares insights from his experience with the Clippers, where he has worked with rookies, two-way players, and NBA veter…
- Jim Christian on Canisius Offensive DNA (EP389)
Jim Christian, head coach at Canisius, is featured on The Basketball Podcast. He shares insights into the offensive strategies of Canisius, drawing from his extensive experience as an NCAA Division I head coach.
- Mark Upton on Better Coaching and Skill Development (EP388)
Mark Upton, founder of ShootXP and a skill acquisition expert, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss better coaching and skill development. He shares insights from over two decades of experience in shaping youth sport and learning design…
- Mike Williams on After Action Offensive Concepts (EP387)
Utah Jazz assistant coach Mike Williams joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss after action offensive concepts. He shares insights from his coaching career, including his time with the Capital City Go-Go and his current role with the Utah…
- DJ Bakker on Offensive Concepts vs Switching (EP386)
DJ Bakker, Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hornets and Head Coach of the Greensboro Swarm, shares insights on offensive concepts versus switching. He discusses his experience coaching in both the NBA and G League, highlighting his work w…
- Sundance Wicks (EP385) on the 6 Championship Factors
Wyoming head coach Sundance Wicks shares insights on his 'teach and reach' philosophy and the six championship factors. He was named the 2023-24 Horizon League Coach of the Year and the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year.
- Chris Oliver Basketball Knowledge Brain Dump 2 (EP384)
In this episode, Chris Oliver, founder of Basketball Immersion, shares his latest thoughts on basketball coaching. He discusses innovative coaching methods, immersive videos, and insightful podcasts, drawing from his decade of experience i…
- Kyle Milling on Adaptive Coaching and Strategy (EP383)
Kyle Milling, head coach of the Gunma Crane Thunders, shares insights on adaptive coaching and strategy. He has extensive international experience in professional basketball coaching.
- Charlie Henry on Data, Authentic Coaching and The Journey (EP382)
Georgia Southern head coach Charlie Henry shares insights on data, authentic coaching, and his coaching journey. He discusses his team's performance, including improved win records and new program statistics in three-pointers and free-thro…
- Chris Holm on Shifting Team Culture (EP381)
Chris Holm, head coach of the Ibaraki Robots, shares insights on shifting team culture. He has a coaching background spanning collegiate and international levels, including The George Washington University and Japan's B.League.
- Dan Earl on See, Share, Shoot and Compete (EP380)
Dan Earl, head coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, shares insights on his coaching philosophy. He discusses his experience leading teams, including his two Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards.
- Nicki Collen on Navigating Elite Coaching (EP379)
Nicki Collen joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss her coaching career, spanning the WNBA and NCAA. She shares insights from her experience as head coach at Baylor University and her previous role with the Atlanta Dream.
- Patrick Crarey on Relationships then Championships (EP378)
Patrick Crarey, head coach at Grambling State, shares insights on "Relationships then Championships." He discusses his coaching career, including his time at Florida A&M and St. Thomas University, where he achieved multiple championships a…
- Gayle Fulks on Hybrid Motion and a Shooting-Focused Brand (EP377)
Gayle Fulks, coach of the Davidson College women's basketball program, discusses her coaching philosophy, including hybrid motion and a shooting-focused brand. Her career includes leading Davidson to successful seasons and experience with…
- Tony Skinn on Defensive Identity and Competitive Spirit (EP376)
George Mason head coach Tony Skinn shares insights on defensive identity and competitive spirit. He discusses his coaching career, including leading his team to a successful season with significant program achievements.
- Duane Simpkins with Reflections on a Championship Season (EP375)
Duane Simpkins, head coach at American University, shares his reflections on a championship season where his team won the 2024-25 Patriot League Championship and made an NCAA Tournament appearance. The episode highlights his impact on Amer…
- Jose Fernandez on Zone Offense, Relationships and Practice (EP374)
Jose Fernandez, head coach at South Florida, joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss zone offense, relationships, and practice. He shares insights from his 25-year coaching career, during which he has led South Florida to numerous victorie…