In this episode of Unguarded, Jori Davis sits down with Yoann Cabioc'h WNBA champion and now head coach of LDLC ASVEL Féminin, for a rare look at the game through the eyes of a coach shaped by both European basketball and the highest level of the women’s game in the world. Joined by WEVOLV Co-Founder and pro player Julie Wojta, the conversation follows Yoann’s transition from player to coach and how his years in the Chicago Sky’s coaching staff and European elite teams transformed the way he understands identity, leadership, and responsibility.
Yoann breaks down how coaches truly read the game, the details players miss, the decisions analytics can inform, and the moments where character matters more than numbers. He explains what really goes into building a roster, how agent–player–coach dynamics influence opportunity, and why communication and professionalism shape careers long before negotiations begin. He also speaks openly about navigating stigmas, managing relationships, and leading teams in high-pressure environments.
The episode closes with Yoann’s perspective on the rising impact of NIL on European basketball and his vision for the future of the women’s game, from coaching standards to the structural shifts he believes are coming next. Insightful, honest, and grounded in championship-level experience, this conversation is essential for anyone wanting to understand modern coaching from someone who’s lived it at the top.