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United Basketball Podcast

United Basketball+
Coaching
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Basketball Coaching
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High School Basketball
Youth Sports
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Budgeting
Entrepreneurship
Athletic Training

The United Basketball+ Coaching and Leadership Podcast, presented by United Basketball Plus, will bring you some of the best coaches, trainers, leaders and culture builders in basketball. Our goal is that you will grow as a leader and a coach through this podcast series.

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Young coaches chasing the next level will want every minute of this one. Cam McKinney breaks down how he climbed from college player to student coach, high school assistant, Troy staffer, and now assistant at Colorado College—and why the jump from D3... more

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In this episode of the United Basketball Plus Coaching and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Zapinski of Elmhurst University men’s basketball for a deep conversation on coaching, player development, recruiting, film study, and the modern ... more

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Recent Guests

Cam McKinney
Assistant coach, Colorado College
Colorado College
Episode: Cam McKinney | Following Opportunities from Player to Coach
Dan Davis
Coach, Grace College (guest introduced on clinic promo)
Grace College
Episode: Jonathan Zapkinski | Part 2: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Heath Howington
Indiana high school state champion coach (introduced in promo)
Indiana high school basketball
Episode: Jonathan Zapkinski | Part 2: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Eric Gaff
Indiana high school coach (introduced in promo)
Indiana high school basketball
Episode: Jonathan Zapkinski | Part 2: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Marty Plum
Coach from Nebraska (introduced in promo)
Nebraska basketball
Episode: Jonathan Zapkinski | Part 2: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Nick Comrano
Former coach from New Jersey (introduced in promo)
New Jersey basketball
Episode: Jonathan Zapkinski | Part 2: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Jonathan Zapinski
Elmhurst University Men's Basketball coach
Elmhurst University
Episode: Jonathan Zapinski | Part 1: How to Develop a Modern Big Man: Coaching, Film Study, and Player Development
Tony Holler
Creator of Feed the Cats, sprint-based training advocate
Feed the Cats (FTC)
Episode: Tony Holler | Creating Athletes: The Philosophy Behind Feed the Cats
Matt Majkrzak
Newly elected head coach of Northern Illinois Men's Basketball Program
Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Episode: Matt Majkrzak | Scripted Offense

Hosts

Jacob Durden
Primary long-running host with discussions across coaching leadership, program development, and strategy.
Jamie Cousins
Co-host and roundtable facilitator, focused on coaching practices and leadership discussions.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • My go to podcast

    I’ve listened to almost every episode of Coach Smith’s podcast. This is a great educational podcast for all coaches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    high_school_coach
    United States2 years ago
  • Alex Sarama Episode

    Really enjoyed this episode. Loved the framing of constraints vs SSG. Also enjoyed hearing the drill variations and shooting strategies. Hope to get the book and use some of the ideas during my youth summer camps. @HowAreYouWired

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coach Willis
    United States2 years ago
  • Don’t listen to the trolls

    I’ve listened to almost every episode of Coach Smith’s podcast, and he never talks politics, he only talks basketball. Ignore the comments made by trolls and people who are absolutely lying. This is a great educational podcast for all coaches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    high_school_coach
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this show

    Quickly became one of my favorite podcast! Have a pen handy to take notes. Coach Smith has coaches of all levels on his show. I appreciate his candid conversations and questions that make me think about how I can grow as a coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    high_school_coach
    United States3 years ago
  • Political

    Keep it to basketball. Don’t need political view

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stffsm
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical coaching insights and actionable frameworks.
Audience notes strong emphasis on culture, leadership, and player development.
Guests bring diverse expertise across levels (JUCO to high school).

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#71
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#108
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#156
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#179
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Tony Holler | Creating Athletes: The Philosophy Behind Feed the Cats
Q: What programs are utilizing Feed the Cats and what have been the outcomes?
Multiple programs across basketball and football have adopted the approach with improvements in speed, health, and overall athleticism; examples include Indiana football and Wisconsin River Falls, with teams reporting faster players and fewer injuries when using a long-game, off-season build.
Tony Holler | Creating Athletes: The Philosophy Behind Feed the Cats
Q: If a coach wanted to implement Feed the Cats this year, 2026, 2027, where would they start?
Focus on offseason development to build athletic capacity gradually, eliminate excessive conditioning, and design short, high-intensity workouts that keep athletes fresh for game demands.
Tony Holler | Creating Athletes: The Philosophy Behind Feed the Cats
Q: What would you say to somebody that's like, baloney?
Counterbalanced by explaining that blending traditional ideas with newer, evidence-based methods creates the most effective coaching approach, and that embracing change while honoring proven practices helps coaches learn and improve.
Matt Majkrzak | Scripted Offense
Q: What has been priority number one for you since taking the NIU job?
The priority has been finding and surrounding ourselves with winners who expect to win, then establishing a championship-like culture and identity while building a system that can adapt to different players and seasons.
Luke Gromer | Restoring Joy in Youth Sports
Q: What has your path been like and what shaped you as a coach?
Luke describes a career formed by sport, camps, and leadership training, with a focus on coaching as a vehicle to develop people, not just players.

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This show centers on basketball coaching, program development, and leadership culture, with a steady emphasis on building sustainable systems, player development, and practical practice design. Across episodes, guests range from JUCO to high school and youth programs, sharing actionable frameworks for energy, identity, and culture, as well as techniques for recruitment, accountability, and community engagement. A notable strength is the mix of step-by-step coaching methodologies and real-world anecdotes that help listeners translate ideas into on-court results, making it useful for coaches, staff, and program directors aiming to elevate program health and player growth.

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Recent guests on United Basketball Podcast include:

1. Cam McKinney
2. Dan Davis
3. Heath Howington
4. Eric Gaff
5. Marty Plum
6. Nick Comrano
7. Jonathan Zapinski
8. Tony Holler

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