# assistant coach (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover assistant coach. Page: Feed: --- ## [Culture Is What You Do.](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/culture-is-what-you-do) _2026-08-25 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Coming up with the words takes two minutes. That's exactly why the words are worth nothing. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212507715/6febfea71c3142b6d5e9581f7f0f7520.mp3) ## [Episode 292: Doug and Alan, Recruiting Over Rankings: A Dive Into Recruiting Philosophies](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-292-doug-and-alan-recruiting-over-rankings-a-dive-into-recruiting-philosophies) _2026-08-20 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, Doug and Alan dive into one of the most important topics in today's game: Recruiting Over Rankings. Answering questions submitted by our listeners and Rising Coaches members, we discuss how recruiting philosophies have evolved, how to uncover whether a recruit is truly the right fit for your program, why recruiting should be a full-staff effort… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/32094755-30c1-4011-9d1b-17aa378c3d83.mp3) ## [AI: It's Your New Assistant Coach!](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/ai-its-your-new-assistant-coach) _2026-08-18 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Think of Ai Like Your Assistant Coach and Everything Changes. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210981707/0df4dbd66a8c212281d9a67f5be0b0f5.mp3) ## [Episode 891: LaPhonso Ellis, Former NBA Veteran, Current NBA Analyst, Part 2](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-891-laphonso-ellis-former-nba-veteran-current-nba-analyst-part-2) _2026-08-17 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re back with part two of our conversation with LaPhonso Ellis, former NBA veteran, current basketball analyst, and head coach of Team Heartfire in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). In this second half, Ellis shifts into what he’s learned from both coaching and evaluating the game at the highest level. In this episode we discuss his perspective on… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ddbf97c-f665-4f36-96ac-52d05d01febc.mp3) ## [It's Different Here!](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/its-different-here) _2026-08-14 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Every country. Every sport. The same four problems - and the same three words that stop anyone fixing them. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210980010/efdb24f86017b22389de70eb2aa0881b.mp3) ## [Episode 290: LaPhonso Ellis, Former NBA Veteran, Current NBA Analyst, Part 1](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-290-laphonso-ellis-former-nba-veteran-current-nba-analyst-part-1) _2026-08-13 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by LaPhonso Ellis, former NBA veteran, current basketball analyst, and head coach of Team Heartfire in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). In this first part of a two-part conversation, Ellis reflects on his journey through the game and the coaches who helped shape his understanding of leadership and winning at every level. In this episode… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/be260768-0d88-4fac-80a8-d2cbc687d24c.mp3) ## [Episode 289: Jimmy Elgas, Head Coach, Henderson State University](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-289-jimmy-elgas-head-coach-henderson-state-university) _2026-08-10 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Jimmy Elgas, Head Coach at Henderson State University. Coach Elgas has built a wealth of experience through assistant coaching stops at Illinois State, Lincoln College, Southwest Texas, Kansas State, Utah, and Evansville before earning the opportunity to lead the Henderson State program. His journey has given him a unique perspective… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f8f3983f-246e-4225-b58e-909187b8530c.mp3) ## [Episode 288: Bo Gray, Assistant Coach, Tarleton State University](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-288-bo-gray-assistant-coach-tarleton-state-university) _2026-08-06 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Bo Gray, Assistant Coach at Tarleton State University. Gray’s coaching journey began at Youngstown State, where he worked his way from manager to head manager before continuing his rise through roles at Illinois State and now Tarleton State. His path is a great example of how consistency and adding value can open doors in the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5302a95e-fa69-41ea-a37b-f4b1874fe0af.mp3) ## [Interview w/ Coach Andy Fox (Associate Head Coach at George Mason)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Andy-Fox-Associate-Head-Coach-at-George-Mason-e3n1goq) _2026-08-05 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Andy Fox shares his journey from being a standout basketball player at Cornell (Iowa) to becoming the Associate Head Coach at George Mason University. Andy got his start in the profession as Graduate Assistant at Tennessee under Buzz Peterson, he was retained when Bruce Pearl took the reins, the Volunteers captured the SEC East Championship in 2006 and earned 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/123830490/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F429302871-44100-2-f94babc028b6b.m4a) ## [Episode 287: Jay Kuntz, General Manager, University of Pittsburgh](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-287-jay-kuntz-general-manager-university-of-pittsburgh) _2026-08-03 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Jay Kuntz, General Manager at the University of Pittsburgh. Kuntz has built his career from the ground up, beginning as a student manager at West Virginia before rising through roles as a graduate assistant, assistant to the head coach, and Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting. He now serves as the GM at Pitt, helping navigate… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7fd95990-b437-4c34-ab0f-26c70a763c7e.mp3) ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6hkbb3PUSfnQ) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [There Are No Ten Year Old Champions.](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/there-are-no-ten-year-old-champions) _2026-07-30 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Twenty years ago I said the pathway model would damage sport. Now the world's finally listening - but look at what it cost us to get here. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208769640/3659435d7b06c68a7049eaeaab12f98a.mp3) ## [Episode 286: Austin Kidd, Former Coach, Synergy Sports](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-286-austin-kidd-former-coach-synergy-sports) _2026-07-30 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Austin Kidd, former college assistant coach and current Account Executive with Synergy Sports. Kidd built his coaching career with stops at Transylvania, Kentucky, Florida Gulf Coast, and The Citadel, gaining experience at multiple levels of the game before making the transition out of coaching. Today, he continues to impact the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8d08228e-f878-4213-b727-fa50aed8973b.mp3) ## [I Built the Coaching Course I Always Wished Existed](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/i-built-the-coaching-course-i-always) _2026-07-28 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Everything they should teach a new coach - and never do [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208764208/d1e300fe54ee7404b9d359853e3b2952.mp3) ## [Episode 285: Deividas Dulkys, Assistant Coach, Brooklyn Nets](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-285-deividas-dulkys-assistant-coach-brooklyn-nets) _2026-07-27 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Deividas Dulkys, Assistant Coach with the Brooklyn Nets. Dulkys played collegiately at Florida State before building a lengthy professional career across Lithuania, Poland, Turkey, Italy, and Spain, giving him a unique perspective on the game from both the American and European sides of basketball. After his playing career, he… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a5f945f-d505-4a36-9956-00688b23e41d.mp3) ## [Episode 284: Preston Murphy, Assistant Coach, Unviersity of Alabama](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-284-preston-murphy-assistant-coach-unviersity-of-alabama) _2026-07-23 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Preston Murphy, Assistant Coach at the University of Alabama. Coach Murphy’s journey began as a player at Rhode Island before playing professionally in Belgium and Holland, and then transitioning into coaching at the high school level as the head coach at Woonsocket High School. He has since built an extensive Division I résumé with… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/64a9f718-b398-4d39-9b32-5970f847bca3.mp3) ## [The Best Way I Know to Educate Coaches.](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/the-best-way-i-know-to-educate-coaches) _2026-07-22 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Take the Learning to the Coach. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206950743/a904c59a078101bf7d61c3b5a7b15fbb.mp3) ## [Episode 283: Brandon Bailey, Assistant Coach, Depaul University](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-283-brandon-bailey-assistant-coach-depaul-university) _2026-07-20 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Bailey, Assistant Coach at DePaul University. Coach Bailey has built an impressive career with coaching stops at DePaul, the Boston Celtics organization, Ohio State, and now back at DePaul, while also serving as the head coach of the Maine Red Claws in the NBA G League. His experience across both the professional and college… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac65c07e-d5a4-4c53-88d1-edb1b8f87135.mp3) ## [Coaching the Coaches!](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/coaching-the-coaches) _2026-07-17 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Six practical ways to make your next coaching course engaging, memorable and worth turning up for! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206948667/7bdd5a2b1e8e4565eed6d2608cbfd03a.mp3) ## [Interview w/ Coach Dylan Evans (Associate Head Coach at Richard Bland College)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Dylan-Evans-Associate-Head-Coach-at-Richard-Bland-College-e3m69s1) _2026-07-16 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Dylan Evans shares his journey from growing up in Owego, New York to becoming the Associate Head Coach at Richard Bland College. He attended St. Bonaventure and was a Student Manager under Coach Mark Schmidt. During his first two seasons at St. Bonaventure he also coached at Owego Free Academy \[his alma mater\]. The Bonnies made a NCAA Tournament appearance, a NIT appearance, won an Atlantic… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/122938689/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428099548-44100-2-2077fea4b47f8.m4a) ## [Episode 282: Lance Burbank, Owner of Universal Retirement](https://the-rising-coaches-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-282-lance-burbank-owner-of-universal-retirement) _2026-07-16 · The Rising Coaches Podcast_ On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Lance Burbank, Owner of Universal Retirement and a valued partner of Rising Coaches. Lance has spent his career helping individuals and families build strong financial foundations, and he has become a trusted resource for families and coaches looking to navigate the unique financial challenges that come with the profession. In this… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b719a8c9-c62e-4678-9f8d-cff25e0dd0c5.mp3) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T69Wz1X5U3yP) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Coach Education for The Real World.](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/coach-education-for-the-real-world) _2026-07-14 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Designing a Coaching Course that Works for What Coaches - and Sport Needs Now. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206943816/afdb6d1a5b3855f9f6443adc6611aa29.mp3) ## [A 12-year-old's road to the World Cup.](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/a-12-year-olds-road-to-the-world) _2026-07-08 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ Your roadmap from wherever you are right now to the Saudi Arabia 2034 Football World Cup. ## [Join Your Own Team!](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/join-your-own-team) _2026-07-06 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ There's an ocean of advice on coach wellbeing - here's the one idea that makes all of it simple! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204400239/7698183f2a005018cb9f1da6316c9918.mp3) ## [Stop Beating Yourself Up Coach!!!](https://waynegoldsmith.substack.com/p/stop-beating-yourself-up-coach) _2026-07-03 · Wayne Goldsmith · Sports Thoughts_ A message for every coach who leaves training frustrated by the ones they couldn't reach! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204394307/ca034ba966231e4e02a4f93edeb018e5.mp3) ## [Interview w/ Coach Jared Wagner (Head Coach at York College)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Jared-Wagner-Head-Coach-at-York-College-e3kj25p) _2026-06-10 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Jared Wagner shares his journey from growing up in York, Pennsylvania to becoming the Head Coach at York College. Wagner was a multi-sport athlete before deciding to attend York College and play for Coach Matt Hunter. He helped lead the Spartans to a pair of NCAA Tournaments and was a first-team NABC All-Region V selection as a senior - and was 2nd Team D3 All-American. After graduating from… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/121259641/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425848471-44100-2-5380d08d319b6.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach David Hastings (Former Interim Head Coach at Keene State)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-David-Hastings-Former-Interim-Head-Coach-at-Keene-State-e3jb5te) _2026-05-13 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach David Hastings shares his journey from law enforcement to becoming a college basketball coach at Keene State. Hastings grew up in Gill, Massachusetts and entered the Police Academy straight out of high school and worked his way up the ranks to the Chief of Police of Gill. While serving as a police officer he coached AAU and high school basketball, and ran AAU tournaments. He eventually… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/119952750/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F424103073-44100-2-b07ceb6e94b29.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach Nate Bollinger (Associate Head Coach at American University)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Nate-Bollinger-Associate-Head-Coach-at-American-University-e3hhr6m) _2026-04-07 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Nate Bollinger shares his journey from growing up in York, Pennsylvania to becoming the Associate Head Coach at American University. Nate attended Delaware Valley before transferring to Millersville. He set a program record 50 points in a single game and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Shortly after graduating from Millersville he accepted his first… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/118074006/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-7%2F421562464-44100-2-a0ac6d0de1308.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach Dylan Backalar (Assistant Coach at South Dakota Mines)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Dylan-Backalar-Assistant-Coach-at-South-Dakota-Mines-e3g6v8j) _2026-03-10 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Dylan Backalar shares his journey from growing up in Michigan to becoming the Assistant Coach at South Dakota Mines. Dylan was a four year Student Manager at Ball State under Coach James Whitford and served as Head Manager during his senior year. After graduating he served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside under Coach Luke Reigel, helping lead University of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/116669139/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-10%2F419673068-44100-2-822373834f40b.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach Tim Kaine (Former LSU Assistant Coach)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Tim-Kaine-Former-LSU-Assistant-Coach-e3fbbhs) _2026-02-20 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Tim Kaine shares his journey from growing up in Tennessee to becoming an Assistant Coach at the High Major level at LSU. Tim played both basketball and soccer in college prior to getting the coaching bug. After coaching high school basketball during his undergraduate years at Winthrop he embarked on a college coaching journey that began at Austin Peay where he served as a Graduate Assistant.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/115764220/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-20%2F418449801-44100-2-25366a28f87ee.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach John Michael Hughes (Assistant Coach at Northern Michigan)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-John-Michael-Hughes-Assistant-Coach-at-Northern-Michigan-e3efd31) _2026-02-03 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Hughes shares his journey from growing up in Ligonier, Pennsylvania to becoming an Assistant Coach at Northern Michigan (DII). John Michael attended the prestigious IMG Academy prior to being a PWO (Preferred Walk On) at High Point University. He played under the legendary Coach Tubby Smith and then played as a Graduate Transfer at The Citadel. Coach Hughes was then hired as a Graduate… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/114848289/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-3%2F417401626-44100-2-b38a235662af3.m4a) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6qErHILPbmPL) _2026-02-03 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Interview w/ Coach Bill Robinson (Head Coach at Milligan University)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Bill-Robinson-Head-Coach-at-Milligan-University-e3dqc7b) _2026-01-18 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Bill Robinson shares his journey from growing up in Ocean City, New Jersey to becoming the Head Coach at Milligan University. After a Hall of Fame playing career at Kings College (NY) be quickly moved up the coaching ranks. He remained at his alma mater for two years serving as an Assistant Coach for the men's basketball program as well as the Head Coach for the baseball program. Coach… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/114159275/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-18%2F416325404-44100-2-964eeab04b418.m4a) ## [Interview w/ Coach Alan Major (Assistant Coach at San Diego)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/episodes/Interview-w-Coach-Alan-Major-Assistant-Coach-at-San-Diego-e3cnd8p) _2025-12-23 · David Kaplan · Beyond the Box Score Podcast_ Coach Alan Major shares his journey from being a Student Manager at Purdue, to becoming the Head Coach at Charlotte, and now an Assistant Coach at the University of San Diego. He served as a Student Manager for Coach Gene Keady and coached with - and alongside the likes of Thad Miller, Bruce Weber, Matt Painter, Archie Miller, Ryan Odom, John Groce, Dave Dickerson, Jeff Boals, Greg Paulus and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e3be6d8/podcast/play/113013465/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-23%2F414871368-44100-2-5f67d8c056d67.m4a)