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. 1d ago

    Ep. 337 Donnie Jones, Stetson Hatters

    In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Donnie Jones, head coach at Stetson University, for a conversation about leadership, connection, and coaching people rather than coaching basketball. Jones and Suhr open by discussing trust — how you build it quickly in a transactional era, why vulnerability creates vulnerability and how listening creates connection. Jones shares what he learned about serving players from his time alongside Billy Donovan at Florida, and reflects on friend and mentor John Maxwell's reminder that plenty of people can communicate but very few canconnect. From there the two get into the craft of coaching and the current landscape within the profession. Jones talks about maximizing the talent you have rather than the talent you wish you had, changing defenses to steal possessions and shift momentum, and the retention-first mindset that now decides seasons. All that and more on Episode 337 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 The full video set from Coaching U Live 2026 in Las Vegas is now live on Coaching U+ — every speaker, every session, every strategy from all three days.CLICK HERE to start watching: https://coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

  2. Aug 11

    Ep. 336 Frank Martin, UMass Minutemen

    In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Frank Martin, head coach at the University of Massachusetts, for aconversation about the beauty in each coach's journey and what it actually means to teach the game. Martin traces his path from Little Havana and the impact a neighborhood coach named Shakey Rodriguez had on himself and so many others. From there the two discuss how he has continued to develop through sixteen years at Miami Senior High, to Northeastern, Cincinnati, Kansas State, a Final Four at South Carolina, and now UMass. From there the conversation turns to the craft: why coaching is teaching before it is anything else, why growth has to beuncomfortable before it can ever feel good, why confrontation inside a team is a sign of health, and what the modern game has lost in physicality and real competition. Suhr and Martin close with him giving his thoughts on trust, internal leadership, and why real love inside a program is only earned by surviving the storms together. All that and more on Episode 336 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 The full video set from Coaching U Live 2026 in Las Vegas is now live on Coaching U+ — access our entire library of coaching clinic videos anytime, anywhere, on any device — including the full archive from every previous Coaching U Live event.Watch NOW: https://coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

  3. Aug 4

    Ep. 335 Coaching U Live 2026 Recap: Three Days in Las Vegas

    In this week's episode, Coach Brendan Suhr and Zach Kendrick sit down to recap the 18th Coaching U Live clinic in Las Vegas — three days, a packed gym, and one of the strongest group of speakers the event has ever welcomed. Suhr and Kendrick open by breaking down the biggest change to the event this year: the move from a two-day event to a three-day model built around five hours of learning each morning, freeing up afternoons for Summer League games and networking. They also discuss the addition of the Overtime sessions, which gave attendees two days of front-office and CBA education from Matt Lloyd, Tony Ronzone, Gabe Harris, and longtime NBPA negotiator Ron Klempner. From there, the conversation runs day by day through the entire clinic — Steve Scalzi, Sean Sweeney, Jefferson Mason, Cody Toppert, Brian Gates, Phil Beckner, Jenny Boucek, Jeff Van Gundy, Darko Rajaković, Mike Miller, and JP Clark — with Suhr and Kendrick sharing what stood out from each session and the theme that tied the whole weekend together. All that and more on Episode 335 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 andanalyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at noahbasketball.com The clinic videos from Coaching U Live in Las Vegas are LIVE today on Coaching U+ — every speaker, every session,every strategy from all three days. CLICK HERE to start watching: https://coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

  4. Jun 18

    Ep. 334 Jay Bilas, 2026 NBA Draft Preview

    In this week’s episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas for our annual NBA Draft preview. Bilas shares his insights on what he believes is one of the deepest freshman classes in recent memory, breaking down the strengths and potential of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. The discussion covers the debates between Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson while also exploring how front offices balance talent, fit, upside, development, and risk when making franchise-changing decisions. The conversation also dives into some of the draft’s most intriguing sleepers, under-the-radar prospects, and potential value picks throughout the first and second rounds. Bilas and Suhr discuss the impact of coaching and player development on prospect evaluation, and why factors like competitiveness, winning habits, basketball IQ, and program culture often separate successful pros from those who never reach their potential. All that and more on Episode 334 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 🚨 Coaching U Live 2026 is 3 weeks away and this year's speakers are incredible! We're sold out of VIP tickets and only have general admission seats remaining... Register now to save your seat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Cant Make it to Las Vegas? Work on Your Game Anytime with Coaching U+ Now is your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared by accessing our entire library of coaching clinic videos 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

  5. Jun 15

    Ep. 333 Lessons from the NBA Finals

    In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr recaps the NBA Finals as he shares some of his thoughts and takeaways from the series. Throughout the episode, Suhr shares lessons for coaches at every level, including the importance of practicing special situations daily, teaching players to understand time and score, building offensive systems around your best players, and developing decision-makers. All that and more on Episode 333 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 🚨 Coaching U Live 2026 is less than 1 month away and this year's speakers are incredible! We're sold out of VIP tickets and only have general admission seats remaining... Register now to save your seat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Cant Make it to Las Vegas? Work on Your Game Anytime with Coaching U+ Now is your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared by accessing our entire library of coaching clinic videos 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

  6. Jun 2

    Ep. 332 Dustin Kerns, Appalachian State Mountaineers

    In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by Dustin Kerns, head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Kerns reflects on his coaching journey from graduate assistant to Division I head coach, sharing lessons learned from mentors such as Larry Shyatt and Mike Young. He discusses the importance of mastering the “invisible” parts of coaching, building relationships across an institution, and why aspiring coaches must focus on excelling where they are rather than constantly chasing the next opportunity. Kerns also provides an overview of how he rebuilt programs at both Presbyterian and Appalachian State by changing the psychology of winning before focusing on tactics. He shares strategies for establishing accountability, creating alignment throughout your program, and building a culture centered on discipline, selflessness, and team-first habits. The conversation dives into Appalachian State’s defensive identity, rebounding philosophy, player development, and the challenges of maintaining consistency in the transfer portal era. All that and more on Episode 332 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 🚨 Coaching U Live 2026 is just over 1 month away and this year's speakers are incredible! We're almost out of VIP tickets... Register now to save your seat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Cant Make it to Las Vegas? Work on Your Game Anytime with Coaching U+ Now is your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared by accessing our entire library of coaching clinic videos 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

  7. May 24

    Ep. 331 Jon Gordon, The Power of Positive Habits

    In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by best-selling author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon to discuss his latest book, The Power of Positive Habits, and how simple daily habits can transform leadership, coaching, performance, and culture. Gordon shares why habits are truly the foundation of winning—whether in sports, business, or life—and explains how mindset, encouragement, gratitude, accountability, and purpose-driven leadership can help coaches bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Throughout the conversation, Suhr and Gordon connect the book directly to coaching, emphasizing the importance of culture in modern coaching, with stories and insights involving leaders like Sean McVay, Eric Spoelstra, Matt Ryan, and Sam Presti. Gordon shares practical ways coaches can implement these lessons with their teams immediately. This conversation is packed with takeaways for any coach, leader, teacher, or parent looking to create lasting impact through intentional habits and positive leadership. All that and more on Episode 331 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball. For more information on Jon's book visit: https://powerofpositivehabitsbook.com 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 🚨 Coaching U Live 2026 is less than 2 months away and this year's speakers are incredible! We're almost out of VIP tickets... Register now to save your seat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more⁠⁠⁠ 🏀 Cant Make it to Las Vegas? Work on Your Game Anytime with Coaching U+ Now is your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared by accessing our entire library of coaching clinic videos 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

  8. May 11

    Ep. 330 Josh Pastner, UNLV Runnin' Rebels

    In this week’s episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by Josh Pastner, head coach of UNLV Runnin' Rebels, for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, roster building, and adapting to the modern college basketball landscape. Pastner reflects on his journey from Memphis to Georgia Tech to UNLV, sharing how the game has changed—not just on the court, but through NIL, the transfer portal, and the realities of roster turnover. He offers a candid look at what it takes to build a program today, emphasizing adaptability, player development, and finding undervalued talent in an ever-changing system. The episode also dives deep into Pastner’s coaching philosophy, including how he wants his teams to play fast, compete at a high level physically, and develop elite conditioning through game-like reps and training methods. He and Coach Suhr explore defensive evolution, switching schemes, practice structure, and the importance of maximizing limited time with constantly changing rosters. All that and more on Episode 330 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 🚨 Enjoy EARLY BIRD SAVINGS on Coaching U Live 2026... Register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE to learn more⁠⁠ 🏀 Cant Make it to Las Vegas? Work on Your Game Anytime with Coaching U+ Now is your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared by accessing our entire library of coaching clinic videos 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

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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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