Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Brian Lynch, Head Coach of Spirou Charleroi who competes in Belgium basketball's top professional league. In this episode, Lynch talks about the mentality and adjustment you must make transitioning to basketball overseas as a player, the style of play in FIBA Basketball, the strength of the Euroleague and how the EuroCup champion gains entry into Euroleague, learning opportunities while he is in Belgium and his preseason schedule with player development, qualifying, etc. All that and more on Episode 104 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Tim Jankovich, Head Coach of the SMU Mustangs men's basketball team to the podcast. In this episode, Coach Jankovich revisits when he was named the Head Coach at SMU, the success they have had in his first two seasons at the helm, his love for the creative side of basketball, his willingness to adapt at any point in the season if it will help his team and how he constructs his offseason programs at SMU. All that and more on Episode 103 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Don Showalter, Head Coach of the U17 & U16 teams and Coach Director for USA Basketball. Coach Showalter has compiled a PERFECT 62-0 record at the helm of USA Basketball U16 and U17 teams since the inaugural U16 competition in 2009. In this episode, Coach Showalter talks about coaching his U17 team this summer to a World Championship, the challenge of putting together a championship level team in a short amount of time, the selection process that he and his staff use when choosing his players for USA Basketball, how he gets his team to buy-in on the defensive end through trust and why he prefers using standards instead of rules. All that and more on Episode 102 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Coaching U Co-Founder, Kevin Eastman, to discuss the release of his new book Why the Best are the Best. The best are the best for a reason. Kevin Eastman has studied the best in both the sports and corporate worlds to give you an idea of what most do to be successful in a simplified but impactful way. In this episode, Brendan asks Kevin to share some of the Words for Success that were covered in the book such as: Intentional, Preparation, Passion, Urgency, Courage and Try. Kevin does a great job teaching through storytelling as he has found this is an impactful way to promote retention. Hear great stories from lessons learned from Kevin Garnett, Doc Rivers, Lawrence Frank, Steve Balmer, Chris Paul, Ray Allen and many more as well as his newest amazing concept: Success Triangles. Look for Why the Best are the Best in stores on August 10th or order online at kevineastman.com/book

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Tom Izzo, Head Coach of the Michigan State Spartans. In this episode, Coach Izzo discusses how the game of basketball has evolved over the years, the current situation with NCAA rules and what he would like to see changed, the strength of the Big Ten conference, the interest he has garnered from NBA teams over the years and how he creates and maintains strong relationships with the great players he has coached at Michigan State. All that and more on EPISODE 100 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Michael Lombardi, former NFL Executive & Author of Gridiron Genius. In this episode, Michael shares his four principles of leadership, the importance of learning multiple things instead of choosing a focus and what makes the great coaches he was around like Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick so successful. He also takes us inside his new book “Gridiron Genius” and shares more about what he wanted to stress the most in the book: CULTURE. All that and more on Episode 99 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr. Gridiron Genius is expected to release in early September but you can pre-order now at Barnes & Noble, Amazon or Google Play. Below are details on the book: Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL by Michael Lombardi Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi reveals what makes football organizations tick at the championship level. From personnel to practice to game-day decisions that win titles, Lombardi shares what he learned working with coaching legends Bill Walsh of the 49ers, Al Davis of the Raiders, and Bill Belichick of the Patriots, among others, during his three decades in football.

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Michael Lombardi, former NFL executive & Author of Gridiron Genius. In this episode, Michael shares his four principles of leadership, the importance of learning multiple things instead of choosing a focus and what makes the great coaches he was around like Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick so successful. He also takes us inside his new book “Gridiron Genius” and shares more about what he wanted to stress most in the book: CULTURE. All that and more on episode 99 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard to the Podcast. Coach Gard discusses his journey through the coaching ranks, the strength of the Big Ten Conference, the importance of the development of his team, his staff as well as himself and what he learned transitioning from an assistant coach to a head coach. All that and more on Episode 98 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard to the Podcast. Coach Gard discusses his journey through the coaching ranks, the strength of the Big Ten conference, the importance of the development of his team, his staff as well as himself and what he learned transitioning from an assistant coach to a head coach. All that and more on Episode 98 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas to the Podcast to preview the 2018 NBA Draft. Jay discusses the depth of big men in the draft, the quality of the young prospects nowadays in terms of character and work ethic, player comparisons and a full breakdown of over 20 prospects in this year’s draft! All that and more on Episode 97 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas to the Podcast to preview the 2018 NBA Draft. Jay discusses the depth of big men in the draft, the quality of the young prospects nowadays in terms of character and work ethic, player comparisons and a full breakdown of over 20 prospects in this year’s draft! All that and more on Episode 97 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Jon Gordon, New York Times Best-Selling Author. Jon discusses what led him to write his newest book: The Power of a Positive Team. He also shares what it takes to make a great team with examples from Sports, Hollywood and Business. Jon will give a breakdown of some of the books key concepts that are sure to apply to your team including: “We Before Me”, Positive Discontent” and “Collective Responsibility.” All that and more on Episode 96 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Jon Gordon, New York Times Best-Selling Author. Jon discusses what led him to write his newest book: The Power of a Positive Team. He also shares what it takes to make a great team with examples from Sports, Hollywood and Business. Jon will give a breakdown of some of the books key concepts that are sure to apply to your team including: “We Before Me”, Positive Discontent” and “Collective Responsibility.” All that and more on Episode 96 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr.

Coach Brendan Suhr, is joined by Bruce Pearl, Head Coach of the SEC Champion Auburn Tigers. Coach Pearl explains how he formed his coaching philosophy and what it has evolved into, what makes him successful, what he looks for in a prospect on the recruiting trail and his vision for Auburn Basketball. After that, Coach Brendan Suhr is giving you a FREE PREVIEW of his weekly coaching calls that are available to those who have registered for the Coaching U Live 2018 VIP Experience Event July 9 & 10 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information or to register visit CoachingULive.com today!

Coach Brendan Suhr, is joined by Bruce Pearl, Head Coach of the SEC Champion Auburn Tigers. Coach Pearl explains how he formed his coaching philosophy and what it has evolved into, what makes him successful, what he looks for in a prospect on the recruiting trail and his vision for Auburn Basketball. After that, Coach Brendan Suhr is giving you a FREE PREVIEW of his weekly coaching calls that are available to those who have registered for the Coaching U Live 2018 VIP Experience Event July 9 & 10 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information or to register visit CoachingULive.com today!