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Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

Mike MacKay & Brandon Brock
Canada Basketball
Performance Safety
Basketball
Stewardship
Coaching
Leadership
FIBA
Feedback
Social System
Gameplan
Unsportsmanlike Foul
Transformational Coaching
Metacognition
Spacing
Compassion
Basketball Analytics
Compassion In Coaching
Team Selection
Illegal Screens & Screener Rules
Goldilocks Principle

Join Coach Mike MacKay and Coach Brandon Brock as they dive into weekly conversations about transformational coaching, stewardship, and performance safety. The Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast is a place for all coaches to join in on a conversation to help grow the game of basketball.

Look forward to weekly episodes including conversations with coaches from across the country and around the worl... more

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On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Jhanelle Peters. Jhanelle is a registered Psychotherapist and is the former Mental Health Clinician for the Toronto Raptors. She talks about about helping ath... more

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares a Point to Ponder about Batman and Robin, Yes, you read that correct, but it's not quite what you think. Tune in to learn more about how the goal should be to develop athlet... more

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Marissa Lindquist, the Head Coach of the Women's Basketball team at the University of Alberta Augustana. Marissa was also the head coach of the 17U Team Alber... more

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Points to Ponder. This one revolving around the idea of using the Constraints-Led Approach in basketball and what we as coaches might be missing in our application. more

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Gordie Herbert
Canada's Senior Men's National Team coach
Canada Basketball
Episode: Gordie Herbert - Head Coach, Senior Men's National Team - Part 1
Alex Cerama
Portland Fire staff member who invited the speaker into their environment
Portland Fire
Episode: Points to Ponder - Designing the Vibe
Jon Goodwillie
Former Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach & Senior Men's National Team Assistant Coach
Canada Basketball (via Raptors and national team work)
Episode: Jon Goodwillie - Former Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach & Senior Men's National Team Assistant Coach
Betsy Butterick
Author of Kids These Days; coach, consultant, and mental performance communication expert
Author of Kids These Days
Episode: Betsy Butterick - Coaching "Kids These Days"
Alan Keane
Coach, co-founder of MVMT Sports
MVMT Sports
Episode: Alan Keane - MVNT Sports - Coaching Through Curiosity
Dianna Ross
Head coach, University of Toronto Varsity Blues Women's Basketball Program
University of Toronto
Episode: Dianna Ros - Head Coach, University of Toronto Women's Basketball
Christa Eniojukan
Head Coach at York University, multiple roles in Canadian basketball
York University
Episode: Christa Eniojukan - Head Coach, York Women's Basketball
Isabel Ormond
Head Coach, McMaster Women's Basketball
McMaster University
Episode: Isabel Ormond - Head Coach, McMaster Women's Basketball
Carly Clarke
TMU Women's Basketball Head Coach; Senior National Team Assistant Coach
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Episode: Carly Clarke - TMU Women's Basketball Head Coach, Senior Women's National Team Assistant Coach

Hosts

Brandon Brock
Co-host of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast
Mike MacKay
Host of The Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    What an awesome podcast for basketball coaches - I love hearing about the philosophical considerations and discussions in the practical episodes, and the interview episodes have been just as engaging and interesting. Good job Mike & Brandon, keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    tslipp
    Canada3 months ago

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Awesome podcast with practical coaching wisdom and actionable frameworks.
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High-quality guest selections and useful strategies for youth and university programs.

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Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions
Q: What differences should we consider when coaching 3X3 versus 5-on-5 at youth levels?
Prepare players for the faster pace, emphasize multiple skill versatility (switching, guarding multiple positions), prioritize open shots and defense without fouling, and adapt to the unique energy systems and tactical demands of 3X3.
Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions
Q: What are the best ways to build curiosity and reflection with older youth players who give short answers?
Start with gentle, low-pressure prompts, use ABCD (Agree, Build, Challenge, Deeper) to structure conversations, and gradually increase verbal participation with solo, silent, and pair-share formats.
Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions
Q: How do I design practices so more players are involved without simply telling better players to pass more?
Use constraint-led approaches, script scenarios that require involvement from multiple players, and create drills that force the team to rely on teammates, not just the strongest player.
Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions
Q: How can I tell if my practice design is helping players make better decisions, not just complete the drill?
Focus on what you want players to achieve in games, track movements and decisions that lead to better shots or spacing, and ensure the practice mirrors game-like decision points so patterns transfer.
Dianna Ros - Head Coach, University of Toronto Women's Basketball
Q: How do you support players when they make mistakes or feel overwhelmed?
She emphasizes safe, planned practice with live scenarios, stressing the importance of psychological safety, authentic care, and a supportive environment where mistakes fuel growth rather than punishment.

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Two Canadian basketball coaching hosts explore practical coaching design, leadership, development, and culture. Episodes span mindset, metacognition, practice planning, mentorship, care in coaching, and how environments shape player growth, with recurring mentions of Gameplan resources and national/international coaching perspectives. Notable angles include balancing care and performance, fostering autonomy, and designing environments that support learning and leadership across youth to university levels. The show likely stands out for its hands-on frameworks, emphasis on stewardship and safety, and a consistent Canada-wide coaching lens that appeals to practitioners looking for actionable, evidence-informed ideas.

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1. Gordie Herbert
2. Alex Cerama
3. Jon Goodwillie
4. Betsy Butterick
5. Alan Keane
6. Dianna Ross
7. Christa Eniojukan
8. Isabel Ormond

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