🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Amorrow Morgan | Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball
From Idaho State to Europe to the SEC, @AmorrowMorganUT shares lessons from every level of the game.
On the Rising Coaches Podcast:
📈 How starting at lower levels helped his long-term growth
🧠 What he looks for before joining a new staff
🔍 How his recruiting evaluations have evolved
🏀 Why Rick Barnes and Tennessee continue to win
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"I don't know, let me find out."
@CoachCobian on why those six words earn more respect than faking the answer ever will. Players can tell the difference.
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This week we sit down with Mark Gottfried, longtime Division I head coach and founder of the leadership platform - Get It Done.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹 Early experiences + mentors that shaped his leadership style
🔹 Lessons he learned from John Wooden
🔹 3 core pillars essential for building a winning culture
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE - @larrycordaro | Troy University
Coach Cordaro shares lessons from a career that spans LSU, UT Arlington, Southeastern Louisiana, and nine years as a head coach building LSU Alexandria into a consistent winner.
In this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we discuss:
• Building culture when a program has no tradition
• Sustaining success year after year as a head coach
• Why he chose to return to Division I as an assistant
• What makes Scott Cross such a unique leader
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Chris Capko (@ChrisCapko) is one of the most respected assistants in college basketball. Named a top Power 5 assistant by The Athletic, he's helped develop 11 NBA players across stops at Marshall, Stetson, Georgia Southern, USC, FIU, and now SMU.
Coach Capko breaks down how to earn trust in a new program, how to build real confidence in your players, and what separates elite assistants from everyone else.
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Amanda Butler | Louisville WBB
Former high-major head coach turned assistant, Amanda Butler shares:
🔄 Turning a last-place team into a 20-win NCAA squad
🤝 Developing assistants as a head coach
📈 Adding value in a new role on staff
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Alan Major | San Diego Basketball
Our host steps into the hot seat. Coach Alan Major opens up about his gap year, what he focused on during that season away, and how it ultimately led him to his opportunity at San Diego.
We talk:
🔄 Resetting with purpose
🧠 Staying ready during uncertainty
📍 How the San Diego job came together
An honest conversation about patience, perspective, and preparation.
Thank you to the University of San Diego - 4 months and a week have flown by. Big thanks to: @SteveLavin64 , @MasseyKimya , our terrific staff/support group for the open arms, our fans, and most importantly our players. Thank you for the joy of coaching you. Honored! 🙏🏾🏀
🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Tristan Spurlock | Penn MBB
From UVA/UCF player to Ivy League assistant, @CoachTSpurlock shares:
🗣️ Finding your voice on a veteran staff
🧠 Coaching styles that left a mark
🌟 What makes Fran McCaffery a great leader
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"I treated Billy Donovan like he was God's gift..."
FIU Associate Head Coach @boppfiuball shares the biggest thing he would change when he first got into coaching.
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Long-time head coach Glenn Farello shares the importance of giving your assistant coaches a voice in practice to help get them more reps.
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🎙️ EPISODE 236+237 — Glenn Farello | Paul VI Basketball
One of the most respected names in high school hoops, Coach Glenn Farello joins the Rising Coaches Podcast!
We talk coaching longevity, building a powerhouse culture, and developing players on and off the court.
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.@Colton_Houston, HDI Intelligence, shares the two primary factors that contribute to efficiency on the court.
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Sid Crist | Winthrop MBB
From small college assistant to DBO at Winthrop, @CoachSid5 shares insights on:
🔑 Creating early career opportunities
🤝 Growing your network the right way
📋 Key skills for thriving in ops roles
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"When you're in that seat, it's a different deal." @IsaacWodajo talks about his first year experience as a head coach.
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