Midwest Elite Basketball

Brad Schmit: College basketball coach, entrepreneur and personal development enthusiast.
Midwest Elite Basketball

A basketball podcast created by coaches, for coaches. Covering basketball coaching strategy, player development, networking, personal development and the life of a coach.

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  1. 2018/01/25

    #12: Aaron Butcher, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Ancilla College

    “Started from the bottom now we here.” The famous mantra from Drake, fits the men’s basketball program at Ancilla College well. Upon Coach Butcher taking the program over six seasons ago the program hadn’t tasted much success in the school’s history. Since the takeover, Coach Butcher has compiled a 100-63 overall record, led the team to it’s highest ever national ranking at #2 in NJCAA Division II and is becoming a regular in post season play. How did a former player of this program take it from the bottom of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association to the top? The details of this dramatic program turnaround are explained by the guy who took them to this new level. It was a pleasure for me to sit down with Coach Butcher and hear about what he did to get the Charger program to the mountain and how they are striving to stay there. Highlights of this podcast include: * 100th Career Victory * Taking over a struggling program * Buy-In: Selling It, Believing It, Maintaining It * Program Culture * From the hunter to the the hunted * Player Development * Value of Relationships About Coach Butcher Coach Aaron Butcher (@CoachButcher) is in his sixth year as the head men’s basketball coach at Ancilla College. He is the first coach in the program’s history to be a former player and now the head coach. In his six seasons he has put together quite the resume. With 100 career wins, multiple post season appearances and a current NJCAA D2 national ranking of #2, it is easy to say the Chargers program is becoming a premiere destination for players. At the time of this recording the Chargers are currently 17-1 overall and undefeated in league play. Coach Butcher started his college coaching career as an assistant coach for NAIA powerhouse, Indiana Wesleyan. All three seasons on staff the program played in the NAIA National Tournament, finishing in the Elite Eight two different times. Along with his coaching positions, Coach Butcher has worked basketball camps across the Midwest and was an AAU coach for the Spiece Indy Heat. References and Links Ancilla College Men’s Basketball NJCAA National Rankings Michigan Community College Athletic Association Spiece Indy Heat

    26 分鐘

  2. 2017/11/30

    #11: Brad Schmit, Associate Men’s Basketball Coach, Montana State University Billings

    For this first episode of the 2017-2018 college basketball season the MEB operations team thought it would be fun to flip the script and have someone interview me.  MEB Co-Owner, Craig Doty, is the guest host for this special edition of the podcast. There is a very different feel to this episode with a new voice leading the question asking and having the regular host responding. Hopefully everyone enjoys hearing a little bit of my personal background and story. It should provide a personal relationship with me moving forward as we continue the MEB podcast. Content included in this interview includes: * Basketball journey: Playing career to full time college coach * Moving to Montana * Current state of the Yellowjackets program * Nicknames * Coaching Goals * Self Development: What gets me excited * Off Court Passions * Doty Special Edition “Rapid Fire Questions” About Coach Schmit Coach Brad Schmit (@Coach_Schmit), is currently in his sixth season coaching the Montana State University Billings men’s basketball team. During those six seasons, Schmit spent one season as a volunteer assistant, four seasons as the lead assistant and now holds the title of associate head coach. During his time as a Yellowjacket, the program has maintained a quality level of play in the competitive GNAC. 3 out of 5 seasons the team has qualified for the conference tournament (top 6 out of 11 qualify), fielded multiple all-conference players and is now off to the best start in over 15 years with a record of 5-0. Schmit made his journey to MSUB after 10 seasons playing and coaching for his alma mater, Morningside College. The time spent coaching the program he helped build as a player was a very rewarding time in his career. The Mustangs reached new heights during his tenure as a player and coach. Schmit compiled a 193-126 record (117-73 as a coach) including three NAIA National Tournament appearances, three Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) titles and a GPAC Conference Championship.  All of the accolades Schmit earned as a player led him to be inducted into the 2017 Mside Hall of Fame. Away from basketball Schmit has a variety of hobbies all tailored to being outdoors. He is passionate about mountain living and enjoys his time snowboarding, hiking and exploring the amazing landscape of Montana. Ideally these activities include his two favorite people, his beautiful wife Jacque and his son 18 month old son Preston.   References and Links MSUB Yellowjackets Men’s Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference Morningside College Men’s Basketball Morningside Hall of Fame Article

    37 分鐘

  3. 2017/09/29

    #10: Coach Evan Lavery, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Rock Valley College

    Skill development is a small component of a college basketball program, but one area that is rapidly growing. NCAA Division I programs have started having a “Director of Player Development” on staff and lower levels are starting to enhance the workouts they are doing with their players.Almost every single NBA player has their own “skill instructor” and a quick Google search will provide you with countless videos on how to dribble, pass and shoot. With the amount of information out there it would be very easy to get overwhelmed by the content available and not know which drills to even do. A big takeaway from this short interview is to “Cut the Fluff” from workouts and keep things “Vanilla”. In this episode of the MEB podcast I sat down with Coach Evan Lavery to talk specifically about the skill work he does with his players. This is an area of his program that Coach Lavery has always been passionate about and constantly seeks to improve. I know I will be taking things from this interview and implementing them with my own players. Some highlights from our conversation include: * Closeout Drill’s: Start of each workout * Shot Charts: Benefits of tracking makes and misses * Quality of workouts over quantity * Toning back pre-season conditioning * Assistant Coach=IDEA GUY * Head Coach=DECISION MAKER * JC Program runs like a 4-Year Program About Coach Lavery Coach Evan Lavery, is entering his second season at the helm of the Rock Valley College Golden Eagle men’s basketball program. Being the head coach at RVC is still fresh for Coach Lavery, but the program as a whole has his hand prints all over it. Before taking over as the head coach, Lavery spent three years as an assistant coach. During this time all the Golden Eagle’s have done is win. With an overall winning percentage of .845, 2 National Titles and a list of guys who have moved on to the four year level, it is safe to say the RVC men’s basketball program is one of the best junior college programs in the country. Only heading into his sixth year as a college coach at the ripe young age of 29, the coaching trajectory for Coach Lavery has been a fast one. Focusing on developing his athletes in all areas of their lives is one of the main selling points for his early success. The players who are a part of the Golden Eagle men’s basketball program get a chance to develop as players and young men before making the jump to the four year level. “We’ve had a lot of four year coaches on campus already this fall and they all comment on how organized we are. Running our program like a four year program is one of the main factors to our success.” Before taking over as the head coach at RVC, Lavery spent three years as assistant under Coach Craig Doty. Lavery played his college ball at Kishwaukee College for two years before finishing his career at Central Methodist University. References and Links Rock Valley College Men’s Basketball

    46 分鐘

  4. 2017/08/23

    #9: Dr. Nich Pertuit, Director of HHP Department at Rocky Mountain College

    Whether you are a high school coach, high school player, administrator, college coach or college athlete, this podcast is for you. If you are looking for advice on creating a universal lifting program for high school athletes, check. If you are a college basketball coach preparing for the pre-season, check. If you are looking for advice on athlete recovery, check.  There are countless nuggets to choose from in the entire episode. The difference between this episode of the podcast and all the previous ones, is this hits a larger demographic of listeners. You don’t have to be a college basketball coach to enjoy this or get something from it. Nich is truly an impressive human being and knows more about the body than 99% of the population. I hope everyone enjoys the content as much as I did. Highlights from the interview include: * Performance: #1 Metric we should be evaluating * Strength in the core: Building block of high school weight training * Weight room is a tool to improve at your individual sport * Testing Metrics for high school athletes * Mobility before increasing strength * Quality of workouts over quantity * Limited Time: Basketball over weight training….focus on your sport * The Long Game: Power throughout competition and season * Recovery: Sleep, Nutrition, Alcohol * Sauna-Cold Treatment: When to use? Benefits? About Dr. Nich Pertuit Dr. Nich Pertuit is the director of Health and Human Performance department at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Nich specializes in Human Performance in the domains of Sport and Health, and has been working in the teaching and performance realm for 15 years. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences from Texas Tech University.  Along with his PhD, he is holds the highest ranking of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are thinking of getting the epicanthoplasty procedure done then you should consult a specialist and ask for their opinion. His list of accomplishments is far ranging with consultant work being done with, Stanford University, Cal Poly Pomona, the University of Texas, and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Nich has also helped build the first ever Health and Human Performance Mobile Lab at Rocky Mountain College, along with rewriting the HHP curriculum for the RMC department.  Nich even spent some time as a professional athlete kicking for multiple teams in the Arena Football League. Nich believes that HEALTH is a behavior, and that education is the greatest motivator to affect behavior. However, knowledge is only part of education. Experience, motivation, mindset, perspective analysis…all of these and more must also be included in proper education. On a personal note, Nich loves soccer, animals, the state of Montana, reading and enjoying life. His wife, Laura, and him just welcomed their baby girl Ellie into the world this June, and love spending time in the mountains with their dog, Koda. References and Links MEB Podcast Show Notes-Dr. Nich Pertuit

    46 分鐘

  5. 2017/07/20

    #8: Vince Hordemann, Select Basketball

    96 Players, 12 Teams, 12 Coaches and 2 Bus Drivers…….sounds like a logistical nightmare for some, while for Vince Hordemann and the Select Basketball program, it is just another summer on the AAU circuit. Being it is the month of July, it is only fitting we sat down with someone directly involved with an AAU program. As summer basketball continues to grow, with the expansion of the NBA D-League and NCAA DI programs having more time to work with their kids, it only makes sense it would trickle down to the high school level. Where it occurs at the high school level is with the growth of AAU. The shoe sponsored tournaments are being broadcast on ESPN, programs are better funded, tournaments are growing and college coaches are rushing out to see kids play. So many things were covered in this episode and is well worth the listen. Here are some topics covered: * 2017 AAU Tour: Bellevue, WA to Anaheim, CA to Las Vegas, NV * How they look for kids to play in their program * Importance of basketball IQ and character * Coaches on the Select staff * Select Basketball origin story * Vince’s daily routine/discipline * Where is AAU heading * Content marketing About Vince Hordemann Vince Hordemann (@VinceHordemann) , is one of two brothers who owns and operates Select Basketball. The Select program was founded back in 1998 and has grown each year under the Hordemann brother’s. Vince’s career in basketball started with the Idaho Stampede, a CBA team that came under the NBA D-League umbrella, as the Director of Public Relations. As he got involved with the Stampede, he was approached to take over the Boise Select program, which eventually became Idaho Select. As Montana Select started up a few summers ago, more teams got involved and it was time to create one universal brand, Select Basketball. What I love about Vince’s role with Select, is his business acumen behind the scenes for the program. From the design of their website (one of the best basketball websites around), to the organization of travel, Facebook living games (he also provided color commentary) and content marketing, the guy is truly one of the hardest workers in the AAU world. “If kids are going to trust in us, we are going to give them everything we got.” As the Select brand continues to grow the future looks bright for the organization. With three teams competing at the 14U, 15U, 16U and 17U levels, the basketball for Select just continues to improve. References and Links Select Basketball Website Select Basketball on Twitter Vince’s Personal Blog Select Facebook Page NW Premier Summer Results Double Pump Best of Summer Tournament

    53 分鐘

  6. 2017/04/28

    #7: Coach Bryce Tesdahl, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach, New Prague High School, MN

    If anyone was destined to be a head high school coach in the state of Minnesota, Coach Tesdahl of New Prague High School, would have to be that guy. It is almost as if the basketball gods created the Tesdahl family to solely be coaches. The patriarch of the coaching tree starts with Tesdahl’s Grandpa, Bob McDonald.  From Coach McDonald you can branch off any direction of the family tree and find coaches throughout the family. Bryce happens to be one of the youngest members of the McDonald/Tesdahl coaching tree. With years of learning from his Gpa, Mom, Dad, Uncles and Aunts, it is no surprise the early success Bryce has had. In his two short years leading the New Prague program he has taken his boys to new heights. With back-to-back 20 win seasons, appearances in the sectional tournament and the 1st ever top ten rating at the 4A level, the leadership Tesdahl has displayed is making the Trojans a force to be reckoned with. As he continues to develop the culture of the program, he has his sites set on making a state tournament run in the coming years. The conversation I had with Bryce went in a multitude of directions with highlights including: * Transition from college coaching to high school coaching * Time Management * Multi-Sport Athletes * Preparing kids for college athletics * Social Media: Good, Bad and How to Police * Family Coaching Tree * Back in my Day Stories * Goals for New Prague Program About Coach Tesdahl Coach Tesdahl (@CoachTesdahl), is entering his eighth summer of directing camps for Midwest Elite Basketball. He is currently the Head Boys Coach at New Prague High School in New Prague, Minnesota. Tesdahl was an NSIC All-Conference point guard at Bemidji State University from 2008-2012. He set a NSIC single-season record with 173 assists his senior season. After his playing career he moved on to the University of Minnesota Duluth as a Graduate Assistant. Coach Tesdahl was in Duluth for three seasons, during his tenure he helped the UMD program increase their win total from 8 to 12 to 16. “Tessie” as he is called by his friends and TeamMEB members, is the co-owner of MEB-Minnesota. His basketball roots run deep in the state. He is the grandson of the legendary high school coach, Bob McDonald. Coach McDonald coached for 59 years at Chisholm High School, compiling 1,012 wins. His mother was the Head Coach for the Crosby-Ironton girls basketball team, his father is currently an assistant for Crosby-Ironton boys team, his brother Brock is an assistant at Hopkins High School, and he has several uncles and cousins coaching at various levels. Coach Tesdahl led his New Prague program to a 20-8 season in his inaugural season. This included a Wright County East Conference Title. This season his team finished 20-8 and were boasting an undefeated record at 12-0. They garnered state wide attention when they cracked the top ten rankings for the 4A level, a first in the programs history. With multiple players moving on the 4-year collegiate level, this year was by far the most successful in the Trojans history. References and Links New Prague High School Boys Basketball Carrying on the Family Legacy

    38 分鐘

  7. 2017/03/16

    #6: Coach Greg Ray, Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Central Methodist University

    Coaches all have their own unique stories of how they got to where they are in the coaching profession. In the case of Greg Ray, his story is truly one of a kind. Coach Ray’s story begins growing up in a military household where he spent most his childhood in Germany and other military bases around the United States. As a young boy all Greg knew was the military lifestyle. Watching almost every male figure of his family serve his country was the way of life. Even as Greg pursued other hobbies growing up and wanted to do something different with his life, eventually what had been embedded him throughout his youth ended up calling to him. Joining the military at the age of 21 was one of the best decisions he has made. “As I entered basic training I had this feeling that this was easy. This was all I knew growing up and was what I was suppose to be doing.” During 21 years of active duty, the primary location Ray was stationed at was in Alaska. This is where Coach Ray’s basketball career started to take shape. First accepting a high school coaching position at Wasilla High School. He was the boy’s assistant for two seasons and it was during this time where he got the bug to start a youth development program for his son. “I didn’t feel the fundamentals were being taught to the boys, so I figured why don’t I start developing these boys and getting them to compete in tournaments.” Taking a group of local boys under his wing, Greg started to build a “comp” league in the Wasilla area. This grew into the boys traveling to local tournaments in Alaska and eventually traveling to the lower 48 for AAU tournaments. Though Greg started his youth development program to help his son and buddies compete at a higher level, it wasn’t until a couple mom’s approached him about helping their daughters that Greg really found his calling: “My buddy said I didn’t have the disposition to coach girls basketball. I took this as a challenge and decided to start my own youth program. Once I got a taste of coaching girls, that was it. I was hooked.” The feeder program for the Alaska Stars AAU program was born. The connections Coach Ray built from his time building the Stars program led him to his first and only college coaching job at Central Methodist University. The story of where Coach Ray started to where he is at today, is really quite amazing. There are countless nuggets of wisdom throughout this episode with highlights including: * March 21, 2017: The only goal CMU has had all season * Recruiting philosophy * Alaska AAU basketball: How it all started * Living and breathing basketball * AAU stories from traveling with his Alaska Stars program * Dad’s influence on his military and basketball career * Daily inspiration * Staying connected: Players/coaches who have impacted Coach Ray About Coach Ray Coach Greg Ray (@GrayCMU ), is the associate women’s basketball coach at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. The Lady Eagles are part of the HAAC (Heart of America Athletic Conference), which competes at the NAIA I level. Coach Ray is in his sixth season as part of the program and third year as the associate head coach.  Becoming part of the CMU staff under Coach James Arnold was Ray’s first stint at college coaching and he has taken advantage of the opportunity that was presented to him the fall of 2011. Where Ray’s impact on the CMU program has been felt the most is with the young ladies he recruits to the Eagle’s program. With no fast food restaurants, no malls or much nightlife, you would think the small town of Fayette, MO (2,732) would be a hard place to attract players.  When describing his recruiting pitch Ray said, “I don’t know if there is anything ...

    32 分鐘

  8. 2017/02/16

    #5: Coach Matt Fletcher, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Bethany Lutheran College

    Growing up with coaching in his blood it only seems right that Matt Fletcher is now leading his own college basketball program. Fletcher’s trajectory in the hoops world all started during his youth watching his dad coach at NDSU (North Dakota State University). Developing a passion for working on his game started by emulating the players who played for his dad.  Challenging them to games of “Pig” or “Horse” after a big performance. Taking his internal drive back to the Fletcher home, Matt’s game was honed on his hoop in his driveway. Putting in countless hours wearing the rubber off of camp basketballs were the first signs of Fletcher’s self motivation. Fletcher describes himself as a “juice man” when it comes to running his Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) program and how he approaches his own life. To understand where this drive comes from, we had to journey back to a young baller growing up in Minnesota. From graduating North Branch High School as the all-time leading scorer, to his playing career at Southwest Minnesota State and where he is today as the head coach at Bethany Lutheran College, each memory, success and failure shaped Matt into the coach and person he is. The gems included in this podcast are too many to highlight: * Driveway Junkie: Developing his jumper * High School Recruitment: Wanted to go where he was wanted * High School Shape: The transition to college basketball * Lifting: Self taught himself to be a certified strength and conditioning coach * Morning Routine * Working in blocks of time: 1 chuck of time for 1 set of tasks * Stealing from other coaches * High School Head Coach vs College Head Coach * Goal Setting: Focus on everything but winning * 4 AM Lifting Sessions: The Power of Buy-In * HS Hall of Fame Induction * Quantity vs. Quality: Learning from early season mistakes About Coach Fletcher Coach Matt Fletcher (@mattnfletch22), is the head men’s basketball coach at Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) in Mankato, MN. Bethany Lutheran is a NCAA Division III program who competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). Coach Fletcher is in his first season leading the Vikings program. Before taking over the BLC program, Fletcher spent the previous three seasons working with Coach Brooks McKowen at Upper Iowa University in the Northern Sun Conference (NCAA Division II). Working his way to becoming a head coach was a goal Fletcher had since his first position at Concordia College under Coach Rich Glas. Immediately after Matt’s playing career ended at Southwest Minnesota State there was no decision of what career path he would be following. After all, basketball and coaching were in his blood. Taking an assistant position with Coach Glas at Concordia College was the first spot to start honing his craft. After one season at the college level, Matt had an opportunity to take over the South St. Paul boys basketball team, a 4A program in the state of Minnesota.  At the age of 23 it made him the youngest head coach at the 4A level. “The opportunity I had at South St. Paul made me the coach I am today. Learning how to motivate kids who played because their buddies played or because it was the thing to do in the winter, made me appreciate everything but the winning.”  As a high school coach, Fletcher learned the importance of organization, time management and how to appreciate the process over the results. All characteristics embedded in him now as a head coach at the collegiate level. The second biggest influence in Fletcher’s development was his time spent at Upper Iowa University as the lead assistant and eventually the associate head coach. Working under head coach, Brooks McKowen, they took the Peacock program to new heights within the Northern Sun C...

    50 分鐘

  9. 2017/01/18

    #4: Coach Jack Nelson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Central Wyoming College

    What’s it like making the jump to being a head coach? In this episode of the podcast I had the opportunity to chat with first time head coach, Jack Nelson.  Taking over the Central Wyoming College program this fall was a dream of Coach Nelson’s and one he had planned for since becoming a college coach. As is all things in athletics, it was a process for him making it to his first head coaching job. Spending 10 years as an assistant coach at the NCAA D2 and NAIA level has allowed Nelson to apprentice under four different head coaches. Grooming his own style from the good, bad and indifferent, has laid the foundation for his own coaching philosophy. This interview with Coach Nelson was a chance to speak with a coaching buddy who has had a similar career arc to myself. Seeing him get his chance to lead his own program is something I am very proud of. His outlook on coaching junior college basketball is one that I admire and feel his athletes will be prepared to make the jump to the four year level. The most important lessons I gained from my chat with Jack, is his perspective on being a dad. There are plenty of highlights from this episode and I hope everyone who listens enjoys: * Lessons from his first couple assistant jobs: Learning from the good and bad * “Every experience shapes what you do on a daily basis.” * Develop your plan. Understand your plan. Execute your plan. * 4 Year Experience: Using his experience to instill 4 year mindset * Turning rigorous structure into new “Normal” * “Think you are ready, but you really aren’t.” How becoming a head coach is like becoming a new parent. * Relationships with mentors * Balancing parenting with coaching * Staying disconnected around the family * CWC Program About Coach Nelson Coach Jack Nelson (@Jack_Nelson1983), is the head men’s basketball coach at Central Wyoming College (CWC) in Riverton, WY. Jack took over the Rustler program in the fall of 2016 after spending the previous 10 seasons as an assistant coach. Taking over the CWC program is the first opportunity for Jack to lead his own program. Coach Nelson first got into college coaching to become a head coach. The process of getting to that point took time and a plan. Coach Nelson’s coaching career started in 2007 at Saint Mary’s University.  This position was short lived for only one season before taking a new position at the University of Sioux Falls. This is where Jack really got the coaching bug. Working under head coach Chris Johnson, Jack was able to learn about the triangle offense, be the head coach for the junior varsity program and coach in 3 NAIA National Tournaments.  After his success at Sioux Falls, Jack made a one year jump to Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. Being a powerhouse NAIA program, the year at Bellevue gave Nelson the chance to recruit junior college kids from across the country.  On court success, networking development and a hunger for more, led Nelson to his next position at NCAA Division II, Minot State. During Nelson’s 4 years at Minot State he was instrumental in helping turn the program around. It all started with expanding his recruiting network. “The challenge of recruiting to tough places, whether it be Minot, ND or Riverton, WY, is you don’t have a local base to tap into. Expanding my recruiting network was the way for me to bring in the talent.” This mindset led Minot to their first winning season since they joined the NCAA. It is also the same recruiting Jack will be utilizing at the helm of the CWC program. As the season unfolds, Nelson has been learning all about what the role of being a head coach entails.  Being more efficient with his time is vital now that he has media obligations,

    28 分鐘

  10. 2016/12/17

    #3: Coach James Arnold, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Southeast Missouri

    Climbing the rungs of the coaching ladder to the highest levels is all about focusing on the process. In this third episode, Coach James Arnold, joins the podcast to chat about his coaching lineage from being a young student assistant at Glenville State and where he is today at NCAA Division I, Southeast Missouri.  Reflecting back on his journey it became clear it wasn’t faith, luck or any other single factor that led him to the success he has enjoyed. It was solely the daily decisions to be elite, an extreme attention to detail and enjoying the process. This episode was truly a pleasure for me. Selfishly it was a chance to catch up with a coach I admire a great deal.  The admiration doesn’t come from the wins/losses and success he has, but from the person James is. His passion for self development, the growth mindset and enhancing his life for the benefit of his athletes, is to be appreciated. There are some true gems within this episode and I encourage you to check it out in its entirety.  Some highlights include: * “Here’s your whistle. Don’t ever F-ing blow it.”   Life as a student assistant. * From West Virginia to Missouri: A leap of faith * 23 year old head college coach * Realizing he was meant to be a women’s coach * Don’t fight the generation differences, try helping breach the gap * Battle against his ego * Jobs have to be about fit * The DI Lifestyle: Lessons learned from his transition to SEMO * Growing from reflecting * Personal Ambition vs. Personal Responsibility About Coach Arnold Coach James Arnold (@coacharnoldSEMO), is the lead assistant for the women’s basketball program at Southeast Missouri (NCAA Division I).   Arnold is currently on his second season with the Lady Redhawks. He serves as the recruiting coordinator for the program, as well as scheduling. This is his first gig in the Division I game. Before joining the SEMO staff, Arnold spent the previous twelve seasons as a head coach. His head coaching experience started at the age of 23 after taking over the North Central Missouri women’s team after one season as the assistant. In the words of Arnold, “We enjoyed a lot of success early. Didn’t take over the program a the opposite 20 yard line, we started in the red zone.” In the four years Arnold led the program they won 91 games, two region championships and played in the NJCAA national tournament. His 2007 team won 30 games, broke multiple school records and was inducted into the North Central Missouri Hall of Fame in 2008. Next rung on Arnold’s coaching ladder was a move to Highland Community College. This time he did not start in the red zone and had to build a program for the first time. His first season led to 9 program wins. Ironically, Arnold claims this was his best coaching experience and where he really learned to coach; ultimately laying the foundation for the coaching philosophy he still uses.  A key lesson he embodies is,”You don’t need a lot of money to be clean, neat and excellent.”  His time at Highland taught him the importance of doing anything to help his athletes feel part of something special regardless of resources. Carrying over his philosophy to his next head job at Central Methodist it didn’t take long for Arnold to turn the program around. Taking the CMU program from 5 wins the year before he arrived to 17 in his first year at the helm earning himself coach of the year honors. Building on this first year of success, the Lady Eagles went on to post back to back 20 win seasons and three straight finishes in the top 3 in the HAAC.  This is typically the point in coaches careers where they become comfortable in their ways, not the case with Arnold. After 12 seasons as a head coach,

    41 分鐘
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A basketball podcast created by coaches, for coaches. Covering basketball coaching strategy, player development, networking, personal development and the life of a coach.

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    Brad Schmit: College basketball coach, entrepreneur and personal development enthusiast.
  • 活躍年代
    2016年 - 2018年
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