Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr
Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr is a weekly show hosted by two-time NBA champion Brendan Suhr. It features conversations with some of the best basketball coaches in the world. Each episode explores trends, techniques, philosophies, and lessons from basketball, leadership, culture, professional development, and life. Listeners get practical insight from experienced coaches and leaders across the sport.
Episodes
Ep. 342 Joshua Adams, Pivot Growth Strategies
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Joshua Adams — a former Wyoming standout, a professional player across ten countries, and now the founder of Pivot Growth Strategies.Adams traces a career that began in Parker, Colorado with almost no scholarship offers and turned on a single dunk at aWyoming team camp. He talks about playing for Larry Shyatt, going undrafted, the car acc
Ep. 341 Noah LaRoche, Integrity Hoops
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Noah LaRoche of Integrity Hoops — one of the brightest young minds working in the game today.LaRoche consults with NBA and WNBA teams, college programs, and clubs overseas, but he's still grounded by the fifth and sixth graders he coaches on the seacoast of New Hampshire. He traces the path that got him there: quitting an insurance jo
Ep. 340 Ian Palmer, Leadership Lessons from a U.S. Army Colonel
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Ian Palmer — a retired U.S. Army colonel and leadership advisor for corporations, coaches, and teams.Palmer spent 26 years in the Army, moving from a 16-soldier tank platoon to command of a 5,000-soldier brigade combat team to chief of staff of an armored corps responsible for 90,000 people. He explains how the Army treats leadership as a
Ep. 339 Larry Shyatt, The Shyatt Clinic
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Larry Shyatt — founder of the Shyatt Clinic, longtime college headcoach, and one of the great givers in the profession. The episode opens with a full rundown of this year's Shyatt Clinic in Charlotte, and all of those clinic videos are live now onCoaching U+.Shyatt then walks through a coaching life that began with a graduate assistan
Ep. 338 Sam Purcell, Mississippi State Bulldogs
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Sam Purcell, head coach of Mississippi State women's basketball.Purcell takes us through his journey that began in Dalton, Georgia, ran through junior college in Wadley, Alabama, and turned on a chance decision to cold-call Cliff Ellis at Auburn — leading to a video-room scholarship, nine years alongside Jeff Walz at Louisville, and n
Ep. 337 Donnie Jones, Stetson Hatters
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Donnie Jones, head coach at Stetson University, for a conversation about leadership, connection, and coaching people rather than coaching basketball.Jones and Suhr open by discussing trust — how you build it quickly in a transactional era, why vulnerability creates vulnerability and how listening creates connection. Jones shares what he l
Ep. 336 Frank Martin, UMass Minutemen
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Frank Martin, head coach at the University of Massachusetts, for aconversation about the beauty in each coach's journey and what it actually means to teach the game.Martin traces his path from Little Havana and the impact a neighborhood coach named Shakey Rodriguez had on himself and so many others. From there the two discuss how he h
Ep. 335 Coaching U Live 2026 Recap: Three Days in Las Vegas
In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr and Zach Kendrick sit down to recap the 18th Coaching U Live clinic in Las Vegas — three days, a packed gym, and one of the strongest group of speakers the event has ever welcomed.Suhr and Kendrick open by breaking down the biggest change to the event this year: the move from a two-day event to a three-day model built around five hours of learning eac
Ep. 334 Jay Bilas, 2026 NBA Draft Preview
In this week’s episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas for our annual NBA Draft preview. Bilas shares his insights on what he believes is one of the deepest freshman classes in recent memory, breaking down the strengths and potential of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. The discussion covers the debates between Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa
Ep. 333 Lessons from the NBA Finals
In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr recaps the NBA Finals as he shares some of his thoughts and takeaways from the series.Throughout the episode, Suhr shares lessons for coaches at every level, including the importance of practicing special situations daily, teaching players to understand time and score, building offensive systems around your best players, and developing decision-makers.All that
Ep. 332 Dustin Kerns, Appalachian State Mountaineers
In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by Dustin Kerns, head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers.Kerns reflects on his coaching journey from graduate assistant to Division I head coach, sharing lessons learned from mentors such as Larry Shyatt and Mike Young. He discusses the importance of mastering the “invisible” parts of coaching, building relationships across an institution, an
Ep. 331 Jon Gordon, The Power of Positive Habits
In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by best-selling author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon to discuss his latest book, The Power of Positive Habits, and how simple daily habits can transform leadership, coaching, performance, and culture. Gordon shares why habits are truly the foundation of winning—whether in sports, business, or life—and explains how mindset, encouragement, gratitude, a
Ep. 330 Josh Pastner, UNLV Runnin' Rebels
In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by Josh Pastner, head coach of UNLV Runnin' Rebels, for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, roster building, and adapting to the modern college basketball landscape. Pastner reflects on his journey from Memphis to Georgia Tech to UNLV, sharing how the game has changed—not just on the court, but through NIL, the transfer portal, and the realit
Ep. 329 DJ Bakker, Greensboro Swarm
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by DJ Bakker, head coach of the 2025-26 G-League Champion Greensboro Swarm.In this episode Bakker shares insights into managing constant roster turnover and creating alignment between the Swarm and the Charlotte Hornets to ensure consistent development, terminology, and expectations across both levels. The conversation dives deep into offensive philosophy, in
Ep. 328 John Carter, The Science of Shooting
In this week’s episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Noah Basketball CEO John Carter to break down the science of shooting and how data is transforming the way the perfect shot is taught and developed. Drawing on nearly a billion tracked shots, Carter explains the three critical variables that define great shooting—arc, depth, and left/right accuracy—and why most coaches have historically misun
Ep. 327 NCAA Tournament Takeaways
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr reflects on the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, breaking down key takeaways from the Final Four —emphasizing how defensive pressure, execution, and style of play ultimately decide games in March. The focus then shifts to the offseason, where he challenges coaches to treat it as a “coaching laboratory”—installing systems, preparing for real-game situations, a
Ep. 326 Fran Fraschilla, Men's NCAA Final Four Preview
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by longtime basketball coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla for a deep dive into the NCAA tournament and the upcoming Final Four. Fran brings his unique insight & perspective as he reflects on everything from the strength of the Big 12 to how injuries reshaped the national landscape late in the season, and how the modern game—impacted by NIL and the t
Ep. 325 Debbie Antonelli Recapping the NCAA Tournament Opening Rounds
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the incomparable Debbie Antonelli to break down the first weekend of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. The two dive into the best games and biggest storylines from both brackets, from the dominance of the power programs on the women’s side to the depth, coaching, and competitiveness still alive in the men’s field. Along the way, Debbie shares
Ep. 324 Bob Richey, Furman Paladins
This week we revisit a conversation with Furman head coach Bob Richey. Richey reflects on his journey from a low-paid young assistant at Charleston Southern to becoming one of the most respected coaches in college basketball, and shares why intentional growth—not just ambition—has shaped his path. He explains the importance of knowing who you are as a coach, finding mentors that align with your ph
Ep. 323 Ryan Bernardi, Prolific Prep
This week Coach Brendan Suhr sits down with Ryan Bernardi, head coach of Prolific Prep, to dig into what it really takes to coach elite talent—and build a program that develops players and people. Bernardi shares how relationships and accountability are the foundation for coaching great players, why humility and owning mistakes earns trust with today’s athletes, and how his staff designs practices
Ep. 322 David Thorpe pt. 2, The Godfather of Player Development
This week Coach Brendan Suhr continues the conversation with David Thorpe—widely regarded as the “Godfather of Player Development”—and the two dive even deeper into what it actually takes to help players grow and succeed at every level.Thorpe breaks down the daily habits that separate real developers from drill collectors, why ball handling is non-negotiable for every position, and the simple trut
Ep. 321 David Thorpe pt. 1, The Godfather of Player Development
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the godfather of player development, David Thorpe for part 1 of a special 2 part conversation.So sit back and enjoy episode 321 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfec
Ep. 320 Tips for Coaching Down the Stretch of Your Season
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr emphasizes the importance of focusing on a single guiding principle for the year, inspired by John Gordon's concept of 'One Word.' He also provides practical coaching tips for managing teams during league play, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a neutral mindset after wins and losses, the significance of body language, the importance of
Ep. 319 Tipping Off 2026 with Drew Hanlen
In this episode we're taking a look back at one of our top episodes from 2025 to tip off 2026. Hear an excerpt from Coach Brendan Suhr's conversation with NBA skills coach & bestselling author Drew Hanlen.We hope you enjoy episode 319 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school pro
Ep. 318 Scott Whitaker, Impact for Living
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Scott Whitaker of Impact for Living. Scott has lived a very impactful life himself as he has served as an attorney, professor, performance coach, and a pastor while inspiring people in all walks of life. In this conversation he shares a special message for coaches and leaders on how to maximize your purpose, potential, passion, and platform.All that
Ep. 317 Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Toronto Raptors
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors for a timely conversation on the “people part” of coaching—mental performance, mental health, and the daily habits that help athletes perform with consistency.Charbonneau shares her path from clinical psychology to becoming a full-time performance professional, and explains how she
Ep. 316 Phil Beckner, NBA Player Development Coach
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by NBA player development coach Phil Beckner—longtime performance coach to Damian Lillard and co-creator of the Formula Zero camp—for a conversation on how great players are actually developed. Beckner took no shortcuts along his path from Buckeye High School as a PE teacher/JV coach, to an unpaid role at Weber State, to now being one of the top player
Ep. 315 Remembering Legends, NBA Storylines, and Early NCAA Observations
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr remembers some of basketball's legendary figures that we have sadly lost in recent weeks, current NBA storylines, surprise teams in the league, and observations from the first few weeks of the college basketball season. All that and more on episode 315 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, ov
Ep. 314 Juli Fulks, Marshall Thundering Herd
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Juli Fulks, head coach of the Marshall women’s basketball team. A Ph.D. in leadership and 2023 NCAA Division III National Champion at Transylvania University, Fulks led her teams to a 91–2 record and a 64-game winning streak before taking over at Marshall—one of the most impressive coaching runs in college basketball.The two discuss her transi
Ep. 313 Alan Stein Jr., Next Play - How to Focus on What Matters Most and Improve Performance, Productivity, and Fulfillment
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr sits down with Alan Stein Jr. to talk coaching, performance, and his new book, Next Play. The two trace the origins of the “next play” mindset and discuss how Alan turned it into a practical approach for moving on from mistakes, simplifying success, and leading with authenticity—on the court and beyond.Alan also previews what’s inside the book: 34 strategies and
Ep. 312 Mike Neighbors, Los Angeles Sparks
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Los Angeles Sparks assistant coach Mike Neighbors for a wide-ranging conversation on all things coaching. The two discuss Neighbors’ coaching journey, from his early days in high school and college basketball to his transition into the WNBA after a successful run as a head coach at Arkansas and Washington. Neighbors reflects on the lessons learned along
Ep. 311 Sounds from the OHSBCA - Ryan Pedon on Culture
In this week’s episode we're giving you an inside look at one of our partner's clinics and listening to a clip from a presentation at the recent OHSBCA Fall Coaching Clinic from Ryan Pedon, head coach of Illinois State. Speaking to a room full of high school coaches, Pedon lays out the keys to a great season—and a blueprint for the culture and core beliefs he is implementing with his Illin
Ep. 310 Ryan Pannone, Arkansas State
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Ryan Pannone, head coach of Arkansas State. Pannone traces his “bet-on-yourself” rise from an unpaid high school assistant to NBA assistant coach, G-League head coach, Alabama assistant, and now Division I head coach—through relentless learning, networking, and the humility and willingness to do any job that moved him forward. He shares how me
Ep. 309 Bob Starkey, LSU Tigers
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Bob Starkey, associate head coach of the LSU women's basketball team. Drawing from his 42 years on the bench coaching in men's and women's college basketball, 6 Final Fours and a National Championship - Starkey shares the “controllables” that make great assistants—and great teams.He outlines the core toolkit for today’s assistants:
Ep. 308 Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls
In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the newest member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Billy Donovan, head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Coach Donovan shares reflections on his journey from his early playing days under Rick Pitino to leading championship teams at Florida and now coaching in the NBA. He explains how his definition of success has evolved, why relat
Ep. 307 Phil Martelli Sr., Keys to Efficient Practices
On this week's episode we're giving you an inside look at the famed Larry Shyatt Clinic and letting you hear from one of the game's all-time great coaches, Phil Martelli Sr.Coach Martelli lays out a masterclass in practice design and time-on-task—he shares how to eliminate wasted minutes, build competitive habits, how to make every rep game-like, and things coaches should be prepared f
Ep. 306 A Tribute to the George Raveling
In this special episode we pay tribute to our dear friend, Coach George Raveling.George Raveling was a Hall of Fame coach, trailblazer, and teacher whose influence stretched far beyond basketball. The first African American head coach in the Pac-8, he led programs at Washington State, Iowa, and USC, and served as an assistant for the 1984 and 1988 U.S. Olympic teams. Raveling spent decades shaping
Ep. 305 Planning Your Preseason
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares an in-depth guide for how coaches can maximize the preseason with intentional planning, high-level teaching, and clear communication. Drawing on decades of coaching experience at every level Coach Suhr walks through the master planning process he uses with teams and coaches he mentors, helping them prepare for the upcoming season with structure and clarit
Ep. 304 What Did You Learn on Your Summer Vacation?
We hope you enjoyed your Summer! Coach Brendan Suhr is back to ask you what you learned and share how he took advantage of learning opportunities this summer on episode 304 of the Coaching U Podcast pres. by Noah BasketballNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help pla
Ep. 303 A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite Conversations So Far
We're back with a special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball as we're revisiting some of the best moments from 2 of our favorite podcasts earlier this year. Hear some of the highlights from Coach Brendan Suhr's conversations with Iowa's Ben McCollum and Coker head coach Nick Pasqua.. Both conversations are packed with great information, we hope you enjoy
Ep. 302 Carlin Hartman, Florida Gators
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Carlin Hartman, Associate Head Coach of the 2025 National Champion Florida Gators. Coach Hartman takes us inside Florida’s run to the national title, sharing the values, adjustments, and relationships that helped propel their program to a 36–4 season and 12 straight wins to finish the year. He breaks down the impact of elite rim running, two-big lin
Ep. 301 Jon Gordon, The Seven Commitments of a Great Team
In this week’s episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by bestselling author and leadership expert Jon Gordon to discuss his newest book, The Seven Commitments of a Great Team. Known for his work with top coaches and programs across all levels, Jon shares the inspiration behind the book, including personal stories from his playing days at Cornell and how the values of his late coach Richie Moran hel
Ep. 300 ESPN's Jay Bilas, 2025 NBA Draft Preview
In this week’s episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by ESPN’s Jay Bilas for our annual NBA Draft preview. As always, Jay provides detailed evaluations of several projected lottery picks, along with insights on under-the-radar prospects he believes can contribute to winning right away at the next level. He also shares valuable tips for coaches and players on the key traits that lead to long-term s
Ep. 299 Mano Watsa, PGC Basketball
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Mano Watsa, President of PGC Basketball, to discuss how PGC has become a global leader in youth player development. Watsa shares the foundational principles behind PGC’s success, including training habits under pressure, empowering athletes to self-organize, and building culture through their SCHAPE values. He also details their unique teaching meth
Ep. 298 Chris Oliver, Basketball Immersion
In this conversation, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Chris Oliver who discusses the innovative 'games approach' to coaching basketball, emphasizing the importance of decision-making and player development. He reflects on his journey in coaching, the evolution of coaching mindsets, and the necessity of creating practice environments that mirror real-game situations. This conversation highlights th
Ep. 297 Mike Martin, Brown Bears
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Mike Martin, the all-time winningest head coach in Brown men's basketball history. Martin reflects on his journey from standout player to head coach at his alma mater, sharing the lessons he’s learned across two decades in college basketball. He discusses the evolution of the Brown program under his leadership, including their first 20-win season an
Ep. 296 Lennie Acuff, Samford Bulldogs
This week on the Coaching U Podcast, Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes back Samford head coach Lennie Acuff. With 35 years of head coaching experience and a track record of sustained success at every level, Coach Acuff shares his insights on leadership, program building, and evolving with the modern game.In this episode, Coach Acuff opens up about his return to Alabama to take his dream job at Samford,
Ep. 295 Dick Vitale, ESPN
This week we’re joined by Hall of Famer Dick Vitale for a powerful conversation on leadership, passion, and perseverance.Dickie V shares the core values that shaped his remarkable journey—from high school coach to ESPN icon—and reflects on how pride, enthusiasm, and servant leadership have guided his mission on and off the court. He breaks down the characteristics of great leaders, the importance
Ep. 294 How Playoff Teams Prepare and Adjust
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr dives into the first few games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, sharing insights on what to watch for—and how to apply it to your team. He discusses the playoff preparation process, how elite teams target mismatches, and why some coaching decisions separate winners from the rest. Coach Suhr also challenges listeners with eight questions every coach should ask during pl
Ep. 293 Todd Golden, Florida Gators
In this episode, we share a segment from a recent clinic of ours featuring national champion head coach of the Florida Gators, Todd Golden. Coach Golden gives you an breakdown of his approach to using analytics and shares how his staff used analytics to build winning teams, both at Florida and previously at San Francisco. Golden covers several hot topics including their analytical in-game strategy
Ep. 292 Brendan Suhr, Thoughts from the First Weekend of Tournament Action
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares his insights on the first weekend of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments, breaking down the coaching strategies, standout performances, and trends shaping March Madness. All that and more on Episode 292 of the Coaching U Podcast, presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school
Ep. 291 Drew Hanlen, NBA Skills Coach & Bestselling Author
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Drew Hanlen, NBA skills coach and bestselling author of Stop Bullshitting Yourself. Hanlen, widely regarded as the best in the world at what he does, shares insights from his journey working with elite NBA players, including Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Tyrese Haliburton, and many more. He breaks down his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importan
Ep. 290 John Bloom, Strength in Numbers
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by John Bloom, author of Strength in Numbers. Bloom shares the inspiration behind his book, which features insights from 108 coaches across various sports, including head coaches, assistant coaches, and strength and conditioning specialists. He discusses the impact of his 12-question framework, inspired by Tim Ferriss's Tribe of Mentors, to uncover
Ep. 289 Ben McCollum, Drake
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Ben McCollum, head coach of Drake University men's basketball. McCollum, known for his unprecedented success at Northwest Missouri State with four national championships, shares insights into his transition to Drake, where he has led the Bulldogs to an impressive 26-3 start in his first season at the helm. He discusses the challenges of building
Ep. 288 Finishing Up Your Season Strong
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares tips on how to finish your season strong. Whether you're a top contender or an underdog looking to make a deep run, Coach Suhr emphasizes the importance of strategic adjustments, maximizing player strengths, and focusing on situational basketball. He breaks down ways to rethink your approach—whether it’s tweaking your defensive schemes, optimizing lat
Ep. 287 Eric Musselman, USC Trojans
In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Eric Musselman, head coach of the USC Trojans. Musselman shares his lifelong approach to learning and coaching, emphasizing the importance of constant innovation, adapting strategies from other sports, and evolving his X’s and O’s to stay ahead. He reflects on lessons from coaching in the NBA, G League, college, and international basketball, discussi
Ep. 286 Mail Bag!
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr answers questions from our audience in our first mail bag of 2025. Coaches from all levels have submitted questions about practice habits, attacking various zone defenses, adjusting to the shot clock, handling adversity, and offseason player development plans.
All that and more on episode 286 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball!
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Ep. 285 Nick Pasqua, Converse Valkyries
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Converse University head coach Nick Pasqua.
Coach Pasqua shares his innovative offensive approach that provides a base structure for his players while also allowing them to play with freedom and make decisions on the fly, making them unpredictable and hard to scout. He explains in detail the nuances that make his offense unique, along with how he in
Ep. 284 BJ Armstrong
In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by three-time NBA Champion BJ Armstrong. BJ reflects on his journey from high school standout at Brother Rice in Michigan to starring at the University of Iowa under legendary coaches George Raveling and Dr. Tom Davis, and later playing for coaching icons like Phil Jackson, Tex Winter, and Chuck Daly during his NBA career.
In this episode, BJ shares his
Ep. 283 "Daly-isms": Lessons Learned from Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly Part 2
In part two of this special Coaching U Podcast series, Coach Brendan Suhr continues reflecting on the invaluable lessons learned from legendary coach Chuck Daly.
Brendan shares more timeless "Dailyisms," by diving deeper into Daly's philosophies, including the importance of building trust with players, navigating adversity, and fostering a winning culture.
Don’t miss this inspiring
Ep. 282 "Daly-isms": Lessons Learned from Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly Part 1
In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr reflects on his time working alongside hall of fame coach Chuck Daly with the Detroit Pistons and the 1992 Dream Team.
Brendan unpacks the timeless "Dailyisms" that shaped his coaching philosophy and inspired countless others.
From insights on building trust and connection with players to mastering the art of in-game adjustments, he reveals several of Daly’s uniq
Ep. 281 Tipping Off 2025
In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares several tips for coaches entering league and conference play. Drawing from decades of experience, Coach Suhr discusses how to maintain team conditioning, handle practice planning, and implement effective scouting and preparation strategies for success during the most competitive stretch of the season.
Additionally, Brendan dives into mental preparation—hi
Ep. 280 In-Season Tips to Elevate Your Team
In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr dives into the essential strategies and philosophies every coach should focus on during the in-season grind. Drawing on decades of experience, he emphasizes the importance of keeping practices fresh and purposeful, sharing a technique he pioneered with Chuck Daly: the controlled scrimmage. This approach helps teams simulate game situations, improve conditioning,
Ep. 279 Stephanie White, Indiana Fever
In Episode 279 of the Coaching U Podcast, presented by Noah Basketball, Brendan Suhr welcomes Stephanie White, head coach of the Indiana Fever. An Indiana native and Purdue alumna, Stephanie has a storied basketball career spanning over 17 years as a player and coach in the WNBA.
After leading the Connecticut Sun to back-to-back WNBA semifinal appearances and being named WNBA Coach of the Year in
Ep. 278 Matthew Driscoll, North Florida
This week on the Coaching U Podcast, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Matthew Driscoll, head coach of the North Florida Ospreys, fresh off historic victories over South Carolina and Georgia Tech.
In his 16th year at the helm at UNF, Driscoll shares the principles and philosophies that have made his program a consistent contender and one of the most exciting teams to watch in college basketball.
Dr
Ep. 277 Joshua Medcalf, Finish Empty: What does it look like to...
This week on the Coaching U Podcast, we welcome bestselling author Joshua Medcalf, known for groundbreaking books like Chop Wood, Carry Water and his latest project, Finish Empty: What Does It Look Like to Live a Truly Successful Life from a Deathbed Perspective. Brendan Suhr and Joshua dive deep into the impactful themes of his newest work, reflecting on how the concepts of legacy, resilience, an
Ep. 276 Debbie Antonelli, ESPN
This week, the Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Debbie Antonelli, a three-time Hall of Fame inductee, including the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Known as one of the best broadcasters in the sport—covering everything from NCAA tournaments to WNBA games—Debbie shares her deep knowledge and insights on the growth of women's basketball, the impact of standout players like Caitlin Clark
Ep. 275 Lamont Paris, South Carolina
This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a portion of an impressive presentation from 2024 SEC Coach of the Year Lamont Paris at this year's "Florida Clinic" hosted by Larry Shyatt.
In this episode, you will hear Coach Paris share the keys to building a winning culture, from recruiting players who fit the program to pri
Ep. 274 Tony Bennett, Virginia
This week Coach Brendan Suhr revisits a conversation with the recently retired national champion head coach Tony Bennett.
Coach Bennett gives you a great lesson on how to face adversity - own it, grow from it and be better because of it. He relives his Virginia team's historic loss to UMBC in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament as they became the first #1 seed to lose to a #16 seed. He the
Ep. 273 Things You MUST Cover Before You Start Your Season Starts
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is back with another episode of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball as he provides you with a checklist of items that you MUST cover prior to tipping off your season.
Listen to hear the MUST covers of offense, defense, and special situations on episode 273 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball!
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Ep. 272 Unlocking the Science of Shooting with John Carter, CEO of Noah Basketball
This week, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by John Carter, CEO of Noah Basketball, to discuss the groundbreaking shot-tracking technology that is changing how players and coaches perfect the art of shooting. In this episode, Carter shares Noah's journey from humble beginnings in a Silicon Valley driveway to becoming the leading shot-tracking technology, used by high schools, colleges, and 28 NBA
Ep. 271 Will Hardy & Mike Weinar, Sounds from Coaching U Live 2024
This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of 2 presentations from last month's Coaching U Live 2024 clinic in Las Vegas.
In this episode, you will hear an excerpt from Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy as he answer's questions from coaches in attendance at the clinic. You will also hear from Ind
Ep. 270 David Patrick, Australian Boomers & LSU Tigers
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by LSU Associate head coach David Patrick to discuss his experience coaching the Australian men's national team this summer in the Olympics. Patrick shares insights on different styles of play in international basketball and what made the strategies used by different teams effective. Patrick also expresses his excitement about returning to LSU and how he
Ep. 269 Discussing Next Week's FABC Coaching Clinic with the How are You Wired? Podcast
This week Coach Brendan Suhr was a guest on the How Are You Wired? Podcast featuring Billy Teeden & Joe Willis to discuss the upcoming 2024 FABC Fall Coaching Clinic on Aug. 24th in Tampa, FL. The group was also joined by FABC president Bob Horodyski and UNF head coach Matthew Driscoll as they previewed the clinic. Special thanks to the guys at How Are You Wired? for bringing this joint podcas
Ep. 268 Learning More About Shooting, Dribbling, and Offensive Rebounding
This week Coach Brendan Suhr shares his core beliefs and the areas he focused on to improve as a coach. He discusses the three areas he dove deep into: shooting, dribbling, and offensive rebounding. Suhr also encourages coaches to think about how they can improve their teams in these areas. All that and more on episode 268 of the Coaching U Podcast!
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Ep. 267 Chris Beard, Ole Miss
This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of Chris Beard's presentation from last month's Southeast Super Clinic.
In this episode, Chris Beard shares his core coaching principles, several lessons he learned from the legendary Bob Knight including the importance of "keeping the main thing
Ep. 266 Kelvin Sampson, Houston Cougars
This week we're bringing you a special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of Kelvin Sampson's presentation from last month's Southeast Super Clinic.
In this episode, Coach Sampson emphasizes the importance of setting standards, maintaining accountability, and fostering high expectations within a team. He explains the significance
Ep. 265 Jon Gordon, Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by NYT best-selling author Jon Gordon. In this episode, they discuss the difference between high-performing individuals and high-performing leaders, the role of coaching in developing leadership skills, and the power of having difficult conversations. John shares his STAR III method for having effective and productive conversations, which includes small ego,
Ep. 264 Jay Bilas, NBA Draft Preview
This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by ESPN analyst Jay Bilas to preview the 2024 NBA Draft that is set to take place this week. The two discuss how the draft is shaping up, the value and depth in this year's class, along with their thoughts on some of the top players in the draft. Additionally, Jay shares his thoughts on the evolution of the NIL and it's current landscape as well as th
Ep. 263 Controlling the Controllables: a Coaches Guide to Self-Reflection
This week Coach Brendan Suhr shares his insights on coaching, leadership and the need to focus on personal development and evaluating your ability to help those around you improve. He provides a framework for effective coaching, and also includes a few of his favorite exercises for team building to use with your team this offseason. All that and more on episode 263 of the Coaching U Podcast!
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