Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr

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Weekly podcast featuring the best basketball coaches in the world hosted by 2-Time NBA World Champion, Brendan Suhr. Each episode Coach Suhr and his guests give you insight into some of the best and newest trends, techniques, philosophies and lessons from not only the game of basketball; but also in leadership, culture, professional development and life. Subscribe and share!

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 322 David Thorpe pt. 2, The Godfather of Player Development

    This week Coach Brendan Suhr continues the conversation with David Thorpe—widely regarded as the “Godfather of Player Development”—and the two dive even deeper into what it actually takes to help players grow and succeed at every level. Thorpe breaks down the daily habits that separate real developers from drill collectors, why ball handling is non-negotiable for every position, and the simple truths young players must embrace to earn trust. He also shares his blueprint for what an NBA player development staff should look like, why so many programs miss the mark, and how great coaches keep players grounded—especially when they’re struggling. The conversation closes with powerful insight on the assistant coach role. This episode is truly a masterclass in building players—and building a staff that actually develops them. All that and more on episode 322 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Learn more about David's PTC Virtual program Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Work on Your Game with Coaching U+ Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device! Watch NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    40 min

  2. FEB 8

    Ep. 321 David Thorpe pt. 1, The Godfather of Player Development

    This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the godfather of player development, David Thorpe for part 1 of a special 2 part conversation. So sit back and enjoy episode 321 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Work on Your Game as a Coach at Anytime on Coaching U+ Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device! Watch NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠⁠⁠⁠ Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    46 min

  3. JAN 20

    Ep. 320 Tips for Coaching Down the Stretch of Your Season

    In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr emphasizes the importance of focusing on a single guiding principle for the year, inspired by John Gordon's concept of 'One Word.' He also provides practical coaching tips for managing teams during league play, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a neutral mindset after wins and losses, the significance of body language, the importance of player development throughout the season, as well as a list of nine essential traits for outstanding coaching. All that and more on episode 320 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to sign up⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Work on Your Game as a Coach at Anytime on Coaching U+ Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device! Watch NOW: ⁠⁠⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠⁠⁠ Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    32 min

  4. JAN 5

    Ep. 319 Tipping Off 2026 with Drew Hanlen

    In this episode we're taking a look back at one of our top episodes from 2025 to tip off 2026. Hear an excerpt from Coach Brendan Suhr's conversation with NBA skills coach & bestselling author Drew Hanlen. We hope you enjoy episode 319 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! ⁠⁠CLICK HERE to sign up⁠⁠ 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    46 min

  5. 12/21/2025

    Ep. 318 Scott Whitaker, Impact for Living

    In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Scott Whitaker of Impact for Living. Scott has lived a very impactful life himself as he has served as an attorney, professor, performance coach, and a pastor while inspiring people in all walks of life. In this conversation he shares a special message for coaches and leaders on how to maximize your purpose, potential, passion, and platform. All that and more on episode 318 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SAVE 50& OFF Your Annual Subscription to Coaching U+ Access our entire library of over 500+ coaching clinic videos for our lowest price ever of only $49 per year... ⁠CLICK HERE to Sign Up⁠ Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! ⁠CLICK HERE to sign up⁠ 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    33 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    Ep. 317 Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Toronto Raptors

    In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors for a timely conversation on the “people part” of coaching—mental performance, mental health, and the daily habits that help athletes perform with consistency. Charbonneau shares her path from clinical psychology to becoming a full-time performance professional, and explains how she and the raptors take a Holistic approach to her work with the team and creating an environment where players feel supported and empowered. She and Coach Suhr dig into practical coaching challenges that apply at every level—how to handle mistakes in real time, how to deliver consistent postgame messaging after wins and losses, and why process-over-outcome only works when coaches truly model it. They also discuss loneliness and connection in today’s sports world, working with Gen Z athletes, setting boundaries around outside noise, and the value of simply noticing, checking in, and listening. This is a valuable episode for coaches who want to lead better, communicate better, and help players thrive on and off the court. All that and more on episode 317 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GIVEAWAYS! Coaching U's Annual 12 Days of Christmas Video Giveaway We are in our final days of our annual promotion where we are giving away some of our favorite videos from the 2025 clinic season... CLICK HERE to Sign Up Want plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day! CLICK HERE to sign up 🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

    47 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Ep. 316 Phil Beckner, NBA Player Development Coach

    In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by NBA player development coach Phil Beckner—longtime performance coach to Damian Lillard and co-creator of the Formula Zero camp—for a conversation on how great players are actually developed. Beckner took no shortcuts along his path from Buckeye High School as a PE teacher/JV coach, to an unpaid role at Weber State, to now being one of the top player development coaches in the world. He shares what he’s learned studying elite programs and teams, why relationships and trust outlast titles, and how humility and standards—not hype—unlock growth. Beckner also breaks down how he customizes development for veterans versus rookies, what real alignment in player development looks like, and the habits behind players he’s worked with—stories from Lillard to Anfernee Simons, Mikal Bridges, and NBA champion Giannis’s Antetokounmpo.  All that and more on episode 316 of the Coaching U Podcast. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special Offers! 🏀 The Full Video Sets from the recent OHSBCA Clinic, BCAT Clinic, Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 are Now Available on Coaching U+ Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device! Watch NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠⁠⁠⁠ Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout 🚨 We're trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! CLICK HERE to learn more Podcast production services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wayfare Recording Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    50 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Ep. 315 Remembering Legends, NBA Storylines, and Early NCAA Observations

    In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr remembers some of basketball's legendary figures that we have sadly lost in recent weeks, current NBA storylines, surprise teams in the league, and observations from the first few weeks of the college basketball season. All that and more on episode 315 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special Offers! 🏀 Save 25% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device! Register NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachingulive.com/blackfriday

    23 min
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3.9
out of 5
45 Ratings

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Weekly podcast featuring the best basketball coaches in the world hosted by 2-Time NBA World Champion, Brendan Suhr. Each episode Coach Suhr and his guests give you insight into some of the best and newest trends, techniques, philosophies and lessons from not only the game of basketball; but also in leadership, culture, professional development and life. Subscribe and share!

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