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The WIBCA Coaches Podcast

The WIBCA Coaches Podcast

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Sitting down with coaches past and present in our association (WIBCA) and interviewing them about their journeys, programs, and ways they navigate being a high school coach in todays game, we will also connect with some retired coaches and hall of fame members.
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Episode 6: Kentwood HS Coach, Blake Solomon

The WIBCA Coaches PodcastApr 07, 2021

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SZN 3 - Episode 6 - The Doty's a Family Affiar

SZN 3 - Episode 6 - The Doty's a Family Affiar

The guys sat down and made it a family affair with Coach Larry Doty and his son Dom Doty, talked about their college coaching, WAVOR as well as their commitment to the youth and building up the kids.


Go visit www.wibca.com for more information and events being held.

Interested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.net

Sponsors:

Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12k

Ballogy HQ visit www.ballogy.com

Badden produces the best basketballs visit them at www.badden.com

May 19, 202301:00:00
SZN 3 - Episode 5 - WIBCA HOF'er - Roger Deboer

SZN 3 - Episode 5 - WIBCA HOF'er - Roger Deboer

Hall of Fame coach Roger Deboer jumps on and discusses he time in Lynden, and his move to Arizona.


Go visit www.wibca.com for more information about events held


Interested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.net


Sponosors:

Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12k

Ballogy HQ you can visit at www.ballogy.com

Badden produces the best basketballs visit them at www.badden.com

May 13, 202301:04:12
SZN 3 - Episode 4 - Chris Ferrier - Crescent HS Head Coach

SZN 3 - Episode 4 - Chris Ferrier - Crescent HS Head Coach

Small school coach Chris Ferrier gets on with the boys and talks coaching at a small school, getting students playing and keeping them engaged.


Go visit www.wibca.com for more information about events held


Interested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.net


Sponosors:

Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12k

Ballogy HQ you can visit at www.ballogy.com

Badden produces the best basketballs visit them at www.badden.com

May 13, 202354:43
SZN 3 - Episode 3 - Maco Hamilton - Head Coach George Fox

SZN 3 - Episode 3 - Maco Hamilton - Head Coach George Fox

Episode 3 brings on NCAA D3 George Fox head coach Maco Hamilton. Discussing the journey and major highlights in his coaching career.


Go visit www.wibca.com for more information about events held


Interested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.net


Sponosors:

Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12k

Ballogy HQ you can visit at www.ballogy.com

Badden produces the best basketballs visit them at www.badden.com


Apr 19, 202352:39
SZN 3 - Episode 2 - Matt Grahn - University of Dallas Head Coach

SZN 3 - Episode 2 - Matt Grahn - University of Dallas Head Coach

Coming in hot with Episode 2 of season 3 where they guys brought in Matt Grahn the Head Coach at NCAA D3 University of Dallas. Tonight they talk about the journey Matt took, and some recruiting information plus much more.


Visit www.wibca.com for more information about events


Check out www.wascoach.net in you want to join the association


Sponosors:

Baden Basketball (www.baden.com)

Ballogy HQ (www.ballogy.com)

Shoot-A-Way The Gun 12k (www.shootaway.com)

Apr 14, 202357:11
SZN 3 - Episode 1 - Keffery Fazio - Assistant Coach Seattle Pacific

SZN 3 - Episode 1 - Keffery Fazio - Assistant Coach Seattle Pacific

The guys opened up season 3 with Seattle Pacific Assistant Coach Keffery Fazio. Keffery will share his journey in coaching, talk about philosophy, as well as the big topic around college sports and HS recruitment the transfer portal.


Visit www.wibca.com for more information on our events


Check out www.wascoach.net if you want to join the association


Thank you to our sponsors; Baden Basketball (www.baden.com), Ballogy HQ (www.ballogy.com) as well as Shoot-A-Way's The Gun 12K from (www.shootaway.com)

Apr 05, 202301:07:09
SNZ 2 - Eps. 10 - The Officials - Travis Garrison & Neil Anderson of the EBOA

SNZ 2 - Eps. 10 - The Officials - Travis Garrison & Neil Anderson of the EBOA

Sat down with two Evergreen Basketball Officials (EBOA) Travis and Neil ad talked about HS Basketball on the other side of the whistle, talked about the climate of officiating around the country and in our own state. If you are interested in becoming an official visit your local association for more information.

visit www.wibca.com for more information on our events.

visit www.wascoach.net to join the association

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden (www.baden.com) and Ballogy HQ (www.ballogy.com) also Shoot-A-Way (www.shootaway.com)


Jun 02, 202201:01:03
SZN 2 - Episode 9 - Chad Crammer - Morton White-Pass

SZN 2 - Episode 9 - Chad Crammer - Morton White-Pass

The guys sat down with Chad Crammer, head boys basketball coach at Morton White-Pass and talked hoops, small school hoops, and the rich tradition and legacies built in Morton. 

visit www.wibca.com if you are interested in events hosted by WIBCA

visit 2www.wascoach.net to join our coaches association

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden (www.baden.com) and Ballogy HQ (www.ballogy.com)

May 25, 202248:18
SZN 2 - Episode 8 - Evergreen High School - Coach Brett Henry

SZN 2 - Episode 8 - Evergreen High School - Coach Brett Henry

This week the guys are sitting down with Head coach at Evergreen HS in Vancouver, WA. Brett Henry. Brett talks rich family history of coaching, culture and discipline and where it all started with attendance and classroom. 

Visit www.wibca.comf for more information about the association and all the events and sponsors.

Visit www.wascoach.net for more information on how to register the coaches association.

WIIBCA Sponsors: Baden (www.baden.com) and Ballogy (www.ballogy.com)

May 18, 202247:20
SZN 2 - Episode 7 - A3 Owner/PSU Football Strength Coach - Brad Packer

SZN 2 - Episode 7 - A3 Owner/PSU Football Strength Coach - Brad Packer

This week the guys take a step away from coaches and talk with a trainer about training the athlete, training basketball player and the evolution of training over the years, and he got to where he is. Brad Packer is owner of A# (Advanced Athlete Academy) and recently became the strength and conditioning coach for Portland State Football.

Visit www.wibca.com for more information about the association, and all its events and sponsors.

Visit www.wascoach.net to join the coaches association. 

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden (www.baden.com) and Ballogy (www.ballogy.com)

May 11, 202241:22
SZN 2 - Episode 6 - Jeray Key - RA Long High School

SZN 2 - Episode 6 - Jeray Key - RA Long High School

This week the guys sit down and talk with head coach at Emerging 2A Power RA Long out of Longview, WA. They discuss building a coaching staff and what it meant to the community to dethrone the cross town rival, and embracing the underdog mentality.

Visit www.wibca.com for more information about the Coaches Association.

If you are interested in joining visit www.wascoach.net

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden Basketball (www.badensports.com) and Ballogy (www.ballogy.com

May 04, 202249:34
SZN 2 - Episode 5 - Ryan Hansen - Auburn High School

SZN 2 - Episode 5 - Ryan Hansen - Auburn High School

This week the guys sit down with head coach Ryan Hansen of Auburn High School, we discuss program building, neighborhood kids staying home, and then their state title run leading to a national tournament invite. 


Interested in more information about WIBCA, visit www.wibca.com

Visit www.wascoach.net about joining the coaching association

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden Basketballs and Ballogy (www.ballogy.com)

Apr 27, 202241:12
SZN 2 - Episode 4: Former Stanwood High School, Coach Zach Ward (Retired)

SZN 2 - Episode 4: Former Stanwood High School, Coach Zach Ward (Retired)

Welcome back!!! After a long HS Season and some time to regroup, JC and Connie are back to continue SZN 2, and this episode we have Zach Ward former Stanwood HS coach, and we are talking, coaching/working in the same building, scheduling and the grind of being a high school coach.

Interested in more information about WIBCA, please visit the website at www.WIBCA.com

Visit www.wascoach.net about joining the association

WIBCA Sponsors: Baden Basketballs and Ballogy (www.ballogy.com)


Apr 20, 202243:29
SZN 2 - Episode 3: Rochester High School, Coach Derrick Pringle

SZN 2 - Episode 3: Rochester High School, Coach Derrick Pringle

In Episode 3 of SZN 2 the guys sat down with Coach Pringle of Rochester and talked about his non typical coaching journey, as well as tremendous community work he does for all kids in his community and around the state. 

Visit www.wibca.com to answer any questions you have about our association, or the events we have planned. 

Visit www.washcoach.net about joining the association.

Sep 08, 202145:20
SZN 2 - Episode 2: Emerald Ridge High School, Coach Pat Mullen

SZN 2 - Episode 2: Emerald Ridge High School, Coach Pat Mullen

SZN 2, Episode 2 the guys sit down with Legend, HOF'er in two counties and current coach at Emerald Ridge High School, they discuss family, legacies, coaching under his dad and many more nuggets spanning 20+ years of coaching. 


If you have questions about WIBCA visit www.WIBCA.com

If you want to join our association visit us at www.washcoach.net

Sep 01, 202155:32
SZN 2 - Episode 1: Kelso High School Coach, Joe Kinch

SZN 2 - Episode 1: Kelso High School Coach, Joe Kinch

First episode of season 2 and the guys are sitting down with Kelso High School head coach Joe Kinch to discuss early struggles and success as a head coach, coaching in a small town, and some insight on coaching his son, plus much more and even some nuggets for you to take away. 


If you have any questions about WIBCA, visit out website at www.WIBCA.com


Want to join our coaches association, visit the website at www.washcoach.net

Aug 25, 202153:19
Episode 8: Skyview Head Coach, Matt Gruhler

Episode 8: Skyview Head Coach, Matt Gruhler

Todays episode we sit down with Head Coach at Skyview High School, Matt Gruhler. Discuss coaching his son, and living in the community you work and coach, along with basketball nuggets for you to take home. 


Questions about WIBCA, visit out website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about our association visit us at wwww.washcoach.net

Apr 21, 202159:33
Episode 7: Sehome HS Head Coach, Skyler Gillispie

Episode 7: Sehome HS Head Coach, Skyler Gillispie

Todays episode we sit down with Skyler Gillispie the head coach at Sehome High School, and chat about Big School coach compared to Small School, and everything between the lines. 


Questions about WIBCA, visit our website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about our association visit us at www.washcoach.net

Apr 14, 202152:00
Episode 6: Kentwood HS Coach, Blake Solomon

Episode 6: Kentwood HS Coach, Blake Solomon

This week the guys sat down and talked to Blake Solomon, head coach at Kentwood High School up in Kent, Washington. two time state champion, 1 as a coach and one as a player at his Alma mater and talked the special feeling of coaching back at the HS he played at.


Want information about WIBCA head to www.WIBCA.com and/or our www.washcoach.net for information on how to join our Coaches Association.

Apr 07, 202153:24
Episode 5: WIBCA President, Joe Harris (Retired)

Episode 5: WIBCA President, Joe Harris (Retired)

This weeks episode we sit down with Retired Bridgeport and Chelan Head Coach and now WIBCA President Joe Harris. We talk about coaching challenge, great moments, and what it was like coaching his son and their magical NBA Draft night. 


Questions about WIBCA visit us at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information our coaches association visit us at www.washcoach.net.


Sponsors: Shoot-A-Way, Baden and Tulalip Tribe.

Mar 31, 202152:32
Episode 4: Timberline HS Head Coach, Allen Thomas

Episode 4: Timberline HS Head Coach, Allen Thomas

Todays Episode the guys sit down with Allen Thomas, head coach of the Timberline Blazers to talk all things Hoops, T-Line HS and the challenges in the Pandemic. 


Questions about WIBCA, visit the website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about out association then visit us at, www.washcoach.net

Mar 24, 202101:00:36
Episode 3: Union Titans (Vancouver, WA) Head Coach, Blake Conley

Episode 3: Union Titans (Vancouver, WA) Head Coach, Blake Conley

Todays episode the guys sit down with Union Titan head coach Blake Conley and talk about all things basketball, Washington state hoops and Pandemic life as a High School Coach


Questions about WIBCA visit our website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want to know more about our coaches association visit us at, www.washcoach.net

Mar 17, 202154:36
Episode 2: Shadle Park HS Legend, WIBCA Board Member, Tim Gaebe (Retired)

Episode 2: Shadle Park HS Legend, WIBCA Board Member, Tim Gaebe (Retired)

Todays episode we have Shadle Park High School Legendary coach Tim Gaebe, also a WIBCA Board Member.


Questions about WIBCA visit the website, www.WIBCA.com and if you want to no even more about our coaches association visit us at, www.washcoach.net

Mar 10, 202150:30
The WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Black History Month Edition

The WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Black History Month Edition

The WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association hosting a podcast promoting coaches in our state.


This weeks Episode is for Black History Month, and talking with some legendary coaches from the state of Washington and a few current coaches, about they time in basketball, playing days, coaching, and mentoring the young men through their journeys. Head Coach Craig Jackson @ Franklin High School (Seattle), JC Alexander Head Coach at Mountain View High School (Vancouver, WA) and Connie Richardson Head Coach at Graham-Kapowsin, along with Wayne Floyd, JoJo Rodriguez and Francis Williams.


Interested in information on WIBCA visit our website at www.WIBCA.com.

Feb 24, 202101:10:13
The WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Trailer

The WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Trailer

Introducing The WIBCA Coaches Podcast, with a quick trailer.
Feb 11, 202102:47