Tell Me Your Story Coach

This is officially the conclusion of Season #1 of the “Tell Me Your Story, Coach” Podcast. I appreciate everyone listening. Hopefully, we helped some young coaches learn and grow. In Episode #1, I said the goal was to talk to 100 Coaches. We accomplished this goal! My parents always told me to finish what I had started. And I thought it was imperative that my 7-year-old son, JJ, saw this example firsthand. I am unsure how and when and, honestly if ever, Season 2 will happen. The past 18 months have been super fun but also very challenging. Creating a weekly podcast takes hours upon hours of work. I can’t thank my wife, Liz, for her support- Enough! This podcast has been, indeed, a labor of love. I was unsure, before this podcast, that I ever helped a coach grow. That is, if I ever gave back to the coaching industry. I am proud to say that I can now sleep at night, knowing that I gave back to the coaching industry. Finally, and most importantly, I want to thank all 100 coaches who took time out of their busy schedules and trusted me to tell their coaching stories. I will be eternally grateful.

Coach Elyse Schlump,Today we are talking to Coach Elyse Schlump. Coach Elyse is currently the Head Coach at Concordia University. This season marks Coach Elyse’s first season as the Head Coach. She was hired as the Head Coach on July 1st. And, if you follow the WHAC, Coach has her team right in the mix in a highly challenging NAIA Women’s Basketball Conference. Coach Schlump played for and graduated from Concordia. As a player, she was a key team member who made a first-ever NAIA D2 National Tournament Appearance in 2011. So, Concordia is indeed home to her! Coach Elyse returns to Concordia after four seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations at Marist College. And, before her position at Marist, Coach Schlump was the Associate Head Coach at Skidmore College for five seasons. In this conversation, you will hear Coach Elyse discuss the impact her Dad, Dave, made on her coaching career. It is a tremendous tribute. In addition, wait to hear coach talk about her balancing challenging her players and being their best Cheerleader too. It is an excellent perspective into what makes Coach so successful. Follow Coach Elyse Schlump @CoachSchlump Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Jon Tropf, Today we are talking to Coach Jon Tropf. Coach Tropf is currently an assistant coach for Head Coach Neal Young At Ohio Northern University. Coach Jon arrived at Ohio Northern after spending the past eight seasons at Goshen, including the previous five as their head coach. At Goshen, Coach Jon’s  2017-18 team led the Crossroads League in scoring with 84.9 points per game, the most in program history. In addition, this is Coach Jon’s second tenure with Coach Neal. Coach Jon was an assistant coach with Coach Neal from 2015 to 2017 at Goshen. Before Goshen, Coach Jon was a Graduate Assistant Coach for Head Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, before Oakland, Coach Jon graduated from Eastern Michigan University. While at EMU, Coach Jon spent four years as a men's basketball manager, including three as the head manager. I had the opportunity to spend one season with Coach Jon at EMU. I have always been so proud to see Coach Jon’s career take off. To see Coach Jon be a head coach at Goshen was a tremendous moment of great pride. And, this conversation is again so special. Coach Jon is not only a high-level coach but a wonderful husband and father. It is my pleasure to share his coaching story. Follow Coach Jon Tropf @JonTropf  Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Will Delgado, Today we are talking to Coach Will Delgado. Coach Will is the Head Coach of the Men’s team at Washtenaw Community College, where he’s been the Head Coach since 2017. In his first year, Coach Will was the Women’s Head Coach. The following year, he transitioned to lead the Men’s program. In addition, Coach Will works as a Sales Manager for Marriott Hotels. There is a good chance that if you are traveling to the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area with your college basketball team, then there is a high chance that Coach Will has played a part in making your team feel as comfortable as possible. He is also an active member of the Latino Association of Basketball Coaches (LABC). As you soon will find out, this is a podcast about perseverance and following a passion. From Minnesota, California, Texas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and to Michigan, Coach Will has been passionate about three things in his life: his family, the game of basketball, and growing as a coach. Trust me, this is an inspiring story about a coach who has never stopped dreaming about being a coach. Massive Respect to Coach Will Delgado and his story. And, incredible respect to Coach Will for being a big time husband to his wife, Holly and his three incredible children: Santiago, Max, and AJ.  Follow Coach Will Delgado @TheCoachDelgado Follow The Latino Association of Basketball Coaches @LABCBasketball Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Kevin Mondro, Today we are talking to Coach Kevin Mondro, currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Cleary University. Everyone knows Coach Mondro as Coach Dro. As you soon will hear, Coach Dro has a special interviewer - his son, JJ Mondro. This is a pretty fun conversation. JJ might have a future in the broadcasting Industry!  Happy holidays from the Mondro family! Wishing you and you family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Keep growing as a Coach. And, thank you for listening to the Tell Me Your Story, Coach podcast.  Follow Kevin Mondro @KevinMondroFollow Cleary WBB Basketball @ClearyUWBB Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Darren Sorenson, Today we are talking to Coach Darren Sorenson. Coach Darren is currently the assistant director for the Army A Club at the United States Military Academy. In addition, Coach Darren is the Vice President at Superior Sports Management. Coach Darren plays a massive role in annually building one of the bigger college basketball MTE’s - the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic. As you will learn, even though Coach Darren has not been on a college coaching sideline for the past seven seasons, this coach is indeed still coaching at a high level! After an incredible college coaching career, stops at Oakland University, the University of Arkansas, the University of South Florida, Jacksonville State University, Georgia State University, and UCLA, Coach Darren decided seven years ago that his family was his number one priority. And, his story is an inspiring one. And if you are a coach who is not currently in college, you are going to hear how Coach Darren is still making an impact in the industry and utilizing his coaching skills in his professional work. He is also going to give countless tips and advice to young coaches. He is an open book and his real life experiences are going to resonate with a young coach. And, wait until you hear Coach Darren talk about his coaching resume. Darren Sorenson is a tremendous coach, a great family man, a people person, and a high-quality person. It was my pleasure to tell his coaching story. Follow Darren Sorenson @CoachDSorenson Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Rashad Phillips, Today we are talking to Rashad Phillips. Rashad Phillips is the author of the book: The Evolution is Being Televised. Rashad breaks down how the evolution of basketball has called for updated terminology for player positions. He gives you fascinating personal stories of NBA and college players, explaining where they belong in his new positions metric. And Rashad’s new positions metric provides an innovative tool to aid coaches, scouts, evaluators from all levels in identifying players for drafting, recruiting, and roster placement. I had the opportunity to have a front-row seat to Rashad Phillips's incredible college career at the University of Detroit. Rashad scored 2,319 points over his amazing career playing for Coach Perry Watson. With the Titans, Rashad is a two-time Horizon League Men’s Basketball Player of the Year (2000 & 2001). He received the 2001 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the leading player in the nation, standing six-feet-tall and under. Rashad was also a 2001 Honorable Mention All-American. Rashad was part of terrific teams that defeated St. John’s and UCLA in the NCAA Tournament. Rashad was teammates with current New Orleans Pelican Coach Wille Green. After college, Rashad played seven years professionally - with stops in Australia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.  Follow Rashad Phillips @RP3natural  To Purchase The Evolution is Being Televised: https://www.sportstalk2319.com  Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Chad O’Donnell, Today we are talking to Coach Chad O’Donnell. Coach Chad is the Founder and Director of Capital Elite Agency. I met Coach Chad when he was the Associate Head Coach for Coach Will Brown at Albany. At Albany, he helped the program win five America East Championships and thus, five NCAA Tournament appearances. And, I was instantly impressed -talk about a young coach who could flat out recruit! Coach Chad spent over 20 years as assistant basketball college coach at Bryant University, Holy Cross College, the College of Charleston, University of New Hampshire, Robert Morris University, and the University at Albany. As you soon will hear, Coach Chad attended Springfield College in Massachusetts and broke into coaching as an undergraduate. He was hired in his senior year of college as an assistant at Worcester State College. After transitioning out of college coaching, Coach Chad created his own agency to assist coaches. His goal six years ago was to help promote, advise, and prepare coaches to advance in their careers.  Capital Elite currently has over 80 clients at all different levels of college basketball. if you are looking for high-level thoughts on creating your own resume and preparing for your next interview, this is a MUST Listen. Follow Coach Chad O’Donnell  @chadeodonnell @CapEliteAgencyContact Coach Chad O’Donnell –  chad@capitaleliteagency.comFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Steven Hawkins,Today we are talking to Coach Steve Hawkins. Coach Steve Hawkins is currently the Head Coach of Quincy University. This is his second tenure as the Head Coach of this incredible Division II basketball program. Many people know Coach Steve Hawkins simply as Coach Hawk. Coach Hawk is returning to Quincy after an amazing run as the Head Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University from 2003 to 2020. During Hawkins's tenure at WMU, Coach Hawk led his teams to 291 wins. He took the Broncos to seven 20-win seasons and made two appearances in the NCAA Division I tournament. Born and raised in California, Coach Hawk graduated from the University of South Alabama. In his first tenure at Quincy from 1990 to 2000, Coach Hawk led this team to 137 wins and three NCAA Division II tournament appearances. As you soon will hear, Coach Hawk is simply a tremendous leader. His thoughts on creating real relationships with his players and staff are a must-listen. Finally, at the end of the podcast, Coach Hawk will passionately discuss his thoughts on balance and loyalty. If you are a young coach, get your notebook ready! Follow Coach Steve Hawkins @Coach_Hawk_WMUFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Kevin Hickey, Today we are talking to Coach Kevin Hickey. Coach Hickey is currently an assistant coach for Coach Scott Sorenson at Northland College. Coach Sorenson has been the leader of this D3 college in Wisconsin for the past 11 seasons. I met Coach Kevin during my last year working for Coach Rob Murphy at Eastern Michigan. I was blown away with his story. As we all know, life happens. And, Kevin is a great example of this. He started his college education at Bowling Green University. At BG, Coach Kevin was both a student assistant coach and video coordinator for Coach Louis Orr. Life happened and Coach Kevin left college to tend to his mother, who was having some health issues. In the meantime, Coach Kevin would then go to work for Coach Jimmy Reddy at Canton High School. Coach Kevin would assist Coach Reddy and coach the freshman and JV teams at Canton. Making the decision to return to college, Kevin enrolled at Eastern Michigan. He finished his degree as a student assistant coach with the EMU Men’s program. After graduating from EMU, Coach Kevin was hired by Coach Ricky Yahn at Concordia University. After gaining incredible experience working for Coach Ricky, he was hired by Coach Scott this past summer. Coach Kevin is in year one with the Northland College men’s basketball program. If you are a coach, who has been told numerous times that you can’t be a college coach - for numerous reasons - then, this is a conversation for you. Coach Kevin’s story will INSPIRE you to continue to chase your dreams. Follow Coach Kevin Hickey @coach_khickeyFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Mike Peck, Today we are talking to Coach Mike Peck. Coach Peck is currently the Associate Head Coach for Coach Steven Henson at the University of Texas at San Antonio. This season will be Coach Peck’s seventh as the Associate Head Coach at UTSA. A product of Gaylord, Michigan, Coach Peck played at Northwood University for Coach Dean Lockwood, who is currently the Associate Head Coach for Coach Suzy Merchant at Michigan State. Coach Peck came to UTSA after being an assistant at Santa Clara University. Before Santa Clara, he spent two seasons as the head coach of the NBA D-League's Idaho Stampede, which was the affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers. Coach Peck made his way to the NBA after an incredible six-year run at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, where he spent the last five years as the head coach. During his five seasons as the leader of Findlay Prep, Coach Mike built the program into a national powerhouse. His teams combined for a 157-8 record, including a perfect 33-0 season in 2009 and three ESPN National High School Championships (2009, '10, '12). Coach Mike coached seven NBA/NBA D-League players, four of which were first-round picks, including Anthony Bennett, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA Draft, and Tristan Thompson, who was taken No. 4 overall by the Cavaliers in 2011. Before being hired at Findlay Prep, Coach Peck was at UNLV, where he served as the video coordinator and administrative assistant under head coaches Charlie Spoonhour and Lon Kruger. He was also was an assistant coach at Saginaw Valley State and at his alma Mater, Northwood University. If you are a young coach who is truly trying to figure out your own recruiting philosophy, then you have to listen to how Coach Peck has developed his own recruiting philosophy. It is simply incredible. Finally, the amount of tips and advice that Coach Peck sprinkles throughout the entire conversation is so generous. This is truly a conversation in which a coach is driven to help younger coaches!Follow Coach Mike Peck @CoachMikePeckFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Kyle  Gerdeman,Today we are talking to Coach Kyle Gerdeman. Coach Gerdeman is currently the Head Coach at Lindenwood University. And, Coach Kyle enters his fourth year as the leader of the Lindenwood men's basketball program. This season, Lindenwood is transitioning from Division 2 to Division 1. Lindenwood will play in the OVC Conference. Coach Kyle came to Lindenwood after spending seven seasons at Central Michigan. As a matter of fact, Coach Kyle and I had many battles in the MAC conference. Prior to working for Coach Keno Davis at Central Michigan, Gerdeman spent three years as an assistant coach at Southeast Missouri State. And before that, Coach Kyle was the head coach at Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. Coach Kyle also has spent nine seasons serving as an assistant coach at Mineral (Mo.) Area College, at Moberly, and at East Central College (Mo.). As you soon are going to find out, Coach Kyle does not like to waste any time. It is a pretty cool conversation about how Coach Kyle approaches his daily job. In addition, this is a conversation about relationships. It is amazing to hear Coach Kyle talk about the relationships he has with these players as an assistant and head coach. Finally, this is a conversation about RESPECT. The Respect that Coach Kyle has for his father and those who paved the way for him in the profession is truly inspiring, After listening to Coach Kyle Gerdeman, you will for sure be a fan of him and his Lindenwood program! Follow Coach Kyle Gerdeman @KyleGerdemanFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro

Coach Antonio Capaldi,Today we are talking to Coach Antonio Capaldi. Coach Capaldi is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Sami Stormont at Alma College. And, everyone knows Coach Capaldi as simply Coach Tone. Coach Tone was named an Assistant Coach with Alma College and their Women's Basketball program this past summer. Before coming to this Division 3 basketball program, Coach Capaldi was an Assistant Coach for Coach Kiefer Haffey at Concordia University in the WHAC Conference. And before transitioning to the Women’s Basketball Coaching ranks, Coach Tone was a Student Assistant at Madonna University with their men’s basketball program. Oh, by the way, Coach Tone was a great player for Coach Noel Emenhiser at Madonna. A product of Bishop Foley High School in the Detroit Catholic League, Coach Tone would go on to play in college at both Macomb Community College and Madonna University. You are going to hear some outstanding thoughts in this conversation. However, get ready to get INSPIRED when Coach Tone talks about his Mom’s passing and his love and affection for his sisters. And, how his mom's death inspired him to coach women's basketball. This is a high-level conversation with a tremendous young basketball coach and an even better young man. Finally, wait until you hear Coach Tone talk about Positive Energy. Do you know that ENERGY is the World’s CURRENCY? You will soon find out why! Follow Coach Antonio Capaldi @CoachTone__Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroMoneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Andrew Kang, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Andrew Kang. Coach Kang is currently the Manager of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons. And, everyone knows Coach Andrew as simply Drew. Coach Drew has an amazing story and I had to share his story for numerous reasons. I met Coach Drew when I was an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan, working for Coach Rob Murphy. Coach Drew, who at one time was studying to work in a career of aviation, moved to Michigan to chase his dream of being in basketball. And, as a student at EMU, Coach Drew emailed Coach Matt Cline stating his intentions to be involved in the basketball program. As you soon will find out, the fact that Coach Cline would even respond to Coach Drew is pretty remarkable. And since 2014, Drew has been a staple in the EMU Men’s Basketball program. Starting as a student manager, Coach Drew was selected as a Graduate Assistant for Coach Murphy’s program in 2017. And, Coach Drew also was working for Delta Airlines the entire time that he was a student and involved in the basketball program. Again, another really sensational story. Finally, he was hired to be the the Director of Basketball Operations in 2019, first with Coach Rob Murphy then with Coach Stan Heath. And, this past summer, Coach Drew received the call to work in the NBA with the Pistons organization. The first time that Andrew Kang and I met, he told me that his dream was to work in the NBA. And, this dream came to be this story. Sure, Coach Kang is going to give some great tips in this conversation. As a matter of fact, his tips about how you can make it to the NBA in a non-coaching capacity is tremendous advice for young coaches. However, this conversation is truly about a dream. And, how Andrew Kang was going to do everything in his power to achieve his dream.  Follow Coach Andrew Kang @JumpinkangFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Carl Thomas, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Carl Thomas. Coach Thomas is currently the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cleary University. Cleary University is an NAIA university in the WHAC Conference. And, this past summer, Cleary University added both Men’s & Women’s Basketball. Cleary University will start competing next season. Coach Thomas is a STAPLE in the State of Michigan. A former three-sport athlete at Lansing Everett High School, Coach Thomas and his twin brother, Charles, selected Eastern Michigan as their college destination where they both had sensational college basketball careers. Playing for Coach Ben Braun, Coach Thomas was part of massive success at EMU - both as a team and personally. EMU would win two MAC Championships in 1988 and 1991. And, the 1991 team advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. Coach Carl finished his career at EMU with 1,179 points, 452 rebounds, 185 made three-pointers, and 249 assists. And recently, Coach Carl was named to the EMU Hall of Fame. After his great playing career in Ypsilanti, Coach Carl played 63 games in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Orlando Magic. After his playing career concluded, Coach Thomas went into college coaching. Prior to being the first coach in the history of Cleary University, Coach Thomas has had coaching assistant stops at Maryland Eastern Shore, Owens Community College, and Eastern Michigan. In addition, Coach Thomas was a head junior college coach at Jackson College for four seasons. Coach Thomas spent the past six seasons on Duquesne University’s coaching staff with Coach Keith Dambrot as the assistant to the head coach. As you will soon find out, Coach Thomas has an incredible passion for the game of basketball, for teaching basketball, and for making an IMPACT on young people. However, you will also hear a sense of loyalty for those who have played a part of his professional career which is inspiring. Finally, Coach Thomas is truly about family. And, trust me, you will want to hug your parents or embrace your children, grandchildren, or spouse after this conversation. Follow Coach Carl Thomas @cet_for3 & @ClearyMensBBallFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Marcus Stout. In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Marcus Stout. Coach Marcus is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach DJ Bakker with the Motor City Cruise, the Detroit Pistons G-League affiliate team. Coach Marcus played at Detroit Renaissance High School and was a member of the 2003-2004 team that went 27-0 and won the Michigan Class B State Championship. Coach Marcus would then have a standout career at Fordham University in the A-10 Conference. Coach Marcus scored over 1,700 points and in 2015 was inducted into the Fordham Hall of Fame. After a professional career cut short by injuries, Coach Marcus worked for his college assistant coach, Ross Burns, at Pro Hoops. Pro Hoops is an elite training company in New York City that has trained countless NBA Players. After returning to Detroit, Coach Marcus got his professional start with the Flint United. Coach Marcus was the Director of Player Personnel for this TLB Franchise. And last fall, Coach Marcus was offered a position with the Motor City Cruise. Coach Marcus is entering year two in the Pistons organization. And, as you soon will hear, is being mentored by countless members within the Detroit Pistons organization. If you are a big fan of player development, Coach Marcus is your coach. Wait until you hear Coach Marcus talk about the C-Smart Ascention Plan. Trust me, it is really good! Finally, wait to hear Coach Marcus talk about the word “ENVIRONMENT”. He does it multiple times in the conversation. And, it is absolutely outstanding. LEVEL UP! Follow Coach Marcus Stout @mstout12Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Adam Bauman,In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Adam Bauman. Coach Adam is currently the Director of Scouting and Analytics for Coach Nate Oats at The University of Alabama. And, if you watched the TBT Tournament this summer and saw Blue Collar U (the Buffalo Alumni Team) win the Championship then you saw Coach Adam as their Head Coach. Before we get going, think about this: Coach Oats allowed his exceptional, and I mean exceptional, staff member to coach a TBT team the past two seasons. And, Coach Adam just CRUSHED IT! If you are currently in a staff capacity in a basketball program, maybe an Ops position or Video or etc, it is so awesome that Coach Oats EMPOWERED Coach Adam. And, Coach Adam prepared, executed and led to the Highest Level. He has worn a few different hats with Coach Oats. Before his current role, Coach Adam spent six years as the director of basketball operations at both Alabama and Buffalo for Coach Oats. At Buffalo, Coach Adam was part of a staff that became the winningest team in program history. Prior to his time at Buffalo, Coach Adam oversaw all video coordination for men’s basketball at Mississippi State from 2012-15 while also playing a huge part in organizing their recruiting database. As you soon will find out, organization is the key to Coach Adam’s daily approach to his job. Coach Adam is a graduate of Southern Illinois. He was a student manager for the SIU basketball team that went to three NCAA Tournaments and one NIT. He was also a part of the 2007 SIU squad that advanced to the Sweet 16. Coach Adam then joined the staff at Arizona State as a graduate assistant coach. After ASU, Coach was at Santa Clara, where in 2011 the Broncos won the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament and finished with the second-most wins in school history. As you soon will find out, wherever Coach Adam has been or goes, high level winning happens! Follow Coach Adam Bauman @CoachBaumanFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Rob Murphy, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Rob Murphy. Coach Murphy is the current Assistant General Manager of the Detroit Pistons. As of matter of fact, Coach Murphy has now held four positions with the Detroit Pistons organization: President & General Manager of the Motor City Cruise, Sr. Director of Player Personnel for the Detroit Pistons, and now Assistant General Manager. And, this has all happened over a 400-day window!  Before Coach Murphy’s transition to the NBA, Coach Murphy was the Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan for ten seasons. Coach Murphy is the 2nd all-time winningest coach in school history. In addition, he was the 2012 MAC Coach of the Year. Before EMU, Coach Murphy spent seven seasons as an Assistant Coach for Jim Boeheim at Syracuse University. And prior to that, Coach Murphy assisted Coach Jim Christian at Kent State University for two seasons. However, it is in the City of Detroit where Coach Murphy started his coaching career. After an outstanding prep career, in both football and basketball, at Detroit Mumford in the Detroit PSL and after graduating from Central State University. Coach Murphy would win two State Championships in the city of Detroit. The first as an assistant coach at Detroit Central High School in 1998. And, Coach Murphy won a state championship, this time as a head coach, at Detroit Crockett High School in 2001. At Central State, Coach Murphy was a 2-time captain under the leadership of former NBA player, Coach Kevin Porter. Coach Murphy was recently inducted into the Central State Hall of Fame. In addition, Coach Murphy has a foundation that impacts so many youths in Detroit - the Rob Murphy Foundation. Finally, Coach Murphy is an author. Trust me, after the conclusion of this podcast, you will want to grab a copy of DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy: Alive With Purpose. Follow Coach Rob Murphy @robmurphy313Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Harry Rafferty,In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Harry Rafferty. Coach Harry is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Kim Barnes Arico at the University of Michigan. Coach Arico’s Wolverines are one of the most successful teams in all of College Women’s Basketball.  The Wolverines are fresh off a 25-win season in which they advanced to the Elite Elite of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Harry enters his second season as an assistant coach and his fourth on staff for the Michigan women's basketball program. Coach Harry is responsible for coaching the wings at Michigan, among countless other responsibilities within the program. And, wait to you hear the massive RESPECT and ADMIRATION that Coach Harry has for Coach Arico. Quite simply, it is off the charts! Also, Coach Harry does an amazing job of describing what makes Coach Kim such an incredible leader. Before becoming a full-time assistant at Michigan, Coach Harry joined the Wolverines as a graduate manager after playing with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Miami Heat. Coach Harry loves the game of basketball. And his passion to continue to play basketball after college is a great story. Let’s just say that current Miami Heat and former Michigan Wolverine, Duncan Robinson, plays a big part in his story. Finally, Coach Harry does a tremendous job offering his tips for player development, scouting, recruiting, creating player relationships, and in-game coaching. There is a passion that is quite clear in this podcast. A passion for coaching, teaching, working hard, loving the game of basketball, helping players grow as people, and for sure, empowering women. Follow Coach Harry Raffety @HarryRafferty5Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coach Colin Shannon, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Colin Shannon. Coach Shannon is currently the Director of Basketball Operations for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. This is a pretty cool conversation. For starters, Coach Shannon is only 24 years old. However, I truly believe that his story can IMPACT some younger coaches. If you are a Student Manager or a Graduate Assistant or thinking about entering the world of college basketball, then this is conversation for you! Coach Shannon has been with the Oakland Basketball Program since 2016, holding roles in the following capacities: Student Manager, Assistant Video Coordinator, and Graduate Assistant. He also talks about his time as both a student manager and the the head freshman and junior varsity basketball coach at Royal Oak Shrine High School from 2016 to 2020. I am so appreciative that Coach Shannon helped coordinate past podcasts with Coach Covington, Coach Jones and Coach Smith. Without his help, I would have not been able to come to Oakland and tell their coaching stories. In conclusion, I applaud Coach Colin on many levels. To have the amount of loyalty, love and passion for Coach Kampe, his co-workers, the players at Oakland, and this university is really inspiring. Finally, you will hear that Coach Shannon truly wants to coach and he is no doubt making a lasting impact with Coach Kampe’s program. Follow Coach Colin Shannon @Colin___ShannonFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Basketball Position Metric Pre-Order Rashad Phillips New Book: “The evolution is being televised"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.