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Episode 265: Dusty May, Coaching a Team to the Final Four Apr 26, 2023

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Guest: Dusty May, Florida Atlantic Head Coach

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching a team to the Final Four.

Dusty May led Florida Atlantic to its greatest season in school history in the 2022-23 campaign. May guided his Owls to the Final Four while posting a program-best 35-4 record. Prior to this season, the Owls had one previous appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but this year, May led the Owls to not just their first win in the NCAA Tournament, but all the way to the Final Four in Houston.

The May resume is well-decorated, as he was named the CBS Sports National Coach of the Year, as well as the NABC All-District 17 Coach of the Year and Conference USA Coach of the Year this season. May is the Owls’ all-time leader in coaching wins with a record of 101-60, despite having only been on the FAU sidelines for five seasons. FAU has not had a losing season in the five years of the May era. The Owls also captured the Conference USA Tournament and Regular Season Championships, both for the first time in school history.

Under May's guidance, the 2022-23 Owls have the most wins in school history, the most conference wins in school & C-USA history (18) the longest winning streak in school history & had the third-longest streak in C-USA history (20 games).

Breakdown

1:00 - Final Four

4:00 - Battling the Temptation

6:30 - Keeping Players

10:30 - Win

13:30 - Handling Distractions

16:00 - Humble Mindset

20:00 - Defense

24:00 - Value of Space

27:00 - Modern Leadership

29:16 - 29:51 - B.I. Ads January

30:30 - Level of Success

35:00 - Preparation

39:00 - Experience at FAU

41:00 - Continue Improving

43:00 - Communicate Openly

46:00 - Conclusion

Dusty May’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_May

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachDustyMay

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Episode 264: David Herbert, Player and Development At The Center of Excellence Apr 19, 2023

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Guest: David Herbert, Basketball Australia Coach

Basketball Australia coach David Herbert joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the player and team development approach at the Centre of Excellence.

David Herbert is the current head Coach Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence - Woman’s Program. He has over 25 years of experience within the Basketball Australia pathways having coached in the NBL1, WNBL, National Junior Championships and as a national team’s Head Coach. David is the current head coach of the Ballarat Miners NBL1 women’s team. He has received numerous coaching accolades including WNBL Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year Victoria and Queensland and the SEABL coach of the year.

Breakdown

1:00 - Daily and Weekly Schedule

9:00 - Basketball Australia

10:30 - Shooting Philosophy

15:00 - Shooting Commonalities

19:00 - Kinetic Flow

22:00 - Active Receiver

24:00 - Shoot First Mentality

27:00 - Team Defense Philosophy

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31:30 - Conceptual Offense

36:00 - Rebound King

39:00 - Evaluating Assistants

45:00 - What's Next Mentality

49:00 - Trapping Challenge

51:00 - Slow Learning

55:00 - Conclusion

David Herbert’s Bio:

Bio: https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/david-herbert-appointed-as-head-coach-womens-program-at-the-coe

Twitter: https://twitter.com/herbiehoops

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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Episode 263: Doug Lemov, Game Coaching and Video as a Learning Tool Apr 12, 2023

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Guest: Doug Lemov, International Best-Selling Author

International best-selling author, Doug Lemov joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss game coaching and video as a learning tool.

Doug Lemov last appeared on EP153 of the Basketball Podcast and we are grateful to be able to follow up with him on many of the topics that have appeared after he connected with so many coaches after he published The Coach's Guide to Teaching.

Doug Lemov is a former teacher and school principal. He helped found Uncommon Schools, a network of high-performing schools in under-served communities. His books on teaching, which include Teach Like a Champion (now Teach Like a Champion 2.0) have been translated into a dozen languages.

Breakdown

1:00 - Better Teaching

2:30 - In-Game Coaching

5:30 - Actual Coaching

14:30 - Red Wagon

15:30 - Game Feedback

21:00 - Journaling

25:00 - Video as a Learning Tool

31:00 - Video Sessions

31:00 - 31:41 - BI AD Jan 2023

39:00 - Value of Video

40:30 - Complex Circumstances

42:00 - Ideas for a Good Film Session

45:30 - Random Practice

51:00 - Direct Instruction

53:00 - Effective Watching

55:00 - Conclusion

Doug Lemov’s Bio:

Bio: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/doug-lemov/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_Lemov

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

Episode 262: Jamie Smith, The U of Strength Athletic and Human Development Approach Apr 05, 2023

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Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of Strength

Founder and head sports preparation coach of The U of Strength Jamie Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the athletic and human development approaches.

Jamie Smith is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former college basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry.

Jamie has coached a variety of athletes from novice to elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the ice, court, and field.

Breakdown

1:00 - The U of Strength

6:00 - Human Performance

10:00 - Athletic Development Field

19:00 - Enjoyment Factor

24:00 - Traditional Approach to Coaching

31:00 - Dynamic Warm Up

38:00 - Ecological Approach

42:00 - Basketball Immersion ADS

44:00 - Common Constraint Manipulation

54:00 - Creating Space

59:30 - Need for Specificity

1:02:30 - Game of Bursts

1:06:00 - Conclusion

Jamie Smith’s Bio:

Bio: https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/jamiesmith/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUofStrength

Website: https://www.theuofstrength.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

Episode 261: John Rillie, A Storied Franchise, A Top Offense, and Coaching Experience Mar 29, 2023

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Guest: John Rillie, Perth Wildcats Head Coach

Perth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on a storied franchise, a top offense, and coaching experiences that have shaped his philosophy.

John Rillie played 16 seasons in the NBL between 1995 and 2010 before embarking on a coaching career in the United States college system. Rillie has also been an assistant coach for the Australian Boomers, helping guide the Boomers to the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. In 481 NBL games, Rillie averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. From 1997 to 2004, Rillie was a member of the Australian Boomers. He represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Rillie played his college basketball at Gonzaga and joined Boise State head coach Leon Rice's staff in 2010. In 2017, he was hired as an assistant coach for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. After his first season with the Gauchos, he was promoted to associate head coach.

Breakdown

1:00 - Points Per Possession

3:00 - Scaling

6:00 - Cues on Rolls

9:00 - Pro System

12:00 - Watching Film

13:30 - Low Turnovers and High Assists

16:00 - Ball Reversal

19:30 - Making the Decision to Cut

23:00 - Ideal Preference

25:04 - 25:39 - BI AD Jan 2023

27:30 - Game Wraps

30:00 - Recruiting College Players to Pro

33:00 - Evaluations

35:00 - Interactive Conversations

38:00 - Development Plans

41:00 - Tokyo Olympics Highlights

44:00 - Type of Interactions

45:30 - Concept of a Routine

49:30 - Improving this Off-Season

John Rillie’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rillie

Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnrillie

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

Episode 260: Stefan Weissenboeck, The Work, The Trust, The Patience Mar 22, 2023

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Guest: Stefan Weissenboeck, Brose Bamberg Player Development Coach

Brose Bamberg player development coach Stefan Weissenboeck joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how the work, the trust and the patience drive player development. Stefan Weissenboeck has been the Head of player development at nine-time German champion Brose Bamberg since 2010. Under his guidance players like P.J. Tucker or Daniel Theis managed to make their way to the NBA. Stefan has also been part of the Brooklyn Nets coaches staff and works with the NBPA and the Czech Federation, and trains separately with high-level clients of all ages.

He is an international expert and a secret weapon when it comes to NBA players like Jarret Allen, Caris LeVert or Jakob Poeltl taking the next step in their career. Or when European greats like Nikos Zisis, Nicolo Melli or Tomas Satoransky want to optimize their game.

Breakdown

1:00 - Three Things for Player Development

5:30 - Trust

10:00 - Brose Bamberg Player Development

13:30 - Comfort and Confidence

17:30 - Finding Solutions

21:00 - Parts of Practice

23:40 - 24:21 - Immersion Videos AD Jan 2023

25:00 - Individual Differences

27:30 - Importance of Feet

34:30 - Emotional Regulation

37:00 - Mistakes

40:00 - Feedback on Misses

44:30 - How to be Better Coaches

46:00 - Conclusion

Stefan Weissenboeck’s Bio:

Bio: https://stefan-weissenboeck.com/

Website: https://basketball.eurobasket.com/coach/Stefan-Weissenboeck/13220

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

Episode 259: Adam Forde, Game Model and Tactical Periodization Mar 15, 2023

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Guest: Adam Forde, Cairns Taipans Head Coach

Cairns Taipans head coach Adam Forde joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on game models and tactical periodization.

Between 2013 and 2019, Forde was an assistant coach with the Perth Wildcats and won four NBL championships. After a season as an assistant coach with the Sydney Kings in 2019–20, he served as their head coach during the 2020–21 season. He was appointed head coach of the Taipans in 2021, and in 2023 he was named the NBL Coach of the Year.

Breakdown

1:00 - Team Accountability

4:30 - Freedom

7:00 - Ignition Drills

13:00 - Clips Applied in a Game

15:00 - Tactical Periodization

25:00 - Game Model

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29:30 - Tactical Dimension

35:00 - Coaching Philosophy

38:00 - Providing Guidance

45:00 - Creating Trust

48:00 - Make Mistakes

51:00 - Putting Players in Best Situation

55:00 - Ways to Manipulate Intensity

59:00 - Building Program

1:00:00 - Conclusion

Adam Forde’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Forde

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

Episode 258: Jacob Jackomas, Assistant and Head Coaching and The Spread Offense Mar 08, 2023

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Guest: Jacob Jackomas, Illawarra Hawks Head Coach

Illawarra Hawks head coach Jacob Jackomas joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on assistant and head coaching and the 5-Out spread offense.

Jacob Jackomas previously acted as Australia coaching legend Brian Goorjian's assistant coach for more than a decade, his extensive coaching resume includes stints in the NBL, China, and the Australian Boomers program over the past 6 years. Jackomas was recently made the International Scouting Coordinator for the Australian national basketball team, the Boomers.

His assistant coaching resume includes stints with the Sydney Kings (2006-2009), Dongguan Leopards (2009-2015), Sydney Kings (2015-2016), and the Shanghai Sharks (2016-2017).

Breakdown

1:00 - Takeaways Working with Brian Goorjian

9:00 - Scouting

12:00 - Competition with Coaches

14:30 - Olympic Learning

18:00 - Pick and Roll

22:00 - Flow

31:00 - Running a First-Team

33:03 - 33:45 - Immersion Videos ADS

33:30 - Best Spots

36:30 - The Spread Offense

39:00 - Catch Attack Matchups

43:00 - Penetration Reaction

47:00 - Cuts

52:00 - Creating Space

55:00 - Shot Clock

59:00 - Advice to Assistant Coaches

Jacob Jackomas’ Bio:

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-jackomas-68608669

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobjackomas

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

Episode 257: Mike Prada, How Spacing and the Three-Point Shot Changed How We Coach Mar 01, 2023

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Guest: Mike Prada, NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and Author

NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and author Mike Prada joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how spacing and the three-point shot changed how we coach.

Mike Prada is an NBA analyst, writer, and editor who specializes in writing about dense topics like Xs and Os in a way all fans can understand. He currently works for The Athletic after spending 10 years running SB Nation's NBA coverage. He is the author of Spaced Out: How the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball, published by Triumph Books.

Breakdown

1:00 - Spaced Out Book

4:30 - Importance of Space

8:00 - Shooting the Three

13:00 - Three-Point Revolution

17:30 - Humans Playing Humans

25:00 - Off The Ball Actions

27:39 - 28:14 - BAsketball Immersion AD January 2023

28:30 - Analytics

30:00 - Position Less vs. Defining Positions

36:00 - Giving Freedom

38:00 - Big Team Talk

40:00 - Predefined Role

43:00 - Notice Progress

46:00 - Impact on Offense and Space Created

51:00 - Evolution in Coaching

54:30 - Curiosity

55:30 - Conclusion

Mike Prada’s Bio:

Bio: https://theathletic.com/author/mike-prada/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikePradaNBA

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

Episode 256: Nelson Terroba, Modern Functional Coaching Feb 22, 2023

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Guest: Nelson Terroba, Texas Legends Associate Head Coach

Texas Legends associate head coach Nelson Terroba joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern functional coaching.

Nelson Terroba has filled many roles for the Texas Legends, an NBA G League Affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, including Defensive Coordinator, player development coach and associate head coach. He has been with the Legends since 2019.

Terroba has coached at the professional level for the Saskatchewan Rattlers, Saint John Riptide, Erie Bayhawks, and Bakersfield Jam.He has also been an assistant coach with the Congo National Team, and a head high school coach.

Terroba started his coaching career at the University of Texas where he first served as a student manager and later became the special assistant to the head coach under Rick Barnes.

Breakdown

1:00 - Modern Functional Coaching

5:00 - Transactional Leadership

9:30 - Adapting The Model

14:00 - Individual Differences

17:30 - Authenticity and Humility

20:30 - Diagnostics

25:30 - Prescriptive and Diagnostic Nonstick

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29:00 - Recreate, Recreate, Recreate

35:00 - Point Guard College

39:00 - Losing