Coach D Podcast

Episode Highlights with Amy Goodson 🏀🥗📚 ✅ How Amy got started in sports nutrition 🍎 Common myths about healthy eating for athletes 🥤 Hydration tips every hooper should know 📦 The ultimate nutrition starter pack for basketball players 🍗 Importance of protein, carbs & fats in performance ⏱️ Meal timing for energy, recovery & growth 💡 Budget-friendly nutrition tips for student-athlet...

• Coaching at the highest level with the London Lions Women’s Team 🏀 • Lessons from the GB Youth System & international coaching in Spain 🌍 • Pre-season vs In-season mindset & training differences 🔄 • How to build real team cohesion and culture from Day 1 🤝 • What it really takes to represent your country at the national level 🇬🇧 • Advice for young players chasing the pro or GB dream...

Episode Highlights with Stephen Brown PG for Nymburk | Basketball Champions League From the U.S. to Europe: Stephen shares his journey overseas and adapting to international hoops ✈️🌍 Adjusting to the BCL: How the European game challenged and sharpened his skillset ⚔️🏀 Basketball IQ Talk: Why smart decisions separate good PGs from great ones 🧠🎯 PG Tips: Stephen drops gems for young guards to e...

🏀 Episode Highlights – Part 2 with Coach Nate Melendez: 1. 🔄 How Nate’s training approach has evolved since the last episode 2. 🧠 Pro-level habits that college & high school athletes should start now 3. 📊 The role of data and sports science in optimizing performance 4. 🧘‍♂️ New recovery tools & strategies to stay game-ready 5. 🚫 Common mistakes that hold players back—and how to fix t...

Episode Highlights – Coach Gabe Macias on the Coach D Podcast 🔥 Catching Up – Gabe’s journey since our last conversation & the opening of his new gym 🏀🏢 🧠 Skill Acquisition – New training methods & how players can retain skills long-term 🎯 📚 Studying the Game – How Gabe learns, breaks down film, and stays ahead as a coach 📽️📖 🏋️‍♂️ Optimizing Workouts – How players should structure...

Episode Highlights: 🏀✨ From Iceland to Oaklands Wolves: Bo’s journey to the Superleague Women’s. 🌍➡️🐺 GB National Team Call-Up: Representing Great Britain at just 15! 🇬🇧🔥 Balancing A-Levels and Athletics: How Bo juggles academics and basketball. 📚🏀 Dreaming Big: Preparing for D1 basketball and a career in law. 🎓⚖️ Advice for Young Players: Building confidence, handling nerves, and improvin...

Episode Highlights with Haley Wright on the Coach D Podcast : 🌍  Growing Up in Valencia : Haley shares her journey from Spain to collegiate basketball in the U.S. 🏀  International Stage : Playing for Spain and Great Britain—insights from the FIBA European Championship and EuroBasket. 💪  Dominating the Paint : Haley’s approach to training as a center and exploiting matchups. 🧠  The Competitor's...

Myles Hesson joins the Coach D Podcast to share his incredible journey from Birmingham to the world stage! 🌍 A true hometown hero, Myles has played professionally in Germany, France, Japan, and now Lithuania. He’s a Great Britain national team veteran and the man who sealed England’s gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with an unforgettable game-winner! 🥇 In this episode, we dive into: ✅...

In this episode of the Coach D Podcast, I sit down with Ruchae Walton—one of the UK’s standout basketball talents. From dominating at Charnwood College and earning Women’s Elite Academy Basketball League Player of the Year honors to playing college ball at Portland State and making history with the London Lions’ undefeated EuroCup run, Ruchae’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into w...

Episode Highlights with Macy Spinks 🎙️ Basketball Roots 🏀 : Growing up with a professional player as a father and her journey to Barking Abbey Academy MVP. International Stage 🌍 : Representing Great Britain in the FIBA U18 3x3 Europe Cup qualifiers. College Basketball 🇺🇸 : Breaking barriers as Saint Anselm College’s first international signee. Point Guard Insights 🧠 : How Macy approaches decisi...

In this episode, I sit down with  Coach Stevie Gillatt  (@coachsteviebball), an inspiring basketball coach who’s helping players and teams unlock their full potential both on and off the court. 🏀💡 ✅ Coach Stevie’s journey from Stoke to becoming a GB basketball coach 🛤️ ✅ The power of  Game Transfer Training (GTT)  to create smarter players 🧠 ✅ How the  Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)  develop...

Episode Highlights with Lauren Whittaker 🎙️🏀 From Canterbury to Gonzaga 🌏➡️🏫 : Lauren shares her journey from New Zealand to Division 1 basketball. Life as a Student-Athlete 📚⏰ : A day in the life at Gonzaga, balancing academics and athletics. Pre-Game Prep 💪🧠 : Her mental and physical routines before stepping on the court. Scoring Inside & Out 🎯🏀 : How Lauren’s versatility makes her...

Episode Highlights: 🏀 New NBA All-Star Format: Four-team tournament, quick-burst games up to 40 & 25 points—pickup ball vibes! ✨ LaMelo Ball Shines: Standout performances that are turning heads. 🇨🇦 Toronto Tempo Joins WNBA: New team tips off in 2026, bringing the game to Canada. 🦌 NBA Cup Champs: Bucks defeat OKC to take home the trophy—Giannis leads the way. 💔 Injury Struggles: Porzingis & Em...

🎙️ How Matthew transitioned from GB U20’s 🇬🇧 to pro basketball with the London Lions 🦁. 🏀 In-season training tips to stay sharp and ready for game day. 🧠 The mindset needed to make smart decisions under pressure. 🚀 Adapting to new challenges and thriving in the Superleague Men's. 💡 Lessons on basketball IQ and what separates good players from great ones. Follow Coach Dee: https://www.instagra...

Episode Highlights with Monique Esbrand 🏀 Journey to the Pros : From Barking Abbey to the London Lions 🌟 Basketball IQ : How to think the game smarter 🧠 Skill Development : Must-have skills for success 🎯 Handling Pressure : Mental and physical game prep 🔥 Advice for Aspiring Players : Tips to level up your game 📈 Follow Coach Dee: https://www.instagram.com/coach_dee7?igsh=MTNvcWhqdnRqaWZ6Ng=...

Episode Highlights with Khaalia Hillsman 🏀: 1️⃣ Her basketball journey – From starting out to dominating the post. ✨ 2️⃣ Turning pro – The challenges and lessons from college to the pros. 💼 3️⃣ Skills as a Big – Key drills, techniques, and the mindset to succeed. 💪 4️⃣ Game under pressure – How she reads and adapts in critical moments. 🧠🔥 5️⃣ Advice for aspiring Bigs – Tips to take your game...

Throwing it back to one of the most iconic NBA Finals of all time, we dive deep into the 2013 Spurs vs. Heat series—legendary matchups, key role players, and Ray Allen’s controversial move. We're also celebrating Vince Carter’s jersey retirement as the first Raptor in history to hang in the rafters. Plus, we tackle Austin Rivers' hot debate: Is Jokic really better than Kat? Tune in as we discuss t...

🎙️ Episode Highlights: Dequan Jones 🏀 NBA Beginnings – Dequan shares his journey from discovering basketball to making it to the Orlando Magic. 🌍 Playing Overseas – Insights on adapting to international leagues, adjusting to new cultures, and differences in playing styles. 🧠 Mental Toughness – How Dequan stays mentally resilient through transitions and challenges in his career. 🏋️‍♂️ Preseason...

Episode Highlights: NBA Season Tip-Off: Legends, Rankings, and Game-Changing Matchups 🏀 Sabonis' Dad Named Rookie at 30 Arvydas Sabonis’ late NBA start made a big impact. How does his legacy influence his son, Domantas? --- 🔥 ESPN Top 10 NBA Players Reaction Jokic takes the top spot, Luka & Giannis follow. Are SGA & Anthony Edwards ready for the spotlight? --- 👑 Lakers vs Timberwolves -...

Episode Highlights: 🏀 Debuting for the Tall Ferns – Ella shares her journey stepping onto the international stage. 💪 Mental Toughness – The mindset behind making quick decisions and staying resilient. 🎯 What Makes an Effective Guard – Key attributes every player should focus on. 🌍 International vs. College Basketball – Insights from playing in New Zealand and the U.S. 🔥 Overcoming Setbacks –...

Episode Highlights: Derrick Rose Retires After 15 Years 🏀💥 D Rose Retires: Legacy Talk 🏆✨ A look at Derrick Rose’s incredible 15-year career, his highs, and how his legacy will be remembered. First Time Seeing D Rose 👀🔥 Where were you when you first saw D Rose play? We recall those jaw-dropping first impressions! The Rise and Journey 🛤️🌟 From MVP to overcoming setbacks, we dive into the key...

🎤 Leigh's Leap of Faith: From 'No Dunks' to a global adventure. 🌍 The 20-20-20 Tour: Playing basketball around the world. 📸 Memorable Moments: Highlights from picturesque courts. 🏀 Basketball as a Universal Language: Stories of connection and community. 🎯 Future Goals: What's next for Leigh on his global journey? Follow Coach Dee: https://www.instagram.com/coach_dee7?igsh=MTNvcWhqdnRqaWZ6Ng==...

Celtics Crowned New NBA Champions 🏆🍀 - How the Celtics clinched the title 🏀 - Key players and standout performances 🌟 - Coaching strategies and pivotal moments 📈 - Overcoming season challenges 🛡️ NBA Trades - Klay to Mavericks, Chris Paul to Spurs 🔄 - Klay joins Kyrie and Luka in Dallas 🌠 - Chris Paul's veteran presence for Wemby in San Antonio 🧙‍♂️ - Impact on team dynamics and league pow...

🎙️ Episode Highlights: 🏀 Rudi’s Introduction to Basketball:Discover how Rudi Williams fell in love with basketball and his early inspirations. 📚 College Journey Across Programs:Hear about Rudi’s experiences and key lessons learned from Coastal Carolina, Kansas State, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, and Provo. 💥 Scoring Off the Bench:Learn about Rudi’s remarkable performances as a reserve, including...

🏀 Episode Highlights: Nate Melendez's journey from NBA player development to collegiate sports 🌟 The "hard hat" mentality: How Nate instills a blue-collar work ethic in his athletes 💪 Balancing sports science with on-court performance: Nate's unique approach 📊 Success stories: Real-world examples of athletes excelling under Nate's guidance 🏆 Insights into injury prevention and rehabilitation...