Championship Vision Basketball Podcast

Kevin Furtado
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**Championship Vision Basketball**, hosted by Coach Kevin Furtado, takes you inside the minds of championship coaches, basketball innovators, and leaders from across the game. With nearly 400 episodes, we explore X’s and O’s, culture, leadership, player development, practice design, Basketball Moneyball, and the stories behind great programs. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, each episode delivers ideas you can take directly to your team. **Learn from great coaches. Build your culture. Leave a legacy.**

  1. 2d ago

    Full Circle Leadership Lesson with John Combs- Championship Vision Podcast Episode 400

    Our guest today has experienced South Carolina basketball from nearly every perspective. John Combs began his journey as a student manager at Irmo High School under legendary coach Tim Whipple. He later served as a student manager, graduate assistant, and special assistant at the University of South Carolina under Eddie Fogler. Coach Combs went on to become a successful high school basketball coach. During his 11 seasons at Ridge View, he led the Blazers to 10 playoff appearances, two region championships, and the first state championship appearance in school history. He later served as the athletic director at Spring Valley High School and now serves as an Assistant Commissioner with the South Carolina High School League. John has also served on the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association executive board since 2006 and currently serves as its Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer. This is a story about mentorship, service, relationships, leadership, and growing from a student manager into a statewide leader. Coach John Combs, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

    Full Circle Leadership Lesson with John Combs- Championship Vision Podcast Episode 400

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 399: Beyond the Shot: What Jefferson Mason Teaches Us About Building Better Basketball Players

    “Beyond the Shot: Jefferson Mason’s Journey from All-American to Pro Basketball, Player Development & Dr. Dish” Championship Vision Podcast — Episode 399Featuring Jefferson Mason — Director of Basketball Experience & Partnerships, Dr. Dish Basketball Welcome back to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, where we connect coaches, leaders, innovators, and basketball people who are committed to growing the game. Today's guest has experienced basketball from almost every possible angle. Jefferson Mason was an All-American at Minnesota State Mankato, helped lead the Mavericks to the 2011 NCAA Division II Final Four, and was inducted into the Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022. His playing career took him around the world, including stops in Germany, Romania, Luxembourg and Turkey, along with an opportunity in the NBA Development League. But Jefferson's impact on basketball didn't stop when his playing career ended. He became involved in youth development with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, developed into a global clinician and player-development specialist, and today serves as the Director of Basketball Experience and Partnerships at Dr. Dish Basketball. Today we're going to talk about his journey, player development, shooting, technology, relationships, and where he believes the game of basketball is headed. Jefferson Mason — welcome to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast! Show Introduction

    Episode 399: Beyond the Shot: What Jefferson Mason Teaches Us About Building Better Basketball Players

  3. Sep 22

    Episode 398: Coach Jamie Parish:“Measure What Matters: Building Better Players Before the Season”

    Jamie Parish is in his 13th year at Sioux Falls Washington High School, where he teaches physical education and serves as the head girls basketball coach. Jamie is a native of Yankton, South Dakota. He earned his education degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, a master's degree in physical education from the University of South Dakota and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Sioux Falls. His coaching journey has included stops at the University of South Dakota, Mount Marty College and Hot Springs, along with serving as the head girls basketball coach and athletic director at Centerville and the head girls basketball coach at Vermillion. And his résumé speaks for itself. Coach Parish has the unique distinction of coaching state tournament qualifiers in all three classifications of South Dakota girls basketball. During his career, his teams have made numerous state tournament appearances and he's won four state championships, including the 2007 championship at Vermillion and championships at Sioux Falls Washington in 2015, 2021 and 2023. But what I really like about today's conversation is that we're not just talking about what Jamie has won. We're talking about how he develops players and builds a program. Coach Jamie Parish, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

  4. Sep 17

    Episode 397: All In or Average How Hall of Fame Coach Kevin Orr Builds Culture, Connection and the Squid Defense

    Welcome to another episode of the Championship Vision Podcast. I’m Coach Kevin Furtado, and today we’re talking about something that goes far beyond X’s and O’s. We’re talking about building a program with an identity. My guest today is Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame coach Kevin Orr, longtime head coach at Rice Lake High School. Coach Orr has spent more than two decades building successful basketball programs, winning hundreds of games, conference and regional championships, and leading Rice Lake to back-to-back appearances in the Wisconsin Division 2 state championship game. But today's conversation isn't really about the wins. It's about culture, relationships, leadership, trust—and getting players to become completely invested in something bigger than themselves. Kevin has a phrase that I absolutely love: “All In or Average.” We're going to talk about what that looks like inside a basketball program. How do you move players from simply participating to becoming fully invested? How do you intentionally teach leadership and character? And how do you create experiences where your players learn that being part of a team is about serving others? Then we're going to take that culture onto the basketball court. We're going inside one of the most unique defenses I've come across—the Squid 2-1-2 Pressure Defense. Why Squid? Because Kevin wanted five defenders to feel like 10 arms surrounding an offense—getting into passing lanes, creating deflections, forcing uncomfortable shots and making opponents feel like there was nowhere comfortable to go. We'll break down the philosophy behind Squid, how Kevin teaches it, and some of the different ways Rice Lake can create pressure with GO, LAVA and GATOR. But what really interests me is the connection between the two. You can't play an aggressive, trapping defense without communication. You can't rotate without trust. You can't create pressure without effort. And you can't build something special with players who are only halfway invested. That's where culture and basketball meet. All In or Average. Today we're going to find out what being ALL IN looks like in Coach Kevin Orr's program. Coach Orr, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

  5. Sep 4

    Elevate Your Offense with Coach Tyler Whitcomb: Creator of the "The Elevation Offense"

    Welcome back to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast. I’m Coach Kevin Furtado, and this is Episode 396. Today we're going to spend most of our time talking basketball offense with the creator of one of the more unique continuity systems in the game — the Elevation Offense. My guest is Coach Tyler Whitcomb, Athletic Director at Kuyper College and creator of the Elevation Offense. Coach Whitcomb has built a diverse career in basketball and athletic leadership. His background includes serving as a high school head coach and Athletic Director, college basketball coach, professional basketball owner and executive, basketball scout, clinic director, administrator and educator. He has more than 100 high school coaching victories and has shared his basketball knowledge nationally through clinics and Championship Productions. But today we're going to concentrate on something Tyler created: The Elevation Offense. It's a Horns-based, 3-out, 2-in continuity offense designed to create spacing, screening actions, downhill attacks, post opportunities and, most importantly, reads for players. We're going to break down where it came from, how Tyler teaches it, how defenses try to stop it, and how coaches listening today can incorporate Elevation concepts into their own programs. Coach Tyler Whitcomb, welcome to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast.

    Elevate Your Offense with Coach Tyler Whitcomb: Creator of the "The Elevation Offense"

  6. Aug 28

    Episode 395: Coach Bobby Perez: "The Consistent Shooting System"

    Here’s a polished Spotify-ready bio you can paste directly into the episode description: Bobby Perez is a basketball shooting coach and founder of the Consistent Shooter System, a comprehensive shooting-development program designed to help players identify and correct the root causes of inconsistent shooting. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Perez played college basketball at Wofford College under Head Coach Mike Young. Since 2020, he has dedicated his career to studying the shooting process and helping players develop more efficient, repeatable shots. Bobby has worked with athletes at every level, from youth and high school players to Division I and professional players. His approach goes beyond simply telling players to “get more reps.” Instead, he focuses on identifying the specific factors that affect consistency, including rhythm, set point, release, power generation, shot preparation, and repeatability. Based in Atlanta, Bobby works with players both in person and virtually through the Consistent Shooter System. His mission is to give every player a clear, individualized process for understanding their shot, correcting inefficiencies, and becoming a more confident and consistent shooter. On this episode of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado talks with Bobby about the science and art of shooting development, why players become inconsistent, how coaches can diagnose shooting problems, and practical ways to build shooters whose mechanics hold up under game pressure.

  7. Aug 27

    Episode 394: The 2026 Legends Coaching Clinic: Founder Coach Kevin Furtado

    Here's a concise description you can use for YouTube, Spotify, Facebook, or X to promote your Legends Clinic podcast: 🏀 The Road to the Legends Clinic Begins! Join Coach Kevin Furtado as he previews the 10th Annual Championship Vision Legends On-Court Clinic Series, coming to Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia, on October 3rd. In this special episode, you'll get an inside look at: 🔥 The outstanding lineup of championship coaches 🏆 Featured clinic topics 🎯 Live on-court demonstrations with New Rock Prep 🤝 Networking opportunities with coaches from across the Southeast 🎖️ The Championship Vision Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Coach Jackie Hamilton 🎁 Exclusive clinic bonuses and resources Whether you're a youth, middle school, high school, or college coach, this clinic is designed to provide practical ideas you can implement immediately. 🎟️ Register Today: https://forms.gle/n8Weja63EnuRy5mB7 📺 Subscribe to Championship Vision Basketball:https://www.youtube.com/@Championshipvision 📚 Championship Vision Coaching Library:https://furtadok.gumroad.com/l/brajx Invest in your coaching. Impact your players. Build a championship culture—one rep at a time. 🏀

    Episode 394: The 2026 Legends Coaching Clinic: Founder Coach Kevin Furtado

  8. Aug 22

    Episode 393: Coach Marcus Dilligard: "Building Champions Beyond the Scoreboard"

    Marcus Dilligard is the newly appointed Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach at Hilton Head Christian Academy in Bluffton, South Carolina. A proven program builder with more than 16 years of experience in athletics, Dilligard brings an extensive background in coaching, athletic administration, player development, and Christian leadership. He played collegiate basketball at Furman University before continuing his playing career professionally in South America. Prior to joining HHCA, Dilligard served as Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he oversaw 17 athletic programs, more than 60 teams, and 85 staff members while helping maintain a 90% student-athlete participation rate. His basketball résumé includes two national championships, an NCISAA State Championship, more than 45 players who advanced to college basketball, a professional player, and multiple nationally ranked prospects. Dilligard's program-building philosophy is simple but powerful: “No player is bigger than the team. No team is bigger than the program. No program is bigger than the school. And the school is not bigger than its mission.” On Episode 393 of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, Coach Dilligard joins Coach Kevin Furtado to discuss building championship programs, player development, servant leadership, faith, culture, and his new vision for Hilton Head Christian Academy.

    Episode 393: Coach Marcus Dilligard: "Building Champions Beyond the Scoreboard"
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**Championship Vision Basketball**, hosted by Coach Kevin Furtado, takes you inside the minds of championship coaches, basketball innovators, and leaders from across the game. With nearly 400 episodes, we explore X’s and O’s, culture, leadership, player development, practice design, Basketball Moneyball, and the stories behind great programs. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, each episode delivers ideas you can take directly to your team. **Learn from great coaches. Build your culture. Leave a legacy.**

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