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Analisse Rios is the head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Connecticut Sun. She  dives into her experience working with the world's best athletes in the WNBA along with a behind the scenes look into program structure, communication with coaching staffs and creating player buy in.Topics Discussed:- How she structures her training camp workouts- communicating with the coaching staff- Improving lateral movement- Closeout technique- Pre/Post Game warmups & lifts- Creating buy in amongst the group- The importance of sleep/nutrition- Foam rollers & other recovery toolsMore on Analisse hereFollow on Instagram 

Former NBA assistant coach and director of player development Dave Severns joins the podcast to discuss all things coaching and share many of the lessons he learned during his coaching career. One of the best sharers of the game, Coach Severns is the founder of the online basketball resource Jymratt basketball where he has thousands of notes and information he's collected over the course of his career.Topics discused:- Loyalty, trustworthiness and work ethic - Staff dyanmics- Addressing conflicts with players- Triple threat and permanent pivot feet- Player development must haves- Preparation and coaching confidenceJymratt Basketball Coach Severns player development courses

Former college basketball player and founder of The Pack Basketball, Oney Harrison joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a player development and skills trainer. Oney has amassed a large audience on several social media platforms teaching essential basketball skills, footwork and drills for players of all ages. Her ability to teach and demonstrate is second to none and she shares some of her experiences and strategies that have allowed her business to flourish.Topics Discussed:Playing Career at Asbury & St. BonaventureOpening up her own gymGaining ClienteleStructuring WorkoutsManaging players of different ages and abilitiesShooting DevelopmentHow social media has impacted her businessFollow Oney on instagramMore on The Pack Basketball

Harvard Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Steve Harney joins the podcast to discuss his first year on staff working for Head Coach Carrie Moore. Harney helped lead the Crimson to a 20 win season and has had multiple coaching stops at all levels. We discuss:- Building a competitive schedule - Taking over a new program- Staff retreats & developing relationships- Empowering players in the film room- Offensive concepts- In game coaching and how to help your head coach- Scouting reports & film analysis- Managing the demands of the jobMore on Steve here Follow Steve on Twitter 

Entering year 2 of her Professional basketball career in Spain, Aleksa Gulbe had a standout career as a Hoosier at the University of Indiana.  Hailing from Latvia, Gulbe scored over 1,000 points and grabbed over 600 boards in her college career.  Aleksa shares some behind the scenes into the Indiana WBB program along with her journey as a international player and the adjustment to attending school in the US.Topics Discussed:- International recruiting and the learning curve- Individual position workouts & practice style at Indiana- Meeting high expectations - Team chemistry and NCAA tournament success- Film study and scouting reports- Playing fast & staying organized on offense- Ball screen defense - Differences between pro ball and collegeMore on Aleksa's career as a Hoosier here...Aleksa's professional career 

Juwan Brown is the head player development coach for the Texas Legends, NBA G-League organization. He is also working as an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Seabears in the CEBL.   Topics discussed: - Differences between G-League & NBA- Bringing energy and commanding the floor- Film process and note taking- Presenting concepts to team- Starting workouts with 3s!?- Scouting Reports- P&R Concepts- Favorite actions and teams to watch- Learning from Tyler Relph- Daily disciplinesMore on Juwan hereJuwan's Twitter

Just a quick solo pod today catching you up to speed on what's been going on this summer! I discuss summer workouts at Quinnipiac, what i've been watching, listening to and reading along with some recruiting plans and getting more organized.For more content check out my YouTube channel where I document everything and share more basketball videos and behind the scenes of Quinnipiac Women's Basketballhttps://youtu.be/rOooIqj5prY

Bringing a new series to the podcast "HS Hoops Talk" where I will answer commonly asked questions and discuss topics geared towards high school hoopers who are looking to play at the next level! In this episode I discuss 3 major keys to giving yourself the best opportunity to be recruited!For more content like this subscribe to my YouTube Channel 

NBA Player Development and Shooting Coach, Joey Burton joins the podcast to discuss all things player development, the art of shooting and coaching at multiple levels. Joey shares a message to coaches in regards to chasing your goals and being persistent in what you love to do.  Joey's Twitter

A jam packed basketball conversation with Associate Head Coach, Calamity McEntire. Starting off as a manager for Pat Summit at Tennessee, Calamity has had coaching stops at Hawaii, Boise State, Dayton & Texas. She shares a wealth of knowledge with us in regards to career growth, skill development, recruiting, staff dynamics and more. You don't want to miss this episode!About Coach McEntireCoach McEntire's Twitter

Coach Elkin dives into the nitty gritty of how to become an ELITE level Director of Baskebtall Operations at the Division 1 level. Having coached at all levels prior to his time at Yale, Matt shares what he's learned from the coaches he's worked under along with tips for building and maintaining a network within the coaching industry.Topics:- Benefits of coaching at various levels- Time as GA at Northeastern- Learning your head coach - Organization and being flexible- Do your job at an elite level- Growing in the off season- Networking and putting yourself out thereRead more about Matt here Matt's Twitter

Iowa Women's Basketball Video Coordinator and Director of Analytics Ben Lober joins episode 65 of the Backyard Buckets Podcast to discuss the run to the National Championship game and the role that analytics plays within the program. Ben discusses his journey as a video coordinator and his day to day responsibilities within scouting. He also provides some insight and advice for young GA's and managers on how to separate themselves and add value. Topics: - Final four run- Game prep in NCAA tourney- His film process- Caitlin Clark's stats- Delivering info to the staff- Scouting reports- Sportscode vs Synergy- Advice for GA's/Managers- Analytics websites he uses About Benhttps://hawkeyesports.com/coach/ben-lober/Watch the video podcast here on YouTube Backyard Buckets Newsletter

Kicking off season 2 with a mashup episode focused on tips for younger coaches. This episode includes 4 shortened segments spanning all areas of the game including on court coaching, work life balance, speaking up and networking. These are 4 clips from previously recorded podcast episodes, the full episodes are linked below. Segments1:20 Jordan McCann (Loyola Chicago) - Growing your voice & being a fly on the wall12:53 Brianna Finch (Boston University) - Feedback and the balance between competition and learning17:45 Carolyn Smalls (Johns Hopkins)28:35 Jess Jenkins (Akron) - work life balance, time blocking, off season projectsLink to full podcast episodes:Jordan McCannhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-57-jordan-mccann-d3-to-d1-recruiting-coordinator/id1521531231?i=1000566790909Brianna Finchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-55-brianna-finch-post-season-evaluations-small-sided/id1521531231?i=1000562504565Carolyn Smallshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-60-carolyn-smalls-takeaways-from-year-1-as-an/id1521531231?i=1000575355336Jess Jenkinshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-58-jess-jenkins-st-bonaventures-sweet-16-run-time/id1521531231?i=1000568735973

Quick recap of the Sweet 16 & Elite 8 games along with final four predictions! We also touch on our experiences traveling to the final four and some of the benefits of attending for young or new coaches. Hope you enjoy the episode!Link to YouTube Video breakdown  Carolyn's TwitterBackyard Buckets Twitter 

Joined once again by Carolyn Smalls, we recap the first and second round games and  discuss some of the best Sweet 16 matchups and more. The video version of this episode can be found on YouTube that includes clips from each of the games discussed. Click here to watch the episode w/ the video breakdown Backyard Buckets TwitterCarolyn's Twitter

A casual conversation from two hoops junkies around this years NCAA Women's tournament. This first episode was meant to be more general, giving big picture thoughts on the seeding and potential matchups down the stretch. We discuss a few possible cinderella teams and our final four picks!Follow Backyard Buckets Basketball on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/backyardbball_Follow Carolyn on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/coach__smalls?lang=en

Wrapping up "Season 1" of the podcast with a quick basketball update as we countdown the days until our first game. I give some insight into the daily schedule of our players during preseason and what recruiting looks like for coaches during the fall. Season 2 will feature some of the best moments in previous podcasts in a slightly different format. As always thank you for all of the support!

Entering his first season as an Assistant for Longwood University Men's Basketball, Quinn McDowell has published a number of courses and clinics on both the Princeton Offense and Ball Screen Continuity.  After a stellar playing career at William & Mary and overseas, Quinn had several coaching stops including most recently Lehigh University.  He is also the founder of Arete Hoops,  a comprehensive basketball resource for coaches in players. Find out more about Quinn below.Quinn's Courseshttps://coachtube.com/users/coachmcdowell20Quinn's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/aretehoopsArete Hoops Websitehttps://www.aretehoops.com

Mike Jagacki enters his first season on staff with SUNY New Paltz Men's basketball after spending the last three years as a video coordinator and then promoted to assistant coach for the Hofstra Pride Women's Basketball program. Topics Discussed:- Handling feedback as a content creator- Making the switch between men's/women's basketball- Building a defensive philosophy from scratch- Aligning your general principles with your ball screen coverage- Matching your system to your personnel- Defensive protection plans- Improving individual defenders- Role as a video coordinator- Making the jump to a full time assistant coach- The power of photoshop/graphics- Scouting process and focusing on personnel- Seeking knowledge and learning something new everydayLearn more about MikeMike's TwitterPurchase Mike's book here - Lockdown Defense: Developing Elite DefendersListen to the Lockdown Defense Podcast

Really enjoyed this open ended discussion with Johns Hopkins Assistant WBB Coach Carolyn Smalls. Carolyn and I met through zooms and online clinics and were finally able to connect in person at this years final four. She is an active learner and basketball junkie. It was awesome to hear about her experiences and what her takeaways from her first year as a college coach.More on Carolyn here...Follow Carolyn on Twitter 

Academy of Art Head Coach Scott Waterman joins the podcast. Fresh off the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance and 20 win season Scott discusses his path to the head chair. With stops at Dartmouth, Cal Fullerton, Long Beach State, Dominican and currently Academy of Art, Coach Waterman has had a vast amount of experience at all different levels. We focus mainly on the defensive side of the ball and game preparation while touching on the the habits  and lessons he has developed along his coaching journey.More on Coach Waterman here...Follow Coach Waterman on Twitter

Providence Friars Women's Basketball Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Jess Jenkins joins the pod to discuss her historic playing career and her transition from player to coach. Topics:Post Season WorkoutsPlayer DevelopmentThe importance of watching film at ProvidenceGrowing up as a gym ratDecision to commit to St. BonaventureSitting the bench as a Freshman Playing and working for Jim CrowleyGetting outside of her comfort zone speaking in front of the teamKeys to scouting and game preparationAsking older coaches for helpBecoming the Recruiting Coordinator Managing TimeWorking as a Spin instructor part timeJess' TwitterMore about Jess here...

Current Loyola Chicago Women's Basketball Assistant Jordan McCann joins the podcast to discuss his college coaching journey from the high school level to the division 1 level. With stops at the division 3 and division 2 level prior to getting his start in division 1 start at Iona College,  Jordan talks about the differences in responsibilities and expectations. He credits the staff at Iona for helping to develop his coaching voice and organizational habits. A Chicago native, Jordan is headed back home to work for Coach Allison Guth as the newly formed staff begins their first season with the Ramblers.Topics Discussed:- Wearing several "hats" at the D3 & D2 level- Taking a new position - Asking for help and learning from those around you- His experiences in staff meetings- International Recruiting & making relationships- Player Development - Loving what you do- Brining energy and enthusiasmMore on Jordan here...Jordan's Twitter

Sean Light is currently the CEO of Weight Room Wealth and former Strength & Conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Sean played college basketball at West Virginia & Quinnipiac University and majored in journalism before entering the fitness landscape. He shares his journey of becoming a division 1 athlete and how he worked his way into the professional ranks as a strength coach. Topics:- Convincing John Beilein he was good enough to play at West Virginia- Transferring to Quinnipiac and falling in love with Strength & Conditioning- Pouring into your craft- Working in professional sports- Habits he observed from the best of the best- Daily routines & the importance of structure- The ability to train your brain - Training for mental toughness and overcoming the fear of pressure- Starting a business from scratch- Book and podcast recommendations Connect with Sean Twitter LinkedinWeight Room Wealth Websitehttps://weightroomwealth.com/home1647376124945

Recently completing her first season on staff at Boston University as Assistant WBB Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Brianna Finch has over 20 years of coaching experience and delivers some great advice and teaching points throughout this episode.  Topics:- Adjusting to a new program and staff- Recruiting to your head coach- Post Season Evaluations and spring workouts- Planning with the end in mind- Small Sided Games and Constraint based learning- Cutting Actions and Creating Advantages- Developing Your Coaching Voice- Being a continuous learnerCoach Finch's TwitterMore about Coach Finch here...

An extremely informative episode with former Assistant Coach at Abilene Christian and current Director of Player Development for Texas Tech WBB Erik DeRoo. Erik discusses his journey from being a Graduate Assistant at Fresno State and how that role helped him earn his next position as the Creative Recruiting Coordinator at Abilene Christian. His efforts resulted in enormous growth for all of ACU WBB"s social media platforms along with the explosion of his own personal brand on Tik Tok. Erik goes into detail on his decision to leave ACU and take a support staff role at Texas Tech. This conversation is LOADED with tips and advice for new and veteran coaches in regards to personal branding, career advancement and evolving with the times!Topics Discussed:- His roles/responsibilities as a Graduate Assistants at Fresno State- Earning trust with head coaches- Mid major basketball and the ability to "wear many hats"- Mid major vs. Power 5 Resources- Why handwritten letters matter- Growing a team's social media presence- Why every coach and player should care about their personal brand- Leaving the coaching side for a support staff role- Having a WRITTEN plan in place when seeking change- NIL opportunities and more...Follow Erik on TwitterErik's NewsletterMore about Erik's coaching path here...

Newly hired Director of Basketball Operations at Arizona State University, Carter Caplan has worked his way up the ladder starting as a manager at Drexel. He has had stops at both Niagara University and the University of Delaware.  We discuss...- Deciding to take a new job- Understanding your head coach- It's about the players- How to earn trust and take initiative - Separators between good and great- Roles and responsibilities- Being relationship driven- Organization and preparation- Loving what you do

What's up guys! Officially making this the season 2 premiere of the podcast. After taking a couple months off in the heat of the season I'm more excited than ever to get back to posting consistently and having some valuable basketball conversations. In this solo episode I discuss...- Our season at Quinnipiac- How my scouting process has evolved- Post game reports and areas of improvement- Teams/leagues/concepts I'm studying- My struggle in creating routines during the season- Post Season workouts: basketball and strength/conditioning- Content plans for spring & summer

Ohio State Women's Basketball assistant coach Jalen Powell joins the pod to discuss her new position at OSU. We talk through her journey from being a manager at Ole Miss to a GA at Arkansas and a few of her other stops along the way.  Growing up in Long Island and spending a large majority of her early basketball life in NYC, Jalen has been around the best of the best in terms of high level players and coaches in ultra competitive settings. We go way back and discuss our AAU days playing for Exodus NYC and when she knew she wanted to become a coach. Topics:- Jerry Powell Training & Long Island Basketball- Exodus NYC AAU Program- Decision to attend Ole Miss- Getting into coaching- Learning from older coaches- Embracing different roles- Advice for managers- Day in the life as an assistant at OSU- Breaking down scouting reports- Building player relationships- Asking for help - Growth mindsetRead more about Jalen here...Jalen's Twitter

Washington native and Oregon State Women's Basketball alum Mikayla Pivec joins the pod to discuss her college experience playing in the Pac-12 and her present experience playing professionally in one of the top leagues in Spain. Mikayla was a significant contributor at Oregon State right from her freshman seasonFor more on Mikayla's playing career at OSU Follow Mikayla on TwitterTopics:-  Having difficult conversations & adapting to new roles- Difference between European and NCAAw style of play- Ball Screen Reads and Watching Film- Scouting Reports at Oregon State- Practices leading up to games- Getting out of a slump- Playing with Sydney Wiese- WNBA Draft Pick- Throwing javelin in the offseason - Best & Worst Pac-12 Arenas

Founder of Clockwork Athletics, Anthony Pugh is a former college basketball player at Robert Morris University. After one year at RMU, he stepped away from playing and decided to go all in on his passion for training and helping other players reach their potential. Anthony currently lives and trains in Ohio.Topics Discussed - Decision to walk on at D1 level instead of playing D2/D3- Why Robert Morris- Relationship with Coach Andy Toole- His role on the team as a walk on- Decision to walk away from the playing side to start training business- Day in the life as a trainer and student- Importance of a morning routine- Watching Film - Workout standards and accountability - Handling player frustration- His coaching mentors and favorite Twitter followsAnthony's Website - https://www.clockwork-athletics.com/about-me/anthony-pughAnthony's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Anthony_Pugh2?s=20

Priscilla Edwards enters her 1st season with the Clemson Women's Basketball team after spending time at Providence, St. Johns and her alma mater St. Bonaventure. Coach Edwards is the founder of PE Basketball, a grassroots skill development company started in NYC. She is also the owner of "Glow Cafe" in Providence, Rhode Island.  Topics Discussed...NYC basketball then vs. nowPlaying career at St. BonaventureTime as an assistant coach at St. Johns & ProvidenceRecruiting Red Flags Owning multiple businessesManaging time and being ambitiousTaking RisksNew position at ClemsonFollow Coach Edwards on Twitter https://twitter.com/_PEbasketball?s=20More about Coach Edwards here...https://clemsontigers.com/coaches/priscilla-edwards/

Brijesh Patel has been the head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Quinnipiac University since 2008. Prior to Quinnipiac he was the assistant S&C coach at the College of Holy Cross. Coach B overseas all 21 sports but spends the majority of his time with men's and women's basketball/ice hockey. He is known for his all encompassing training philosophy which focuses on improving an athlete's ability to move functionally in different positions that they will encounter throughout their sport. Workouts include numerous types of exercises centered around flexibility, speed, power, balance and core strength. Coach B is known for his ability to get the most out of his athletes not just from a physical standpoint, but more importantly a mental one.Topics...His journey and mentors Learning how to move and be functionalImportance of in season trainingRecovery TechniquesCreating Training PlansGetting Outside Your Comfort ZoneBalance of structure & freedomThe Power of visualizationSeeing an athlete reach their potentialFollow Coach B on Twitter https://twitter.com/bpatel515More on Coach B here... https://gobobcats.com/staff-directory/brijesh-patel/32

A jam packed episode featuring one of Washington's all time greats, Chantel Osahor. Chantel was a major part of the 2016 final four squad and played alongside Kelsey Plum, the NCAA WBB all time leading scorer. She discusses how impactful her coaches were in her development both on and off the court. Chantel recently took an assistant coaching position at Oklahoma after spending two years at Arkansas with her former coach, Mike Neighbors.  This was a fun episode that gave some insight on Chantel's playing career and now coaching journey.Topics:- Recruiting for a brand new coach- Playing Career at Washington- Why She Chose Washington- Relationships with Assistant Coaches- Developing from her freshman to senior year- Final Four Run- Playing alongside Kelsey Plum- Playing for Mike Neighbors- GA Experience at Drake - Coaching with Mike Neighbors at Arkansas- Responsibilities as a first year assistant- Scouting Reports & Film- Mike Neighbors Shoot Around Philosophy- Making The Move to Oklahoma- Continuing to learn as a young coach- Favorite BooksFollow Chantel on Twitter @COsahor0

Long time girls high school basketball Coach at the Village School in Houston Texas and current Player Development Coordinator for Tulsa Women's Basketball, Coach Doug Brotherton joins the pod to discuss...- Transitioning from HS basketball to college- How he knew Tulsa was the right fit- Getting to know a new staff - Adjusting to a different role with new responsibilities- Player Development at Tulsa- His experience as a high school head coach - Practice Planning - Developing leaders and growing player/coach relationships- His time as an NBA advanced scout Follow Coach Brotherton on Twitter @CoachBrothertonCheck out Coaches Edge @Coaches_Edge

Quick episode recapping my first time out on the recruiting trail, our summer session 2 schedule/workouts and plans for the fall. Watch Our Summer School Recap VLOG herehttps://youtu.be/Ns-K1bIx52QFollow Backyard Buckets on Twitter for more X's & O's Backyard Buckets Basketball Newsletter

This was a fun episode with two up and coming stars in the college hoops media business Aaron and Andrew Robinson. The faces behind All Facts Media and the Auto Bid Podcast, the twins bring the energy and passion in this pod as we dive into their high school and college basketball experience, how the game has changed over the past few years and some of the underlying issues that aren't addressed within the college game. We end the episode with their thoughts on starting All Facts Media/The Auto Bid and their long term goals to continue to grow in the media business.Follow Aaron & Drew's Twitter & Podcast Here...All Facts Media Twitter The Auto Bid Podcast

Stanford Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Kate Paye joins the pod! Coming off of a historic season that included winning a national championship, Paye and her family have been a major part of Stanford athletics success for years. Her brother was the quarterback for the football team prior to her time at Stanford where she walked on the women's basketball team and earned a scholarship after her first season. Paye just completed her 14th season on staff and her 5th as the Associate Head Coach. We discuss a wide range of topics which are outlined below!Timestamps:Reflecting on a COVID Year (2:00)Scouting Report Defense (6:20)In Game Adjustments (9:45)Coaching Responsibilities (11:45)Staff Meetings (12:30)Watching Film (17:00)Guarding Off Ball Screens (20:30)Teaching in Series  (22:15)Short Shot Clock Actions (23:30)Ball Screen Talk (27:00)Shooting Drills & Shot Selection (28:20)Film Sessions (31:00)Recruiting Advice for Young Coaches (34:00)Find Out More About Coach Kate Paye HereFollow Coach Paye on Twitter @KatePayeCheck Out The Backyard Buckets Newsletter Here

First year Brown Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Ugo Nwaigwe joins the pod to discuss her first few months on the job along with her high school & college basketball experience.  We have a really fun conversation centered around what we are learning as young assistant coaches, pushing through adversity and connecting with players.Follow Ugo on TwitterTime Stamps:Long Island Basketball - 3:00 Recruiting Process - 12:00Playing at Wagner  - 19:00Transferring to Temple - 26:00 Instilling Confidence - 30:00First Few Months as a D1 Assistant Coach  at Brown - 37:00 Building relationships w/ new playersPlanning WorkoutsFeeling EmpoweredNaming DrillsWays to learn outside of the office

Towson Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Zach Kancher joins the pod. We discuss his remarkable accomplishments in regards to voter education/registration initiatives within the Towson community along with the impact he has had on coaches and student athletes all over the country through his virtual town halls and "scouting reports". Shifting to basketball, we discuss his path to becoming a women's college basketball coach, his scouting process and some advice for recruiting as a young assistant. Read more about Zach's work on improving voter turnoutTime Stamps0:00 - Zach's Voter Education & Social Justice Initiatives25:00 - Practice Player at GW42:00 - Being Efficient Watching Film 50:40 - Ways to Make Scouts More Engaging54:00 - Recruiting Tips Follow Zach on Twitter @ZKRedhead

Solo episode discussing a number of basketball topics! I share some thoughts on player development, areas I need to improve in, the anticipation to get out on the road and recruit and a couple changes for next season. 

Greg Tarca just completed his 3rd season on staff with the Lehigh University men's basketball program. He was the volunteer video coordinator in his first season before being promoted to the Director Of Operations two seasons ago. Greg is a Quinnipiac Alum and basketball has always been a huge part of his life. We discuss...Playing HS basketball in New JerseyWalking on at Quinnipiac under Coach Tom MooreHis role in practice as a walk onBringing energy and being consistentWorking for Hoop Group and getting hired at LehighRole of a video coordinator - wearing many hatsTransitioning to the Director of Operations positionPlanning road trips and being accountableThoughts on the mid range two & scouting reportsand more...Greg's Twitter Backyard Buckets Twitter Backyard Buckets Weekly Newsletter

Davidson Women's Basketball Assistant Coach James Janssen joins the podcast to discuss the "Tagging Up" philosophy first created by Aaron Fearne.  Coach Janssen shares how and why they decided to implement the concept with their team a few seasons ago along with the emphasis being on transition defense and not solely on offensive rebounding. He explains how the staff introduced the philosophy to the team, drills they focused on in order to build the habit and evaluate the results they have seen over the last few seasons. If you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a rating & review! Watch Coach Janssen's "Tagging Up" Coaches Tube Clinic HereBackyard Buckets Basketball Newsletter

Uconn Women's Basketball manager Tim Tamallanca has grown up around hoops his entire life! The son of Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri, Tim always thought he would attend QU but he ended up at Uconn and is reflecting back on his 3 years as a manager with the women's basketball team under Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma.... We discuss- The COVID Year and how it impacted the role of a manager- Growing up a Quinnipiac Fan- The requirements to become a manager- Practice player tryouts & expectations- Being committed to the job- No job is to small & why the details matter- His favorite memory during his 3 years- QU vs. Uconn NCAA Game in 2018- What a typical game day and practice looks like for a manager- Takeaways from the coaching staff- The player he appreciated mostLeave a rating and a review if you enjoyed the podcast episode!Subscribe to the Backyard Buckets Newsletter Here for more X's & O's breakdowns

University of Dayton Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Ryan Gensler joins the podcast! He discusses his coaching journey and we get into the details of each one of his stops leading up to his current position at Dayton. He offers a ton of advice for young coaches and shares some practical tips for how to be the best at the job you currently have & more....Topics:GA/DOBO at Providence - The role of a Director Of Basketball OperationsAssistant Coach at St. Bonaventure Coaching in a Sweet 16Shifting to a Recruiting Coordinator position at Loyola Maryland Delegating and Organizing as a RC - Relationship building in recruitingMaking the jump to  the University of Florida as a video coordinatorWhat He learned About Graphics/video/analyticsHow To Make Scouting Reports more engagingCurrent experience back at Dayton with Shauna GreenCoach Gensler's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryangensler/Coach Gensler's Twitter - https://twitter.com/RyanGenslerSign Up For The Backyard Buckets Newsletter Here!

Former Pac10 Rookie and Player of the year Val Whiting joins the podcast! Val shares her experiences not just in college but playing professionally overseas, in the WNBA and as an alternate for the USA National Team. We discuss...- Tara Vanderveer's philosophy- Coach Val's Tik Tok Fame- Film & Scout at Stanford- Stanford Practice & Skill Development - Playing Through The Post- Post Players Shooting Jumpers- USA National Tryouts- Mental Health Struggles- Adjusting to Less Playing Time- How Coaches Can Help Their Players Through Struggle- Why Sports Psychologists Are KEYWe finish off the episode with a fun Quick Hitters segment per usual! Be sure to give the podcast a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode. Follow Coach Val on TikTok @iamcoachval 

After 28 years at Fairfield University, legendary Coach Dianne Nolan knows what it takes to build a program from the ground up. We discuss....Her first day on the job as a head coach Recruiting back in the dayWhat Coach Fabbri (Quinnipiac Head Coach) was like as a player Playing Through The PostThe evolution of the 3pt line  Making adjustments late in the season Advice for young assistantsHow to become a better public speaker Developing a work ethic Game Day Coaching AttireIf you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a review! Sign up for the Backyard Buckets weekly Newsletter here

Jaquann Starks and Jenniqua Bailey, skill enhancement trainers at the Revolution Basketball facility in Manchester Connecticut join the pod! We start the episode with the story behind Micah Lancaster and how he structures his I'm Possible training programs, certifications and workouts. Next we shift gears to talk about the most important elements to training such as terminology and footwork, along with advice for high school athletes who may have had their seasons cancelled and are struggling to gain exposure. We wrap up with our usual "Quick Hitters" rapid fire segment and talk stationary ball handling, the NCAA Tournament and their favorite training tools.Jaquann's Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/trainerjstarks/Jenniqua's Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/trainerjbailey/Follow Revolution Basketball Here Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revolutionskillsnewengland/Official Website - https://www.revolutionbasketballtraining.com

What's up guys! Quick one for you as we get back in the swing of things and start to upload more regularly... we just wrapped up our season and I'm excited to share with you guys everything I've learned and what I continue to learn now as enter post season workouts, summer recruiting etc... If you're interested in seeing how my first season went as a college coach, I documented the whole thing on YouTube here! If you haven't already be sure to check out my brand new newsletter covering player and team breakdowns, x's & o's and tips for players of all levels. Sign up using the link below!https://backyardbuckets.substack.com/p/player-breakdown-ncaa-wbb-top-freshman

Joe Ross is a player development coach out of New Jersey. He trains players of all ages and skill levels from overseas professionals to youth players. We talk about the the importance of following your passion and how Joe has done just that. We wrap up with a fun Quick Hitters Segment where Joe talks about New Jersey Basketball and names a few people in the training industry that he looks up to...We also discuss...- His High School & D3 College Career- How He Got Started In Training- Quitting His Full Time Job To Go All In On Training- How He Structures Workout Groups & Plans- Balancing Training & A Part Time Gig at The NBA Replay Center - How Film Study Influences His Training- The Impact Social Media Has Had On His BusinessFollow Joe - @jrr_hoops https://www.instagram.com/jrr_hoops/

Just a laid back season update and q&a episode for you guys! Been a while since I just talked to the pod and Rachel asked some good questions that I had a lot of fun answering... We discuss how the season has gone up to this point, Rachel talks about her role as our head manager and her day to day duties and I answer a bunch of questions related to coaching and my first 6 months on the job!