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The Rising Coaches Podcast
From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their rise through the profession and what they are working on now.
Episodes
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 195: Vance Catlin, Indiana Pacers, Senior VP of Pro Scouting
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Vance Catlin, Senior Vice President of Pro Scouting with the Indiana Pacers. Coach Catlin’s…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 194: Patty Medina, American University, Associate Athletic Director
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Patty Medina, former coach and current Associate Athletic Director at American University…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 193: Ben Uzoh, Toronto Raptors, Pro Personnel Scout
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Ben Uzoh, Pro Personnel Scout for the Toronto Raptors. Uzoh enjoyed an impressive playing…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 192: Adam Mazarei, University of California, Associate Head Coach
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Mazarei, the Associate Head Coach at the University of California. Coach Mazarei’s coaching…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 191: Laura Wilde, The Wilde Agency, NBA Holistic Mental Performance Coach
She is a former NCAA head basketball coach and two-sport college athlete who has worked extensively with elite performers. Her work spans the NBA, WNBA, NFL…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 190: Eric Flannery, St. Edwards High School, Head Coach
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Eric Flannery, the long time head coach at St. Edwards High School in Cleveland Ohio. A…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 189: Michael McDuffie, Greensboro College, Head Coach
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Michael McDuffie, head men’s basketball coach at Greensboro College. A Greensboro alum and…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 188: Jason Smith, Australian Men's National Team, Director of Basketball Operations
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jason Smith, the Director of Basketball Operations for the Australian Boomers. A former…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 187: James Kane, Assistant Coach, University of Dayton
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach James Kane, assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Dayton. Kane began his…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 186: Danny Peters, Former D1 Assistant Coach
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Danny Peters, a former Division I assistant coach with experience across several…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 185: Brian Adams, Assistant Coach, University of Alabama
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Brian Adams, assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Alabama. Coach Adams…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 184: Connor McCaffery, Assistant Coach, Butler University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Connor McCaffery, assistant men’s basketball coach at Butler University. A former standout…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 183: Marty Richter, Head Coach, USC Upstate
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Marty Richter, the head men’s basketball coach at USC Upstate. Coach Richter began his…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 182: Dr. Desaree Festa, Team Sport Psychologist, Buffalo Bills
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Desaree Festa, the team psychologist for the Buffalo Bills. She earned her PhD in Sport and…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 181: Tevin Brown, Assistant Coach, Texas Legends
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Tevin Brown, assistant coach with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. Tevin’s coaching…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 180: Patrick Crarey, Head Coach, Grambling State University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Patrick Crarey, the head men’s basketball coach at Grambling State University. Crarey was…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 179: Jarvis Hayes, Assistant Coach, Georgia State University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jarvis Hayes, assistant men’s basketball coach at Georgia State University. A former NBA…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 178: Herman Mandole, Head Coach, Manchester Basketball
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Herman Mandole, the head basketball coach at Manchester Basketball. Originally from…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 177: Chris Caputo, Head Coach, George Washington University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Chris Caputo, head men’s basketball coach at George Washington University. Coach Caputo…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 176: Matt McCall, Former Chatanooga and UMass Head Coach, Current NBC Game Analyst
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Matt McCall, former head coach at UMass and Chattanooga, and current game analyst with…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 175: Steve Ridder, Head Coach, Embry-Riddle University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Steve Ridder, the legendary head men’s basketball coach at Embry-Riddle University. Ridder…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 174: Kelvin Lewis, Assistant Coach, Troy University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Kelvin Lewis, assistant men’s basketball coach at Troy University. A former standout at…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 173: Jareem Dowling, Assistant Coach, Kansas State
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jareem Dowling, assistant men's basketball coach at Kansas State University. Dowling began…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 172: Bryan Bailey, Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we sit down with the Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Coach Bryan Bailey. Coach Bailey carved out an…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 171: TC Swirsky, Head Coach, Memphis Hustle
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach T.C. Swirsky, head coach of the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 170: Matt Wise, Head Women's Coach, Samford University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Matt Wise, the head women’s basketball coach at Samford University. Coach Wise brings a…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 169: Mike Morrell, Head Coach, UNC Asheville
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Mike Morrell, head coach of UNC Asheville. Morrell began his coaching career at King…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 168: Chris Jones, Assistant Coach, Utah Jazz
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Chris Jones, assistant coach with the Utah Jazz. A former standout guard at the University…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 167: Nate Bollinger, Assistant Coach, American University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Nate Bollinger, assistant coach at American University. His coaching path started at D3…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 166: Russell White, Head Coach, California Lutheran University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Russell White, the head coach at California Lutheran University. A Cal Lutheran graduate…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 165: Mike Moran, Former Head Coach, John Carroll University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined with the former longtime head coach at John Carroll University, Coach Mike Moran. Coach Moran, a…
The Rising Coaches Podcast164: Fran Dunphy, Former Head Coach, La Salle University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined with Coach Fran Dunphy, the former La Salle Head Coach and one of the all-time winningest coaches…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 163: Sean Flannery, Head Coach, Walsh Jesuit High School
Today on the Rising Coaches podcast, we get the opportunity to speak with the current assistant coach at Georgia State University, Coach Sean Flannery. Sean is…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 162: Lindsay Langford, Registered Dietitian, Butler University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined by Lindsay Langford, a registered dietitian and the head nutritionist at Butler University. With…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 161: Dave Richardson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Arkansas
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we are excited to talk with Dave Richardson, the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Arkansas Basketball…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 160: Khalif Wyatt, Director of Player Development, Temple University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by a Philly hoops legend and the current Director of Player Development at Temple University —…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 159: Mark Bialkoski, Director of Basketball Operations, Geroge Mason University
Mark Bialkoski is the Director of Basketball Operations at George Mason University. With over 15 years of experience in college basketball, Coach Bialkoski has…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 158: Jeff Santarsiero, Head Coach, Geneva College
Jeff Santarsiero is a true veteran of the game and longtime head coach at Geneva College. With nearly three decades leading the Golden Tornadoes, Coach…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 157: Bill Cartwright, Former NBA Player and Head Coach
Bill Cartwright is a true basketball legend. Coach Cartwright is a five-time NBA champion, a former All-Star, and a key figure in the Bulls’ first three-peat…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 156: Ryan Murray, Assistant Women's Coach, Ohio State University
Ryan Murray is the assistant coach for the Ohio State Women’s Basketball team, Coach Ryan Murray. With a deep understanding of the game and a strong background…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 155: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketball Immersion and The Basketball Podcast, Basketball Immersion
Chris Oliver is a basketball coach, educator, and the mastermind behind Basketball Immersion. With a wealth of experience in coaching at all levels, including…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 154: Mike Brey, NBA Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks
Mike Brey is one of the most respected minds in college basketball and current Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Coach Mike Brey. With over two decades…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 153: Toure Murry, Player Development Coach, Philadelphia 76ers
Toure Murry is a former NBA Player and current Player Development Coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, Coach Toure Murry. Coach Murry joins us having an…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 152: Steve Clifford, Former NBA Head Coach and Advisor in the Front Office, Charlotte Hornets
Steve Clifford is a former NBA Head Coach and current Advisor in the front office of the Charlotte Hornets, Coach Steve Clifford. Coach Clifford jumped right…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 151: Anthony Johnson, Assistant Coach, Youngstown State University
Anthony Johnson is the current assistant coach at Youngstown State University, Coach Anthony Johnson. Coach Johnson joins us having started his coaching career…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 150: Joe Abunassar, Skills and Player Development Trainer, Impact Basketball
Joe Abunassar is the Founder and Ceo of Impact Basketball, Coach Joe Abunassar. Coach Abunassar has trained nearly 307+ NBA Players in his 27 years in the…
The Rising Coaches Podcast149: Travis Branham, National Recruiting Analyst, 247Sports
Travis Branham is the Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports, Travis Branham. Travis joins us with a heavy scouting and recruiting background, starting his career…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 148: Ben Newman, Mental Performance Coach, The Ben Newman Companies
Ben Newman is an Entrepreneur, Investor, 2x Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Philanthropist, and the Nation’s Top Continual Peak Performance Coach, Ben…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 147: Rex Walters, Former NBA Player and Assistant Coach
Rex Walters is a former NBA player and former NBA and College Assistant, Coach Rex Walters. Coach Walters joins having an extensive playing career with Kansas…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 146: Scoonie Penn, Former NBA Assistant Coach
Scoonie Penn is a former NBA assistant, Coach Scoonie Penn. Coach Penn joins us with an extensive playing career having played at Ohio State University and…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 145: Darris Nichols, Head Coach, La Salle University
Darris Nichols is the chance to talk with the newly appointed Head Coach at La Salle University, Coach Darris Nichols. Coach Nichols joins us as a player coach…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 144: DJ Irving, Assistant Coach, University of Miami
DJ Irving is the current Assistant Coach at the University of Miami, Coach DJ Irving. Coach Irving is a young coach in the industry but has grown at a rapid…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 143: James Fraschilla, Assistant Coach, Capital City Go-Go
James Fraschilla is the Assistant Coach at Capital City Go-Go, Coach James Fraschilla. Coach Fraschilla’s coaching career started with the Maine Red Claws as a…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 142: Tyler Thornton, Director of Player Development and Assistant Coach, Howard University
Tyler Thorton is the Assistant Coach and Player Development Coach at Howard University, Coach Tyler Thornton. Coach Thornton is a young coach in the industry…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 141: Brian Baudinet, Assistant Coach, UMBC
Brian Baudinet Is the assistant coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Coach Brian Baudinet. Following Coach Baudinet’s playing career at…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 140: Dr. Richard Sander, Athletic Director at ETSU and Founder of TopConnect
Dr. Richard Sander is the Athletic Director at Eastern Tennessee State University and the man behind the TopConnect Symposium, Dr Richard Sander. Dr Sander is…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 139: KT Harrell, Director of Basketball Operations, University of Michigan
KT Harrell is the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Michigan, Coach KT Harrell. Coach Harrell starts his coaching career following a…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 138: Kyle Getter, Associate Head Coach, University of Notre Dame
Kyle Getter is the Associate Head Coach at the University of Notre Dame, Coach Kyle Getter. Coach Getter started his coaching career following his playing…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 137: Brad Kanis, CEO of EuroProBasket and International Scout
Brad Kanis the Founder and CEO of EuroProBasket, Brad Kanis. Brad joins us with a ton of basketball and international experience following his playing career…
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 136: Katy Young Staudt, Vice President of TurnkeyZRG
Katy Young Staudt is the Vice President of TurnkeyZRG. Katy joins us with heavy experience in recruiting and placement of coaches in various collegiate…