The Basketball Podcast

John Krikorian, head coach of Christopher Newport, talks about game philosophy and core principles. He shares insights on their remarkable success, including the first three Final Four appearances and their first National Championship in the 2022-2023 season. Topics discussed include the importance of team dynamics and culture, breathing practices in coaching and player training, the concept of heart math, the foundation series as a defensive technique, pre-practice routine, and building a strong defensive foundation.

Guest: Steven DeMeo, Florida State College Head CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, Northwest Florida State College head coach Steve DeMeo shares insights on his road map to success.Steve DeMeo was named head men's basketball for Northwest Florida State College on April 4, 2022, making it his second stint with the Raiders after a brilliant tenure from 2013-19. DeMeo most recently served as assistant coach for East Carolina University during the 2021-22 season and was at St. John's University in the same role from 2019-21 prior to his time at ECU.Possessing three decades of experience across all levels of the college game, DeMeo's previous time leading the Raiders was remarkable. Coach DeMeo took NWFSC to a national title and was named the Spalding NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 2015. Under DeMeo's direction, Northwest Florida State turned in a six-year record of 198-35 (.850), earned an additional berth in the 2017 NJCAA Final Four and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Under his leadership, the Raiders captured the Panhandle Conference Championship five-straight years (2015-19) and earned four Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament Championships in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.Numerous players that he recruited, coached and developed have been drafted by National Basketball Association teams including Charles Jenkins (Golden State Warriors), Ryan Gomes and MarShon Brooks (Boston), Herbert Hill (Utah) and Marcus Douthit (Los Angeles). In 2019, Oregon-signee and future 2021 NBA First Round Draft pick Chris Duarte was selected as the NJCAA Division I Player of the Year, the first player to earn that honor under DeMeo.A veteran coach with a track record of success, DeMeo also held lead roles at Division II Newberry College, as well as Monroe College and Bronx Community College. DeMeo has accumulated a 294-105 (.737) overall record as a head coach. Prior to taking over at Northwest Florida State, DeMeo spent 17 years as an assistant at the Division I level, enjoying successful stints at Iona, Providence, UCF and Hofstra.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction2:00 - Next Practice6:00 - Empowering Staff8:00 - Areas of Improvement12:00 - Happiness and Team Success15:00 - Shot Selection17:00 - Academics19:00 - Different Defenses22:30 - Freedom Early On24:53 - 26:05 - Hoopsalytics Ads26:05 - Weight Coaching26:30 - Competetive Advantages29:00 - Coaching Values32:00 - Walk Ons36:00 - Xavior Moon41:00 - Competetive Practice42:30 - Offensive Stall46:00 - Being Open Minded48:00 - ConclusionSteven DeMeo’s Bio:Bio: https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/steve-demeo/3692Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachSteveDeMeo Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

JP Nerbun, a leadership coach and consultant, shares insights on sport parent solutions and culture. Topics include strategies for coaches, creating a supportive environment for parents, top mistakes in coaching culture, setting boundaries and maintaining standards, understanding culture as a system, and effective language and coaching resources.

Lee Taft, world-renowned movement specialist, shares insights on basketball performance and movement. He discusses the importance of fundamental movements in basketball, basketball-specific movements, coaching strategies, physical literacy in children, player technique, developing basketball skills through experience, and the value of cool downs and active recovery.

Guest: Doug Novak, Basketball CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, basketball coach Doug Novak joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching and teaching.Doug Novak is currently an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball program. Novak was last on episode 21 of the basketball podcast, and possesses nearly three decades of coaching experience, most recently serving as the associate head coach for the men's basketball program at Army West Point during the 2022-23 season. Before West Point, he was the interim head coach for the women's basketball program at Mississippi State in 2021-22.Prior to his lone season with Mississippi State Women, Novak served as the Head Men's Coach at Bethel University from 2013-21. There he composed an overall record of 131-68 in eight seasons. He left with the highest winning percentage (.658) of any Bethel basketball coach in program history. Doug has previously been an assistant coach at the NCAA D1 men’s level and has produced one of the most popular www.immersionvideos.com all access product of all time with his video series - All Access Basketball Practice with Doug Novak that gave access to his practice teaching methodology as well as unique and exclusive access to a team film session. It is available at www.dougnovakbasketball.com Breakdown1:00 - Introduction5:00 - Having Daughters7:00 - Idea of Tick Tock9:30 - Mimicry14:00 - All Learning is Nonlinear17:00 - Program on a Napkin20:00 - Quotes from Music24:30 - Norms in Coaching30:00 - Acquiring Skills35:28 - 36:40 - Hoopsalytics AD36:40 - Offense vs Defense46:30 - Choosing One Path53:30 - Freedom from Decision Making1:00:00 - Learning The Game1:05:00 - Concept of Rabbit Hole1:12:00 - Winning Record1:14:30 - ConclusionDoug Novak’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_NovakWebsite: https://www.coachdougnovak.com/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Basketball player development specialist, Brandon Payne, shares insights on maximizing basketball shooting and player development. He discusses debunking shooting myths, the evolution of shooting off the dribble, and developing adaptable players. Payne also emphasizes the importance of individualized training and the skill of relocation without the basketball.

Head coach Greg Tonagel from Indiana Wesleyan University discusses the importance of prioritizing team success over individual success. They explore alternative coaching methods for improved performance, off-court player development, fearlessness in coaching, and creating devotional books to share coaching experiences. Tonagel reflects on staying at their current program and finding fulfillment in discipleship through coaching.

Guest: Henry Domercant, Windy City Bulls Head CoachIn this week's the Basketball Podcast, Henry Domercant is currently the head coach of the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League, the development team for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.After retiring from playing, Domercant transitioned to coaching. He was hired as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws in 2017, and then moved to the Windy City Bulls as an assistant coach in 2018. He was promoted to player development coordinator for the Windy City in 2020. He also held the role of Player Development Coordinator with the Chicago Bulls during the 2020-21 NBA season and also served as an Assistant Coach during the Bulls' NBA Summer League.Domercant joined the coaching ranks after a lengthy playing career overseas, including stints in Turkey, Greece, Russia and Italy, before returning to the United States to play a season with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. As a player, Domercant found success nearly everywhere he went, winning a combined nine tournament and league championships during his career. Prior to his professional career, Domercant was named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Year in 2002 and was a three-time First Team All-OVC honoree.He played college basketball for Eastern Illinois, and was an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection. Domercant has had a lengthy playing career overseas, including stints in Turkey, Greece, Russia, and Italy. He played for Pınar Karşıyaka, Efes Pilsen, Olympiacos Piraeus, Dynamo Moscow, Montepaschi Siena, Spartak Saint Petersburg, UNICS Kazan, Galatasaray Liv Hospital, and Idaho Stampede. He won several awards and championships during his playing career, including the Italian League championship twice, the Italian Cup twice, the Italian Supercup twice, the Turkish League championship, and the Russian Cup.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction3:00 - Pregame Meetings and Preparation6:00 - Development Periods9:30 - Scouting Report13:00 - Game Day Walkthrough20:00 - Building Team Cohesion23:00 - Game Adjustments23:46 - 24:59 - Hoopsalytics AD26:00 - Try Some Stuff27:30 - Halftime33:00 - End of Game Scenario34:30 - Elam Ending40:00 - Minutes43:00 - Analytics46:00 - Youth Sports47:00 - ConclusionHenry Domercant’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_DomercantWindy City Bulls Twitter: https://twitter.com/windycitybullsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Lisa Stockton, Tulane University Head CoachTulane University head coach Lisa Stockton joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on space, pace, and flow.Lisa Stockton, the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in the state of Louisiana and the newest inductee to the Conference USA Hall of Fame, will wrap up her third decade at the helm of the Green Wave’s women’s basketball program during the 2023-24 season.Stockton was named Tulane’s sixth head basketball coach in 1994. As the winningest coach in Conference USA, she was named 2006–07 C-USA Coach of the Year, a distinction she again earned for the 2009–10 season. She has led Tulane to four Conference USA regular-season championships and five Conference USA tournament championships. In 2014, Tulane joined the American Athletic Conference.Stockton has an overall head coaching record of 624–335 (.651). She has been named Louisiana Coach of the Year twice (1995 and 2010) and Conference USA Coach of the Year twice (2007 and 2010).Stockton has led Tulane to 21 postseason appearances while averaging 20 wins a season. She has also helped secure five conference tournament titles and four regular season conference titles. While leading the Green Wave, Stockton has mentored six All-Americans and five WNBA draft picks.Breakdown1:00 - Maintain a Job and Adaptable3:00 - Offense4:00 - Space, Pace, and Flow6:00 - Offensive Situations7:00 - Study Herself9:00 - Stretching The Defense12:00 - Reading Gaps13:00 - PAC Line15:00 - Post-Play21:00 - Conceptual Players21:15 - 22:27 - Hoopsalytics New Ad22:27 - Short Clock26:00 - Pace33:00 - FIBA 3-on-336:00 - Conditioning Part38:00 - Defensive Side of the Ball42:00 - Advice for Veteran Coaches43:00 - Staff46:00 - The Next PhaseLisa Stockton’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_StocktonTwitter: https://twitter.com/lisastockton__Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Guest: Darris Nichols, Radford Head CoachRadford head coach Darris Nichols joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on invisible ingredients, roleplaying, and coaching responses.Darris Nichols enters his second season as the Radford head basketball coach in 2023-24. The native son of Radford, Va. was named the eighth head coach in program history on April 21, 2021. Nichols' plan to return the Highlanders to their winning ways came to fruition in just his second season at the helm, leading the program to a 21-15 overall record, including a 12-6 mark in Big South play, during the 2022-23 campaign. Radford came one point away from playing in the conference championship, but still earned a bid to the College Basketball Invitational.With wins over Tarleton State and San Jose State in the CBI, the Highlanders won multiple postseason contests in the same season for the first time in program history.Nichols began his coaching career at his alma mater West Virginia as a graduate assistant in 2010. He was named an assistant at Northern Kentucky in 2011 and spent two seasons with the team before spending a season each with Wofford and Louisiana Tech. He joined the coaching staff at Florida in 2015 as an assistant on former Louisiana Tech head coach Mike White’s staff. Nichols was named the head coach at Radford in April 2021. In year two, Radford went 21-15, finishing tied for second in the Big South Conference and advanced to post-season play.Breakdown1:00 - Introduction3:00 - Accumulate Talent6:00 - Unique Teaching11:00 - Coaching Responses15:00 - Ball Screen Continuity20:00 - Importance of Invisible Ingredients22:00 - Unseen Hours24:00 - Play Different Ways26:30 - Types of Concept29:00 - Defensive System and Philosophy31:00 - Teaching Points34:00 - Making Shots36:30 - Flow of the Game38:30 - Walking Through It42:00 - Acting Background46:00 - Going Overseas47:00 - Officials in AsiaDarris Nichols’ Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darris_NicholsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DarrisNicholsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com