Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr

In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by three-time NBA Champion BJ Armstrong. BJ reflects on his journey from high school standout at Brother Rice in Michigan to starring at the University of Iowa under legendary coaches George Raveling and Dr. Tom Davis, and later playing for coaching icons like Phil Jackson, Tex Winter, and Chuck Daly during his NBA career. In this episode, BJ shares his...

In part two of this special Coaching U Podcast series, Coach Brendan Suhr continues reflecting on the invaluable lessons learned from legendary coach Chuck Daly. Brendan shares more timeless "Dailyisms," by diving deeper into Daly's philosophies, including the importance of building trust with players, navigating adversity, and fostering a winning culture. Don’t miss this inspiring c...

In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr reflects on his time working alongside hall of fame coach Chuck Daly with the Detroit Pistons and the 1992 Dream Team. Brendan unpacks the timeless "Dailyisms" that shaped his coaching philosophy and inspired countless others. From insights on building trust and connection with players to mastering the art of in-game adjustments, he reveals several of Daly’s uniq...

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares several tips for coaches entering league and conference play. Drawing from decades of experience, Coach Suhr discusses how to maintain team conditioning, handle practice planning, and implement effective scouting and preparation strategies for success during the most competitive stretch of the season. Additionally, Brendan dives into mental preparation—hi...

In this episode Coach Brendan Suhr dives into the essential strategies and philosophies every coach should focus on during the in-season grind. Drawing on decades of experience, he emphasizes the importance of keeping practices fresh and purposeful, sharing a technique he pioneered with Chuck Daly: the controlled scrimmage . This approach helps teams simulate game situations, improve conditioning,...

In Episode 279 of the Coaching U Podcast, presented by Noah Basketball , Brendan Suhr welcomes Stephanie White , head coach of the Indiana Fever. An Indiana native and Purdue alumna, Stephanie has a storied basketball career spanning over 17 years as a player and coach in the WNBA. After leading the Connecticut Sun to back-to-back WNBA semifinal appearances and being named WNBA Coach of the Year i...

This week on the Coaching U Podcast, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Matthew Driscoll , head coach of the North Florida Ospreys, fresh off historic victories over South Carolina and Georgia Tech . In his 16th year at the helm at UNF, Driscoll shares the principles and philosophies that have made his program a consistent contender and one of the most exciting teams to watch in college basketball. D...

This week on the Coaching U Podcast, we welcome bestselling author Joshua Medcalf, known for groundbreaking books like Chop Wood, Carry Water and his latest project, Finish Empty: What Does It Look Like to Live a Truly Successful Life from a Deathbed Perspective . Brendan Suhr and Joshua dive deep into the impactful themes of his newest work, reflecting on how the concepts of legacy, resilience, a...

This week, the Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Debbie Antonelli, a three-time Hall of Fame inductee, including the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Known as one of the best broadcasters in the sport—covering everything from NCAA tournaments to WNBA games—Debbie shares her deep knowledge and insights on the growth of women's basketball, the impact of standout players like Caitlin Clark...

This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a portion of an impressive presentation from 2024 SEC Coach of the Year Lamont Paris at this year's "Florida Clinic" hosted by Larry Shyatt. In this episode, you will hear Coach Paris share the keys to building a winning culture, from recruiting players who fit the program to pri...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr revisits a conversation with the recently retired national champion head coach Tony Bennett. Coach Bennett gives you a great lesson on how to face adversity - own it, grow from it and be better because of it. He relives his Virginia team's historic loss to UMBC in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament as they became the first #1 seed to lose to a #16 seed. He the...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is back with another episode of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball as he provides you with a checklist of items that you MUST cover prior to tipping off your season. Listen to hear the MUST covers of offense, defense, and special situations on episode 273 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball! 7 NEW video sets are now available on Coac...

This week, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by John Carter, CEO of Noah Basketball, to discuss the groundbreaking shot-tracking technology that is changing how players and coaches perfect the art of shooting. In this episode, Carter shares Noah's journey from humble beginnings in a Silicon Valley driveway to becoming the leading shot-tracking technology, used by high schools, colleges, and 28 NBA...

This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of 2 presentations from last month's Coaching U Live 2024 clinic in Las Vegas. In this episode, you will hear an excerpt from Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy as he answer's questions from coaches in attendance at the clinic. You will also hear from Ind...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by LSU Associate head coach David Patrick to discuss his experience coaching the Australian men's national team this summer in the Olympics. Patrick shares insights on different styles of play in international basketball and what made the strategies used by different teams effective. Patrick also expresses his excitement about returning to LSU and how he...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr was a guest on the How Are You Wired? Podcast featuring Billy Teeden & Joe Willis to discuss the upcoming 2024 FABC Fall Coaching Clinic on Aug. 24th in Tampa, FL. The group was also joined by FABC president Bob Horodyski and UNF head coach Matthew Driscoll as they previewed the clinic. Special thanks to the guys at How Are You Wired? for bringing this joint podcas...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr shares his core beliefs and the areas he focused on to improve as a coach. He discusses the three areas he dove deep into: shooting, dribbling, and offensive rebounding. Suhr also encourages coaches to think about how they can improve their teams in these areas. All that and more on episode 268 of the Coaching U Podcast! The Full Video Set from the Coaching U Live 2024...

This week we're bringing you another special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of Chris Beard's presentation from last month's Southeast Super Clinic. In this episode, Chris Beard shares his core coaching principles, several lessons he learned from the legendary Bob Knight including the importance of "keeping the main thing...

This week we're bringing you a special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball to give you a sneak preview of Kelvin Sampson's presentation from last month's Southeast Super Clinic. In this episode, Coach Sampson emphasizes the importance of setting standards, maintaining accountability, and fostering high expectations within a team. He explains the significance...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by NYT best-selling author Jon Gordon. In this episode, they discuss the difference between high-performing individuals and high-performing leaders, the role of coaching in developing leadership skills, and the power of having difficult conversations. John shares his STAR III method for having effective and productive conversations, which includes small ego,...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by ESPN analyst Jay Bilas to preview the 2024 NBA Draft that is set to take place this week. The two discuss how the draft is shaping up, the value and depth in this year's class, along with their thoughts on some of the top players in the draft. Additionally, Jay shares his thoughts on the evolution of the NIL and it's current landscape as well as th...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr shares his insights on coaching, leadership and the need to focus on personal development and evaluating your ability to help those around you improve. He provides a framework for effective coaching, and also includes a few of his favorite exercises for team building to use with your team this offseason. All that and more on episode 263 of the Coaching U Podcast! Check...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by BJ Armstrong, 3-time NBA champion and current executive vice president & managing partner at Wasserman to discuss various topics including his trip to the Euroleague Final Four, the NBA playoffs, the upcoming draft, and the importance of relationships in player representation. They also touch on the international game and the talent coming from Europe...

This week Coach Brendan Suhr dives into the intricacies of pick and roll plays, covering both offensive and defensive sides of the ball. He provides insights into the six different defensive pick & roll coverages, when to use them, and also how to attack from the offensive side. All that and more on episode 261 of the Coaching U Podcast! Check Out Our Upcoming Events: Southeast Super Clinic ⁠⁠...

We're finally off the road and back in the studio! This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Zach Kendrick to discuss the last few weeks on the road and preview our summer events. Learn more about each... Register for the 2024 Southeast Super Clinic in Orlando at: ⁠ coachingulive.com/superclinic Coaching U Live 2024 coachingulive.com/2024 Front Office School & The Collab coachingulive.com/...