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Guest: Matt Hill, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Matt Hill joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA transition and player development concepts.
Matt Hill brings a wealth of NBA coaching experience to the Charlotte Hornets, having previously served as an Assistant Coach with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks (2018-2023) and the Orlando Magic (2017-2018). He began his NBA journey with the Orlando Magic in 2012, working his way up from Video Analyst/Scout to Player Development under coaches Jacque Vaughn, James Borrego, Scott Skiles, and Frank Vogel.
A standout athlete himself, Hill played college basketball at the University of Texas and was named Nebraska's Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school. He holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications.
Hill's dedication to the game is evident in his career path. Transitioning from player development to coaching positions, he has developed a strong foundation in maximizing player potential and contributing to team success.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Experience
2:00 - End of Shot Clock Possession
7:30 - Coaching Strategies
8:30 - Rival Spacing
13:30 - Creating Space
16:00 - Processes and Feedback Loop
21:00 - Balance, Tracking, and Feedback
27:30 - Stats and Film Analysis
30:00 - Importance of Trust and Accountability
36:00 - Coaching Journey and Staff Development
40:00 - Four Different Coaches
42:00 - Conclusion
Matt HIll’s Bio:
Bio: https://nbacoaches.com/matt-hill/
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:
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Guest: Brian Benjamin, Technical Director for Netherlands Basketball and Former FIBA 3x3 Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, the technical director for Netherlands basketball and former FIBA 3x3 head coach Brian Benjamin joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss FIBA 3vx3 and its application to all basketball coaching.
From 2016 to 2021, Brian Benjamin has been the Head Coach of the 3x3 Men National Team of The Netherlands. After his teams won several medals at the Europe Cup and World Cup, the Men's team qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Brian Benjamin is currently the Technical Director of the Netherlands Basketball Federation. He oversees and is responsible for all National Teams and Talent Programmes (3x3, 5-on-5, and Wheelchair) of the Netherlands Basketball Federation.
Breakdown
1:00 - Netherlands Success in 3x3 Basketball
5:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3--Point Shots
11:00 - Strategies to Counter Switches
14:00 - Defensive Rebounds and Communication
20:00 - Limiting Turnovers
22:00 - One-on-One Defense
27:00 - Player Skills and Team Concept
30:00 - 3x3 Practice and Defensive Tactics
36:00 - Importance of Individual Skills
39:30 - Performance Analysis
42:00 - Keep Competing
45:00 - Conclusion
Brian Benjamin’s Bio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjbrian/
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
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Guest: Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst
In this week's coaching conversation, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst, Fran Fraschilla shares insights on trends in coaching, 3x3 and a passion to learn.
Fran Fraschilla joined ESPN as a college basketball game and studio analyst in 2003. Fraschilla has an extensive coaching background, having coached at the collegiate level for 23 years. His teams made eight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments. He was the head coach at the University of New Mexico, St. John’s University and Manhattan College..At ESPN, he worked on NBA Draft coverage, the FIBA World Championships, as well as the NBA and high school basketball. He was also an analyst on ESPN’s NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball coverage from 2007-2014.
Fran Fraschilla had an impressive coaching career before transitioning to ESPN.
Manhattan College (1992–1996): As head coach of the Manhattan Jaspers, Fraschilla led the team to the NCAA Tournament twice. In 1995, the Jaspers pulled off an upset as a 13-seed, defeating Kelvin Sampson’s No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners. St. John’s University (1996–1998): At St. John’s, Fraschilla coached four NBA players, including Metta World Peace. His overall record with the Red Storm was 35–24.University of New Mexico (1999–2002): Fraschilla continued his success at New Mexico, posting a 55–41 record. His teams made postseason appearances, including the NIT and NCAA Tournaments.
In total, Fran Fraschilla’s coaching career spanned 23 years, with an overall record of 176–99. His expertise and insights now benefit ESPN viewers as he analyzes college basketball games and covers the NBA draft, particularly focusing on foreign players.
Breakdown
1:00 - International Basketball Growth
6:00 - Pick and Roll Basketball Techniques
13:00 - Five Out Offense and Big Men Passing Ability
16:00 - Effective Weak Side Actions
18:30 - Practice Design and Habits
25:00 - Coaching Techniques in College Basketball
28:30 - Offensive and Defensive Approaches
33:00 - Importance of Switching
35:30 - Difference of 3x3 vs 5x5
39:00 - Benefits of 3x3
46:00 - Family Involvement
49:00 - Coaching and Mentorship
54:00 - Conclusion
Fran Fraschilla’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Fraschilla
Twitter: https://x.com/franfraschilla
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
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Guest: Joan Plaza, Spanish Professional Basketball Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Spanish professional basketball Joan Plaza joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern coaching: Instilling confidence and empowerment.
Joan Plaza is a Spanish professional basketball coach with an impressive track record. His coaching journey spans across various European teams, where he has consistently achieved success at the highest levels of the game. Plaza most recently was head coach of AEK in the Greek League and in the Basketball Champions League.
Plaza began his coaching career at the basketball school he co-founded, EB Betsaida, and worked with the women’s team EB Santísima Trinitat and the small club CB Sant Adriá. During the 2000–01 season, he led his team to victory in the Spanish Under-20 championship.
A veteran of 194 coaching appearances in the EuroLeague, spread between Zenit, Unicaja, Zalgiris, and Real Madrid. His most notable coaching stint was with Real Madrid, where he initially served as an assistant coach under Božidar Maljković. When Maljković departed, Plaza stepped up as the head coach. Under his leadership, Real Madrid achieved remarkable milestones, including thirteen consecutive Liga ACB wins and winning the ULEB Cup (now known as EuroCup) in the same season. Plaza was named the AEEB Coach of the Year.
Plaza’s coaching journey continued with other prominent teams including Cajasol Sevilla, Unicaja Malaga, where he secured his second EuroCup title in the 2016–17 season., Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Real Betis.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coaching Youth Basketball
2:30 - Sharing Experiences
7:30 - Modern vs Traditional Coaching Methods
10:30 - Player Development and Communication
17:00 - Assistance in Decision Making
20:30 - Building Confidence
27:00 - Creating Strategy and Goals
31:00 - Time Management
36:00 - Coaching Methods
40:00 - Game Plan and Priorities
48:00 - Coaching Philosophy and Passion
55:00 - Conclusion
Joan Plaza’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Plaza
Twitter: https://x.com/joanplazaduran
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
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Guest: TJ Saint, Birmingham Squadron G-League Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Birmingham Squadron G-League head coach T.J. Saint joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his playbook and modern strategies and concepts.
Saint's professional coaching journey started in 2014 when he served as the video coordinator for the Detroit Pistons. He remained with the Pistons until 2018 gaining valuable insights into the NBA game. Following his departure from the Pistons, Saint went to the University of Georgia where he held the position of Director of Basketball Strategy for the Men's Basketball team during the 2018-19 season.
Saint then spent three seasons honing his coaching skills with the New Orleans Pelicans' G League affiliates. He started as an assistant coach (2019-20) before being promoted to associate head coach (2020-22). His dedication and hard work culminated in his well-deserved appointment as head coach of the Birmingham Squadron in 2022. Saint's 2023-24 Squadron team was the #1 ranked offense in the regular season, and the 4th all-time regular season offense in the history of the G-League.
Saint attended Belmont University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in business development. During his time at Belmont, he also served as a student assistant coach with the men’s basketball team from 2009 to 2011. His experience at Belmont laid a strong foundation for his coaching career, combining academic achievement with practical coaching experience.
Saint later pursued a Master’s degree in effective teaching and leadership at Butler University. While at Butler, he worked as a graduate assistant coach, further honing his coaching skills and expanding his understanding of leadership in sports.
Breakdown
1:00 - Coachikng Strategies and Culture
2:00 - Creating Team Identity
5:30 - Positive Reinforcement
9:00 - Basketball Coaching Strategies
15:30 - Confrontational Drives
19:00 - Alternating the Current
22:30 - Spacing
29:30 - Blitzing and Pick and Roll Coverage
32:30 - Defensive Tactics
35:00 - Pick and Roll Reads
41:30 - Hang and Hostage Dribbles
44:30 - Late Sprays and Monkey in the Middle
48:00 - Play Calling
55:30 - Angle Shot
59:00 - Chase Five and Euro
1:03:00 - Offense Strategies and Plays
1:09:30 - Dribble Drive Motion
1:12:30 - Single Side Tag and Small Ball
1:16:00 - Use of Flares and Back Screens
1:23:00 - His Coaching Philosophy and Experience
1:27:00 - Conclusion
TJ Saint’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://georgiadogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/t-j-saint/2505
Twitter: https://x.com/tjsaint4
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
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Guest: Tim Martin, Player and Personal Development Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, Tim Martin joins the Basketball Podcast to share a holistic approach to player and business development.
Tim Martin is a basketball coach, motivational speaker, filmmaker, and industry expert. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected skills trainers in the basketball community is nothing short of remarkable.
Tim’s journey took a pivotal turn when he began training young athletes. His work ethic, second to none, caught the attention of rising NBA star Tyrese Maxey. Maxey, who has trained with Tim since his freshman year at South Garland High School, describes their relationship as family-oriented.
Tim Martin’s impact extends beyond the court. He has developed comprehensive training transformation programs for basketball players at all levels. His Virtual Training Academy, established in 2007, has helped produce 21 NBA Draft selections and assisted clients in earning over $550 million in NBA salary. Tim has worked with NBA, WNBA, NCAA, and Euro league champions, leaving an indelible mark on the basketball world.
Tim is not only a basketball trainer but also a motivational speaker, filmmaker, and industry expert. As the Director of Basketball Relations for the Dwyane Wade sneaker company, Way of Wade/Li Ning, he has cultivated relationships with premier names in sports entertainment and fashion.
Tim Martin’s journey from homelessness to world-renowned trainer exemplifies resilience, hard work, and the transformative power of basketball. His story inspires athletes and dreamers alike, reminding us that greatness can emerge from even the humblest beginnings.
Breakdown
1:00 - Holistic Player Development
7:00 - Building a Personal Brand
9:30 - Personal Growth and Curiosity
16:00 - Unconventional Methods
19:00 - Confidence Building
24:30 - Building Mental Toughness and Pressure
27:00 - Coaching Method in the NBA
33:00 - Mental Health
35:30 - Team Building
42:00 - Networking and Authenticity
46:00 - Conclusion
Tim Martin’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://timmartiniq.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/timmartin_tx
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
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Guest: Yolett McPhee-McCuin, University of Mississippi Head Coach
In this week's coaching conversation, University of Mississippi head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin joins The Basketball Podcast for a deep dive into defensive principles, offensive philosophy and sustaining success.
Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has elevated Ole Miss women’s basketball back into the national spotlight throughout her six seasons in Oxford. McPhee-McCuin keeps building upon success each season at the helm of the Rebels, leading Ole Miss to a program record 12 SEC wins in 2023-24 as well as the school’s third straight NCAA Tournament appearance for its 20th overall.
Along with guiding the Rebels to a program best in conference wins, McPhee-McCuin picked up her 100th win at the helm of Ole Miss during the 2023-24 season to become the second coach in program history to achieve the feat. McPhee-McCuin spent the five seasons before Ole Miss transforming Jacksonville into a perennial power in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During her tenure as head coach, McPhee-McCuin led the Dolphins to a 94-63 record (50-24 in ASUN play) and postseason appearances in each of her last three seasons.
McPhee-McCuin, who has also served as the national team head coach for her native Bahamas, was an assistant at Clemson from 2011-13, where she was recognized as one of the top assistants in the nation by National Women's Basketball Insider. Before her stint at Clemson, McPhee-McCuin was on staff at Pittsburgh for two seasons in 2009 and 2010. Her coaching career also includes stops at Portland, Frank Phillips College, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Breakdown
1:00 - Defense and Adaptability
8:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3 Point Shots
15:00 - Defensive Techniques
18:00 - Embracing Physicality
23:00 - Defending Ball Screens
28:30 - Freedom on Offense
34:00 - Exploit Defensive Weaknesses
36:30 - Data Analysis and Practice Management
43:00 - Maintaining Standards
48:00 - Mentorships in Women's Basketball
53:00 - Conclusion
Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolett_McPhee-McCuin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YolettMcCuin
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:
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Guest: Victor Lapena, Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team Coach
Canadian Women's National Basketball Team Víctor Lapeña joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on international coaching, development, and principles of play.
Lapeña brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his current role as Head Coach of the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team.
Prior to his appointment in 2021, Lapeña spent a remarkable 14 years within the Spanish Basketball Federation. His impact is undeniable, having played a key role in Spain's dominance on the international stage. During this tenure, he contributed to an impressive collection of 14 medals, including two coveted EuroBasket golds (2013, 2017) and a silver medal at the prestigious 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lapeña's expertise extends beyond the national team level. He also boasts a distinguished club-level career in Spain, leading teams in both the second and first tiers of their national league. His strategic brilliance culminated in a championship title with CB Avenida in the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he achieved success on the international club scene by guiding Nadezhda Orenburg to the EuroCup Women title in 2019.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Coaching Basketball in Canada
10:00 - Club Model vs Scholastic Model
16:00 - Basketball Development Model
22:00 - Coaching Principles and Strategies
26:00 - Player Development
32:00 - Coaching Strategies Learned in Soccer
37:00 - Defensive Strategies in Basketball
43:30 - Defensive Rebounding Strategies
47:00 - Conclusion
Victor Lapena’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Lape%C3%B1a
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
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Guests: Carly Thibault Dudonis, Fairfield Head Coach
In this week’s coaching conversation, Fairfield head coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis joins the Basketball Podcast to share her insights on 5-Out and, team and basketball identity.
In just her second season at the helm, Thibault-DuDonis led the Stags to a program-record 31 wins as part of an historic 31-2 campaign, the second-highest winning percentage in the nation. That mark featured a conference-record 29 game winning streak culminating in a MAAC Championship, their fifth in program history.
Thibault-DuDonis was named the Maggie Dixon Coach of the Year, All-Met Coach of the year, the ECAC Coach of the Year, the College Insider Kay Yow Coach of the Year, and the MAAC Coach of the Year to celebrate Fairfield's historic season. The Stags also achieved the program's first-ever national ranking as they slotted No. 25 in the AP Top-25 poll and also received votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They finished the season ranked fourth in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll. The Stags capped off their historic season with the MAAC Tournament and Regular Season Championship while punching their ticket to the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
In her first season with the Stags, she led the team to a top-5 finish in the conference, receiving a bye into the MAAC Championship Quarterfinals with an 11-9 conference mark.
Carly most recently served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Before joining Minnesota, Carly was an assistant coach at Mississippi State and Eastern Michigan.
Thibault-DuDonis' father Mike Thibault was a three-time WNBA Coach of the Year previously coaching the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics while also being an assistant coach in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Her brother Eric, is the current Head Coach of the Washington Mystics.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Positive Team Environment
5:30 - Offensive Identity
9:00 - Coaching Strategies for Mid-Major Teams
12:00 - Creative Advantages in Offense
14:30 - Cutting and Spacing
18:00 - Basketball Analytics and Player Development
23:30 - Defensive Strategies
27:30 - Defensive Fundamentals
30:30 - Film Analysis abd Drills
34:00 - Workload Management
38:00 - Coaching Philosophy
41:00 - Skill Improvement
Carly Thibault Dudonis’s Bio:
Bio: https://fairfieldstags.com/staff-directory/carly-thibault-dudonis/240
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTbow
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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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_
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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