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The Rising Coaches Podcast

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

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.

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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 r... more

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, K... more

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 t... more

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... more

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Bo Gray
Assistant coach at Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University
Episode: Episode 288: Bo Gray, Assistant Coach, Tarleton State University
Jay Kuntz
General Manager, University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode 287: Jay Kuntz, General Manager, University of Pittsburgh
Austin Kidd
Former college assistant coach; current account executive at Synergy Sports
Synergy Sports
Episode: Episode 286: Austin Kidd, Former Coach, Synergy Sports
Deividas Dulkys
Assistant coach, Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets
Episode: Episode 285: Deividas Dulkys, Assistant Coach, Brooklyn Nets
Preston Murphy
Assistant coach, University of Alabama
University of Alabama
Episode: Episode 284: Preston Murphy, Assistant Coach, Unviersity of Alabama
Brandon Bailey
Assistant coach at DePaul University; former G League head coach and NBA/Celtics experience
DePaul University
Episode: Episode 283: Brandon Bailey, Assistant Coach, Depaul University
Lance Burbank
Owner of Universal Retirement
Universal Retirement
Episode: Episode 282: Lance Burbank, Owner of Universal Retirement
Brett MacConnell
Head coach at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: Episode 280: Brett MacConnell, Head Coach, Dartmouth College
Tevon Saddler
Capitol City Go-Go head coach (at time of interview)
Capitol City Go-Go
Episode: Episode 279: Tevon Saddler, Head Coach, Capitol City Go-Go

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 102 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 States7 years ago

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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.

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Episode 286: Austin Kidd, Former Coach, Synergy Sports
Q: What ultimately attracted you to step away from coaching to join Synergy and look at basketball from a different perspective?
He struggled mentally in his last year coaching and found Synergy to be a meaningful reset that aligned with his interests in data, teaching people through film, and building scalable workflows; the opportunity at Synergy felt like the right fit and a chance to contribute at a high level.
Episode 283: Brandon Bailey, Assistant Coach, Depaul University
Q: How did the transition from a G League head coach to an assistant role at the college level feel, and what lessons did you take from it?
It was manageable and helped me focus on impacting the team, learning from successful programs, and applying those lessons to the college setting while supporting the head coach's vision.
Episode 276: Darnell Harris, Assistant Coach, Wake Forest University
Q: How did your overseas experiences shape your coaching identity?
The overseas years taught me to adapt to different cultures, players, and environments, which helped me translate those lessons into coaching by emphasizing humility, relationship-building, and flexibility.
Episode 275: Jordan McCabe, Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University
Q: What advice would you give your younger self starting out in coaching?
Zoom out to see the whole picture of how the team wins, prioritize relationships with players from the start, and accept that you don't know everything—always balance confidence with humility and keep learning.
Episode 275: Jordan McCabe, Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University
Q: What's the first year in coaching like for you, and what was the 'welcome to coaching' moment?
The first year was a brutal learning curve, with a tough Houston game illustrating how demanding the Big 12 defense can be; it forced him to confront the realities of coaching and the level of detail required to anticipate and respond in real time.

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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.

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1. Bo Gray
2. Jay Kuntz
3. Austin Kidd
4. Deividas Dulkys
5. Preston Murphy
6. Brandon Bailey
7. Lance Burbank
8. Brett MacConnell

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