The Basketball Podcast

The Basketball Podcast

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Bret Burchard on Making Culture Your Edge (EP414)

Coach Bret Burchard discussed his work with Championship Shift, a mindset training company that helps coaches and athletes compete and lead with confidence, resilience, and humility. Bret shared his experience as a former NBA and college basketball coach, emphasizing the importan ...  Show more

Jim Haverstrom on Ecological Coaching across Sports (EP413)

Jim Haverstrom, a youth hockey director and coach developer with USA Hockey, joined the Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching methodologies and player development across both sports. The conversation explored various coaching strategies, including the importance of making practi ...  Show more

Mike Neighbors on Professional Coaching and Career Transitions (EP412)

Mike Neighbors, assistant coach for the LA Sparks, shared his insights on transitioning from college to professional coaching, emphasizing the importance of pace, player development, and feedback loops in the WNBA. Neighbors discussed his philosophy on assistant coaching, highlig ...  Show more

Ryan Cottingham on Player Support and Team Culture (EP411)

Ryan Cottingham, the head coach of Spring Arbor University's men's basketball program, shared insights into his approach to building and sustaining a successful small college basketball program. He discussed the importance of creating a strong team culture based on core values of ...  Show more

Clayton Thompson on Integrating Science, Skill, and Human Connection (EP410)

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Coordinator of Integrated Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Thompson joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on integrating science, skill, and human connectionClayton Thompson serves as the Coordinator of Inte ...  Show more