Best Alex McCarthy Coaching Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 373: Coach Molly Goodenbour (Head Women's Basketball Coach at University of San Francisco) "The Lady Don's Player Development System" 1:21:39

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EDUCATION: Stanford - 1989-93 YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Sept. 2016 - Present CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Molly Goodenbour, a two-time national champion at Stanford who has over a decade of head coaching experience on the collegiate level, was named the ninth head coach in University of San Francisco women's basketball history on Sept. 28, 201…

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The Power of No: Boundaries, Growth & Trusting Your Gut 21:02

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In this sixth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is talking all about boundaries — something that so many business owners struggle with, especially when it comes to saying no. She explores what boundaries actually look like in business, how to get more comfortable with saying no (without feeling guilty), and why it’s such a powerful step in prote…

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Healing the Inner Child: Jessica Amy on Self-Discovery, Business & Becoming Who You Really Are 40:05

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In this fifth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by inner child healing coach Jessica Amy, who shares her powerful story of personal transformation. From uncovering the roots of her struggles through domestic abuse support, to rediscovering her true self through deep inner work, Jessica now supports other women to do the same—helping th…

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Making Moves: Sasha Buy on Rebellion, Reinvention & Real Life 40:47

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In this fourth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by lifestyle and performance coach Sasha Buy for a raw and inspiring conversation about change, identity and living in alignment with your values. Sasha shares her journey from aspiring healthcare professional to building a thriving personal training business, navigating a pandemic-induc…

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Episode 372: Coach Tony Pappas ("Building a Championship Practice") - Head Girls Basketball Coach at Waterloo HS in Waterloo, Iowa 1:55:53

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episode 372 of the championship vision podcast today we have Dr. Anthony Pappas. Dr. Pappas I'm going to tell you right now and he's in his 45th year as head coach of the Waterloo West High School and 48th year overall as head coach as a prep athlete played on Mason City High School basketball. and baseball teams that participated in five state tou…

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The Identity Shift of Becoming a Business Owner: What No One Prepares You For 21:37

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In this episode, Alex McCarthy explores the powerful — and often emotional — identity shift that happens when you step into business ownership. She unpacks the inner challenges that can arise, from imposter syndrome and perfectionism to self-worth struggles and uncertainty. Alex shares why letting go of your old identity is essential for growth, ho…

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5 Strategies to Attract Clients to Your Business Without Using Social Media 24:05

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In this third episode of My Kind of Business, Alex explores what it really takes to attract clients — without constantly relying on social media. If you’re tired of feeling like you have to show up online every day just to stay visible, this conversation is a breath of fresh air. Alex shares a different approach to marketing — one rooted in real co…

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From Nannying to Networking: Jo Bolton from Flourish Socials on Building a Fun, Flexible Business 36:32

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In this second episode of My Kind of Business, Alex McCarthy chats with Jo Bolton — co-founder of Flourish Socials — about her unexpected path from aspiring childcare worker to creative entrepreneur. Jo shares how she entered the world of business through network marketing, eventually transitioning into social media management and founding Flourish…

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Episode 371: Coach Bradley Sutphin ("2-3 Matchup Zone Defense" ) Head Girls Basketball Coach at Narrows HS in Narrows, VA) 1:30:05

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Head Coach Bradley Sutphin will begin his fourth season at Narrows High School and his 16 overall season coaching. Coach Sutphin has previously coached at Fort Chiswell High School, George Wythe High School, and Pulaski County High School. During his 17 years Coach Sutphin has coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. Coach Sutphin led …

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Welcome to My Kind of Business 3:01

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If you’ve ever felt like the business world is full of cookie-cutter advice that doesn’t really fit you, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. I’m Alex McCarthy, a Certified NLP Mindset Coach and Business Mentor, and I created My Kind of Business because I wish this podcast had existed when I was starting out. Business isn’t one-size-fits-al…

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Episode 370: Coach Joe Willis/Billy Teedan (Owners of the "How Are You Wired Podcast") 1:06:58

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Billy Teedan Coach Teeden just finished his 10th season as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Plant City High School. He has led the Raiders to 8 regional appearances and a district championship title. Prior to coaching and teaching at Plant City, he was the Head Boys Basketball coach at East Bay High School. In six seasons, he became the all-time w…

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Episode 369: Coach Dale Earnhart- (The Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Rabun Gap School in Rabun Gap, GA) - "The Super 6 Essentials to Building a Great Athletic Program" 1:02:22

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Coach Earnhardt came to Rabun Gap after serving as head girls coach at Asheville School for seven seasons and coaching boys basketball in Florida. He is in his 17th year of coaching basketball at Rabun Gap.In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Earnhardt serves as Rabun Gap’s Athletic Director and started the football program in 2009.He’s led th…

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Episode 368: Coach Chris Fore: The Top 10 Priorities for an Athletic Director (Owner of CoachFore.org) 1:09:08

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Chris Fore is a veteran Athletic Director and Head Football Coach from Southern California who specializes in the hiring process among the highly competitive athletic world. His consulting business,EightLaces, has been instrumental in helping coaches navigate the employment process. He counts former NFL players, collegiate coaches at all levels, an…

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Episode 367: Coach Bruce Slatten (Building a Basketball Program) Executive Director of the BCAT 1:30:10

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Coach Slatten started his career as a Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University in 1989 where he was in charge of player development, scouting, and strength and conditioning. While there he worked with future NBA draft picks Milos Babic of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Best of the then New Jersey Nets. Coach Slatten coached 23 years as a h…

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Episode 366: Coach Alex Carlson (Head Girls Basketball Coach at Redmond HS in Redmond, Oregon) "The Amoeba" Defense 1:10:24

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Alex Carlson Coaching Bio Boise State Grad Assistant 2 seasons Pacific University (Men’s/Womens) Assistant 2 Seasons 2014 Men’s Basketball 15-10 record first winning record at Pacific in 13 seasons University of Alaska Anchorage Assistant 2 seasons 2015 Ranked #1 in NCAA D2 for 4 weeks 2015 Conference Champions, Conference Tournament Champions Sout…

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Episode 365: Coach Ryan McCarthy- "The Chaos" Defensive System (Head Women's Basketball Coach Alaska Anchorage University) 1:10:00

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Record at UAA: 281-62 (.819), 12 seasonsCareer Head Coaching Record: 295-75 (.797), 13 seasons One of the brightest coaching talents in the NCAA ranks, Ryan McCarthy has taken the Alaska Anchorage program to unprecedented heights in his 12 seasons, producing a 281-62 record and making the Seawolves annual title contenders.An Anchorage native, McCar…

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Episode 364: Coach Cal Boyd- Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mt. Bethel Christian School in Atlanta, GA ("Building a Defensive Foundation") 1:09:32

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Coach Cal BoydAthletic DirectorHead Boys Basketball CoachMt. Bethel HSTopic: "Mt. Bethel Defensive System" Now in his fifth year at the helm of the Mt. Bethel boys’ basketball program, Cal Boyd brings with him a wealth of experience and a long list of accolades. Boyd has spent 29 years working at private schools in the Metro Atlanta area. A local s…

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Episode 363: Alex Demczak: "The Yellow Flag"- How to Overcome Adversity and Succeed (Author of "The Sale" and "ThriveU") 53:29

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Alex Demczak is a former SEC quarterback for the Missouri Tigers. Alex graduated with a degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Alex is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author who challenges businesses, schools, and teams to maximize their impact. He is the best-selling author of The Sale with Jon Gordon. The Sale delivers an invaluabl…

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Episode 362: Coach Gene Durden (Buford HS Head Girls Basketball Coach) "The Hedgehog Philosophy" 8X's GHSA Girls Basketball State Champion 1:08:13

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Coach Durden is entering year twenty as head girl's coach of the Buford Lady Wolves. He is originally from Midville, GA and played basketball at Coastal Community College in Brunswick, GA., where he received an Associate Degree in Business. He then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree…

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Episode 361: Coach Craig Campbell (Head Girls Basketball Coach Clovis West HS, Fresno CA) Part 7: The Masters of Coaching Series 1:01:39

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In Episode 361 I welcome Clovis West girls' basketball coach Craig Campbell, the architect of 15 straight league championships, eight straight Central Section and the 2017 CIF Open Division State champs who finished No. 1 in the nation. A native of Reno, Nevada where he got his start in coaching at a young age, Coach Campbell shares his insights in…

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Episode 360: Coach Kevin Kiernan (The Masters of Coaching Series) Part 6 He is the All-time Winningest Girls Basketball Coach is California) Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, CA 1:02:25

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Coach Kevin Kiernan is the Athletic Director at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CAH Kevin Kiernan, the all-time winningest girls' basketball coach in California history, will be stepping down as head coach at Mater Dei at the conclusion of the regional playoffs, He will continue as athletic director.He's finishing his 17th season at Mater Dei. …

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Episode 359: Coach Allen Whitehart (Part 5: The Masters of Coaching Series) The Head Boys Basketball Coach at Milton HS in Alpharetta, GA (President of the NHSBCA and GBCA) 51:42

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President of the GBCA and NHSBCA Coach Allen Whitehart just finished his seventh season at Milton High School with a career head coaching record of 384-122. This past season, Coach Whitehart led the Eagles to a Final Four Finish and a 20-11 record while qualifying for the state playoffs, his 17th time in 17 seasons as a head coach. Within the seven…

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Episode 358: Coach Frank Adams (The Importance of speed and agility training for youth athletes) Strength and Conditioning Coach for Commerce HS in Commerce, GA 51:07

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Owner of Xcelerate Sports Development (XSD21), has more than 20 years of experience in personal training with an emphasis in speed development. He has worked with athletes ranging from the beginner to numerous high school and D1 college recruits up to professional athletes, improving and enhancing explosive movement and overall speed. Frank is also…

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Episode 357: The Omorpho Training Vest Clinic (Pat Healy/Bill Beroza) Bill Beroza is the Director of Team Sales for Omorpho and Pat Healy is the sales Consultant for Omorpho 55:19

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Pat Healy has built a solid reputation as the go-to expert in sales process design, re-engineering, sales, and sales management training and consulting. Pats business philosophy is to treat every customer like they are the only client. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience within the life sciences industry, software sales and consulting as both …

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Episode 356: Coach David Lepisto (The Masters of Coaching) "Part 4" (David is the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Kimberly HS in Kimberly, Wisconsin) 57:51

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Kimberly High School (KHS) is excited to announce Dave Lepisto as the next Head Coach of the girls varsity basketball team. Lepisto has served as assistant coach to the team for the last nine seasons. "Dave is an excellent fit. His ability to build relationships is outstanding, and his communication skills, work ethic, and basketball knowledge are …

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Episode 355: Coach Kurt Guelsdorf (The Masters of Coaching Series- Part 3) Associate Head Coach Clackamas Community College Former HS Coach Oregon City High School 3x State Champion 2004-2009-2014 43:17

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https://linktr.ee/kurt.guelsdorf Associate Head Coach Clackamas Community College Former HS Coach Oregon City High School Gresham High School 3x State Champion 2004-2009-2014 Certainly! Kurt Guelsdorf, a former Oregon City High School girls’ head coach, has an impressive coaching career. He led the Oregon City girls’ basketball program for many yea…

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Episode 354: Coach Mark Cascio (Courtside Consulting): Part 2: The Masters of Coaching Series (Owner of Courtside Consulting and Former Assistant College Women's Coach at Appalachian State) 57:42

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A championship-winning basketball coach with 19+ years experience in building elite programs, winning cultures, and developing leaders that create memorable experiences. Coach Cascio's expertise is implementing innovative systems on both ends of the floor by using advanced knowledge and practices to build winning teams. Over the years, Coach Casc…

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Episode 353: Coach Doc Scheppler (Head Girls Basketball Coach at Pinewood HS in Los Altos Hills, CA) Part 1: "The Masters of Coaching" Series 1:23:34

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Doc Scheppler attended San Francisco State University and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Physical Education, and a Single Subject Teaching Credential, Physical Education. As a youngster growing up, he developed an intense passion for sports. In high school, because of the positive influence of great coaches, he decided to teach and coach. Af…

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Episode 352: Coach Ray Lokar- "Creating a Positive Basketball Feeder Program" (Ray Lokar - Executive Director of Coaching Development for Gold Standard Coaching) 1:25:09

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Ray Lokar - Executive Director of Coaching Development Ray Lokar has 40+ years of successful coaching experience in a variety of sports at the youth, high school, and collegiate level and years as Positive Coaching Alliance's Southern California Lead Trainer. He has presented hundreds of speaking engagements to thousands of coaches, athletes, and p…

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Episode 351: GBCA Live Girls Basketball Exposure Event Preview 57:57

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Gene Durden:Overall, Coach Durden is going into his 36th season as a head coach. This past year the Lady Wolves achieved a 27 and 4 record before being eliminated in the "Final Four" of the 7A state tournament. Durden's Lady Wolves have played in ten of the past fifteen state championship games, while winning the state titles in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2…

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Episode 350: Coach Bob McPhillips ("Blast Athletics Online Fundraising for your Program" 38:15

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Linebacker Coach/Athletic Admin Asst @ Athens Academy; Fundraising Coordinator @ Blast Athletics@CoachMcPhillipshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEp0RRKUNYeKBSxRKBEomk51abOge0CZkyGwMtrsN4a1L3fA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Episode 349: Coach David Lepisto (Spacing and Actions to Create an Advantage) 1:37:49

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Dave Lepisto Girls Varsity Head Coach — Kimberly Papermakers — Kimberly (WI) High School - 30 years of coaching experience - 9 seasons as an assistant at Kimberly - 2 seasons as the head coach at Kimberly • 2022/23 16-12 record and an Elite 8 finish in state tournament • 2023/24 23-4 record and a Sweet 16 finish in state tournament - Contact inform…

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Episode 348: Coach Brian Wheatley (North Linn's Girls Basketball Pressing System) 1:01:18

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Brian Wheatley Bio Brian has been married to his wife Melissa for 20 years and they have 4 children. Ben, who was a 4 sport athlete at North Linn and is now a freshman at Kirkwood studying criminal justice. Meghan, a senior who participated in cross country, basketball, and track in high school. She will attend UNI next year to study kinesiology an…

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Episode 347: Coach Will Rey (Part 2): "Essential Daily Practice Drills" 1:32:50

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Will Rey's coaching credentials include:  Over 40 years of basketball coaching experience at the high school and Division I college levels.  Served 5 years as a head coach at Loyola University Chicago, and 14 years as Division I assistant including stops at the University of Evansville and Wright State University.  13 years at his current positi…

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Episode 345: Coach Will Rey (Part 1) The Big 5 Keys to Running a Successful Program 41:34

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Will Rey's coaching credentials include:  Over 40 years of basketball coaching experience at the high school and Division I college levels.  Served 5 years as a head coach at Loyola University Chicago, and 14 years as Division I assistant including stops at the University of Evansville and Wright State University.  13 years at his current positi…

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Episode 346: Coach Mike Hilmer (The Relentless Pressure Defensive System) 1:02:12

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Let me briefly introduce you to Coach Mike Hilmer. Coach Hilmer has been the head varsity boys coach at North Linn HS for the past 25 years. He created his Relentless Pressure System which involves Run, Jump, and Trapping philosophy. And over the past 9 years has had unprecedented success with it, including: 7 Straight State Finals Appearances 3 St…

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Episode 344: Coach Rick Rasmussen ("Ball Movement and Offensive Chemistry") 1:20:12

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2023-2024 North Oconee Titans. 2024 State Championships, #1 in AAAA in maxpreps computer ranking, #12 ranked overall in maxpreps in GA. Currently 30-3 (16-1). 1st Region title in program history. Ras's 6th overall region title as head coach. Region 8-AAAA Champs and regular season champs the last 2 seasons. The Titans finished the season on a 19 ga…

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Episode 343: Coach Rhonda Farney (The Twilight Zone Press Defense) 58:24

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RHONDA FARNEY—Coach Farney has the most career victories of any active girls’ coach in Texas and the nation with a record of 1,283 victories and 371 losses (.770 winning percentage) and sixth on the all-time career list as compiled by the National Federation of State High School Associations. She has been a high school head coach for 49 seasons. In…

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Episode 342: Coach Jerry Finkbeiner (The Twilight Zone Press) 1:23:06

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Finkbeiner has an overall record of 570-366 (.609) in 30 years as a collegiate head coach, including his time at Utah State, Oral Roberts (1996-2013) and Southern Nazarene (1991-96). He is also 24th in the nation among active Division I coaches with his 570 career wins. Finkbeiner came to Utah State from Oral Roberts in Tulsa, Okla., where he spent…

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Episode 341: Coach Mike Divilbiss (The Buzz Press) 53:04

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Mike Divilbiss is currently the Western Region Recruiting Coordinator for Dan Tudor Collegiate Strategies “TCS”. TCS is a company that works with over 600 collegiate programs across the country providing education and services that help college coaches with their recruiting. For 30 years Divilbiss has served as a collegiate women’s basketball coach…

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Episode 340: Mike Jagacki (Author of Lockdown Defense- Creating Elite Defenders) 1:06:37

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Michael Jagacki has already been apart of 3 trajectory changing programs in his short coaching career. He is an innovator on the defensive end, a relationship builder with his student-athletes and a powerful brand maker in the industry. Jagacki is the author of Lockdown Defense : Developing Elite Defenders which was released in 2021 and rose to #11…

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Episode 339: Coach Jaryt Hunziker (Head Girls Basketball Coach) The School of the Osage, Kaiser, Missouri 55:29

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Coaching Bio Coach Jaryt is the head girls basketball coach at The School of the Osage in Kaiser, Missouri. He took over a program that was 5-20 in the 2020 season and had a 14-11 record this past season. Jaryt Hunziker had a successful stint as the head coach for Boonville Girl's Basketball Team. During his decade long run as head coach, the Pirat…

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Episode 338: Coach Jan Azar (15X GHSA State Girls Basketball Coach) Hebron Christian Academy, Dacula, GA 40:55

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Coaching Bio Azar started Wesleyan's program in 1999 and won her first state title in 2002 and later a record-tying six straight from 2008 through 2013. Azar's record in 21 seasons at Wesleyan was 571-113. *Jan Azar, whose 13 state championships are the most in Georgia high school basketball history Hebron Christian Academy girls basketball team re…

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Episode 337: Coach Tiek Fields (Head Women's Basketball Coach Truett McConnell University) Cleveland, GA 37:45

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Tiek Fields enters his fourth season as Head Women’s Basketball Coach in 2021-2022 after spending four seasons as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at TMU. The 2015-16 unit won the program’s first-ever conference tournament game, posting a 72-71 victory over St. Andrews University in the opening round of the AAC tournament. The 2016-17 squad rec…

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Episode 336: Coach Sharman White (Head Boys Basketball Coach Pace Academy) - "3 on 3, 4 on 4 Competitive Drills for Practice" 38:12

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Pace Academy, Head Coach; 2023 Class 4A State Champions; 10x State of Georgia High School Champions; USA Basketball U17 National Team Head Men's Coach; Georgia High School Regional 6AA Championship (2022); Won back-to-back (2019 and 2020) Georgia High School State Championships, in 3A and 2A divisions respectively, with a combined record of 56-6; N…

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Episode 335: Coach Roy Johnson (Head Girls Basketball Coach Griffin HS) "Making Conditioning Fun" 35:35

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Going into 14th year as a head coach and 20th season as a girls basketball coach( head or assistant).2nd year at Griffin1 state championship 6 final four appearances

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Episode 334: Coach Robert Martin (Head Boys Basketball Coach Pickens County HS) "The Screening Game Offense" 1:03:22

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- entering 7th year as HC- King’s Ridge Private 1a State Runner-up 2021-22- King’s Ridge 1a,D1 State Champs 2022-23- Coached at Lambert, Glynn Academy prior to KR- Indiana HS coaching: Muncie Burris, Concord, Elkhart Memorial, Hamilton (HC)- Assistant Coach at College of Coastal Georgia

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Episode 333: Coach Jerry Hunter (Head Boys Basketball Coach Westside Augusta HS) "Mental Toughness- The Patriot Way" 40:30

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Graduated from Paine College received Masters from Troy University. Employed 25 years in the Richmond County School System Member of Paine College 1st Historic 1994 SIAC Championship team Paine College of Fame Head Coach of 2012 Lucy C Laney State Basketball Champions(1st in school history) Head Coach of Lucy Laney 2017 Baseball Region Champions (1…

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Episode 332: Coach Jason Slate- Head Boys Basketball Coach Alexander High School ("Transition into 5 Out offense") 42:04

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Coach Jason Slate has coached Boys Basketball for 26 years. He is currently the head boys basketball coach at Alexander HS in Douglasville, GA. His team won the 2022-23 GHSA 6A Boys state championship this past season. He has over 50o wins in his career. He coached at Lithia Springs for 14 years and he has been at Alexander for 12 years. He has 7 R…

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Episode 331: Coach Courtney Mincy (Head Girls Basketball Coach Brookwood HS) "Practice and Game Management" 40:00

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*team twitter LBroncosbball personal twitter @luv_faithhope Coaching 11 years/4 head coach Collegiate athlete and alum from The University of Alabama Collegiate coach 7 years NCAA DII elite 8 appearance Region 7-4A Coach of the Year 2021, 2022, 2023 2023 Gwinnett Tip Off Club Coach of the Year 2023 Atlanta Tip-Off Club Cremins Coach of the Year 202…

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