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Tell Me Your Story Coach

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A coaching basketball podcast by Coach Kevin Mondro - Coach Dro! Dro is now a coach for coaches. His goals: advocate coaches and help young coaches through the stories that these great coaching guests are sharing. Contact Info: [email protected]

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EP 104 - The Conclusion of Season #1

January 13, 2023 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

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 mont...

EP 103 - Elyse Schlump, Head WBB Coach, Concordia University

January 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

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 Nationa...

EP 102 - Jon Tropf, Assistant Coach, Ohio Northern University

January 08, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

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 w...

EP 101 - Will Delgado, Head Coach, Washtenaw Community College

December 30, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

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, th...

EP 100 - Kevin Mondro, Head WBB Coach, Cleary University

December 22, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MB

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 fo...

EP 99 - Darren Sorenson, United States Military Academy & Jersey Mike’s Jamaica MTE

December 19, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

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 se...

EP 98 - BONUS EPISODE - Rashad Phillips, “The Evolution is Being Televised”

December 11, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 identify...

EP 97 - Chad O’Donnell, Capital Elite Agency

December 02, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

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 ...

EP 97 - Chad O’Donnell, Capital Elite Agency

December 02, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

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 ...

EP 96 - Steve Hawkins, Head Coach, Quincy University

November 25, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

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. H...

EP 96 - Steve Hawkins, Head Coach, Quincy University

November 25, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

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. H...

EP 95 - Kevin Hickey, Assistant Coach, Northland College

November 18, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

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 Univers...

EP 95 - Kevin Hickey, Assistant Coach, Northland College

November 18, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

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 Univers...

EP 94 - Mike Peck, Associate Head Coach, The University of Texas at San Antonio

November 11, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 C...

EP 94 - Mike Peck, Associate Head Coach, The University of Texas at San Antonio

November 11, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 C...

EP 93 - Kyle Gerdeman, Head Coach, Lindenwood University

November 05, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 c...

EP 93 - Kyle Gerdeman, Head Coach, Lindenwood University

November 05, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 c...

EP 92 - Antonio Capaldi, Assistant Coach, Alma College

October 28, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 befo...

EP 92 - Antonio Capaldi, Assistant Coach, Alma College

October 28, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 befo...

EP 91 - Andrew Kang, Manger of Basketball Operations, Detroit Pistons

October 21, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 dr...

EP 91 - Andrew Kang, Manger of Basketball Operations, Detroit Pistons

October 21, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 dr...

EP 90 - Carl Thomas, Head Coach, Cleary University

October 15, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

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, ...

EP 90 - Carl Thomas, Head Coach, Cleary University

October 15, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

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, ...

EP 89 - Marcus Stout, Assistant Coach, Detroit Motor City Cruise

October 08, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

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 p...

EP 89 - Marcus Stout, Assistant Coach, Detroit Motor City Cruise

October 08, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

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 p...

EP 88 - Adam Bauman, Director of Scouting and Analytics, The University of Alabama

September 30, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

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 s...

EP 88 - Adam Bauman, Director of Scouting and Analytics, The University of Alabama

September 30, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

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 s...

EP 87 - Rob Murphy, Assistant General Manager, Detroit Pistons

September 22, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

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, Co...

EP 87 - Rob Murphy, Assistant General Manager, Detroit Pistons

September 22, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

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, Co...

EP 86 - Harry Rafferty, Assistant Coach, University of Michigan

September 15, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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 wome...

EP 86 - Harry Rafferty, Assistant Coach, University of Michigan

September 15, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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 wome...

EP 85 - Colin Shannon, Director of Basketball Operations, Oakland University

September 08, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

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! Coa...

EP 85 - Colin Shannon, Director of Basketball Operations, Oakland University

September 08, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

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! Coa...

EP 84 - Jeff Smith, Associate Head Coach, Oakland University

September 04, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Coach Jeff Smith, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Jeff Smith. Coach Smith is currently the Associate Head Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, everyone knows Coach Jeff as simply Smitty! Coach Smith was named the Associate Head Coach in August 2019. Before joining Coach Kampe and his incredible coaching staff, Coach Smitty spent the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach at Central Michigan University for Coach Keno Davis. This is Coach Smitty's second stint ...

EP 84 - Jeff Smith, Associate Head Coach, Oakland University

September 04, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Coach Jeff Smith, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Jeff Smith. Coach Smith is currently the Associate Head Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, everyone knows Coach Jeff as simply Smitty! Coach Smith was named the Associate Head Coach in August 2019. Before joining Coach Kampe and his incredible coaching staff, Coach Smitty spent the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach at Central Michigan University for Coach Keno Davis. This is Coach Smitty's second stint ...

EP 83 - Tony Jones, Assistant Coach, Oakland University

August 28, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Coach Tony Jones, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Tony Jones. Coach Jones is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, everyone knows Coach Tony as simply - T JONES! Coach T Jones has been a college coach for 24 Seasons. And, I can’t wait for you to hear him talk about how he got his break in Division I basketball. Trust me, it is a great story! Coach T Jones has been with Coach Kampe for 5 seasons. Before coming to Oakland, Coach Jones had assist...

EP 83 - Tony Jones, Assistant Coach, Oakland University

August 28, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Coach Tony Jones, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Tony Jones. Coach Jones is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, everyone knows Coach Tony as simply - T JONES! Coach T Jones has been a college coach for 24 Seasons. And, I can’t wait for you to hear him talk about how he got his break in Division I basketball. Trust me, it is a great story! Coach T Jones has been with Coach Kampe for 5 seasons. Before coming to Oakland, Coach Jones had assist...

EP 82 - Mychal Covington, Assistant Coach, Oakland University

August 22, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Coach Mychal Covington, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Mychal Covington. Coach Covington is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. I had the pleasure to come to Oakland University and sit down with Coach Covington - or Coach Cov - as everyone knows him. Coach Covngton played for Coach Kampe, at Oakland from 1998 to 2002. A product of Pontiac, Michigan, Coach Covington finished eighth in the country with 7.1 assists per game during his senior season...

EP 82 - Mychal Covington, Assistant Coach, Oakland University

August 22, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Coach Mychal Covington, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Mychal Covington. Coach Covington is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. I had the pleasure to come to Oakland University and sit down with Coach Covington - or Coach Cov - as everyone knows him. Coach Covngton played for Coach Kampe, at Oakland from 1998 to 2002. A product of Pontiac, Michigan, Coach Covington finished eighth in the country with 7.1 assists per game during his senior season...

EP 81 - Shane Clipfell, Head WBB Coach, Western Michigan University

August 18, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Coach Shane Clipfell,  In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Shane Clipfell. Coach Shane is currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University, serving as Head Coach since 2012. Coach Shane has won 17 or more games five times and is currently third on the program’s all-time coaching wins list. And, he is closing in on becoming the Broncos all-time win leader. As you will soon hear, this past season Coach Shane had 10 Academic All-MAC selections. And his team posted ...

EP 81 - Shane Clipfell, Head WBB Coach, Western Michigan University

August 18, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Coach Shane Clipfell,  In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Shane Clipfell. Coach Shane is currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University, serving as Head Coach since 2012. Coach Shane has won 17 or more games five times and is currently third on the program’s all-time coaching wins list. And, he is closing in on becoming the Broncos all-time win leader. As you will soon hear, this past season Coach Shane had 10 Academic All-MAC selections. And his team posted ...

EP 80 - Pat Baldwin, Assistant Coach, Georgetown University

August 12, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Coach Pat Baldwin, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Pat Baldwin. Coach Pat is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Patrick Ewing at Georgetown University. I had the pleasure of working with Coach Pat for three seasons at Loyola University Chicago. And, if you know Pat - then you know he loves his family, the game of basketball and rolling up his sleeves and going to WORK! Earlier in this conversation you are going to learn where Pat developed this amazing work ethic. Quite simply, ...

EP 80 - Pat Baldwin, Assistant Coach, Georgetown University

August 12, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Coach Pat Baldwin, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Pat Baldwin. Coach Pat is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Patrick Ewing at Georgetown University. I had the pleasure of working with Coach Pat for three seasons at Loyola University Chicago. And, if you know Pat - then you know he loves his family, the game of basketball and rolling up his sleeves and going to WORK! Earlier in this conversation you are going to learn where Pat developed this amazing work ethic. Quite simply, ...

EP 79 - Steve Wojciechowski, High Level Leadership Thoughts for ALL Coaches

August 07, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Steve Wojciechowski, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Steve Wojciechowski. Or, as everyone knows him as simply Coach Wojo. I am so thankful that Coach Wojo was able to take some time out of his schedule to have this conversation. Coach Wojo is a 1994 Graduate of the Cardinal Gibbons School in Baltimore, Maryland. And, wait to hear Coach Wojo talk in detail about how his recruitment changed forever during a visit to Ypsilanti, Michigan. Steve was a 1994 McDonald's All-American who chos...

EP 79 - Steve Wojciechowski, High Level Leadership Thoughts for ALL Coaches

August 07, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Steve Wojciechowski, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Steve Wojciechowski. Or, as everyone knows him as simply Coach Wojo. I am so thankful that Coach Wojo was able to take some time out of his schedule to have this conversation. Coach Wojo is a 1994 Graduate of the Cardinal Gibbons School in Baltimore, Maryland. And, wait to hear Coach Wojo talk in detail about how his recruitment changed forever during a visit to Ypsilanti, Michigan. Steve was a 1994 McDonald's All-American who chos...

EP 78 - Kiefer Haffey, Assistant WBB Coach, University of Detroit Mercy

August 03, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Coach Kiefer Haffey, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Kiefer Haffey. Coach Kiefer is currently an assistant coach for Coach Kate Achter at the University of Detroit Mercy, who was recently hired as head coach for the Detroit Titans. As you soon will find out, this 28-year-old coach is a super talented young coach. As a matter of fact, prior to being hired at Detroit Mercy, Coach Haffey spent four seasons as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mich. ...

EP 78 - Kiefer Haffey, Assistant WBB Coach, University of Detroit Mercy

August 03, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Coach Kiefer Haffey, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Kiefer Haffey. Coach Kiefer is currently an assistant coach for Coach Kate Achter at the University of Detroit Mercy, who was recently hired as head coach for the Detroit Titans. As you soon will find out, this 28-year-old coach is a super talented young coach. As a matter of fact, prior to being hired at Detroit Mercy, Coach Haffey spent four seasons as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mich. ...

EP 77 - Will Vergollo, Assistant Coach, Wayne State University

July 27, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Coach Will Vergollo, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Will Vergollo. Coach Will is currently an Assistant Coach at Wayne State University for Coach Bryan Smothers. Coach Will just started at Wayne State this past July. Before becoming a Wayne State Warriors coaching staff member, Coach Will assisted Coach LaVall Jordan at Butler University since the 2017 season. At Butler, Coach Will was the Bulldog’s basketball analyst. In addition, Coach Will spent the 2020-21 season as an assistant...

EP 77 - Will Vergollo, Assistant Coach, Wayne State University

July 27, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Coach Will Vergollo, In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Will Vergollo. Coach Will is currently an Assistant Coach at Wayne State University for Coach Bryan Smothers. Coach Will just started at Wayne State this past July. Before becoming a Wayne State Warriors coaching staff member, Coach Will assisted Coach LaVall Jordan at Butler University since the 2017 season. At Butler, Coach Will was the Bulldog’s basketball analyst. In addition, Coach Will spent the 2020-21 season as an assistant...

EP 76 - Perry Watson, Hall of Fame Head Coach, Detroit Southwestern High School & Detroit Mercy

July 21, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Coach Perry Watson,  In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Perry Watson. Coach Perry Watson began his coaching career at Detroit Southwestern High School in 1978.  At Detroit Southwestern, Coach Watson won 301 games. Detroit Southwestern won two State Championships in 1990 and 1991. And, Coach Watson was awarded the USA Today National Coach of the Year in 1991. At Detroit Southwestern, Coach Watson coached incredible players such as Jalen Rose, Voshon Leonard, Howard Eisley and so many mor...

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