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EP153: The Gold Standard with Don Showalter
In this episode, George is joined by legendary coach Don Showalter to explore what truly transforms a basketball program. With over 40 years of high school coaching experience and 20+ years with USA Basketball —...
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EP152: Implementing Conceptual Offenses in the G League with Mfon Udofia
In this episode, George is joined by Mfon Udofia, head coach of the Long Island Nets to share insights from his journey as a player and coach. He discusses the importance of building coaching philosophies based on...
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EP151: How Oregon Recruits and Develops Players to the Pros with Mike Mennenga
In this episode, George is joined by Coach Mike Mennenga to share insights into his coaching philosophy, player development strategies, and the importance of physicality in basketball. He discusses his journey from...
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EP150: Beyond the numbers: Building Culture at FAU with Corey McCrae
In this episode, George is joined by Corey McCrae to discuss the challenges and growth experienced in coaching basketball at FAU. He reflects on specific games that highlight the difficulties of maintaining leads and...
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EP149: From the G League to Global with Antoine Broxsie
In this episode, George is joined by Antoine Broxsie to share his extensive coaching journey across various countries and leagues, emphasizing the importance of cultural integration and innovative coaching techniques....
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EP148: Implementing Pro-Level Efficiency in Amateur Gyms with Luke Bonner
In this episode, George is joined by Luke Bonner, a former Division I and professional basketball player, about his journey in basketball and his current work in youth sports. They discuss the importance of early...
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EP147: Building a Culture of Playing Towards Each Other with Ryan Gensler
In this episode, George is joined by Ryan Gensler, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Akron, to explore how concept-based offense, relationship-driven leadership, and constraint-led learning shape...
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EP146: The Future of Coaching with Matt Bowers
In this episode, George is joined by Dr. Matt Bowers to explore how different sport environments—from structured teams to unstructured play—shape athlete development, creativity, and long-term potential. He challenges...
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EP145: Coaching and Curiosity with Jon Yu
In this episode, George is joined by Jon Yu to discuss various aspects of basketball coaching, focusing on the challenges faced by coaches, the importance of skill development versus technique, and the implementation...
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EP144: Rethinking Strength and Conditioning with Cole Hergott
In this episode, George is joined by Cole Hergott, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University, to discuss innovative approaches to athlete recovery, training, and injury prevention,...
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EP143: Value of Donor Sports and the Developmental Pyramid with Scott Peters
In this episode, George dives into the concept of donor sports and how non-basketball activities can enhance on-court performance through transferable movement skills. He explores how coaches can creatively integrate...
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EP142: Applying the CLA - Case Study Insights with Konstantin Hula
In this episode, George is joined by Konstantin Hula discusses his experiences and insights gained from coaching youth basketball, particularly focusing on the importance of intentional practice, clear principles of...
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