BCAM Podcast: Better Coaching Always Matters

In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the new men's basketball head coach of University of Detroit Mercy, Mark Montgomery. Coach Montgomery shares insight into building culture, the value of mentors, and his approach to practice and fundamentals. This interview is recommended by any basketball coach, fan, or anyone in a leadership position.

In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the highly respected Coach Saddi Washington, an assistant coach at Michigan State University. Coach Washington shares stories of his playing days at Western Michigan, great mentors he has had, and overall coaching insights. This interview is recommended for any basketball coach, fan, or people in leadership positions.

In this episode Coach Michael Massucci speaks to our BCAM Clinic speakers in FastBreak segments on a wide range of basketball and leadership topics. Dusty May from the University of Michigan (7:03), Tom Negoshian from North Farmington High School (10:19), Tyler Coston SAVI Basketball (14:55), Ken George Hope University (21:46), Mike Boynton University of Michigan (28:06), Sami Stormont Alma Univer...

In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the renowned Coach Tom Crean. Coach Crean shares insights into rebuilding a program, coaching your team's best player, and overall culture building. His basketball experiences, knowledge, and engaging stories about legendary coach Tom Izzo and developing players like Anthony Edwards and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade are priceless....

In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Grand Valley State University Men's Basketball Coach Cornell Mann. In this episode we discuss his coaching journey, his mentors, and his overall thoughts on coaching, leadership, and success. Coach Tobin Anderson from Iona University joins the Fastbreak Segment and shares his thoughts on culture, success and being a lifelong le...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University's Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Tungate. In this episode Coach Tungate talks about his coaching journey, some of his coaching mentors, how he builds his team during the summer, and his in-depth planning for the season. Coach Carrie Lohr the Women's Head Coach from Wayne State University joins the podcast...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by state champion coach Juan Rickman from Ferndale High School. Juan talks about culture, team core values, and the importance of being a lifelong learner. Also, Coach Wes Miller from Cincinnati University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on the importance of mentors, and how he gets his players to play hard for...

In this episode, Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University Men's Basketball Coach Greg Kampe. Coach Kampe shares stories of their historic upset of the University of Kentucky in the NCAA tournament, the value of relationships, and shares insights on how to have a long satisfying career, no matter what your profession. This inspiring interview is an important listen for an...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by former University of Michigan coaching legend John Beilein. Coach Beilein shares insights on coaching, teaching, and mentorship. What an inspiring interview in which anyone involved in coaching or leadership would find value.

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Mike Garland - a national champion coach from Michigan State University, author, and community leader. He shares insights on leadership and stories from his coaching days at MSU. Also, Coach Jeff Smith from Oakland University University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on teaching the game and his relat...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Andrea Cabana - a state champion coach, BCAM Board Member, and current boys coach at Chelsea High School. She shares insights on building a program and sustaining a positive culture. Also, Coach Robyn Fralick from Michigan State University joins us for our fastbreak segment speaks of the value of a building a positive culture. F...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by University of Michigan legend and current NBA leader and announcer Tim McCormick. He shares stories of his playing career, his role with the NBA, and his vision for Michigan Elite 25. Coach Jarrod Calhoun of Youngstown State University speaks of the value of being a lifelong learner and mentoring. For more information about BCAM visit...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young interview Coach George Ward from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. Coach Ward shares his experiences with Michigan Elite 25, the NBA Top 100 camp, his teaching philosophy, the importance of community leadership and developing players on and off the court. Coach Greg Kampe, for Oakland University, also joins the podcast and discusses developing p...

In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by state championship coach Keith Guy from Muskegon High School. Coach Guy shares his approach to coaching and also his experience with Michigan Elite 25. National Championship coach Tom Izzo from Michigan State University also joins the podcast and discusses the importance of being a life-long learner and his relationship with BCAM and...

Elite Journey author Mike Massucci and BCAM Executive Director Dan Young begin the first BCAM podcast. In this episode they are joined by BCAM Clinic Director Kevin Richards. Kevin previews some of the great coaches that are speaking at the clinic. Mike and Dan reinforce the value of being a lifelong learner in coaching. To sign up for the clinic visit: BCAM Coaches Clinic 9/30-10/1 - Basketball C...

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