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The Rising Coaches Podcast

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

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Brent Owen, Head Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Coach Owen began his career at the University of Southern Indiana before taking a unique path into head coaching with stops at Tell City... more

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Dwight Thorne, Assistant Coach at Texas State University. Before getting into coaching, Thorne built an impressive professional playing career with stops in the D-League, Germany, Greece,... more

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Darnell Harris, Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University. Coach Harris brings a unique perspective to the game, having played professionally at Middle Tennessee State and overseas in Bel... more

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Jordan McCabe, Assistant Coach at Grand Canyon University. McCabe started his playing career at a young age with early success that carried through his time at West Virginia and UNLV, whe... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan McCabe
Assistant coach at Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University
Episode: Episode 275: Jordan McCabe, Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University
John Carroll
Basketball architect at Newman School and director of basketball at Masters Academy
Newman School; Masters Academy
Episode: Episode 274: John Carroll, Basketball Architect at Newman School and Director of Basketball at Master's Academy
Steven Harbert
Head coach at North Marion High School
North Marion High School
Episode: Episode 273: Steven Harbert, Head Coach, North Marion High School
Amorrow Morgan
Assistant Coach, University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
Episode: Episode 271: Amorrow Morgan, Assistant Coach, University of Tennessee
Jon Harris
Assistant Video Coordinator, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
Episode: Episode 270: Jon Harris, Assistant Video Coordinator, San Antonio Spurs (Episode Rewind)
Jackson Johnson
Head coach at The Newman School
The Newman School
Episode: Episode 269: Jackson Johnson, Head Coach, The Newman School
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

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 States6 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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#231
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#226
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Apple Podcasts
#20
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Apple Podcasts
#44
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#48
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#64
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 272: Doug and Alan, Best Practices to Networking in the Business
Q: What is the biggest networking mistake young coaches make today?
Treating introductions as transactions and chasing quick gains by focusing on what others can provide rather than genuine relationship-building and becoming a resource or learning partner.
Episode 272: Doug and Alan, Best Practices to Networking in the Business
Q: If someone has zero connections in basketball, where should they start and how do they build from there?
Clarify where you want to be (level or role), put yourself in environments where you can be seen (practices, high-visibility events), and begin with one strong contact whom you can gradually expand your network from, while being explicit about your goals.
Episode 272: Doug and Alan, Best Practices to Networking in the Business
Q: What are some of the best ways to connect with other coaches if you don't have many resources or existing connections?
Attend practices and clinics to observe and learn, create a local radius of programs to visit, and use in-person introductions to start building your network; supplement with thoughtful follow-ups and non-transactional outreach to establish trust.

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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. Jordan McCabe
2. John Carroll
3. Steven Harbert
4. Amorrow Morgan
5. Jon Harris
6. Jackson Johnson
7. Matt Ambrose
8. Kate Popovec-Goss

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