Mind of a Coach
By Nathan Moran and Asa Duvall
Mind of a CoachJan 15, 2021
"Stepping Up" w/ Coach Luke Smith - Episode 85
on this weeks episode, Trevecca men's basketball assistant coach Luke Smith, joins the show and we talk:
-job lined up
-playing d3
-playing d1
-redshirt season
-belmont
-mick hedgepeth
-rapid fire questions
& more
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Intro & Outro Song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Adding Value" w/ Coach Evan Faulkner - Episode 84
on this weeks episode, University of Pikeville Associate Head Coach, Evan Faulkner, joins the show and we talk:
-high school/aau
-radford to charleston
-finding joy again
-getting into coaching
-saving money
-adding value to our players
-rapid fire questions
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"I Tried To Be Them" w/ Coach Sid Crist - Episode 83
on this weeks episode, University of Pikeville Assistant Coach, Sid Crist joins the show and we talk:
-coaching trees
-being done with playing
-becoming a young coach
-being yourself (sid crist is truly one of a kind in the best way)
-learning thru mistakes
-coaching w/ Joe Mazzulla
-rapid fire
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Live Your Legacy" w/ Coach Kevin Carroll - Episode 82
On this weeks episode, Trevecca University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kevin Carroll joins the show and we talk:
-different challenges along the way
-creating clarity and vision
-reinforcing that clarity and vision everyday
-living your legacy
-learn it live it lead it
-rapid fire questions
& more
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Intro & outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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“2023 Bracket Challenge” - Episode 81
"Thermostats vs. Thermometers" w/ Coach Richard Westerlund - Episode 80
on this weeks episode, Great Lakes Christian college head coach, Richard Westerlund, joins the show and we talk:
-lebron breaks the scoring record
-setting the temperature of the room
-coaching people
-remember that why
-embracing the situation
-a fun rapid fire segment
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Self-Evaluation" w/ Coach Tigh Compton - Episode 79
on this weeks episode, University of Pikeville head coach, Tigh Compton, joins the show and we talk:
-self-evalutation
-journey as an assistant
-getting the head coaching position
-2011 national championship run
-back up and punt
-changing conferences
-rapid fire questions
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Agility vs. Balance" w/ Coach Dan Ryan - Episode 78
on this weeks episode, Coach Dan Ryan joins the show and we talk:
-Ivy League play
-UIC
-Boston University
-Belmont
-Rick Byrd
-agility vs. balance
-rapid fire questions
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"A Team Within A Team" - Episode 77
We're back. Sorry it's been so long. On this weeks episode Nate and Asa catch up and talk:
-NBA run down
-Is Giannis overrated?
-Pikeville update
-Copley update
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"What Persistence Will Do For You" w/ Coach Will Martin - Episode 76
on this weeks episode, Missouri Western Head Coach, Will Martin joins the show and we talk:
-2012 national championship
-working for Anthony Davis
-persistence
-somebody to lose with
-F.L.O.W.
-debate team captain
-rapid fire
& much much more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Growing As A Coach" w/ Coach Mario Celebre - Episode 75
on this weeks episode, Toronto Metropolitan University Assistant Coach, Mario Celebre joins the show and we talk:
-yoga sessions over zoom
-growing as a coach
-coaching in canada
-Synergy, sports code, film breakdown
-rapid fire questions
& much more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"One Day At A Time" w/ Brandan Wright - Episode 74
on this weeks episode NBA Vet Brandan Wright joins the show and we talk:
-being a top player in the country
-UNC brotherhood
-draft experience
-being around people that want to work
-a lot of NBA stuff including Brandans sleeper pick for this year
-whats gonna be your mark?
-rapid fire questions
& much, much, much more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"The Poster" w/ Coach Eli Pepper - Episode 73
on this weeks episode, Western Kentucky Community & Technical College Head Coach Eli Pepper joins the show and we talk:
-coaching & working
-adjusting to the speed of the game in college
-NCAA Tourney berth vs. NIT Championship game
-a trip down memory lane
-rapid fire questions
& more
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"Sweat Equity" w/ Coach Chris Lepore - Episode 72
on this weeks episode, Cincinnati Men's Basketball Chief Of Staff Chris Lepore joins the show and we talk:
-Belmont student assistant
-finding a way to stick around
-bags are packed
-60 years of history
-G league guard Isaiah Miller joins us for rapid fire
&more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
"The Tube Socks" w/ Coach Steve Drabyn - Episode 71
on this weeks episode Bethel University (IN) Head Mens Basketball coach Steve Drabyn joins the show and we talk:
-tube socks
-learning along the way
-354 free throws in a row
-some good stories
-rapid fire
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Wide Range Of Emotions" - Episode 70
on this weeks episode we talk:
-a happy birthday phone call
-D2W all-star celebrity weekend
-new chapters
-pikeville
-copley & more
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"Wins Aren't Always Pretty" w/ Coach Antoine Stroud - Episode 69
on this weeks episode, coach Antoine Stroud joins the show and we talk:
-nate and asa give some NBA finals thoughts
-coach stroud joins the show
-setting the standard
-playing through mistakes
-winning isn't always pretty
-josh Okogie
-rapid fire
& more
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"I'm Trying To Win" w/ Coach Brody Curry - Episode 68
on this weeks episode Coach Brody Curry joins the show and we talk:
-making adjustment
-embracing changes
-complacency
& more
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"Maximize Your Players' Strengths" w/ Coach Raul Placeres - Episode 67
on this weeks episode coach Raul Placeres joins the show and we talk:
"Winning Breeds Winning" w/ Coach Tyler Holloway - Episode 66
on this weeks episode, Coach Tyler Holloway joins the show and we talk:
-changing conferences
-how to win
-watching film
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Intro & Outro song - "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Playing Time Is Optional, Too" w/ Coach Sean Westerlund - Episode 65
on this weeks episode, Bryn Athyn College head Mens basketball coach, Sean Westerlund, joins the show and we talk:
-transactional vs transformational
-connection is the greatest gift
-every race is different
-being direct
& much more
Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"The Ball Can Take You Places" w/ Coach Ben Walker - Episode 64
on this weeks episode, coach Ben Walker joins the show and we talk:
-playing with guys you don't know
-basketball is a simple game
-Creighton & Kyle Korver
-know your role
-playing in Dubai -JUCO
-maximizing your motivation
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"Find Your Niche" w/ Coach Adam Jones - Episode 63
on this weeks episode, Coach Adam Jones joins the show and we talk:
-finding a niche
-clicking with coaches
-best mid major players
-DOBO nightmares
-Lipscomb stories
-rapid fire
& more
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"Make Everyday A Good Day" w/ Coach Joshua Lester - Episode 62
on this weeks episode coach Joshua Lester joins the show talk about his journey and things he's learned along the way
"Run Your Own Race" w/ Coach Steve Prohm - Episode 61
on this weeks episode:
@CoachProhm joins the show and we talk:
-Importance of players
-Ready for your moment
-Running your own race
& MUCH more
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"Relate To The Players" w/ Coach Ryan Montgomery - Episode 60
on this weeks episode: Lee university MBB Graduate Assistant Coach, Ryan Montgomery joins the show
"Behind The Scenes" w/ Tyler Buckner & Prince Regular - Episode 59
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"Be A Pro About It" w/ Coach James Strong - Episode 58
on this weeks episode, Vanderbilt Mens Basketball director of recruiting and scouting, coach James strong joins the show and we talk:
-coaching where you played
-professional approach
-learning from mistakes
-top 5 all time Vandy players???
-rapid fire & more
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"Shut Up & Listen" w/ Coach Trey Meyer - Episode 57
on this weeks episode:
Battle Ground Academy Head Boys Basketball coach, Trey Meyer joins the show and we talk:
"Basketball Nirvana" w/ Coach Brandon Baker - Episode 56
On this weeks episode:
Goshen High School (OH) Varsity Head Coach Brandon Baker joins the show and we talk:
-his career almost ending before it stared
-practice planning
-season is approaching
-more than just stats
-the legendary HORSE shot
-Tom Watson
+
rapid fire
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"A Trip Down Memory Lane" w/ George Brammeier - Episode 55
on this weeks episode; former teammate of ours, George Brammeier joins the show as we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on our college experience
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"Cherish Every Game" w/ Coach James Poindexter - Episode 54
on this weeks episode:
former Lipscomb basketball player and McAdory High School head boys basketball coach James Poindexter joins the show and we talk: -playing career -belmont vs lipscomb -2006 A-Sun championship -cherishing every game -coaching philosophy & much more
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"Like The Game, Love The Game, Live The Game" - w/ Coach Manny Dosanjh
on this weeks episode:
"The Best Problems Are In Practice" - Episode 52
on this weeks episode we do some reflecting as well as preparing for whats ahead
-check in
-targeting rule is out of control
-roles and responsibilities
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"The Rules Are Always Behind" w/ referee Mike Woods - Episode 51
on this weeks episode:
referee Mike Woods joins the show and we talk:
"The Sweater Vest" w/ Coach Rick Byrd - Episode 50
on this weeks episode:
former Belmont MBB Head Coach and College basketball hall of famer, Rick Byrd, joins the show and we talk:
-coaching is the most fun we've had
-getting to 50 episodes
-coach Byrd joins the show (9:40)
-origins of the sweater vest
-4 out 1 in motion offense
-Don Meyer Relationship
-NCAA tournament moments
-closest coach Byrd got to leaving belmont
-Rapid fire
-a new foul rule
-coach Byrd invented a game
-did coach Byrd say Lebron was better than Jordan? you decide
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Intro & Outro Music: "Candyman" by Cornershop
the first 50 were fun. thank you all. heres to the next 50 and then some
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"Winning Is In The Details" w/ coach Mark Schult - Episode 49
on this weeks episode:
Centre College Mens Basketball assistant coach, Mark Schult, joins the show and we talk:
-new responsibilities
-state championship
-responding to adversity
-2-2 vs Nate
-best advice
& much more
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"The White Tiger" w/ coach Troy Bond - Episode 48
on this weeks episode:
Brentwood High School head boys basketball coach, Troy Bond, joins the show and we talk:
-becoming the white tiger
-columbia state
-TSU experience
-taking over BHS
-building a culture
-what made him keep coaching
-underrated mid state coaches
-the white boy has hops
& more
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"More To Do With The Players" w/ coach Aaron Morrison - Episode 47
on this weeks episode:
Middle Tennessee Christian School head boys basketball coach, Aaron Morrison, joins the show and we talk:
-going into year 1
-AAU ball -the big advantage
-anything for an opportunity
-NIL
-rapid fire
& much more
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"I Want You To Fail" w/ coach Sam Moran - Episode 46
On this weeks episode:
coach sam moran joins the show and we talk:
-coaching youth basketball
-failing fast
-mentorship
-sam asks us some rapid fire questions
& much more
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Intro & Outro song - “Candyman” by Cornershop
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"The End Of Your Bench Is Special" w/ Coach Keaton Belcher - Episode 45
On this weeks episode:
Ryle High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Keaton Belcher joins the show and we talk:
-space jam 2
-coach Penny Collins stops by
-kentucky high school basketball
-journey to Belmont
-a good Kevin Durant story
-coach Byrd
-rapid fire questions
and more
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Intro & Outro song:
"Candyman" by Cornershop
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"You Never Have It Mastered" w/ Coach Seth Massey - Episode 44
on this weeks episode:
station camp boys basketball head coach Seth Massey joins the show
"Together" w/ Coach Mick Hedgepeth - Episode 43
on this weeks episode:
Mick Hedgepeth, director of ops at Belmont university joins the show and we talk:
-playing under rick Byrd
-taking a pay cut
-becoming a head coach
-director of ops role
-demarcus cousins
-name, image, and likeness
- & rapid fire questions
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"For The Love Of The Game" w/ Coach Aaron Howard - Episode 42
on this weeks episode:
NBA playoffs (4:34) Coach Aaron Howard joins the show (15:05) things have changed (24:43) what do I have to do to dress out? (37:22) St. Bonaventure 2001 (42:58) learning how to watch film (47:05) Nolan Richardson 40 mins of hell (50:52) keeping the game pure as coaches (57:28) rapid fire questions (1:02:11) Kobe Bryant impact + Devin booker (1:09:24) adding something new to your game (1:14:52)
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Intro & Outro Song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Lab Work" w/ Coach Jamal Richardson - Episode 41
on this weeks episode:
we talk with coach/trainer Jamal Richardson. Jamal Richardson is the cousin of Spencer Richardson who we had on last week. Jamal is a nashville native and played college basketball at auburn university of Montgomery. since then Jamal has been training guys and girls from the Pro-level all the way down to elementary school kids.
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"All Around Game" w/ Coach Spencer Richardson - Episode 40
on this weeks episode:
save the menus (3:58) pro trainer, founder of All Around Game, coach Spencer Richardson joins the show (11:04) being a pro (19:12) Draymond Green grind week (25:48) its hard to mess up a workout with a pro (30:05) Nashville basketball (40:41) rapid fire questions & nate gets his moment (45:39)
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"The Right Fit" w/ Coach Kyle Teichmann - Episode 39
on this weeks episode:
the guys catch up after taking a week off, nate is tweeting and you do not want to miss what asa has to get off his chest
Jackson Christian School head coach Kyle Teichmann joins the show (12:08) finding the right fit when choosing a school (20:24) preparation (29:19) coaching while teaching (45:28) & rapid fire questions
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Intro & Outro song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Working Smart" w/ Coach Chase Teichmann - Episode 38
on this weeks episode:
Nations of Coaches Convention (1:07) the world is back to normal (5:29) NBA playoffs (8:35) Head Mens Basketball Coach at Florida College Chase Teichmann joins the show (15:22) big basketball family & Coach King (20:09) being a student assistant under Will Wade (26:02) graduate assistant position at Freed-Hardeman & getting the bump to head coach (31:36) 4 out motion offense (35:57) & rapid fire questions (41:45)
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Intro & Outro Song: "Candyman" by Cornershop
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"Family First" w/ Coach Bubba Smith - Episode 37
on this weeks episode:
Lee University Head Mens Basketball Coach Bubba Smith joins the show (5:21) working with people you enjoy & servant leadership (13:08) Tennessee Travelers AAU (23:04) journey into coaching (26:11) take care of your home team first (30:02) building a program (37:20) & rapid fire questions (46:32)
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"Our Standard is Our Standard" w/ coach Raina Harmon - Episode 36
on this weeks episode:
Nate gets a promotion (3:35) University of Iowa Women's Assistant Coach Raina Harmon joins the show (6:59) Caitlin Clark & confidence (9:48) sweet 16 run & NCAA tournament bubble (17:53) coaching journey (29:05) mask movement (33:03) Unified Ballers (38:58) & rapid fire questions (43:13)
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