The Basketball Podcast

Guests: Dave Love, NBA Shooting Coach, and Matt Robertson, Co-Host of The Coach Dave Love Podcast In this week's coaching conversation, Chris Oliver joins the Coach Dave Love Podcast to share insights on applying skill acquisition concepts to basketball shooting and player development. In this enlightening episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast simulcast on the Basketball Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder of Basketball Immersion. Chris Oliver stands as a leading figure in integrating motor learning and skill acquisition principles into basketball training. With a track record of consulting for numerous NBA teams and National Federations globally, Chris brings a wealth of evidence-based coaching approaches to the table. Throughout the episode, Chris and Dave dissect their top five Skill Acquisition concepts, providing invaluable insights for coaches looking to enhance their training methodologies. This episode serves as a beacon for those new to the realm of Motor Learning, offering a comprehensive starting point. Tune in as Chris and Dave delve into the nuances of skill acquisition, providing actionable strategies and practical advice that coaches can implement immediately. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to coaching, this episode promises to equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to elevate your coaching game and unlock the full potential of your players. If you're ready to take your coaching to the next level and optimize player development, this episode is a must-listen. Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Basketball Shooting Form and Practice Methods 8:00 - Improving Skill Acquisition 12:30 - Importance of Adaptability 17:00 - Internal vs External Cues 21:30 - Perception and Adaptability 26:00 - Skill Acquisition Strategies 30:30 - Reducing Instructions 37:00 - Focusing on Habits 40:00 - Teaching Cues 44:30 - Coaching Techniques 48:00 - Constraint-Led Approach 54:30 - Player Development 58:30 - Personalized Approach Dave Love’s Bio: Website: https://www.coachdavelove.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coach-dave-love-podcast/id1719926493 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspHEavqXfrWe2YFps_4RiQ Matt Robinson’s Bio: Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachmattyrob Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics:

Guest: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketball Immersion In this week's basketball coaching conversation, the creative mind behind Basketball Immersion, Chris Oliver, joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his practice framework for player and team development. For a decade, Chris Oliver, founder of Basketball Immersion, has been revolutionizing basketball coach education with his experiential and evidence-based approach. Chris has traveled the world, and worked with NBA organizations, National Federations, and NCAA programs, along with youth basketball players and coaches around the world. In this special solo podcast episode, Chris dives deep into his Practice Framework – a blueprint for maximizing player and team development. Listen in as the veteran coach unveils strategies to go beyond rote memorization and empower players to understand the "why" behind the drills. This episode includes an audio clip from a 10-13-year-old mixed youth basketball development session and is a must-listen for any coach who wants to build winning teams and create a truly impactful practice experience. Learn more about this podcast and Basketball Immersion at. Breakdown 1:00 - Focus on Player Development 3:00 - Moving to Los Angeles 7:00 - Audio on 5 on 5 Conceptual Offense 11:00 - Player Development and Parent Involvement 15:30 - Creating Double Gaps for Spacing 18:00 - Classroom Management Strategies 23:30 - Challenging Drils 26:30 - Improving Player Performance 32:00 - Offense and Defense Concepts 34:30 - Space, Passing, and Driving Principle 42:30 - Player Development and Problem-Solving 48:30 - Player Responsibility 51:30 - Defensive Strategies and Techniques 57:00 - Open-Ended Questions 59:30 - Coaching Philosophies and Practice Strategies Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Joe Crispin, Penn State Assistant Coach Penn State assistant coach Joe Crispin joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on cultivating creativity and adaptability in basketball. One of Penn State’s all-time great players and longtime professional athlete, Joe Crispin is an Assistant to the Head Coach at Penn State. Crispin last appeared on Episode 247 and his Immersion Videos product All Access Practice with Joe Crispin has become a best seller as coaches learn about his play based philosophy from raw and real practices. Crispin spent the last seven seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University where he guided the Profs to a 114-54 record, three NCAA Tournament appearances, two conference titles and the 2023 Sweet 16. He collected the fourth-most wins by a head coach in school history through his seven years on the sideline. Crispin engineered one of the most prolific offenses in the country at Rowan, as the Profs averaged more than 80 points per game in each of his final six seasons including 90+ points per game in each of the last two years. A longtime professional player, Crispin joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 as a free agent and enjoyed a highly successful career in Europe for more than a decade. Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Practice to Games 5:00 - Experiential 7:00 - Youth Basketball Development 11:30 - Higher Level Coaches 16:00 - Problem Solving 21:00 - Asking Questions 24:30 - Creating Solutions 27:00 - Freedom and Structure 30:00 - Organization Drills 34:00 - Stop and Listen 39:00 - Structure 43:00 - Run The Pattern 46:00 - Struggling with Flow 51:00 - Adaptability 56:00 - Working on the Game 59:00 - Take Away Decisions 1:02:00 - Creating Opportunities Joe Crispin’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Crispin Twitter: https://twitter.com/joecrispin Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Kevin Mulcahy, Sports Practice Design Specialist Sports practice design specialist Kevin Mulcahy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on representative practice using a constraints-led approach. Kevin is an experienced sports and conditioning coach who has worked with sports teams, athletes, professionals, and clubs across three continents for over 30 years. He is the owner-operator of the Design the Game Project, a platform that shares coaching insights and research with a progressive and learning-led audience. Design the Game promotes a Constraints Led Approach to Motor Learning and coaching. Kevin has studied on and off the field how humans learn to move and learn skills for well over 20 years. Through the Design the Game brand has run several mini online courses around motor learning, decision making in sport and practice design. Kevin also runs TMC Performance, a sports and conditioning, personal training business that caters to the overall health and lifestyle of his clients from athletes to busy professionals through a strength and conditioning for life and sport mindset and programming approach. Kevin has a strong educational background in coaching science, with a BSc in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta College, a certificate in Nutritional Science and Coaching from Precision Nutrition, and a certificate in The Neuroscience of Decision Making from Barcelona FC Breakdown 1:00 - Constraint Led Approach 7:00 - Manipulating Task Constraint 11:30 - Elicit Skill 16:00 - Technique Development 26:00 - Poet's Practice 34:00 - Feedback with Action 40:00 - Early in Learning 49:00 - History 52:00 - Playing Unstructured 59:00 - Affordances 1:03:30 - The Three Things 1:07:00 - Basketball Drills 1:12:00 - Free Throw 1:14:00 - Conclusion Kevin Mulcahy’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://kevinmulcahy.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/movementcoachkm Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Tanisha Wright, Atlanta Dream Head Coach In this week’s coaching conversation, Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright joined the Basketball Podcast to share insights of WNBA culture and coaching. Tanisha Wright joined the Atlanta Dream prior to the 2022 WNBA Season and led the franchise to its most wins in a season (14) since 2018. Her breakout first year as a head coach with the Dream also earned her the Associated Press Coach of the Year award and a second-place finish in WNBA Kia Coach of the Year voting. As head coach, Wright is responsible for fostering the growth of the Dream’s players and establishing a culture of integrity and accountability. She brings 14 years of WNBA experience as a player and 2 more seasons as an assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces. A first-round draft pick in 2005, Wright spent 10 seasons as a guard with the Seattle Storm, where she helped lead the team to nine straight playoff appearances and a WNBA Championship in 2010. She played another four seasons with the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx before retiring as a player in 2019. While still playing in the league, Wright began her coaching career in 2017 as an assistant with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers. In 2020, the Aces signed her as an assistant coach, where she worked closely with industry leader Bill Laimbeer. Prior to joining the WNBA, Wright was a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-American at Penn State. Breakdown 1:00 - Vision of Coaching 3:30 - Huge Impact 5:00 - Building Culture 8:30 - Player Accountability 12:00 - Unstoppable Moves 13:30 - Analytics 17:00 - Player Development Coach 19:00 - Game Reps 20:30 - Traditional Practices 23:30 - Different Type of Realities 25:30 - Adjustments 27:30 - Special Projects 28:30 - Playing Conceptually 31:00 - Evolving Landscape 34:30 - Development League 38:00 - Value of Mentor 40:30 - Off Season 42:00 - Small Jobs Tanisha Wright’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanisha_Wright Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachtwright_ Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Curt Miller, LA Sparks Head Coach LA Sparks head coach Curt Miller joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on WNBA coaching, mastering the monotony, and point-of-attack concepts. Los Angeles Sparks Head Coach Curt Miller made history on August 6th against the Washington Mystics winning his 150th WNBA game as a head coach. His latest career milestone places him in elite company. Miller, Lin Dunn, and Van Chancellor now stand alone as the only head coaches to have won at least 275 collegiate games and 150 WNBA games. Miller is the fifth fastest to 150 WNBA wins. Before coaching the Sparks, Miller served as the Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun where he was named the WNBA Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021. Miller led the Sun to two WNBA Finals appearances in 2019 and 2022 and six playoff appearances in seven seasons. Miller also coached at Bowling Green State University (2001-12) and Indiana University (2012-14). In his tenure as a college coach, he won over 290 collegiate games. Breakdown 1:00 - Involvement with USA Basketball 5:30 - Unique Places in History 8:30 - Love of Teaching 11:00 - Scout Heavy Philosophy 13:00 - Monotony 17:00 - Collaborative Process 19:00 - Transactional Nature 21:00 - Significant Developments 26:00 - Qualitative Elements 28:00 - Ball Screen 33:00 - Switching 35:00 - Ghost Slip Set Decision 38:00 - Point of Attack 41:30 - Humility 43:30 - Conclusion Curt MIller’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Miller Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtMillerWBB Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Dylan Murphy, G League Head Coach In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, G League head coach Dylan Murphy joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching analytics. Dylan Murphy is the head coach of the Osceola Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. Dylan Murphy has been associated with the Orlando Magic for the past five seasons. His journey began as a basketball operations analyst from 2018 to 2020, where he provided valuable analytics support to the coaching staff. Subsequently, he was promoted to assistant coach in 2020 and has continued in that role for the last three seasons. Prior to joining the Magic, Murphy served as an NBA G League scout for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2016-17 season. His responsibilities included identifying potential call-up candidates for the Hawks’ NBA roster. From 2013 to 2016, Murphy worked as an assistant coach for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the NBA G League team for the Indiana Pacers. In the 2013-14 season, the Mad Ants clinched the G League championship with an impressive regular-season record of 34-16 and a perfect 6-0 playoff run. They followed it up with another trip to the G League Finals in the 2014-15 season. Murphy also served as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball team at Ball State University in 2018. One of Murphy's most notable contributions to the coaching community is the creation of the Basketball Dictionary. This comprehensive resource serves as a compendium of basketball terminology, concepts, and strategies, providing coaches at all levels with a valuable tool for enhancing their understanding of the game. Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Understanding Analytics 8:00 - Analytics and Basketball Experiences 11:30 - Optimizing Offensive Tempo 13:30 - Super Slow 15:30 - Efficiencies vs Types of Defenses 19:00 - Attacking a Switch 20:30 - Double Teaming a Star Player 25:00 - Offensive Rebounding 28:00 - Decision Making 31:00 - Interpreting the Data 35:30 - Teaching Points 37:30 - Decision Making Defensively 41:00 - Trends in Basketball Analytics 42:00 - Ideas Into Action Dylan Murphy’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://gleague.nba.com/news/osceola-magic-name-dylan-murphy-head-coach Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy, Hoopsalytics Founders In this week's coaching conversation, Hoopsalytics founders Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy join the Basketball Podcast to share insights on Basketball Stats and Analytics Systems Designed for Coaches. Bill Dettering developed and conceived Hoopsalytics with co-founder Mike Murphy. Hoopsalytics brings the most powerful analytics to teams of all levels. It is a Next Generation Basketball Stats and Analytics System Designed by Coaches, for Coaches. Bill Dettering is currently the Girls Varsity Coach at Truckee High School, and is in his 12th season as a basketball coach at various levels. He played college basketball at Swarthmore College. He is a lifelong software designer and entrepreneur, previously founding Zingtree and has started and run six companies - all powered by data-driven decision making. Mike Murphy is the current Head Coach of the freshmen/sophomore basketball team at Urban High School in San Francisco. He played college basketball at UNC-Greensboro and Catholic University. Bill and Mike met as they played together in a San Francisco area men's leagues, which led to them connecting and building Hoopsalytics together. Breakdown 1:00 - Affordable Things 4:00 - Evaluating Defensive Performance 7:30 - Evaluating 5 Player Lineups 11:00 - Tracking Player Moves 14:00 - Why Paint Touches is Subjective 15:30 - Evaluating Sets and Actions 18:30 - Lineup Analysis 20:00 - Shot Tracking 26:00 - Work in Practice 28:00 - Game Decisions 30:00 - Value of Three Point Miss 33:00 - Turnovers 34:00 - Nerd Ball 38:00 - Data 41:00 - Hoopsalytics Bill Dettering and Mike Murphy’s Bio: Bill Dettering Bio/Website: https://hoopsalytics.com/about.php Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDettering Mike Murphy Bio/Website: https://hoopsalytics.com/about.php Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachMikeMurphy Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Dave Leitao, Overtime Elite Coach In this week's coaching conversation, Overtime Elite coach Dave Leitao joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the basketball coaching and development landscape. Dave Leitao is an accomplished American professional basketball coach, currently holding the position of head coach for the City Reapers in Overtime Elite (OTE). With a coaching journey spanning various institutions, including DePaul University, the University of Virginia, and his alma mater, Northeastern University, Leitao has left an indelible mark on the basketball world. Leitao began his coaching journey as an assistant under Jim Calhoun at Northeastern University in 1984, later joining Calhoun at the University of Connecticut. After a stint as the head coach at Northeastern University, Leitao returned to Calhoun’s staff during the Huskies’ national championship-winning season in 1999. In 2002, Leitao assumed the head coaching position at DePaul University, leading the Blue Demons to postseason appearances, including the NIT in 2003 and 2005, as well as the NCAA tournament in 2004. His tenure saw an overall record of 58–34. Taking over as head coach at the University of Virginia, Leitao made history as the first person of African descent to coach any varsity sport in Virginia Cavaliers history. Notably, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year by the Associated Press in the 2006–07 season. Continuing his coaching journey in the innovative Overtime Elite league, Leitao has achieved success, winning the OTE Finals in the league’s first two seasons. He continues to lead the City Reapers influencing young players like last year’s team members Amen and Ausar Thompson, showcasing his dedication to player development. Breakdown 1:00 - Developing Professional Players 6:00 - Approaching Player Development 9:00 - Holistic Approach 11:00 - Analytics 14:30 - Free Care 18:00 - Continuous Process 21:00 - Evolving Philosophically 23:30 - Improvement 28:00 - Real World Experience 30:00 - Deficiency 33:30 - Next Generation of Coaches 36:00 - Holding Players Accountable 39:00 - Player's Life 42:00 - The Thompsons 46:00 - Foundation 48:00 - Conclusion Dave Leitao’ Bio: Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Leitao Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachDLeitao Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Juli Fulks, Transylvania University Head Coach Transylvania University head coach Juli Fulks joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on transformational leadership, positive psychology, and playoff preparation. Juli Fulks has over 360 wins as a head coach and has been the head coach of the Transylvania University women’s basketball team for the past 10 years. Last year she led Transylvania to remarkable achievements. In the 2022-2023 season, her team achieved a perfect record of 33-0 and secured the NCAA National Championship. During this historic season, they dominated opponents, averaging over a twenty-point differential, scoring more than 70 points per game, while holding their adversaries to under 50 points. The Pioneers also clinched their fifth consecutive Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) title and completed two consecutive years of a perfect regular season. Fulks began her head coaching career at Lewis & Clark College. During her 10 years there, her team (also named the Pioneers) posted seven winning seasons and made three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances while attaining a national ranking of fifth in the country. Coach Fulks has been named conference Coach of the Year seven times in her career and coached several academic and athletic All-Americans. In addition to coaching, Juli holds a master’s in education degree from Defiance College (2004) and a Ph.D. in leadership studies (2022) from the University of the Cumberlands. Breakdown 1:00 - Run on Transylvania University Basketball 6:00 - Transformational Leadership 8:00 - Generational Perspective 12:00 - Positive Psychology 14:30 - Common Sense 18:00 - Evidence Based Stuff 19:30 - Playing a Team Multiple Times 22:00 - Reduction Intensity 24:00 - Positive Framing 25:32 - 26:28 - Hoopsalytics Ad 3 26:28 - Endgame Situations 30:00 - Five Minute Moments 32:00 - Recovery 35:00 - Coaching Behaviors 38:00 - Special Situations 41:00 - Efficacy 45:00 - Risk Tolerance 48:00 - Experiential Things 51:00 - Conclusion Juli Fulks’ Bio: Bio/Website: https://transysports.com/staff-directory/juli-fulks/74 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Transy Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Stas Ovdieienko, Ukrainian Superleague Head Coach In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, Ukrainian Superleague head coach Stas Ovdieienko joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on war and basketball. Stas Ovdieienko is a prominent Ukrainian basketball figure, who has made significant contributions to the sport as a player and coach. Ovdieienko boasts an impressive 17-year career as a professional basketball player. During this time, he achieved significant milestones, including being crowned the champion of Ukraine and securing the Superleague Cup. Transitioning from player to mentor, Ovdieienko spent 2 years as an assistant coach before taking the reins as the head coach of BC Zaporizhzhia in the Ukrainian Superleague. However, tragedy struck when the war reached his doorstep—quite literally. Despite his dedication to the sport, the conflict forced him to confront a new reality. Stas Ovdieienko’s journey exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to basketball, even in the face of adversity and I am grateful to share it with you. Breakdown 1:00 - Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine 6:00 - Impact of Conflict on Ukraine Basketball 11:00 - Normality 12:30 - Leadership 15:30 - Humor 16:23 - 17:31 - Hoopsalytics AD 2 18:30 - Mental Toughness 21:00 - Solution-Based Coaching Interventions 26:00 - Talk To Yourself 28:30 - Team Building 31:00 - Conclusion Stas Ovdieienko’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://vk.com/stise Twitter: https://twitter.com/prostoj Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Anthony McClish, G-League Ignite General Manager In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, G League Ignite general manager Anthony McClish joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on ownership of decisions, relationships, and organization building. Anthony McClish is a distinguished basketball executive with a rich history of accomplishments within the industry. He is the current General Manager of the NBA G League Ignite, a role he began in 2022. Under his guidance, the team experienced significant growth and success, with McClish playing a central role in shaping strategic initiatives, refining player development programs, and fostering an environment conducive to achieving excellence both on and off the court. Prior to his tenure with the G League Ignite, McClish served as the General Manager for the Stockton Kings. Within the Sacramento Kings organizations, he honed his expertise as a Basketball Operations Assistant at the Sacramento Kings where he gained invaluable insights into player management, team dynamics, and the intricacies of operational efficiency within a premier basketball franchise. McClish started his professional career as an intern with basketball operations with the San Antonio Spurs. He has also served as a consultant with USA Basketball. He holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Breakdown 1:00 - Incredible Questions 3:30 - Being Confrontational 7:30 - Mentorship Model 10:00 - Organic Moments 12:00 - Team Building 15:00 - Building Geniune Relationships 18:00 - Ownership of Decisions 25:30 - Integrity 28:07 - 29:14 - Hoopsalytics Ad 1 29:14 - Nonlinear Development 31:00 - Life Skills 35:00 - Coping Strategies 38:00 - Qualitative/Quantitative Data 41:00 - Conflict Resolution Perspective 45:00 - Voicing Concern 51:00 - Trial and Error 54:00 - Conclusion Anthony McClish’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mcclish-mba-63626335/ Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Jamy Bechler, Author, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Leadership Consultant Author, podcast host, speaker, and leadership consultant Jamy Bechler joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on failing forward, coachability, and modern leadership. Jamy Bechler combines his unique experiences as a championship athletic director, college basketball coach, and executive business trainer to help take you and your team's results and leadership to the next level. He is a professional speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership consultant who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Jamy spent 20 years in organized athletics as a college basketball coach and athletic administrator. He now leads leaders and is a coach to coaches as a team consultant and leadership trainer. He is the host of the popular "Success is a Choice" podcast and is the author of six eBooks and four published books. You can learn more about him at www.JamyBechler.com Breakdown 1:00 - Best Version of Themselves 6:00 - Concept of Coachability 11:00 - Players 13:00 - Filtering the Information 17:00 - Pursuit of Excellence 24:00 - Intentional Communication 26:57 - 28:09 - Hoopsalytics AD 28:09 - Modern Way of Communicating 31:00 - Leadership 36:00 - Looked Back in the Mirror 41:00 - Moments on the Bench 44:00 - Sports Team 46:00 - Bus Trip 52:30 - Leadership Development 56:00 - Conclusion Jamy Bechler’s Bio: Bio/Website: https://jamybechler.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachBechler Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Sherrie Coale, Retired College Coach, and Current Author, Speaker, and Consultant In this week's coaching conversation, retired college coach, and current author, speaker, and consultant, Sherri Coale joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on intention, and the writing and coaching process. Sherri Coale retired from her position as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team in 2021 after serving for 25 years. Currently, she is a writer, speaker, and consultant. Coale’s book, Rooted to Rise, is a collection of essays about people, and her must-read blog titled A Weigh of Life is available at sherricoale.com. Coale last appeared on EP28 of the Basketball Podcast. She served as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. During her tenure, her teams won multiple Big 12 championships, qualified for 19 straight NCAA tournaments, and earned their way into three Final Fours. She had the privilege of coaching 4 All-Americans, 14 WNBA draft selections, and a whole bunch of remarkable women who rewarded her still with their lives. In addition to working the Oklahoma sideline, Coale participated in USA Basketball as an assistant coach in 2001 and as the head coach in the 2013 World University Games where her squad defeated Russia on their home floor to bring home the gold. Breakdown 1:00 - With Intention 5:00 - Inspiration to Write 8:00 - Trusting the Process 11:00 - Importance of Foundations 16:00 - Asking Coach 20:00 - Self Discovery 26:00 - Story Telling 27:08 - 28:20 - Hoopsalytics AD 28:30 - Getting Unstuck 33:00 - Human Interaction 38:00 - Being Beside Someone 44:00 - Asking Great Questions 49:30 - Retrieval Practice 52:00 - Conclusion Sherrie Coale’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherri_Coale Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherricoale Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: John Krikorian, Christopher Newport Head Coach Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian shares insights on game philosophy, core principles, and his foundation series. Krikorian led Christopher Newport to remarkable success, including its first three Final Four appearances and first National Championship in the 2022-2023 season. Krikorian has led the Captains to nine NCAA Tournaments in 12 seasons, including the last seven tournaments. CNU is the only school in the nation to win at least one game in each of the last seven NCAA tourneys, and Krikorian now has a career mark in tournament games of 23-7. His overall record at CNU is 290-65 (.817) through his first dozen years at the helm. He was named the National Coach of the Year by the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) following his national title in 2023. Krikorian’s teams at CNU have won at least 18 games per season since he took over, and have advanced to the conference championship game every year for the last nine seasons in the Capital and Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference. The National Championship team of 2022-2023 tied the school mark for victories with 30, finishing 30-3, and ending the year on a 15-game winning streak. Krikorian’s coaching resume now includes six seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant and 16 as a Division III head coach. His overall head coaching record is 355-107. Breakdown 1:00 - National Championship 3:30 - Game Competitive Spirit 6:00 - Cliques and Outliers 10:00 - Empowering Everyone 13:00 - Stereotype of Leadership 18:00 - Risk Tolerance 22:00 - Empowering Players as Leaders 25:56 - 27:08 - Hoopsalytics ADS 27:08 - Breathing Practices 30:00 - Balance 32:00 - Foundation Series 36:00 - Defensive Philosophy 38:00 - Adjustments on Defense 41:00 - Drop Coverage 43:00 - Offensive Philosophy 45:00 - Spacing Template 47:00 - Conclusion John Krikorian’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Krikorian Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-krikorian-96345a183/ Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Steven DeMeo, Florida State College Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, Northwest Florida State College head coach Steve DeMeo shares insights on his road map to success. Steve DeMeo was named head men's basketball for Northwest Florida State College on April 4, 2022, making it his second stint with the Raiders after a brilliant tenure from 2013-19. DeMeo most recently served as assistant coach for East Carolina University during the 2021-22 season and was at St. John's University in the same role from 2019-21 prior to his time at ECU. Possessing three decades of experience across all levels of the college game, DeMeo's previous time leading the Raiders was remarkable. Coach DeMeo took NWFSC to a national title and was named the Spalding NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 2015. Under DeMeo's direction, Northwest Florida State turned in a six-year record of 198-35 (.850), earned an additional berth in the 2017 NJCAA Final Four and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Under his leadership, the Raiders captured the Panhandle Conference Championship five-straight years (2015-19) and earned four Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament Championships in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Numerous players that he recruited, coached and developed have been drafted by National Basketball Association teams including Charles Jenkins (Golden State Warriors), Ryan Gomes and MarShon Brooks (Boston), Herbert Hill (Utah) and Marcus Douthit (Los Angeles). In 2019, Oregon-signee and future 2021 NBA First Round Draft pick Chris Duarte was selected as the NJCAA Division I Player of the Year, the first player to earn that honor under DeMeo. A veteran coach with a track record of success, DeMeo also held lead roles at Division II Newberry College, as well as Monroe College and Bronx Community College. DeMeo has accumulated a 294-105 (.737) overall record as a head coach. Prior to taking over at Northwest Florida State, DeMeo spent 17 years as an assistant at the Division I level, enjoying successful stints at Iona, Providence, UCF and Hofstra. Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Next Practice 6:00 - Empowering Staff 8:00 - Areas of Improvement 12:00 - Happiness and Team Success 15:00 - Shot Selection 17:00 - Academics 19:00 - Different Defenses 22:30 - Freedom Early On 24:53 - 26:05 - Hoopsalytics Ads 26:05 - Weight Coaching 26:30 - Competetive Advantages 29:00 - Coaching Values 32:00 - Walk Ons 36:00 - Xavior Moon 41:00 - Competetive Practice 42:30 - Offensive Stall 46:00 - Being Open Minded 48:00 - Conclusion Steven DeMeo’s Bio: Bio: https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/steve-demeo/3692 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachSteveDeMeo Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook:...

Guest: JP Nerbun, Leadership Coach and Consultant In this week's coaching conversation, leadership coach and consultant J.P. Nerbun joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on sport parent solutions and culture. J.P. Nerbun is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community. Nerbun's impressive scope spans across sports, education, healthcare, and business, with a proven track record of guiding leaders at esteemed institutions such as Stanford University, Harvard University, University of Texas, the USGA, PWC, and Chick-Fil-A. In 2019, he published his first book, Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership, which has received critical acclaim. In 2022, he published The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture, a groundbreaking book offering a framework for developing team culture. In 2023, he launched The Culture System Online Training Platform, which has been praised for being one of the most applicable online coach educations available. His podcast, Coaching Culture, is one of the top sports leadership podcasts globally. Nerbun lives in Ireland with his wife and their three children. Breakdown 1:00 - Sports Parents Solution 6:00 - Strategies for Coaches 9:00 - Struggle in the Book 12:00 - Conversations with Parents 16:00 - Expressing Gratitude 18:00 - Leading By Example 21:00 - Interaction of Parents in Games 24:23 - 25:35 - HOOPSALYTICS ADS 25:00 - Practice Into an Experience 31:30 - Setting Boundaries 35:30 - Creating Safe Environment 38:00 - Mistakes in Culture 41:00 - Behavioral Problems 46:00 - Culture as a System 49:00 - Conclusion JP Nerbun’s Bio: Website: https://www.tocculture.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-culture/id1286560192?uo=4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JpNerbun Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Lee Taft, World-Renowned Movement Specialist In this week's coaching conversation, world-renowned movement specialist, mentor, and coach, Lee Taft joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on basketball performance and movement. Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of whom have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves. Since 1989, Lee has taught foundation movement to beginning youngsters and helped young amateur athletes, to professional athletes, become quicker, faster, and stronger. Lee’s entire philosophy is based on one of his most notable quotes, “Learning athletic movement correctly from the start is the foundation for athletic success.” With the release of Ground Breaking Athletic Movement in 2003, Lee revolutionized the performance industry with his proven methods and strategies for multi-directional speed. His innovative approach to training has impacted how athletic movement speed is taught. Lee brought to light the importance and fine points of the “Plyo Step,” “Hip Turn,” “Lateral Run,” and athletic stance. According to Lee, “Speed and agility done right are about making sure we marry the natural movements athletes have with the effective and efficient body control to maximize speed and quickness.” Lee has been asked to speak at numerous global strength and conditioning and sports performance events and has produced multiple instructional videos and courses in multi-directional speed and movement training. In addition, Lee has written several manuals on movement techniques and speed development. Breakdown 1:00 - Basketball Player Consultation 2:30 - Movement Specialist 6:00 - Basic Goals 10:00 - Skill Execution 12:30 - Seven Things 14:00 - Run Fast and Stop Fast 17:30 - Defensive Slides 21:00 - Recovery 23:30 - Long First Step 25:30 - Foot Position 28:00 - Stimulating Thinking 32:30 - Parkour 34:00 - Late Development Sport 35:34 - 36:46 - Hoopsalytics AD 36:47 - Perfect Footwork 40:30 - Acceleration 43:00 - Footwork 45:00 - Low, Low, Low 48:30 - How to Jump Higher 51:30 - Teach with Cues 56:00 - Static Stretching 58:00 - Dissipating the Lactic Acid 1:00:30 - General Movement Template 1:04:00 - Extrinsic Motivation 1:08:30 - Create Efficiencies 1:10:00 - Better Movement Patterns Lee Taft’s Bio: Bio: https://leetaft.com/meetleetaft/ Website: https://leetaft.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leetaft Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leetaft/ Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter:...

Guest: Doug Novak, Basketball Coach In this week's coaching conversation, basketball coach Doug Novak joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching and teaching. Doug Novak is currently an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball program. Novak was last on episode 21 of the basketball podcast, and possesses nearly three decades of coaching experience, most recently serving as the associate head coach for the men's basketball program at Army West Point during the 2022-23 season. Before West Point, he was the interim head coach for the women's basketball program at Mississippi State in 2021-22. Prior to his lone season with Mississippi State Women, Novak served as the Head Men's Coach at Bethel University from 2013-21. There he composed an overall record of 131-68 in eight seasons. He left with the highest winning percentage (.658) of any Bethel basketball coach in program history. Doug has previously been an assistant coach at the NCAA D1 men’s level and has produced one of the most popular www.immersionvideos.com all access product of all time with his video series - All Access Basketball Practice with Doug Novak that gave access to his practice teaching methodology as well as unique and exclusive access to a team film session. It is available at www.dougnovakbasketball.com Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Having Daughters 7:00 - Idea of Tick Tock 9:30 - Mimicry 14:00 - All Learning is Nonlinear 17:00 - Program on a Napkin 20:00 - Quotes from Music 24:30 - Norms in Coaching 30:00 - Acquiring Skills 35:28 - 36:40 - Hoopsalytics AD 36:40 - Offense vs Defense 46:30 - Choosing One Path 53:30 - Freedom from Decision Making 1:00:00 - Learning The Game 1:05:00 - Concept of Rabbit Hole 1:12:00 - Winning Record 1:14:30 - Conclusion Doug Novak’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Novak Website: https://www.coachdougnovak.com/ Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, basketball player development specialist Brandon Payne shares insights on maximizing basketball shooting and player development. Brandon Payne also discussed his All Access Shooting Video Series available at www.brandonpaynebasketball.com. The Brandon Payne video series showcases one of the NBA's top player coaches' holistic approach to player development. The combination of an in-depth discussion of the overriding philosophy and structure behind what he does, coupled with the demonstration of practical drills and skills and how they complement each other makes the Brandon Payne video series stand apart from other shooting clinics or player development videos you have seen. As a basketball player development specialist, Brandon Payne is renowned for his self-curated training methods that are responsible for the success of some of the game's most elite athletes. Most notably, 4x NBA champion, 2x NBA MVP (the only unanimous MVP in NBA history), 1X Finals MVP, and 9x NBA All-Star Stephen Curry sits atop the extensive roster of impressive clientele. Since training his first client in 1996, Brandon Payne has developed and refined a unique, elaborate workout program combining strength, speed, agility, and skill work into one efficient session aimed at producing a more innovative and intelligent model of basketball player development. His success led to the founding of Accelerate Basketball Training, an elite basketball training center catering to all talent levels. For more than two decades, Payne has personally trained over 100 NBA, WNBA, and international athletes, with his work profiled in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBSSports.com, Bleacher Report, NBA TV, and many others. Breakdown 1:00 - Player Development Specialist 3:00 - Brand Pain 4:00 - Visiting Staff and Players 7:00 - Less is More 11:30 - Traditional and Cultural Norms 14:00 - Biological Individuality 16:30 - Making Adjustments 22:00 - His Values in Helping Players 23:30 - 24:42 - Hoopsalytics New AD 24:42 - Teaching Shooting 28:00 - Shooting Off The Dribble 32:00 - Specific Team Styles 35:00 - Adaptable 38:00 - Void of Competition 40:00 - Hardest Skill 43:30 - Metrics 45:00 - Be Better Coaches 51:00 - Conclusion Brandon Payne’s Bio: Bio: https://www.acceleratebasketball.com/our-team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbrandonpayne/ Website: www.brandonpaynebasketball.com Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion Immersion Videos: Check out all our...