Rephonic
Artwork for The Rising Coaches Podcast

The Rising Coaches Podcast

Rising Coaches
Player Development
Basketball
Basketball Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
NBA
Coaching
Team Culture
College Basketball
NCAA
Leadership
Recruiting
Transfer Portal
NIL
Mentorship
Dr. Dish Basketball
G League
European Basketball
Women's Basketball
Fulcrum Tech
Coaching Culture

From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their rise through the profession and what they are working on now.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes271Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SportsBasketball

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Rising Coaches Podcast

Latest Episodes

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Amorrow Morgan, Assistant Coach at the University of Tennessee. Morgan’s basketball journey began as a player at Idaho State before continuing professionally in Europe, and he has since b... more

With the NBA Finals tipping off tonight between the Knicks and Spurs, we wanted to take a trip back into the archives and revisit one of our favorite basketball conversations. This episode originally aired before Jon Harris had climbed even higher in... more

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Jackson Johnson, Head Coach at the Newman School. Jackson’s basketball journey started as a player at Tulane before moving into coaching with assistant roles at Tulane and Northfield Moun... more

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Ambrose, Director of Player Development at Purdue University Fort Wayne. After finishing his playing career at Calvin University, Matt worked his way into the coaching profession and... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Inside College Basketball Now
Inside College Basketball NowCBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft

Recent Guests

Matt Ambrose
Director of Player Development at Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne
Episode: Episode 268: Matt Ambrose, Director of Player Development, Purdue Fort Wayne
Kate Popovec-Goss
Head women's basketball coach, Boston College
Boston College
Episode: Episode 267: Kate Popovec-Goss, Head Coach, Boston College
Ben Peterson
Head coach of the Perry Lakes Hawks, former assistant in NBA and international leagues
Perry Lakes Hawks
Episode: Episode 266: Ben Peterson, International Head Coach, Perry Lake Hawks
Andrew Cobian
Former NBA G League coach and Division I assistant
Long Island Nets; Loyola Chicago; Hofstra; Pace; NYIT
Episode: Episode 265: Andrew Cobian, Former NBA G League coach and Division I Assistant
Zisis Sarikopoulos
Founder of Adapted Services
Adapted Services
Episode: Episode 264: Zisis Sarikopoulos, Founder of Adapted Services
Alex Barlow
Former Division I assistant coach and former G League head coach
Butler University, Maine Celtics
Episode: Episode 263: Alex Barlow, Former D1 Assistant Coach and G League Head Coach
John Beilein
Hall of Fame coach, former basketball analyst
Michigan (former head coach), Cleveland Cavaliers (former NBA head coach)
Episode: Episode 262: John Beilein, Former Hall of Fame Head Coach
Ryan Devlin
19-year veteran assistant coach, recently at University of San Diego
San Diego
Episode: Episode 261: Ryan Devlin, 19 Year Veteran Assistant Coach
Ken Pomeroy
Founder of KenPom, college basketball analytics expert
Ken Pom/KenPom
Episode: Epiosde 260: Ken Pomeroy, Founder of Kenpom

Hosts

Alan Major
Basketball coach with a long career across college and professional ranks; frequent guest and discussion partner on coaching career trajectories and resilience.
Doug Caputo
Co-host focusing on coaching development, program building, and practical leadership lessons in basketball.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Rising coaches

    Adam and Brandon do a phenomenal job running the Rising coaches! If you are a coach looking to learn and grow rising coaches is the community you want to be part of!

    Rising coaches.com

    -Shawn Mobilio-

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Mobilio
    United States6 years ago
  • A Must!

    Must listen for coaches of all levels. Young coaches trying to break in or ride up for helpful insights. Coaches there to reflect on the time they were in the same boat. Definitely a must have in the podcast library!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Supa Dav
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast for the Serious Hoop Junkie

    Great Podcast for the Hoop Junkie. Great guests, wealth of knowledge and so many topics go beyond the 4 lines. Highly recommend to any coach or hoop enthusiast out there.

    @pjpollock123

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pjpollock
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Resource

    Great free resource for any coach. Wide variety of guests that all have one thing in common. They love the game of basketball. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Picc5Cannon
    United States6 years ago
  • More Jonah Baize needed

    An amazing story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Getting an Edu
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and actionable takeaways for coaches at all levels.
Thoughtful guests and practical coaching insights.
Consistently strong as a free resource with diverse perspectives.
Great resource for coaches hungry for real-world guidance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#243
United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#244
Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#119
Mexico/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#132
Brazil/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#137
Japan/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 266: Ben Peterson, International Head Coach, Perry Lake Hawks
Q: What do you feel was the most underrated part of coaching?
He emphasizes people management and authentic relationships with players as the underrated cornerstone; being able to relate, trust, and lead with genuine style is crucial for success beyond X's and O's.
Episode 266: Ben Peterson, International Head Coach, Perry Lake Hawks
Q: What was your first head coaching moment?
His first head coaching moment was facing Gardner-Webb in his first home game in Charlotte, coached in a high-pressure, back-to-back scenario with suspensions, and he describes feeling like a new level of responsibility and urgency as he called timeout and tried to navigate the atmosphere.
Episode 265: Andrew Cobian, Former NBA G League coach and Division I Assistant
Q: What was your approach to player development in the G League and college, and how did you adapt to different environments?
I focused on a collaborative development process, learned from multiple head coaches, tailored methods to each player's learning style, and remained open to adjusting systems to maximize each player's growth while maintaining the big picture of team goals.
Episode 265: Andrew Cobian, Former NBA G League coach and Division I Assistant
Q: How did you land your first break with the Long Island Nets?
I started by volunteering and running a ball-handling station at tryouts, kept showing up, and seized the opportunity when the staff noticed my willingness to contribute and learn, which eventually led to a full-time contract.
Episode 264: Zisis Sarikopoulos, Founder of Adapted Services
Q: What is your approach to advising young international players about the NIL era?
Focus on long-term development and fit over immediate money; help players understand that a solid foundation and the right program will pay dividends over a multi-year horizon, not just one big year.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Rising Coaches Podcast

What is The Rising Coaches Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-leaning basketball coaching podcast that brings in heads, assistants, and analysts to explore career journeys, program building, and practical coaching techniques. Episodes frequently cover coaching philosophy, recruiting, player development, analytics, culture, and leadership, with a steady stream of guests from college to pro ranks. Notable traits include a strong focus on real-world coaching insights, mentorship, and long-form storytelling about resilience and growth in basketball careers. This show is likely to appeal to aspiring coaches, program builders, and professionals seeking actionable tactics and industry perspectives.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Rising Coaches Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Rising Coaches Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Rising Coaches Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Rising Coaches Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Rising Coaches Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Rising Coaches Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Rising Coaches Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Rising Coaches Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Rising Coaches Podcast:

1. The Basketball Podcast
2. Slappin' Glass Podcast
3. Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr
4. A Quick Timeout with Coach Tony Miller
5. Inside College Basketball Now

How many episodes of The Rising Coaches Podcast are there?

The Rising Coaches Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Rising Coaches Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Rising Coaches Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Rising Coaches Podcast?

Recent guests on The Rising Coaches Podcast include:

1. Matt Ambrose
2. Kate Popovec-Goss
3. Ben Peterson
4. Andrew Cobian
5. Zisis Sarikopoulos
6. Alex Barlow
7. John Beilein
8. Ryan Devlin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days