Coaching Routes Podcast

This week, we were joined by Indiana St. Assistant Coach and the founder of pickandpop.net, Zak Boisvert. Coach Boisvert talked with us about his time as a manager, the importance of film, photoshop and convincing people you are ready to coach. He gave us great advice throughout the episode, none may have better than: "Don't worry about money your first seven years of coaching" and "Never turn down a basketball opportunity". We hope you enjoy our conversation with Coach Zak Boisvert.

This week, we are joined by Indiana St. Assistant Coach, Zak Boisvert. Coach Boisvert is also the founder of pickandpop.net. Coach takes the time to talk to us about branding, being a manager, the importance of photoshop, where basketball has taken him, importance of film and the art of convincing people you are ready to coach. He drops great advice throughout the episode but two quotes that stuck out were: "In your first 7 years, don't worry about money" and "Never turn a basketball opportunity down". We hope you enjoy our conversation with Coach Zak Boisvert.

This week, we are joined by University of Denver's new head coach, Jeff Wulbrun. Coach Wulbrun comes to us with experience at both the high school and Division I collegiate level. He talks about getting out of coaching, advice he received as a young coach, camps, good fits, and understanding your role. He also talks about the importance of baseball cards in his coaching career. Coach preaches the importance of loyalty, trust and integrity for him and his program. There is a ton of information for young coaches to take from this episode.

This week, we are joined by Stanford Associate Head Coach, Adam Cohen. Coach Cohen talks about his time as a manager, working for Lute Olson, working under different head coaches, working with Rising Coaches and much more. He also dives into the transfer portal, and how it affects high-academic institutions like Stanford. Coach Cohen is a great resource for all young coaches. You can reach him at abcohen@stanford.edu.

This week, we are joined by Providence College Assistant Coach, Jeff Battle. Coach Battle comes to us with a number of different stops and situations that are unique in the business. He coached in high school, survived TWO coaching changes at Wake Forest, coached Chris Paul and made a number of transitions through success and loyalty. Coach gives us great stories about Ed Cooley, Skip Prosser and Chris Paul. He will also tell you why coaching high school basketball was the key to his college coaching success. Enjoy this week's episode with Jeff Battle.

This week, we are joined by Murray St. Assistant Coach, Casey Long. Coach Long comes to us with experience at the JUCO level, DI support staff and as a DI Assistant. Coach talks about the most important things he has taken from his journey throughout the business. He talks about going from playing to coaching at his alma mater, learning by fire, stepping out of his comfort zone, going from an assistant to support staff and much more. He also talks about his love for managers and he talks about something he has learned from every coach he has worked for. Thanks for listening to this weeks, Coaching Routes Podcast.

For our first guest of season two, we are joined by Coach Jeremy Growe from Furman University. Coach Growe comes to us with experience at the high major level as a manager, GA, Director of Operations and Special Assistant to the Head Coach before heading to Furman as an assistant. Coach Growe stresses about making smart career moves, not necessarily going to a better title. He talks about his time as a manager and about being in thankless positions. Lastly, he talks about the benefits of a staff breaking up at a young age because to spreads out your connections. Take a listen to what else Coach Growe had to say this week on the Coaching Routes Podcast.

WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2! This week, we take a dive into what young guys can be doing in the spring and early summer to help themselves build relationships in the business. Before, we do a quick recap on what we learned during the 2020-2021 season, as well as what we are looking forward to most in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Camps, attending practices, project ideas and more are on the table in episode 1.

This week, we sat down with Xavier Video Coordinator, Trey Scotti. During this episode, we discussed all things relationships. We talked about finding mentors, ways to build connections, ways to stick out and much more. We also shared our biggest relationship-building fails. Also, check out the Xavier Newsletter Podcast, hosted by Trey Scotti for great interviews and information on the business!

This week, we were joined by former Arizona St. Assistant Coach, Rasheen Davis. Coach Davis has had stops at Pittsburgh, Xavier, Manhatten, VCU, UMass and Arizona State during a 13-year coaching career. He has worked under the likes of Jamie Dixon, Chris Mack, Rick Pitino, Bobby Hurley and Steve Masiello. He emphasizes things like loyalty being a 3-way street, handling your situations with class, relationships can't be transactional and much more.

This week, we were joined by Marist College Assistant Coach, Dalip Bhatia. Coach Bhatia joins us just after being named the #1 Assistant Coach in the MAAC Conference by Jeff Goodman. Coach Bhatia navigates us through his route as a non-player through his time in college in the northeast region of the United States. Bhatia emphasizes taking advantage of your lucky breaks, learning from everyone on your staff, serving your head coach and players and much more. Throughout the entire episode, Coach Bhatia gives great gems from young coaches to take with them.

This week, we were joined by BGSU Assistant Coach, Steve Wright. Coach Wright walks us through his journey as a player and coach, that has found him back at his alma mater. He has spent time at the Division I level as a player, support staff and as a coach. He has spent time as a Division II player, NAIA assistant, JUCO assistant and high school head coach. His vast range of job in the profession make him a perfect guest for our podcast. You can reach out to Coach Wright on Twitter - @Coach_SWright

This week, we were joined by Thomas Scott, the head trainer for the Skills Factory and the Director of Basketball Operations for the BIG3. Coach Scott talks about growing up as the son of an NBA player and coach, getting to be around Kobe Bryant, being in the NBA video room, developing players and much more. Coach emphasizes how your character can't changed based on your salary, having one foot in the box and one foot out, and that you need an opportunity to get an opportunity. Coach Scott really hits on the route of getting to the NBA and how to crack the professional business.

This week, we were joined by Ohio University's Head Basketball Coach, Jeff Boals. Coach Boals comes to us with a wide range of stops, leaving him one of the most decorated paths on Coaching Routes so far. Coach talks to us about how the grass isn't always greener, being a lifelong learner, finding coaches to study, making things easier for your head coach and much more.

This week, we are joined by Youngstown State University Head Coach, Jarrod Calhoun. Coach Calhoun comes to us with a plethora of different stops including being a Division I head coach, DOBO and assistant; as well as being a Division II head coach and an NAIA assistant. Only being 38 years old, he is already a national champion and a national runner-up. Throughout the episode, Coach emphasizes being a lifelong learner, coaching AAU, learning from being in the fire and from great mentors, and much more. He also emphasizes that a good handwritten note goes a long way.

This week, we took a step back from our guests to talk about what young coaches can be doing NOW to help themselves crack into the business this spring. We talked all things from watching practice, to writing letters, to emails, to LinkedIn and much more. We think that these few tips will help young guys begin to get creative in their quest to building a network this winter.

This week, we are joined by Rider Assistant Coach, Marlon Guild. Coach comes to us with deep MAAC, where he is entering his 13th season in the league. Coach joins us to talk all things AAU, having recruiting ties, working for ESPN, paying it forward and approaching that coach on the road! He gives us some great stories from learning early on, as well as what his future goals consist of. You can follow Coach Guild on Twitter at @mguild83 and also check out his new podcast, Bleachers & Boards on Apple Podcast!

This week, we were joined by Jeff Rutter, an assistant coach with Miami (OH). Coach comes to us with a route of 7 different stops, while working for 8 different head coaches. He also has been a head coach for 7 1/2 years. Coach Rutter emphasizes the important of earning an opportunity to pay your dues, business cards, having good mentors and much more. Also, what is the craziest side job you have heard of in the business? Leave a comment and let us know! After you subscribe, of course! You can reach Coach Rutter at rutterjj@miamioh.edu or on Twitter @CoachRutt_

This week, we were joined by the SIUE Head Coach, Brian Barone. Coach Barone comes to the podcast with a variety of different experiences in the coaching business. He has spent time as a Division I head coach, assistant, support staff member, JUCO assistant and head coach, as well as his time as a consultant for a number of Division I programs. Coach talks to our listeners about a variety of things that have helped him navigate the business. Some of these things include his "Trash Can Scouting Reports", his time as a blogger, "occupying someone's mind space", his criteria for taking jobs and learning how to take things off of the head coach's plate. Coach Barone's journey is one that will inspire and inform young coaches trying to grow in the college basketball world.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we are joined by the Director of Player Development & Analytics for La Salle University, Pete Gash. Coach Gash navigates us from his days as a DII student-assistant, to being an interim head coach at FAU, to his current position and everything in-between. Gash talks about his days playing high school with Andrew Bynum, going to practices to learn and network, finding ways to help in recruiting, being a star on official visits and much more!

This week, we were joined by the Associate Head Coach at the University of Miami (FL), Chris Caputo. Coach Caputo comes to us with a long list of accolades and a short number of stops. Loyalty has played a key role in his coaching route. He talks to us about one of the craziest weeks in the business, working for Hoop Group when he was young, his criteria for taking a job, his first Final 4 experience, how his life came full circle in 10 years and much more...

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by UTSA Associate Head Coach, Mike Peck. Coach Peck comes from a very decorated coaching path, with stops in Division I & II, the NBA G League and the High Schoo Prep ranks. During Coach Peck's time at Findlay Prep, they were 157-8, which included 3 National Championships. Coach talks about the idea of being 'ready' vs being 'prepared', overusing the phrase, "my guy", biding his time in the trenches, making himself a need and much more. This is a must listen for coaches trying to crack into any level.

This week, we are joined by the Special Assistant to the Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Dayton, Andy Farrell. Along with his position at Dayton, Coach Farrell also is the co-founder & Senior Executive Director of Rising Coaches. In this episode, Coach walks us through his unique route that has led him back to his alma mater. He talks about his time at JUCO, his "living trophies", learning through being fired, being a manager in college and much more. The second half of the episode dives into his time with Rising Coaches, as well as navigating us through why all young coaches should be members. For more information, visit https://www.risingcoaches.com/ or follow their account on Twitter @RisingCoaches.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by Coach Randy Brown. Coach comes to us with a long list of stops and experience. RB has spent time as a mid major head coach, high major support staff, high major assistant and multiple mid major stops as an assistant talks to us about his time working for the late Lute Olson, the power of the middle man, the "55 cent game changer" and much more! This might be our most informative episode yet! Visit Coach Brown's website, Elite Coach Mentoring athttps://randybrown.coach/tag/elite-coach-mentoring

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by James Madison University's Head Women's Basketball Coach, Sean O'Regan. Coach O'Regan comes to the pod with high-level experience on both the women's and men's side of college hoops. He also gives us on what he learned being a manager in college, being legitimate vs being full-time, being a whisperer in your program, learning how to truly work hard and much more. This is one of our most entertaining and informative episodes yet!

This week, we were joined by NKU Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, Eric Haut. Coach Haut comes to the podcast after recently making a unique stop on his route, which led to some great perspective for listeners. Coach talks about making decisions based on growth, honesty being the best policy, immersing yourself in all aspects of the program, always thinking 3 steps ahead and much more.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by the University of Oregon Women's Basketball Head Coach, Kelly Graves. Coach Graves navigates us through his unique path, starting in Division I on the men's side, then to JUCO (men's and women's), all the way to the University of Oregon. Coach talks about what he learned at the JUCO level, work-life balance, loving your program, players and staff, and much more.

This week, we were joined by the new head coach at East Central University (DII), Chris Crutchfield. Coach Crutchfield just finished stints as the Associate Head Coach at Oklahoma and Arkansas, before making the transition to Division II to become a Head Coach. Coach talks to us about that transition, recruiting Buddy Hield and Trae Young, coaching in JUCO, working under great coaches and much more!

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Head Coach, Camryn Whitaker. Coach Whitaker comes to the podcast with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to relationships, staying focused on her end goal, winning culture and much more. She also talks about what it was like playing for her dad, being thrown into the fire, and getting a chance to coach at her dream school, the University of Kentucky.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by Ohio State Assistant Coach, Ryan Pedon. Coach Pedon's route has many different stops that have led him back home. Coach talks about betting on himself and going back off of the road, winning the Bear Award in college and nearly becoming a realtor. He gives us great advice throughout, that include gems like "You need someone to take a chance on you", as well as Coach Holtmann, "Coaching to his convictions" in the jobs he works. Rate. Subscribe. Share.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by St. Ignatius High School Head Coach, Cameron Joyce. Joyce has spent time as a GA, Video Coordinator, Director of Operations and Assistant Coach during his six years at the college level before transitioning to a powerhouse high school in Cleveland, Ohio. During this episode, we talk about his relationship with LeBron James, the logo versus the job opportunity, connecting the dots, having tough conversations and much more. It was a pleasure to have some time with Coach Cameron Joyce.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we have EXCITING NEWS! Co-host, Max Pendery gets a new job! We break the transition down at the top of the episode. Our guest this week is the top assistant at the University of Cincinnati, Jayson Gee. Coach Gee breaks down his impressive route that has led him to UC. He gives us great advice on things like "sewing into your strengths", knowing your talent level, finding mentors and much more. Coach brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the podcast, in one of our most informative episodes yet.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by Davidson College Associate Head Coach, Matt McKillop. Coach McKillop comes to the podcast with minimal stops on his route but with an interesting perspective. There are not too many coaches in the world that coach at their alma mater with their father but Matt McKillop is one of them. Coach talks to us about how he got his start, which includes his dad making him cold-call Rick Barnes and John Beilein. He also talks about the strong Davidson culture, working for his dad, using the pandemic to connect with former Wildcats and much more.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by BGSU Women's Basketball head coach, Robyn Fralick. Coach Fralick talks about her journey to becoming a Division I head coach, highlighted by a 73-game win streak, 104-3 record at Ashland (DII) and a National Championship. Coach talks about managing that success, maintaining and creating relationships, "protecting the huddle" and using work-life integration to get her to where she is today.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by Xavier University Head Coach, Travis Steele. Coach Steele talks about his long and unorthodox route to becoming the Xavier University head coach. He talks about his stops as a high school assistant, AAU coach and Junior College assistant which could be considered unique stops for becoming a high-major Division I head coach. Coach Steele touches on the importance of finding ways to stick out, living in the gym, spending time with the players and being organized as keys to getting where he is today. It was an honor to have some time with him.

This week on the Coaching Routes Podcast, we were joined by the Video Coordinator for the Memphis Grizzlies, Erik Schmidt. Erik talks us through various crossroads that he has come to during his coaching career so far, including jumps from a Division I Video Coordinator to a Division II Assistant Coach, then deciding to go the NBA route. We dive into the world of Sportscode!! Lastly, he talks about how relationships have impacted him immensely since joining the business, and that if it wasn't for others, he would not be where he is today. He wants to do the same to you! You can reach out to Erik at this email: eschmidt@grizzlies.com. Hudl Sportscode Demo Request: https://www.hudl.com/products/sportscode

*SPECIAL EPISODE* This episode of Coaching Routes Podcast has nothing to do with coaching. We invited four guests, Brendan Archer, Jeremiah Bonsu, Bilal Rabbani and Abhishek Pandya on to talk about their experiences with being a minority in America. This podcast has always been about growth. If we do not grow as people first, we cannot grow professionally. Donate Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/naacp-1 https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2

This week, we were joined by Duke University Women's Basketball Head Coach, Joanne P. McCallie. Coach McCallie talks about her coaching route from her playing career at Northwestern, to her first head coaching job at Maine, to her current job at Duke and all the stops in-between. Coach emphasizes the importance of family, soaking up knowledge while you are young and her emphasis on the little things. She talks about her appreciation for 'thank you' notes, formal attire for interviews and many other tips for young coaches. You can also buy her book, Choice Not Chance: Rules for Building a Fierce Competitor, with this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RONE5E/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

This week on the Coaching Routes Podcast, we welcome Ashland University Head Coach, John Ellenwood. Coach Ellenwood has been talks about his coaching route that has led him to Ashland. He talks about the work ethic it takes to make it in this business, as well as how he got into both the Division II and Division III levels. Lastly, he talks about how relationships have impacted him throughout his coaching route.

This week we were joined by Arkansas Assistant Coach, Corey Williams. Coach Williams starts the podcast by talking about playing on the 1992-1993 Chicago Bulls before he runs us through his coaching route. Coach Williams talks about things he has learned from his mentors Eddie Sutton and Leonard Hamilton, as well as what he has learned at each of his stops on his coaching journey. He finishes the podcast off by talking about his transition from player to coach and some of the things he struggled with during that process.

The Coaching Routes Podcast hosted by Jay Slone and Max Pendery sets out to explore the different paths taken in the basketball coaching profession. Each week, guests will share their stories on climbing the industry ladder, while never losing focus on impacting the lives around them. Episode 1 examines Jay and Max's journeys to becoming Division I Graduate Assistants. They also discuss the job hunting anxiety they both experienced.