Championship Vision Basketball Podcast

Tony Miller was named the third head coach in the Bruins men’s basketball history in August of 2025. He previously served as the Director of Basketball Operations under Coach Neal Ring and then as an assistant coach for Coach Burton Uwarow. As a member of the coaching staff, the Bruins have won 5 NCCAA South Region championships and made 6 appearances at NCCAA National Championships. During his te...

Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 386 🏀 The BCAT HoopFest Coaches Preview Tennessee's Premier High School Basketball Showcase In Episode 386 of the Championship Vision Podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado returns to the microphone after a brief break and sits down with three influential leaders from the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) to preview one of the premier events in hig...

Wyatt Walker enters his second season coaching the Girls Varsity Basketball at Episcopal. In his first season, the Eagles reached the regional semi-finals of the FHSAA playoffs. With notable wins over Windermere Prep, University Christian, and Father Lopez, the Eagles return the majority of their core players and are seeking to make another deep playoff run. Prior to Episcopal, Coach Walker coache...

In this episode of the Championship Vision podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado interviews Coach Jake Nannen, head varsity girls basketball coach at Elkhorn South High School. They discuss Nannen's coaching journey, influences, and the innovative drive and space offense he employs. The conversation covers various offensive strategies, including the Rose series, fan cuts, and the importance of creating...

Our guest today is Coach Mike Tartara, the all-time winningest coach at Cuyahoga Heights High School in Ohio and the creator of the nationally recognized Lockdown 2-3 Zone Defense, featured by Breakthrough Basketball. Coach Tartara’s system has helped teams pressure the ball, force turnovers, and control games without relying on elite size or athleticism — proving that great defense is about teach...

🎙️ Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 382 “Building a Turnaround Championship Culture” with Coach Kevin Furtado In Episode 382 of the Championship Vision Podcast , host Coach Kevin Furtado shares his personal blueprint for building a championship culture from the ground up . With over 35 years of coaching experience and a career built on turning around struggling programs , Coach Furtado dives...

"Welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast, where coaching meets culture and legacy is built one drill at a time. Today’s episode is a game-changer—literally. We’re diving into the future of basketball development with James Oxford, the creator of Ahead of the Game Analytics. James brings a wealth of experience coaching JV basketball at Friendswood High School and directing youth skills camp...

🧠 Andrew Fellner — Founder, LKRM Andrew Fellner is the Founder of LKRM , a high-school sports technology company developing digital tools that give coaches a competitive edge. A 2025 graduate of Furman University , where he studied Physics and Politics/International Affairs , Andrew combines analytical rigor with a deep passion for team culture and innovation. At LKRM, he leads the development of...

Thom McDonald is the Head of Coaching Development at Championship Productions and a nationally respected leader in basketball education. With a background as a successful high school and college coach, Thom now plays a pivotal role in shaping how the game is taught through innovative clinics, instructional videos, and coach development programs. He also serves as Commissioner of the Iowa Community...

Episode Title: The Evolution of Rocket – A Conversation with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Soto In this episode of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Kevin Furtado sits down with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Soto of Rocket Alumni Solutions to explore the dynamic journey of Rocket—from its early foundations to its cutting-edge innovations in athlete placement and program support. Jeff and Jeremiah share...

🏈 Coaching Journey & Achievements Coach Ford was hired by Effingham County High School in January 2021 to lead the Rebels football program. Before joining ECHS, he served as defensive coordinator at Bleckley County High School for two seasons. His head coaching résumé includes successful stints at Roswell High School and Buford High School, where he compiled a 61–17 record over six seasons. A...

Kevin Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Coach Portal, a platform built by coaches, for coaches, designed to give every coach visibility, access to career opportunities, and a chance to be discovered. Before founding Coach Portal, Kevin spent 11 seasons as a Division 1 college football coach—first as a student assistant and quality control coach at the University of Illinois (2009–13), then servi...

Podcast Interview Guide for Coach Kevin Furtado Guest: Chris Verdi – Muscle Activation Techniques (MATRx®) Specialist & Founder of Core Restore, HIP-A-LINE, and The Core Restore Training System™ INTRO TO CHRIS VERDI Chris Verdi is a certified MATRx® Specialist—the highest level of certification offered by Muscle Activation Techniques®, with only approximately 200 people certified at this l...

EDUCATION: Stanford - 1989-93 YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Sept. 2016 - Present CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Molly Goodenbour, a two-time national champion at Stanford who has over a decade of head coaching experience on the collegiate level, was named the ninth head coach in University of San Francisco women's basketball history on Sept. 28, 2016. This is Goodenbour's third coaching sti...

episode 372 of the championship vision podcast today we have Dr. Anthony Pappas. Dr. Pappas I'm going to tell you right now and he's in his 45th year as head coach of the Waterloo West High School and 48th year overall as head coach as a prep athlete played on Mason City High School basketball. and baseball teams that participated in five state tournaments while winning two state champions...

Head Coach Bradley Sutphin will begin his fourth season at Narrows High School and his 16 overall season coaching. Coach Sutphin has previously coached at Fort Chiswell High School, George Wythe High School, and Pulaski County High School.  During his 17 years Coach Sutphin has coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. Coach Sutphin led Pulaski County to a state quarterfinalist appeara...

Billy Teedan Coach Teeden just finished his 10th season as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Plant City High School. He has led the Raiders to 8 regional appearances and a district championship title. Prior to coaching and teaching at Plant City, he was the Head Boys Basketball coach at East Bay High School. In six seasons, he became the all-time winningest coach in school history, while winning t...

Coach Earnhardt came to Rabun Gap after serving as head girls coach at Asheville School for seven seasons and coaching boys basketball in Florida. He is in his 17th year of coaching basketball at Rabun Gap. In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Earnhardt serves as Rabun Gap’s Athletic Director and started the football program in 2009.He’s led the Rabun Gap girls basketball program to new heigh...

Chris Fore is a veteran Athletic Director and Head Football Coach from Southern California who specializes in the hiring process among the highly competitive athletic world. His consulting business, EightLaces , has been instrumental in helping coaches navigate the employment process.  He counts former NFL players, collegiate coaches at all levels, and high school coaches from all sports as his cl...

Coach Slatten started his career as a Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University in 1989 where he was in charge of player development, scouting, and strength and conditioning. While there he worked with future NBA draft picks Milos Babic of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Best of the then New Jersey Nets. Coach Slatten coached 23 years as a head coach with a record of 512-234. He guided 4 di...

Alex Carlson Coaching Bio   Boise State Grad Assistant   2 seasons  Pacific University (Men’s/Womens) Assistant   2 Seasons  2014 Men’s Basketball 15-10 record first winning record at Pacific in 13 seasons  University of Alaska Anchorage Assistant   2 seasons  2015 Ranked #1 in NCAA D2 for 4 weeks  2015 Conference Champions, Conference Tournament Champions  Southern Oregon University Head Coach  ...

Record at UAA: 281-62 (.819), 12 seasonsCareer Head Coaching Record: 295-75 (.797), 13 seasons One of the brightest coaching talents in the NCAA ranks, Ryan McCarthy has taken the Alaska Anchorage program to unprecedented heights in his 12 seasons, producing a 281-62 record and making the Seawolves annual title contenders. An Anchorage native, McCarthy enters 2024-25 with a top-10 career winning p...

Coach Cal BoydAthletic DirectorHead Boys Basketball CoachMt. Bethel HSTopic: "Mt. Bethel Defensive System" Now in his fifth year at the helm of the Mt. Bethel boys’ basketball program, Cal Boyd brings with him a wealth of experience and a long list of accolades. Boyd has spent 29 years working at private schools in the Metro Atlanta area. A local standout at nearby Campbell High School,...

Alex Demczak is a former SEC quarterback for the Missouri Tigers. Alex graduated with a degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Alex is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author who challenges businesses, schools, and teams to maximize their impact.   He is the best-selling author of The Sale with Jon Gordon. The Sale delivers an invaluable lesson about what matters most in life and how...

Coach Durden is entering year twenty as head girl's coach of the Buford Lady Wolves. He is originally from Midville, GA and played basketball at Coastal Community College in Brunswick, GA., where he received an Associate Degree in Business. He then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. Durden is semi-retired...