Coaches & Coffee

Coaches & Coffee Episode 41 features Jonathan Mitchell, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Stetson University. Our conversation talks about his start in the business and what he has learned along the way. Some key points are: - Never burn a bridge - The value of building relationships - Being where your feet are - Believe in yourself or no one else will Book Recommendations: Extreme Ownership: Jocko Willink The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul: Phil Jackson Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success: Phil Jackson And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 40 features Bruce Hamburger, Associate Head Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Our conversation talks about his lifelong journey with basketball. Some key points: - Be in the moment, don't cheat the job you have - How humility taught him to appreciate coaching - The value of spending time with guys off the court - Take on more challenges, be a risk taker - How technology has helped build relationships with his players Book Recommendations: The Score Takes Care of Itself: Bill Walsh Win Forever : Pete Carroll And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 39 features Brandon Chambers, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas Southern University. Our conversation covered so many topics and I am pumped to share his journey with you guys. Some key takeaways: - Develop deeper relationships with your inner network      - "Bloom where you're planted"       - Having a “POUND THE ROCK” mentality         - Allow others to give you honest criticism        - The beauty of “sharing the game” with colleagues Book Recommendations: A Man’s Search for Meaning - Victor Frankle The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho Good to Great - Jim Collins Meditations - Marcus Aurelius The Fred Factor - Mark Sanborn And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 38 features Daniel Sokolovsky, Assistant Coach - Maccabi Rishon-LeZion (Israeli Premier League - 7 Days EuroCup). Daniel has been someone I’ve been able to talk in depth about the coaching life in a foreign country and I know you’ll get a ton out of his journey. Some key takeaways we spoke about were: - The power of Self awareness - Fighting the need for recognition - Having a variety of skill sets to bring to the professional ranks And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 37 features Justin Levine , Asst Men’s Basketball Coach at Columbia University. We talk about his journey and take a dive into how culture / the power of positivity is the way to maintaining success. Some points were: - The Power of Mindfulness to start the day - How paying it forward is key for the younger generation - The ability to handle doubt when it creeps in And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 36 features Luis Guzman, Men’s Director of Basketball Operations at Stetson University. Coach’s path has been unique and shows that hard work does pay off. His transition from high level player to Coach is great insight for players looking to break into coaching. Some topics include: - Always being adaptable to every situation - Having an impact in the community - Put your head down and DO THE WORK! And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Episode 35 features Chris Kovensky, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Old Dominion University. Coach's passion about the game and his tireless work ethic is something that is truly inspiring to listen to. Some Topics discussed are: - Chasing your passion, but not settling for the lowest level of it - Trusting your effort & quality of your work - Constantly finding ways to add value to your program And much more! ENJOY This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor : www.waywithwordsnewyork.com Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 34 features Peter Gash, Men’s Basketball Coach at La Salle University. Our conversation hit a number of topics including: - His off-season practice tour and the value it provided by studying other Coaches/programs. - What he learned during his time working for Billy Donovan - How college hoops must continue to evolve with the NBA game - How basketball helped him cope during his most difficult times And much more! ENJOY Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter: @CoachCobian This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor www.waywithwordsnewyork.com

Coaches & Coffee episode 33 features Bryan Weber, Associate Head Coach for Men’s Basketball at Stony Brook University Coach talks about the early sacrifice and the “leap of faith” he took in order to pursue his dreams as well as : - His time working for the prestigious Hoop Group organization - Not letting “Culture Killers” in your program - How "It's not about you, give your players all you can” And much more! ENJOY Instagram: @1andrew3 Twitter : @CoachCobian

Coaches & Coffee episode 32 features Mike Perno, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the College of St. Rose. Coach talks about his path to becoming the Head Coach at his Alma mater. Coach also talks about: - Staying “Hungry & Humble” - How is program is built off of hard work; In the classroom and on the court. - How Failure=Growth - Never letting the opponent “see you sweat” And much more! ENJOY Twitter: @CoachCobian Instagram: @1andrew3

Coaches & Coffee Episode 30 features Josh Pelletier, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Albany. Coach has worked in the NEC, Atlantic 10, and now the American East. Coach talks about his journey and I’m thrilled to share it with you guys. Some key points are: - The importance of being a genuine person - Knowing the “pulse” of each player - The value of being accessible And much more! ENJOY Twitter: @CoachCobian Instagram: @1andrew3

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 29 Features Amit Tailor, Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Clemson University. Coach has worked in the NBA, Division 1, as well as USA Basketball. His journey is very unique and I am thrilled to share his story with you. Coach talks about: - His experience as a Coach during the Final 4 - Working for USA Basketball - Making sure the 5 people you spend the most time with are making you better And much more! ENJOY! Twitter: CoachCobian Instagram: 1andrew3

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 28 Features Daniel Jones, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rhode Island College. Coach has some great insight on the early years of his coaching career. Coach talks about: - Being the best in your current role - Leaning on colleagues during tough times - Enjoying the current moment at hand And much more ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 27 Features Sean Clores, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at The City College of New York. Coach has such an interesting path that leads to coaching and I’m thrilled to share his story. Coach talks about: - The importance of teaching guys “how to play” - Approaching decisions with your HEART and not fear of FAILURE - Always focus on "what you bring to the table" And much more ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 26 Features Lamar Thornton, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Ohio University. Coach’s high energy was awesome throughout the episode and I’m happy to share his story. Coach talks about: - Being “Consistent & Persistent” - The value of working for “Great People” - A GREAT leader is someone who started off as a GREAT follower And much more ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 25 features myself, Andrew Cobian, Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Hofstra University. There has been a ton of requests to get my story out there from the listeners and Episode 25 seems like the perfect time to do so! I am thankful for all of the support from the listeners and I’m thankful for Enrico Mastroianni , Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Marywood University for taking over this episode. So here we go!!! ENJOY! Twitter : CoachCobian Instagram : 1andrew3

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 24 features Andy DeStephano, Director of Athletics at Berkeley College . Coach speaks about: -His transition from a Coach to an Administrator -How failure could lead to opportunity -Always remaining humble And much more! ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 23 features Josh Loeffler, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins University. Coach has a record of 42-14 in his first two years at JHU, a Coach of the Year Award, and a league title. Coach speaks about: -His passion for learning -Don’t make decisions based off of money, make it about your career -Failure isn’t final, it’s the best teacher And much more! ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep.22 features Coach Chris Kraus, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Stonehill College. Coach has been to the Elite 8 as a player, assistant, and as a Head Coach all at Stonehill. I learned a ton from our conversation and I'm excited to share! Coach speaks about: -Having a Growth Mindset -Making your players better people -The importance of having a mentor/being a mentor to your players And much more! ENJOY! ​

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 21 features John Griffin, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach At Bucknell University. I really enjoyed my conversation with Coach. Some great points were: -Appreciating the grind of the coaching business -Dressing for the job you want, not the job you have -Accepting that failure is a part of life, it's all about how you respond! And much more! ENJOY!!

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 20 features Kevin Driscoll, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach At Marist College. I really enjoyed speaking with Coach. Some takeaways from our conversation are: -Continuing to work on your strengths -Taking risks to follow your passion -Through hard work, you’ll end up exactly where you need to be -Powering through Failure And much more! ENJOY! ​

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 19 Features Ben Resner, Head Video Coordinator / Director Of Player Development for The Fort Wayne Mad Ants! Coach has such an amazing background at the Pro level. He provides great insight for anyone looking to break into the Professional Game! He talks about: -Working through adversity -The power of communication -Finding joy in the moment And much more. ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep.18 features Jaycob Ammerman, Video Coordinator at UCF Men's Basketball. Coach provides great insight throughout our conversation. He talks about: -The importance of knowing your WHY -Mastering the job you have -Never turning down an opportunity to learn And much more! ENJOY!

Coaches & Coffee Ep 17. features Marlon Guild, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach at Rider University . Coach talks about: - ALWAYS betting on yourself - Persevering through tough times - Staying ready when your opportunity comes And much more, ENJOY! ​

Coaches & Coffee Ep 16. features Head Men’s Basketball Coach at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Ryan Hyland. Coach talks about: - How his "hands on“ approach helped earn trust with his players - How you should think like a Head Coach & act like a Manager - The importance of failing early on in your career ​

Ep. 15 of Coaches & Coffee features Serge Clement, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach at Marist College. Coach provides great insight on the importance of : -Being visible as a leader -Focusing on your own career path -His advice to his younger self “let go of your ego” And much more ENJOY! ​

Ep. 14 of Coaches & Coffee this week features Ted Rawlings, Director of Men's Basketball Operations at George Mason University. I had an awesome time getting to know Ted. His journey was so interesting to learn about. In this episode Coach talks about: -The value in maintaining relationships -Always focusing on your long-term goals -The importance of "Living in the Now" And much more, Enjoy!

Ep. 13 of Coaches & Coffee is here! Amazing time spent with Coach Missy Traversi, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Adelphi University. I enjoyed learning about her coaching journey at all levels. Coach speaks about: -Creating an Ego-less environment for your program -Finding joy in the struggles of a season -How communication is key when taking over a program ​ And much more. Enjoy!

Episode 12 features T.J. Tibbs, Head Men's Basketball Coach at The College of Staten Island! His outlook on leading young men is phenomenal! Coach Tibbs speaks about: -Aspiring to be great -Embracing failure -The importance of improving as a Coach each off-season -Engaging with students on your campus A must listen for all Coaches! ​

Episode 11 of Coaches & Coffee features IMG Academy's Boys Basketball Coach, Bobby Jordan! Coach hits some important topics in the coaching business. He talks about: -The importance of building relationships - Believing in yourself and going "All In" on your goals -Giving your student athletes the best experience Enjoy! Twitter: @CoachCobian ​Instagram: 1andrew3

Episode 10 of Coaches & Coffee is out! This Episode features Atlantic 10 Asst Coach at Fordham U, Mike DePaoli. Coach speaks about the importance of: Serving young men Valuing your current role His core values w/ his players : “Love and Honesty” ​

Coaches & Coffee Ep. 9 features James Prendergast , Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hofstra University. Great episode where Coach speaks on: -Leadership -The importance of Professional Development -Communication= Confidence -Attention to detail Enjoy!

Episode 8 Features G League Asst. Coach Norm Richardson, of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In this episode Coach talks about: - His time at Hofstra playing for Jay Wright, - His professional career where he was able to see the world - His amazing experience in the G league and the strides it’s made throughout the years Enjoy

Episode 7 of Coaches & Coffee features longtime coach, Coach Bob Walsh. I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to share our conversation with you all. Coach has been in the business for 26 years, has a winning percentage of 58%, and has been to the NCAA tournament 8x as a Head Coach. In this episode we talk about: -The importance of developing your staff to become head coaches -How he was able to sustain elite success at Rhode Island College -How the strength of culture is the most powerful part of any program

Episode 6 this week of Coaches & Coffee features Kevin Spann, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Saint Joseph's College, Patchogue located in Long Island. Coach Spann touches on : -Building relationships with players -How his staff uses analytics for practice/games -His thoughts on what it takes to be a great leader

Episode 5 features Head Men's Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M , Donnie Marsh. I learned so much from Coach during our conversation. Coach provides great insight on: -To never EVER give up -Getting your job done where you are, and the next job will take care of itself. -Dealing with the challenges of the coaching profession -The importance of having a strong support system at home

Hey guys check out Episode 4 of Coaches & Coffee featuring Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Pace University, Matt Healing. Coach has experience on every level in college basketball. I was very fortunate to work for Coach Healing in his first year at Pace. The amount of experience I gained in that year was enormous. Coach’s hard work/dedication is inspiring and I’m happy to share his story with you. Coach provides great perspectives on : ⚫️Embracing your own path ⚫️The value of being around good people ⚫️The ins and outs of what it takes to run a program

Hey guys check out Ep. 3 of Coaches & Coffee featuring Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball at VCU, Donald Brown. Coach Brown provides great insight on bringing value to your job/value to the people around you. He also goes into detail about how having such a strong support system is crucial in any program or department. Coach also talks about his first interaction at VCU with Coach Smart, embracing the suck, and putting yourself in the shoes of the athlete for the benefit of the student athlete. And in the end the most important thing about this whole thing we call life is enjoying the present moment in time. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy guys.

This episode features Sal Lagano, long time College Basketball, who is currently coaching at St. Anthony's HS in Long Island, NY where he is fresh off a Long Island Catholic League Championship. His 2nd in his 3 years at the school. This episode has great insight on what it takes to build a program, going outside of your comfort zone, and sustaining success.

This episode features Head Men's Basketball Coach of Marywood University Enrico Mastroianni. In this episode we talk about everything from where Coach Mastroianni grew up, his start in coaching, and about his team/program.