Frank Bennett on Inbound Philosophy and High School Coaching (EP403)

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Frank Bennett joins The Basketball Podcast to share insights on inbound philosophy and high school coaching.

Frank Bennett has established himself as one of Missouri’s premier high school basketball coaches, leading Chaminade College Preparatory to sustained excellence in the state’s top class. Since taking over the program in 2013, Bennett has guided the Red Devils to a Missouri State Championship, two state runner‑up finishes, eight Final Four appearances, multiple Metro Catholic Conference titles, and several district championships.

His leadership has produced a remarkable career record of 248 wins against just 72 losses, cementing Chaminade’s reputation as one of the most consistent programs in the region

Bennett has coached and developed some of the most significant basketball talents to come out of Missouri, including:

• Jayson Tatum — NBA All‑Star and 2024 NBA champion with the Boston Celtics

• Bradley Beal — Three‑time NBA All‑Star and Olympic gold medalist

• Tyler Cook — Former NBA forward and standout at Iowa

• David Lee — NBA All‑Star and two‑time NBA champion

Bennett’s impact extends beyond Chaminade. He has served as a head coach for USA Basketball at the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit, leading the USA Men’s team against the World Team of top international players. He has also been an assistant coach at previous Nike Hoop Summits (2023, 2024) and contributed to USA Basketball Junior National Team camps. His involvement underscores his reputation as one of the nation’s most respected high school coaches.