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Guest: Steven DeMeo, Florida State College Head CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, Northwest Florida State College head coach Steve DeMeo shares insights on his road map to success.Steve DeMeo was named head men's basketball for Northwest Florida State College on April 4, 2022, making it his second stint with the Raiders after a brilliant tenure from 2013-19. DeMeo most recently served as assistant coach for East Carolina University during the 2021-22 season and was at St. John's University in the same role from 2019-21 prior to his time at ECU.Possessing three decades of experience across all levels of the college game, DeMeo's previous time leading the Raiders was remarkable. Coach DeMeo took NWFSC to a national title and was named the Spalding NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 2015. Under DeMeo's direction, Northwest Florida State turned in a six-year record of 198-35 (.850), earned an additional berth in the 2017 NJCAA Final Four and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Under his leadership, the Raiders captured the Panhandle Conference Championship five-straight years (2015-19) and earned four Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament Championships in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.Numerous players that he recruited, coached and developed have been drafted by National Basketball Association teams including Charles Jenkins (Golden State Warriors), Ryan Gomes and MarShon Brooks (Boston), Herbert Hill (Utah) and Marcus Douthit (Los Angeles). In 2019, Oregon-signee and future 2021 NBA First Round Draft pick Chris Duarte was selected as the NJCAA Division I Player of the Year, the first player to earn that honor under DeMeo.A veteran coach with a track record of success, DeMeo also held lead roles at Division II Newberry College, as well as Monroe College and Bronx Community College. DeMeo has accumulated a 294-105 (.737) overall record as a head coach. Prior to taking over at Northwest Florida State, DeMeo spent 17 years as an assistant at the Division I level, enjoying successful stints at Iona, Providence, UCF and Hofstra.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction2:00 - Next Practice6:00 - Empowering Staff8:00 - Areas of Improvement12:00 - Happiness and Team Success15:00 - Shot Selection17:00 - Academics19:00 - Different Defenses22:30 - Freedom Early On24:53 - 26:05 - Hoopsalytics Ads26:05 - Weight Coaching26:30 - Competetive Advantages29:00 - Coaching Values32:00 - Walk Ons36:00 - Xavior Moon41:00 - Competetive Practice42:30 - Offensive Stall46:00 - Being Open Minded48:00 - ConclusionSteven DeMeo's Bio:Bio: https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/steve-demeo/3692Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachSteveDeMeo Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook:...
In the fourth, and final, episode of our podseries on the 2003-04 Friars, the players, staff, and cohosts reflect on the challenges Providence faced during its season-ending losing streak. We also take a broader look at what this season meant for Providence basketball at the time, and the individuals who helped PC reach great heights during the season. We would like to thank Bob Walsh, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, Marcus Douthit, and Ryan Gomes for not only participating in this podcast, but for their candor. Each of our guests were terrific and we truly appreciate it. The Friar Pod Series was hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks once again to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
There is so much to unpack in this episode. Fresh off of a heartbreaking overtime loss to Texas, Providence suffered an unthinkable defeat at the buzzer to Rutgers before bouncing back with six straight wins. During that stretch the Friars knocked off fourth-ranked UConn on the road... and Jim Calhoun provided a press conference for the ages. Check out this episode to hear more about how Providence entered March winners of 12 of their previous 14 games and ranked twelfth in the country. The stars of that team will take you through an impressive run through the Big East, but ultimately a season that ended in disappointment. They'll share their thoughts on how a team that had been so resilient and dominant throughout the season ultimately closed out the year on a four game losing streak. The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
It didn't take long for Providence to put the rest of the country on notice to begin the 2003-04 season. The Friars opened the season by winning eight of their first nine games, including an exhilarating victory over Illinois in the 2003 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. During this episode, Billy Ricci and Kevin Farrahar continue their conversations with Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Sheiku Kabba, Donnie McGrath, and Bob Walsh. They discuss the non-conference portion of the schedule, which included the thrilling win over Illinois, taking out an eventual Elite 8 team in Alabama at home, defeating Pete Gillen at Virginia, playing at URI for the first time in over 30 years, and the 8-1 start that set up a classic against Rick Barnes and Texas. Friar fans will relieve one of the truly great nights in Dunkin Donuts Center history in a behind-the-scenes look at the wild game against the Longhorns. The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
Friarbasketball.com and the Friar Podcast have partnered to bring Providence fans a special look back at the 2003-04 season. This four-part podcast series will chronicle the Friars' rise from middle-of-the-pack Big East team to one that proved it could play with anyone in the country. The ‘04 Friars are most remembered for being on the cusp of a Big East championship and a potentially deep NCAA Tournament run (they were ranked 12th in the country with a 20-5 record heading into March) before the unthinkable happened -- they lost their final four games of the season. In episode one of the series, listeners will hear from All-American Ryan Gomes, as well as core members Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and assistant coach Bob Walsh as they provide a behind-the-scenes look at how this roster was constructed and when they started to turn the corner as a program. The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
NBA trainer and lifelong Friar fan Rob McClanaghan joins the podcast to talk about his experiences with the game at the collegiate and professional level. RobMac has done on the court skills training with some of the greatest players to every play the game, including Steph, KD, DRose, KLove, Westbrook, John Wall, and Friar legend Ryan Gomes. You'll also hear Bill's thoughts on Providence's convincing win over TCU to right the ship before the start of Big East play. RobMac's Website: www.robmacbasketball.com Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
Ep. 15 Ryan Gomes Part 2 - Waterbury's Finest & 8 year NBA Veteran
In our 14th Episode, host Anthony Ireland speaks with NBA Professional Basketball Player, and Providence College Graduate, Ryan Gomes. They discuss Ryan's upbringing in Waterbury, Connecticut, being drafted by the Boston Celtics, and his many playing stops throughout his career. He provides us with an in-depth dialogue on not only what it takes to make it in the NBA but more importantly how to stay in the NBA. He also touches on his passion for his community and how he plans on making an impact.
Bob Walsh returned to Providence College to work for Head Coach Ed Cooley in 2019. The 2019-20 season marked his first season with the Friars overseeing the development, scouting and recruiting efforts for the men’s basketball program. It is his second stint at Providence as he served as an assistant coach for the Friars from 1998-05. Walsh came to Head Coach Ed Cooley’s staff with significant experience. He served as a head coach at the University of Maine from 2014-18. Prior to coaching at Maine, Walsh was the head coach at Rhode Island College for nine seasons (2005-14). In his 13 years as a head coach, Walsh posted a 228-163 mark (.583), including a 137-79 record (.634) in conference play. He guided Rhode Island College to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, which included three Sweet 16s and one Elite 8. Walsh began his career as a graduate assistant with the Iona College men’s basketball team in 1994. After working for two seasons with the Gaels, he spent one season at the University of San Diego as an assistant coach (1997-98). Walsh then was hired as an assistant coach under Friar Head Coach Tim Welsh in 1998. As an assistant at Providence, he helped guide the Friars to the NCAA Tournament in 2001 and 2004. He also helped mentor Friar all-time leading scorer Ryan Gomes. He is the founder of the Dynamic Leadership Academy for young leaders and coaches. Walsh also is the host of the Dynamic Leadership Podcast on AthleticDirectorU.com. Don’t miss our Hoop Heads Pod Webinar Series with some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. If you’re focused on improving your coaching and your team, we’ve got you covered! Visit https://hoopheadspod.com/webinars/ (hoopheadspod.com/webinars) to get registered. Make sure you check out our new Hoop Heads Pod Network of shows including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/ (Thrive with Trevor Huffman) , https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/ (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm (The CoachMays.com Podcast) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cavalier-central/id1523787302 (Cavaliers Central) with Justin Matcham, our first podcast dedicated to covering the ins and outs of an NBA team. We are unbelievably excited for the content we’re going to be bringing you in the weeks ahead as more of our new shows come to life. If you’ve ever thought of hosting your own basketball themed podcast or a pod that covers an NBA team we want to hear from you about joining our great lineup of show hosts. Make sure you have pen and paper handy as you listen to this episode with Bob Walsh from Providence College. Website - http://coachbobwalsh.com/ (http://coachbobwalsh.com/) Email - rwalsh7@providence.edu Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoachBobWalsh (@CoachBobWalsh) Support this podcast
Show #6 : Summer Preview This show: Hosts : Chad and RyanUpdate: Gomes GraduatesReview: Costco BourbonEvents: Lime Colony @ Solar Hills Best of the Bay Area 2011 4th of July Camping Trip Cache Creek Rafting TCG Casino Night Get the blogcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (MP3) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review[RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (MP3).[MP3] Download the showFormat:0:19:27, 8.9 MB, (MP3)Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode): Bodies and Minds at Work MHG Reccomends: Rafting Supplies
Show #5 : It's Britney B*tch -And I'm Back In The Form Of Podcast 5This show: Hosts : Chad and RyanUpdate: GomesReview: Apple iPadEvents: Lime Colony Album Release ShowGet the blogcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (MP3) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review[RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (MP3).[M4A] Download the showFormat:0:09:59, 9.28 MB, (M4A)Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode): Apple iPadLime Colony AlbumLime Colony Album Release Show
Show #4 : Back From HolidayThis show: Hosts : Chad and RyanBreaking News: Michael Jackson HospitalizedOutdoors: RaftingDrinks: Energy Drink OutletCamping: Nevada BeachEvents: Gomes' Goodbye PartyGet the blogcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (MP3) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review[RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (MP3).[M4A] Download the showFormat:0:11:42, 9.6 MB, (M4A)Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode): Michael Jackson HospitalizedMHG Recommends - Rafting SuppliesCache Creek Rafting InformationTruckee River Rafting InformationEnergy Drink OutletNevada Beach Campground
Show #3 : Cinco de MayoThis show: Hosts : Chad and Ryan Cerveza: Bud Light Lime (0-34:55) Cerveza: Corona Cerveza: Sol Cerveza: Modelo Especial Cerveza: XX Lager Cerveza: Tecate Cerveza: Miller Chill Cerveza: Bud & Clamato Cerveza: Pacifico Cerveza: XX Amber Cerveza: Negra Modelo Cerveza: Bohemia Cerveza: PBR Chelada Ancient Aztek History, (34:56-) Get the blogcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (MP3) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review [RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (MP3). [MP3] Download the show Format: 0:39:43, 37.2 MB, (MP3) Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode):
Show #2 : Blame It On The EconomyThis show: Hosts : Chad and Ryan$: Restaurant.com , (3:00-8:54)$: Cell Phone Savings, (8:55-11:29)$: Cell Phone Savings, (11:30-15:39)$: Schwab Bank, (15:40-21:19)$: Free Online Budgeting, (21:20-34:09)Nintendo Wii, I'm Coming (34:10-)Get the blogcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (M4A) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review[RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (M4A).[M4A] Download the showFormat:0:42:47, 36.0 MB, (M4A)Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode): Restaurant.comAT&T Corporate DiscountsSprint Corporate DiscountsT-Mobile Corporate DiscountsVerizon Corporate Discounts24 Hour Fitness: 2 Year Membership - $299Schwab Bank - Checking and SavingsMint.comJustThrive.comCreditKharma.comSouth Park - Go God Go XII (Nintendo Wii, I'm Coming)
Show #1 : Monkey Hate GomesThis show: Hosts : Chad and RyanIntroductionsTV: Arrested Development , (2:17–4:49)Book: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, (4:50–7:59)Food: La Calaca Loca, (8:00–10:54)Movie: I Love You Man, (10:55–15:12)Monkey Hate Gomes (15:13-)Get the blogcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the show directly in iTunes (M4A) Listen in iTunes? Submit a review[RSS] Add the Monkey Hate Gomes Blogcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (M4A).[M4A] Download the show Format:0:20:53, 21.0 MB, (M4A)Link dump (some of the things mentioned in this episode): Episode #1 - Amazon Storehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrested_Development_(TV_series)Arrested Development on IMDBhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/la-calaca-loca-oakland http://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-crispy-tacos-san-francisco http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/iloveyoumanMonkey Hate Clean
The Timberwolves finally ink PG Sebastian Telfair to a 3 year deal, leaving only Ryan Gomes remaining on their 3 FA list. Twins lose four in a row, including a nasty sweep at the hands of the dreaded Yankees.. Francisco Liriano has been unhittable in his minor league rehab and needs to be called up regardless of the pitching depth in Paladino's opinion