BCAM Podcast: Better Coaching Always Matters
We believe better coaching always matters. Michael Massucci, author of the Elite Journey Series and Dan Young, the Executive Director of BCAM, bring in the best and the brightest coaches to share insights for the betterment of the game and improve the leadership in our profession. Our vision is that every basketball team across the state of Michigan has a great coach.
Episodes
In this episode, we discuss coaching philosophy, what it takes to win, and one's overall coaching journey with Coach Bronkema of Central Michigan University. This episode is recommended for all coaches and leaders.
In this episode, we have a special "Father's Day" edition with the Pleasant family. Coach Garth Pleasant is a legendary Hall of Fame retired coach from Rochester Christian University. Joining Coach Pleasant are his two sons, Klint and John. Klint is the current coach at Rochester Christian University, and John is the former head coach at Rochester High School and currently coaching his son as an assistant at Rocheste...
In this episode, we discuss the impact coaches can have on a community with the boy's coach (Kam Riley) and the girl's coach (Nathan Goerge) from Fowler High School. We discuss their state tournament successes, ending with a boy's state runner-up and a girl's state championship.
We also discuss coaching philosophy, program development, and just what it takes to grow a successful program. This podcast is recommended...
In this episode Coach Massucci and Coach Young discuss the BCAM Aspiring Coaches Program with fellow facilitator Billy Shellenbarger, Superintendent of Clawson Schools. Coach Michelle Lindsey, the head girls coach at Clawson, and graduate of the Aspiring Coaches Program discusses her role in the Aspiring Coaches Program and her first year coaching at Clawson. There have been 13 head coaches hired from our program as we enter our fo...
In this episode we discuss the stand out careers of Gary Bennett, the Gross Pointe North Girls Basketball Coach and Mark Keeler, the Tri-Unity Christian Boys Basketball Coach - both recently earned their 700th victory. We discuss their distinguished careers and coaching philosophies.
At the end of our podcast, veteran coach Mike McAndrews, the Marine City Cardinal Mooney Boys Coach joins the podcast and discusses the impact a co...
In this episode, Coach Gjon Djokaj from Oakland Community College joins the BCAM podcast. This interview details his coaching journey, his overall philosophy, and the lessons he has learned as he moved into the college level. Coach is a talented leader and provides insights we can all learn from.
This interview is recommended for any coach or leader.
In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Denny Kuiper. Coach Kuiper discusses his time as a state championship high school coach, his college coaching career, and his time as a consultant, specifically with the Shaka Smart both at Texas and Marquette.
Coach Kuiper also discusses his two books, Know Yourself as a Coach and Know Yourself as a Player. You can find more about his books at HOME - Know Y...
In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the new men's basketball head coach of University of Detroit Mercy, Mark Montgomery.
Coach Montgomery shares insight into building culture, the value of mentors, and his approach to practice and fundamentals. This interview is recommended by any basketball coach, fan, or anyone in a leadership position.
In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the highly respected Coach Saddi Washington, an assistant coach at Michigan State University. Coach Washington shares stories of his playing days at Western Michigan, great mentors he has had, and overall coaching insights. This interview is recommended for any basketball coach, fan, or people in leadership positions.
In this episode Coach Michael Massucci speaks to our BCAM Clinic speakers in FastBreak segments on a wide range of basketball and leadership topics. Dusty May from the University of Michigan (7:03), Tom Negoshian from North Farmington High School (10:19), Tyler Coston SAVI Basketball (14:55), Ken George Hope University (21:46), Mike Boynton University of Michigan (28:06), Sami Stormont Alma University (30:24), Klint Pleasant Roches...
In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by the renowned Coach Tom Crean. Coach Crean shares insights into rebuilding a program, coaching your team's best player, and overall culture building. His basketball experiences, knowledge, and engaging stories about legendary coach Tom Izzo and developing players like Anthony Edwards and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade are priceless. This interview is recommended for a...
In this episode hosts Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Grand Valley State University Men's Basketball Coach Cornell Mann. In this episode we discuss his coaching journey, his mentors, and his overall thoughts on coaching, leadership, and success.
Coach Tobin Anderson from Iona University joins the Fastbreak Segment and shares his thoughts on culture, success and being a lifelong learner.
In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University's Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Tungate. In this episode Coach Tungate talks about his coaching journey, some of his coaching mentors, how he builds his team during the summer, and his in-depth planning for the season.
Coach Carrie Lohr the Women's Head Coach from Wayne State University joins the podcast in the FastBreak segment to share ...
In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by state champion coach Juan Rickman from Ferndale High School. Juan talks about culture, team core values, and the importance of being a lifelong learner.
Also, Coach Wes Miller from Cincinnati University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on the importance of mentors, and how he gets his players to play hard for him.
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In this episode, Michael Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Oakland University Men's Basketball Coach Greg Kampe. Coach Kampe shares stories of their historic upset of the University of Kentucky in the NCAA tournament, the value of relationships, and shares insights on how to have a long satisfying career, no matter what your profession. This inspiring interview is an important listen for anyone in the coaching profession or ...
In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by former University of Michigan coaching legend John Beilein. Coach Beilein shares insights on coaching, teaching, and mentorship. What an inspiring interview in which anyone involved in coaching or leadership would find value.
In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Mike Garland - a national champion coach from Michigan State University, author, and community leader. He shares insights on leadership and stories from his coaching days at MSU.
Also, Coach Jeff Smith from Oakland University University joins us for our fastbreak segment and shares his insights on teaching the game and his relationships with BCAM and high school ...
In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by Coach Andrea Cabana - a state champion coach, BCAM Board Member, and current boys coach at Chelsea High School. She shares insights on building a program and sustaining a positive culture.
Also, Coach Robyn Fralick from Michigan State University joins us for our fastbreak segment speaks of the value of a building a positive culture.
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In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young are joined by University of Michigan legend and current NBA leader and announcer Tim McCormick. He shares stories of his playing career, his role with the NBA, and his vision for Michigan Elite 25.
Coach Jarrod Calhoun of Youngstown State University speaks of the value of being a lifelong learner and mentoring.
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In this episode hosts Mike Massucci and Dan Young interview Coach George Ward from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. Coach Ward shares his experiences with Michigan Elite 25, the NBA Top 100 camp, his teaching philosophy, the importance of community leadership and developing players on and off the court. Coach Greg Kampe, for Oakland University, also joins the podcast and discusses developing point guards, new challenges athlete...
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