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Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

Mike MacKay & Brandon Brock
Canada Basketball
Basketball
Performance Safety
Stewardship
Coaching
Leadership
FIBA
Coaching Education
Feedback
Spacing
Social System
Gameplan
Canada Games
Play Before the Play
Unsportsmanlike Foul
Transformational Coaching
Canada
Metacognition
Compassion
Basketball Analytics

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 shares a reflective blog on his own continued growth.

To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon sit down with Sandy MacIntosh, Director of Membership & Domestic Programs at Canada Basketball to talk about the newly released Canada Basketball Youth Rule Guidelines docume... more

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike follows-up in his series of blogs on WNBA/NBA (What is the Next Best Action, Next Best Action). This time, he shares a conversation around what happens next after the play.

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On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast Coach Mike is joined once again by Dave Maxin, the Manager of Officials Development at Canada Basketball. On this podcast, Dave walks Mike through the new Referee Points of Emphasis for the up... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Slipp
Basketball coach and administrator from Fredericton, NB; former UNB/Waterloo coach and Basketball New Brunswick executive
Canada Basketball ecosystem / Basketball New Brunswick
Episode: Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball
Eddie Pamukkata
Former Bishops Men's Basketball Coach, described as the teacher referee
Canada Basketball (referee/mentor role)
Episode: Points to Ponder - The Butterfly Effect
Mireille Ballon
Representative of Canada Basketball, observer and note-taker for games
Canada Basketball
Episode: Points to Ponder - The Butterfly Effect
Kiera Lyons
Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
NAIT
Episode: Kiera Lyons - Head Coach, Women's Basketball Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Danah Arnold
Psychologist; co-founder of True Blue Swim; expert on human factor
True Blue Swim (co-founder)
Episode: Jason & Danah Arnold - Performance Safety
Jason Arnold
Entrepreneur and leadership strategist; leads True Blue Swim leadership program
True Blue Swim (co-founder)
Episode: Jason & Danah Arnold - Performance Safety
Ajay Sharma
Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Brock University
Brock University
Episode: Ajay Sharma - Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball Brock University
Pauline Lordon
Coach with extensive history from player to national team staff and educator in coach education
Medical educator and coach
Episode: Pauline Lordon - From Player to Coach Developer
Chantal Vallee
Head Coach, University of Windsor Women's Basketball
University of Windsor
Episode: Chantal Vallee - Head Coach, University of Windsor Women's Basketball

Hosts

Brandon Brock
Host of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast; focus on coaching philosophy, stewardship, and practical resources for coaches and athletes.
Mike MacKay
Co-host and host with strong emphasis on practical coaching conversations, leadership, and performance safety.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16 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
    5
    tslipp
    Canada5 months ago

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Great practical frameworks and real-world coaching insights.
Thoughtful, practitioner-focused coaching discussions.
Strong emphasis on mentorship and ongoing development.

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Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#173
United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#103
France/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#120
Germany/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#196
Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#5
Sweden/Sports/Basketball

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Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball
Q: What advice does Tyler offer to coaches who are parent-coaches and managing multiple parent coaches on one team?
Have open, ongoing conversations with all stakeholders—players, parents, and fellow coaches—about expectations, playing time, and development goals; acknowledge that complete objectivity is unattainable and decisions should be guided by the best interests of the team and development of players.
Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball
Q: How did Tyler view developing players to be self-motivated, independent problem solvers on the floor?
Tyler described focusing on systems and reading the game to empower players to solve problems themselves, aiming for a long-term capability to adapt and play with different teams even after high-performance basketball ends.
Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball
Q: What were the key differences Tyler noticed between coaches like Bruce Langford and Christine Stapleton in terms of leadership style?
Bruce Langford demonstrated a calm, authentic leadership that was consistently present in high-stress moments, while Christine Stapleton's approach emphasized professional standards and individualized coaching, with Tyler learning to stay true to himself rather than trying to imitate others.
Ajay Sharma - Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball Brock University
Q: Can you share your background and coaching journey?
Ajay describes coaching across community programs, high school, Humber College, the CBL, and experiences with international teams, emphasizing continual learning, meeting mentors, and practical learning through clinics and conversations with other coaches.
Pauline Lordon - From Player to Coach Developer
Q: What should a young coach spend most of their time on?
Get to know your athletes deeply and engage in reflective practice to understand their needs and contexts.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for basketball coaches, administrators, and enthusiasts who want actionable coaching ideas, stewardship, and safety in performance. Episodes blend philosophy with hands-on coaching strategies, leadership development, and community-building, often featuring guests who are senior coaches, national-team staff, and coach-education experts. Across episodes, listeners are treated to thoughtful discussions on coaching education, mental performance, environment design, and transformative leadership, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, inclusivity, and long-term player development. The format often centers on concrete drills, practical frameworks, and real-world coaching challenges, making it a useful resourc... more

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2. Eddie Pamukkata
3. Mireille Ballon
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6. Jason Arnold
7. Ajay Sharma
8. Pauline Lordon

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