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Coaching Mud

45 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

This is a Basketball Podcast. Coaches from all levels chat with me, Sammy Doucette, about their journey through this challenging, but rewarding profession. We talk about the mud and anything else that I may ask!

New episodes will be posted frequently!

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest, please feel free to reach out!

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Episodes

Coach Jeremy Hays of Fadeaway Fitness

March 03, 2021 16:12 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

On this episode we have Coach Jeremy Hays of Fadeaway Fitness. Coach Jeremy talks about his journey to becoming a basketball skills coach, his involvement in Nike, and the creation of Fadeaway Fitness in 2017. Before Covid-19 he was training anywhere from 500-1200 athletes a month and he is looking forward to being able to do group workouts again.  You may have seen the twitter viral basketball challenge at #beatthetrainer.  In this episode we talk about his organization, habits that players ...

Coach Che Jones of Phoenix College (Junior College)

February 08, 2021 17:35 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

This episode features Interim Head Coach Che Jones of Phoenix College. A lot has happened since Coach Che and I first connected. For instance, he WAS the assistant at Phoenix College, but there was a lot of movement in his athletic department that has included his new title as Interim Head Coach.  Coach Che is a Las Vegas native, but has been with Phoenix College for 7 years on the women's and men's side.  On this episode he shares his experience as a mediocre athlete turned professional a...

Coach Mindy Eckert of Manhattan Christian College (NCCCA D2)

February 01, 2021 17:07 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This episode features Coach Mindy Eckert of Manhattan Christian College. Coach Eckert began her coaching career while she was still playing in high school. While attending the University of Saint Mary she helped coach middle school and high school basketball teams. During the summer of 2015 she took an assistant position at John Wood Community College where she stayed for 3 years. After her tenure at John Wood she helped turn around the division 3 MacMurray College Women's Basketball team. U...

My episode on The Basketball Teacher Podcast with Host Mike Hernandez

December 26, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

This episode features me. (Odd, I know). For those that don't know me, my name is Sammy Doucette & I coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. This is my 2nd year at OCC. Earlier in November I spoke with Coach Mike Hernandez for an episode on his podcast, The Basketball Teacher Podcast. It was a really fun and free flowing conversation highlighting, specifically, the year 2020. He published it on his show on December 20th for the last episode of 2020. I'm bringing it to my sh...

Coach Mike Hernandez of Metro Tech High School

November 30, 2020 16:38 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This episode features Head Coach Mike Hernandez of Metro Tech High School. He's a coach, a teacher, and the host of his podcast 'The Basketball Teacher Podcast'. He has a unique story in that he actually never played organized basketball. He needed volunteer hours and his friend asked him to coach a 6th grade team with him in order to get the necessary hours. Instantly, Coach Mike fell in love with coaching hoops. Ever since then, he's been set on being a coach!  On this episode we discuss ...

Coach Kevin White of the University of Wisconsin-Stout (NCAA D3)

November 28, 2020 23:50 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

On this episode I spoke with Coach Kevin White of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Coach White has 18 years of coaching experience & knew this was what he wanted to do at the age of 11! His experience includes the high school level, the travel circuit, junior college level, and the NCAA DIII level. In addition, he was a Five Star Basketball Camp counselor for six years and is the co-founder of the Camp Darryl Basketball Academy. In this episode he tells us about the transition from coac...

Coach Mario Caetano of Adams State University (NCAA D2)

November 23, 2020 17:18 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

On this episode I chat with Coach Mario Caetano of Adams State University. Coach Mario got his start in coaching at his alma mater Northern New Mexico College, while he was still receiving his undergraduate degree. He moved up the ranks and ended up becoming the top assistant coach & assistant Athletic Director. After 5 years on staff, his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he took some time away from college coaching. He was still involved with hoops on the AAU circuit, but worked at a...

Coach Danelle Bishop of Cal Poly Pomona (NCAA D2)

November 17, 2020 18:27 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MB

On this episode I chat with Head Coach Danelle Bishop of Cal Poly Pomona Women's Basketball. Coach Bishop is entering her 11th season at the helm of CPP. She's led her team to six NCAA Tournament appearances, including three Sweet Sixteens (2011, 2014, 2015), two Elite Eight appearances (2011, 2014) and a Final Four (2014).  She has a win-loss record of 200-96 in 10 seasons at the helm of the CPP women's basketball program.  Prior to leading the CPP program, she was the head coach at Cal Ba...

Coach Kevin Kiernan & Coach Christine Collins-Kiernan

November 14, 2020 17:42 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

On this very special episode I chat with husband and wife; Head Coach of Mater Dei High School girl's basketball, Kevin Kiernan, and the Head Coach of Concordia University Irvine Women's Basketball team, Christine Collins-Kiernan.  Coach Christine is entering her fourth season as Concordia University Irvine Women's Basketball's Head Coach. She inherited an unfavorable program and has done a phenomenal job at rebuilding it. She has a record of 43-40 at the helm, leading the team to a 3rd pla...

Coach Liz Kay of Wahconah High School

November 10, 2020 21:35 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

This episode features Head Coach Liz Kay of Wahconah High School in Massachusetts. Her first varsity gig was at a small prep school, Stoneleigh-Burnham School, in Greenfield, MA. After 3 years, she moved over to the public realm.  Coach Liz's career includes 2 State Championship appearances while at Coventry High School in Connecticut, and one league title, 2 Regional Championship appearances, and 2 Coach of the Year honors in Western, MA all while at Wahconah High School.  She's also work...

Coach Lindsay Woolley of the University of Montana Western (NAIA D1)

November 04, 2020 20:22 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

This episode includes Head Coach Lindsay Woolley of the University of Montana Western. Coach Lindsay has been the head coach at the UMW since 2012. He’s led his team to placing top 3 in the Frontier Conference the last three years, winning it in the 2018-2019 season, an NAIA National Championship in the same season, and appearing in the NAIA national tournament 4 times. He has an overall head coaching record of 155-99 at Montana Western and his team achieved the highest national ranking in s...

Connor Williams of Central High School

November 02, 2020 18:41 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

This episode features 22 years old Connor Williams. He got his start in coaching at his alma mater, the University of West Florida, where he was a manager for the women’s basketball team. While at UWF, he was a part of a team that made it to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.  He then became a volunteer assistant at Crestview High School from 2016-2018, and the Head JV and Freshmen coach from 2018-2020. While at Crestview, Coach Connor helped take over a losing varsity program. In his first ...

Coach Crystal Rosenthal of Concordia University Irvine (NCAA D2)

October 28, 2020 22:30 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

On this episode we have Head Softball Coach Crystal Rosenthal from Concordia University in Irvine, CA. She was hired in 2009 to take over a good softball program where she turned it into a great program. Some of her successes include 4 consecutive GSAC Regular Season Championships, 1 NAIA National Championship, and Opening Round Championship, was voted NAIA Coach of the Year, and also won 4 GSAC Coach of the Year honors. She holds the most wins out of any other coach in CUI history. Since be...

Coach Chris McSwain of Valley Christian High School & Top Flight Sports Academy

October 25, 2020 19:16 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

This episode features Coach Chris McSwain. He's entering his 8th season as the Head Coach of the Valley Christian High School Girl's Basketball Program. During his time at Valley Christian he has led his team to 2 section titles, appeared in 5 Open Division CIF-CCS playoffs, 7 straight CIF-NorCal appearances with one NorCal Runner-up placement, and he's the quickest to 100 wins and holds the most wins in school history.  In addition to his position at Valley Christian, he is also the Direct...

Coach Bridgette Reyes of Cal Tech University (NCAA D3)

October 22, 2020 20:24 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This episode features one of my closest friends, Bridgette Reyes. She's excelled in her assistant coaching roles, and transformed every program she has been a part of as a Head Coach. Which isn't too surprising considering that she was one of the best players ever at Vanguard University (NAIA d1). Coach Bridgette began her coaching career at her alma mater, VU, after playing professionally in Portugal. She also dabbled in coaching at the NCAA D1 & NCAA D2 levels. In between her stints at the...

Coach Bridgette Reyes of Cal Tech University

October 22, 2020 20:24 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This episode features one of my closest friends, Bridgette Reyes. She's excelled in her assistant coaching roles, and transformed every program she has been a part of as a Head Coach. Which isn't too surprising considering that she was one of the best players ever at Vanguard University (NAIA d1). Coach Bridgette began her coaching career at her alma mater, VU, after playing professionally in Portugal. She also dabbled in coaching at the NCAA D1 & NCAA D2 levels. In between her stints at the...

Coach Mike Grzesiak of Aurora University (NCAA D3)

October 17, 2020 17:52 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Coach Mike Grzesiak joins Coaching Mud as a late bloomer, so to speak. He is in year 2 at Aurora University after leading his high school program for 3 years. He has coached all levels ranging from youth, select, AAU, high school, and now college. Coach Mike talks about his journey of getting into coaching late in life, the difficulties of becoming a coach, important lessons he believes his players have learned from him, and so much more. Check it out! Coach Mike Grzesiak can be found on twi...

Coach Hunter Bondurant of Ottawa University (NAIA D1)

October 13, 2020 20:55 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

This episode features Coach Hunter Bondurant of Ottawa University. He's the Head Coach for the Developmental team & the Assistant Director of Recruiting. On this episode he shares his journey through coaching while working multiple jobs, differences between coaching girls and boys basketball, lessons that he's learned through all of these zoom clinics, Beer & Basketball, and so much more. Check it out! Coach Hunter Bondurant can be reached on twitter @thehunterb

Coach Erin Carey of Long Beach Wilson High School

October 11, 2020 18:22 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

On this episode I spoke with Coach Erin Carey of Long Beach Wilson High Schools. She shares her journey of inheriting a losing program with a bad culture & what it took to turn it all around. She's now a CIF Champion in her 3rd year as the Head Coach, been named Coach of the Year by 6 publications for the 2019-2020 season, and currently has the player of the year Ashley Hawkins on her roster entering her senior season. The future is bright for LB Wilson. Check it out! Coach Erin Carey can b...

Coach Marc Hart of Patriot High School & The Baskipedia Podcast

October 11, 2020 18:21 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

This episode features Coach Marc Hart of Patriot High School in Riverside, CA. He got his first Head Coaching gig at the age of 25. In this episode he shares how his philosophies and coaching styles have changed from then to now, the culture at Patriot High School, the Baskipedia Podcast that he is the hosts, System Basketball, and so much more! Check it out! Coach Marc Hart can be found on twitter @CoachMarcHart

Coach Jeff Depelteau of Berkshire School

October 10, 2020 14:50 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Coach Jeff Depelteau is the current Head Coach at Berkshire School, a co-ed boarding school in Massachusetts. Coach Jeff is in his 2nd year at Berkshire, but 1st year as the head coach. Coach Jeff has been named the New England Prep Coach of the Year, in 2013 and 2017. He's moved young men on the the D3, D2, D1 levels, and even the NBA. He has been a part of USA men’s basketball as well as Snow Valley Basketball Camps. In 2015 he was selected as a winner of Nike’s “America’s Got Basketball C...

Coach Craig Campbell of Clovis West High School

October 09, 2020 17:50 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Coach Campbell is entering his 27th season as a head girls’ basketball coach and his 16th as the head coach at Clovis West. He’s won 15 straight league titles & 8 straight section titles with Clovis West. Clovis West is the only public school  to be selected for the CIF Open Division the last 7 years straight, which is the top 16 schools out about 1500+ high schools. Coach Craig Campbell has been named Coach of the Year for multiple publications 23x in his 26 years as a head coach. Lot’s of ...

Coach Miles Bankston former WNBA Chicago Sky's Assistant Video Coordinator

October 07, 2020 16:04 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Coach Miles Bankston spent 6 seasons as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the WNBA's Chicago Sky. He is currently entering his second season with the New Berlin Eisenhower Girl's Basketball program. In addition, he is the owner of Bank Shot Elite, a basketball training company providing camps, clinics, and training to players ranging from 3rd grade to professional. Why is it called Bank Shot Elite? Coach Miles hit a bank shot, to beat the shot clock, against Elena Delle Donne as a practice ...

Coach Michele Rebozzi of Life Pacific University (NAIA D1)

October 05, 2020 16:53 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Coach Michele Rebozzi is entering year 2 as the top assistant for Life Pacific University Women's Basketball. Life is a new program in the  not so new, and highly competitive Golden State Athletic Conference. To give you an idea just how tough the GSAC is, three schools from the GSAC go to the NAIA National Tournament every single year. Coach Michele tells us about her path to coaching at the college level, LPU's approach to building a program, and her career as a physical therapist with her...

2x WNBA Championship Coach Brian Agler of the Dallas Wings

October 02, 2020 18:02 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

Coach Brian Agler is the winningest coach in US women's professional basketball. He has two American Basketball League Championships, two WNBA Championships with two different franchises (only coach to do that), and he even has a National Championship from his playing days at Wittenberg University. He is now the Head Coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings where he is tasked with building yet another championship team. In this episode he tells us about his journey coaching in the WNBA, the keys to ...

Oliver Nam of Thrive Fitness

October 01, 2020 16:52 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Oliver Nam is the first personal trainer to be a guest on Coaching Mud. He's worked with athletes from all levels, and business professionals from all walks of life. He's got a unique approach to training, which has led him to have a successful career. He recently opened up his own fitness studio, Thrive Training, in Irvine, California. Oliver is all about building connections with good people and team work. For his clients, he has a team of trainers, a physical therapist, registered dietici...

Coach Max Ethridge of the University of Northwestern Ohio (NAIA D1)

September 29, 2020 21:10 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

On this episode I chat with Coach Max Ethridge of the University of Nothrwestern Ohio Women's Basketball. Ohio Northwestern is an NAIA program. Coach Max has a very interesting story in that he was a football & track athlete in high school and made his way to coaching basketball shortly after. His journey is only just beginning and has so much more in store. In addition to coaching at Univ. of NW Ohio, Coach Max has been involved with Point Guard College and he is the co-creator of one of my...

Coach Jana Pearson of University of Northern Colorado (NCAA D1)

September 28, 2020 17:22 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

This episode features current University of Northern Colorado Assistant Coach Jana Pearson. Coach Jana was at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California prior to joining the staff at UNC. Before Vanguard University she was the assistant at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. Both Freed and Vanguard are two of the top women's basketball programs in the country for the NAIA. Coach Jana tells us about her experience as a walk on at Harding University and how it led her to beco...

Coach Joe Rutigliano of Cornell University (NCAA D1)

September 28, 2020 16:36 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

Coach Joe Rutigliano is not a coach who had his foot halfway in the door to coaching due to his college playing career. In fact, he didn't play college hoops at all. He absolutely loves basketball and when he became the manager for Canisius Women's Lacrosse team, he voiced, even then, that his goal was to make a career coaching basketball, not necessarily lacrosse. From being a lacrosse manager all the way to becoming an assistant women's basketball coach at Cornell University, we talk about...

Coach Lauren Coleman of Beckman High School

September 27, 2020 17:47 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

On this episode I spoke with Coach Lauren Coleman. She is the current Head Coach at Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine, California. We discussed her journey through coaching, which started very quickly after playing and graduating from Florida State University. Coach Lauren takes us through her achilles injury that happened before her sophomore season at FSU, and how she bounced back. She tells us about things she has learned as a young head coach, and what it was like helping start a p...

Coach Ernie Lopez of Washington High School

September 23, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

Coach Ernie graduated in 2009 and did not skip a beat. He started coaching immediately after, at the age of 18. He holds the record for the youngest coach in New Mexico State history. Currently he is a teacher & the Head Coach at Washington High School in Glendale, Arizona for the boys varsity basketball team. In this episode we discuss the struggles of coaching boys high school basketball, his involvement in USA & Snow Valley Basketball, and even the approach to addressing the Black Lives M...

Coach Dennis Hutter of Mayville State University (NAIA D1)

September 21, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode I chat with Coach Dennis Hutter. He's the Head Coach of the NAIA school, Mayville State University located in Mayville, North Dakota. He has been at the helm of their women's basketball program for the last 15 seasons. He's led the Comets to three conference championships, including “back to back” championships the past two years. In addition, they've qualified for the NAIA National Tournament three times, and even advanced to the "Sweet Sixteen" in 2014. Coach Hutter has bee...

Coach Karim McDonald of Greenriver College (Juco)

September 19, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Today I spoke with 25 year old Head Coach, Karim McDonald. Coach Karim is in his second season as the head coach at Greenriver College. He started coaching at the age of 17. He's coached at the AAU, high school, and college levels. In this conversation he will share his journey through coaching and the challenges of being a young head coach.  Coach Karim can be found on twitter @TheLegendKmac

Coach Nicole Ballestero of Concordia University Irvine (NCAA D2)

September 19, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This episode is extremely special to me, because it features my very good friend, and former college teammate, Nicole Ballestero. Nicole joined the Concordia University Irvine women's basketball program in the summer of 2017 following the completion of her master’s degree as a graduate assistant at the University of Idaho. She received her master's in movement and leisure science with an emphasis in leadership. Before Nicole went to the Potato State, she coached for one year at her alma mate...

Coach Lisa Faulkner of Point Loma Nazarene University (NCAA D2)

September 18, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode I spoke with, one the most competitive women I know, Head Coach Lisa Faulkner. She was an absolute stand out player for National Basketball Hall of Fame Coach, Brad Smith at the high school level and then for NAIA Hall of Fame, Coach Russ Davis at Vanguard University. Now she is a successful Head Coach herself. Her success began year one in the seat. This is a great episode that consists of her journey through being an assistant coach for some very tough division 1 programs i...

Coach Charles Belt of William Woods University (NAIA D1)

September 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

This episode features Head Coach Charles Belt of William Woods University. Before Coach Belt was a basketball coach, he was a professional poker player! He definitely has a unique start to his journey. And it didn’t take him long to become a Head Coach. He’s been at the D3, D2, and NAIA division 1 levels. He has an array of experience in impacting every program he has been a part of. In this episode he is going to talk about the different levels of basketball, his roles as an assistant, why h...

Coach Brian Wood of Villa Park High School

September 14, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Coach Brian Wood is the current Associate Head coach at Villa Park High School for the Boy's Varsity basketball team. He is also an Offensive Consultant for Chapman University's Women's basketball team. He has many years coaching at all levels for both men and women. While also being a coach, he has worn many hats, including an instructor, an Assistant Athletic Director, Financial Aid liaison, worked in admissions, and more! Lastly, he was a division 1 athlete at Cal State University of Fulle...

Coach Matt Lowry from Vanden High School

September 11, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This episode features Coach Matt Lowry. Coach Matt graduated from USC in 2014 with a Major in Communications. He started his coaching career shortly after, as the Golden West Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach. While coaching the boys middle school team, he became the Director of the AAU basketball team, Travis Lady Jets, in which he still leads today. In 2018 he accepted the position as the Head Junior Varsity Girl's Basketball Coach for his alma mater, Vanden High School. Coach ...

Dr. Coach Daniel Pueblos of Orange Coast College

September 10, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

Dr. Coach Danny Pueblos wears MANY hats. He is known as Dr. Coach because he earned his Doctorate in Sport Psychology and because he hosts his own Podcast called "The Dr. Coach Show". He is one of my Assistant Coaches at Orange Coast College where he focuses on the mental aspects of the game. He also is the Director of Mental Performance of 1 Vision Sports and Entertainment where he provides mental performance training to elite athletes and performers of all sports and levels. And finally, h...

Dr. Coach Daniel Pueblos of Orange Coast College (Juco)

September 10, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Dr. Coach Danny Pueblos wears MANY hats. He is known as Dr. Coach because he earned his Doctorate in Sport Psychology and because he hosts his own Podcast called "The Dr. Coach Show". He is one of my Assistant Coaches at Orange Coast College where he focuses on the mental aspects of the game. He also is the Director of Mental Performance of 1 Vision Sports and Entertainment where he provides mental performance training to elite athletes and performers of all sports and levels. And finally, h...

Coach Mike Janikowski of Muskegon Community College

September 09, 2020 17:28 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode I chat with Assistant Coach Mike Janikowski of the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks. Coach Mike focuses mainly on post player development and recruiting with Jayhawks, but as all of you coaches may know, that's not all he does! Nonetheless, Coach Mike helped lead the Jayhawks to a record of 26-4 last season and a bid to the National Tournament. Unfortunately, like many other colleges seeking post season play last year, they were unable to compete due to Covid-19. This year...

Coach Mike Janikowski of Muskegon College (Juco)

September 09, 2020 17:28 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

In this episode I chat with Assistant Coach Mike Janikowski of the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks. Coach Mike focuses mainly on post player development and recruiting with Jayhawks, but as all of you coaches may know, that's not all he does! Nonetheless, Coach Mike helped lead the Jayhawks to a record of 26-4 last season and a bid to the National Tournament. Unfortunately, like many other colleges seeking post season play last year, they were unable to compete due to Covid-19. This year...

Coach Hernando Planells of William Jessup University

September 08, 2020 22:12 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

I am so excited to have Coach Hernando Planells as my very first guest on this Podcast adventure. He has over 20 years of coaching experience. Coach Hernando was recently hired to lead the William Jessup Warriors to battle in the NAIA's most dominant conference, the Golden State Athletic Conference. Prior to WJU, Coach Hernando was at Duke University for 7 seasons. He also coached the New Zealand Junior National Team. But there's more! He's coached professionally in Japan and the Phillipines,...

Coach Hernando Planells of William Jessup University (NAIA D1)

September 08, 2020 22:12 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

I am so excited to have Coach Hernando Planells as my very first guest on this Podcast adventure. He has over 20 years of coaching experience. Coach Hernando was recently hired to lead the William Jessup Warriors to battle in the NAIA's most dominant conference, the Golden State Athletic Conference. Prior to WJU, Coach Hernando was at Duke University for 7 seasons. He also coached the New Zealand Junior National Team. But there's more! He's coached professionally in Japan and the Phillipines,...

Introduction to Coaching Mud

September 08, 2020 21:39 - 1 minute - 1.09 MB

My explanation of what this Podcast is, and how it came about! Episodes get released throughout the week!