BCAM Podcast: Better Coaching Always Matters

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We believe better coaching always matters. Michael Massucci, author of the Elite Journey Series and Dan Young, the Executive Director of BCAM, bring in the best and the brightest coaches to share insights for the betterment of the game and improve the leadership in our profession. Our vision is that every basketball team across the state of Michigan has a great coach.

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    • Apr 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from BCAM Podcast: Better Coaching Always Matters

    Episode 19: BCAM Interview with Kam Riley and Nathan Goerge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 29:06


    In this episode, we discuss the impact coaches can have on a community with the boy's coach (Kam Riley) and the girl's coach (Nathan Goerge) from Fowler High School. We discuss their state tournament successes, ending with a boy's state runner-up and a girl's state championship. We also discuss coaching philosophy, program development, and just what it takes to grow a successful program. This podcast is recommended for all coaches and leaders.

    Episode 18: BCAM: Aspiring Coaches Program summary and preview with Superintendent Billy Shellenbarger of Clawson Schools.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 38:58


    In this episode Coach Massucci and Coach Young discuss the BCAM Aspiring Coaches Program with fellow facilitator Billy Shellenbarger, Superintendent of Clawson Schools. Coach Michelle Lindsey, the head girls coach at Clawson, and graduate of the Aspiring Coaches Program discusses her role in the Aspiring Coaches Program and her first year coaching at Clawson. There have been 13 head coaches hired from our program as we enter our fourth year. This interview is recommended for coaches and leaders, especially educational leaders.

    Episode 17:BCAM Interview with Coaches: Gary Bennett, Mark Keeler, and Coach Mike McAndrews.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 48:58


    In this episode we discuss the stand out careers of Gary Bennett, the Gross Pointe North Girls Basketball Coach and Mark Keeler, the Tri-Unity Christian Boys Basketball Coach - both recently earned their 700th victory. We discuss their distinguished careers and coaching philosophies. At the end of our podcast, veteran coach Mike McAndrews, the Marine City Cardinal Mooney Boys Coach joins the podcast and discusses the impact a coach can have off the court. He shares the story of his former teammate, Bobby Patterson and his fight with cancer and how the basketball community has rallied behind his cause. This podcast is recommended for all coaches and leaders.

    Episode 16: BCAM Interview with Coach Gjon Djokaj

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 38:40


    In this episode, Coach Gjon Djokaj from Oakland Community College joins the BCAM podcast. This interview details his coaching journey, his overall philosophy, and the lessons he has learned as he moved into the college level. Coach is a talented leader and provides insights we can all learn from. This interview is recommended for any coach or leader.

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    Episode 15: BCAM Interview with Denny Kuiper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 37:25


    In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Denny Kuiper. Coach Kuiper discusses his time as a state championship high school coach, his college coaching career, and his time as a consultant, specifically with the Shaka Smart both at Texas and Marquette. Coach Kuiper also discusses his two books, Know Yourself as a Coach and Know Yourself as a Player. You can find more about his books at HOME - Know Yourself As A Player

    Episode 14: BCAM Interview with Coach Mark Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 34:16


    In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the new men's basketball head coach of University of Detroit Mercy, Mark Montgomery. Coach Montgomery shares insight into building culture, the value of mentors, and his approach to practice and fundamentals. This interview is recommended by any basketball coach, fan, or anyone in a leadership position.

    Episode 13: BCAM Interview with Coach Saddi Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 40:13


    In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the highly respected Coach Saddi Washington, an assistant coach at Michigan State University. Coach Washington shares stories of his playing days at Western Michigan, great mentors he has had, and overall coaching insights. This interview is recommended for any basketball coach, fan, or people in leadership positions.

    BCAM Clinic Interviews: Featuring Guests from 2024 October Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 75:22


    In this episode Coach Michael Massucci speaks to our BCAM Clinic speakers in FastBreak segments on a wide range of basketball and leadership topics. Dusty May from the University of Michigan (7:03), Tom Negoshian from North Farmington High School (10:19), Tyler Coston SAVI Basketball (14:55), Ken George Hope University (21:46), Mike Boynton University of Michigan (28:06), Sami Stormont Alma University (30:24), Klint Pleasant Rochester Christian University (33:26), Kim Barnes Arico University of Michigan (38:00), Steve Hettinga Lake Superior State University (40:47), Jon Coffman Purdue Fort Wanye University (45:50), Ryan Pannone Alabama University (51:49), Noel Emenhiser Madonna University (58:15), Dwayne Stephens Western Michigan University (1:02:24), Greg Kampe Oakland University (1:07:40) For more information about BCAM please visit Home - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (bcam.org)

    Episode 12: BCAM Interview with Tom Crean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 73:17


    In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the renowned Coach Tom Crean. Coach Crean shares insights into rebuilding a program, coaching your team's best player, and overall culture building. His basketball experiences, knowledge, and engaging stories about legendary coach Tom Izzo and developing players like Anthony Edwards and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade are priceless. This interview is recommended for any basketball fan, coach at any level, or people in leadership positions.

    Episode 11: BCAM Focus with Coach Cornell Mann and Fast Break Segment with Coach Tobin Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 56:21


    In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Grand Valley State University Men's Basketball Coach Cornell Mann. In this episode we discuss his coaching journey, his mentors, and his overall thoughts on coaching, leadership, and success. Coach Tobin Anderson from Iona University joins the Fastbreak Segment and shares his thoughts on culture, success and being a lifelong learner.

    Episode 10: BCAM Focus with Coach Jeff Tungate and Fast Break Segment with Coach Carrie Lohr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 42:59


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University's Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Tungate. In this episode Coach Tungate talks about his coaching journey, some of his coaching mentors, how he builds his team during the summer, and his in-depth planning for the season. Coach Carrie Lohr the Women's Head Coach from Wayne State University joins the podcast in the FastBreak segment to share her insights on her coaching philosophy and being a life-long learner. For more information on BCAM visit our website: Home - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (bcam.org)

    Episode 9: BCAM Focus with Coach Juan Rickman and Fast Break Segment with Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 35:16


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by state champion coach Juan Rickman from Ferndale High School. Juan talks about culture, team core values, and the importance of being a lifelong learner. Also, Coach Wes Miller from Cincinnati University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on the importance of mentors, and how he gets his players to play hard for him. For more information about BCAM visit our website: bcam.org.

    Episode 8: BCAM Interview with Coach Greg Kampe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 53:21


    In this episode, Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University Men's Basketball Coach Greg Kampe. Coach Kampe shares stories of their historic upset of the University of Kentucky in the NCAA tournament, the value of relationships, and shares insights on how to have a long satisfying career, no matter what your profession. This inspiring interview is an important listen for anyone in the coaching profession or positions of leadership.

    Episode 7: BCAM Interview with Coach John Beilein

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 41:30


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by former University of Michigan coaching legend John Beilein. Coach Beilein shares insights on coaching, teaching, and mentorship. What an inspiring interview in which anyone involved in coaching or leadership would find value.

    Episode 6: BCAM Focus with Coach Mike Garland and Fast Break Segment featuring Oakland Associate Head Coach Jeff Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 66:34


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Mike Garland - a national champion coach from Michigan State University, author, and community leader. He shares insights on leadership and stories from his coaching days at MSU. Also, Coach Jeff Smith from Oakland University University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on teaching the game and his relationships with BCAM and high school coaches. For more information about BCAM visit our website: bcam.org. We recommend Coach Garland's recent book. You can find more information on it here: https://www.toughtalkunlimited.com

    Episode 5: BCAM Focus with Coach Andrea Cabana and Fastbreak Segment with Michigan State Coach Robyn Fralick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 28:05


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Andrea Cabana - a state champion coach, BCAM Board Member, and current boys coach at Chelsea High School. She shares insights on building a program and sustaining a positive culture. Also, Coach Robyn Fralick from Michigan State University joins us for our fastbreak segment speaks of the value of a building a positive culture. For more information about BCAM visit our website: bcam.org.

    Episode 4: BCAM Focus with Tim McCormick and Fastbreak Segment with Youngstown State Coach Jarrod Calhoun.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 42:58


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by University of Michigan legend and current NBA leader and announcer Tim McCormick. He shares stories of his playing career, his role with the NBA, and his vision for Michigan Elite 25. Coach Jarrod Calhoun of Youngstown State University speaks of the value of being a lifelong learner and mentoring. For more information about BCAM visit our website: bcam.org

    Episode 3: BCAM Focus with Coach Greg Ward, and Fastbreak Segment with Coach Greg Kampe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 53:50


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young interview Coach George Ward from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. Coach Ward shares his experiences with Michigan Elite 25, the NBA Top 100 camp, his teaching philosophy, the importance of community leadership and developing players on and off the court. Coach Greg Kampe, for Oakland University, also joins the podcast and discusses developing point guards, new challenges athletes face with mental health, and his involvement with BCAM. For more information about BCAM visit our website: Home - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (bcam.org)

    Episode 2: BCAM Focus with Coach Keith Guy, and Fastbreak Segment with Coach Tom Izzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 48:38


    In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by state championship coach Keith Guy from Muskegon High School. Coach Guy shares his approach to coaching and also his experience with Michigan Elite 25. National Championship coach Tom Izzo from Michigan State University also joins the podcast and discusses the importance of being a life-long learner and his relationship with BCAM and high school coaches. The podcast ends with the highlight segment focusing on the impact a high school coach can have, including stories about the late BCAM Hall of Famer Bernie Holowicki. For more information about BCAM visit our website: Home - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (bcam.org)

    Episode 1: BCAM Coaches Clinic Preview with Kevin Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 49:01


    Elite Journey author Mike Massucci and BCAM Executive Director Dan Young begin the first BCAM podcast. In this episode they are joined by BCAM Clinic Director Kevin Richards. Kevin previews some of the great coaches that are speaking at the clinic. Mike and Dan reinforce the value of being a lifelong learner in coaching. To sign up for the clinic visit: BCAM Coaches Clinic 9/30-10/1 - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan To become a Member of BCAM visit: Join BCAM - Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan

    BCAM Podcast: Better Coaching Always Matters Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 1:41


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