In this powerful episode of We Are All Awesome Show powered by WiddyUP, legendary youth basketball coach and ARC founder Rich Goldberg takes us on a journey spanning 50+ years of impact, mentorship, and vision. Rich reflects on how he coached and helped develop 48 NBA players, including Jason Kidd, Steve Kerr, and Byron Scott, and shares the philosophy behind ARC’s unparalleled success. From emphasizing defense and academics to fostering leadership and discipline, Rich reveals how real coaching builds not just athletes, but future leaders.
But Rich’s influence goes beyond the court. He opens up about his passion for storytelling, his upcoming film project The Return, and what motivates him to return to coaching even today. Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode delivers golden insights into building character, not just stats. Plus, hear behind-the-scenes stories of working with icons like Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway, and Rich’s thoughts on the changing face of youth sports in America.
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What you’ll learn:
- Coaching is teaching: Real development comes from structure, fundamentals, and mentorship, not just throwing a ball out.
- Academics matter: ARC always emphasized school success alongside sports, awarding "Scholar Athlete" jackets for strong GPA performance.
- Legacy isn’t luck: 50+ NBA players and decades of youth development started with a 15-year-old coaching a softball league in Brooklyn.
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