Ep. 308 Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes Los Angeles Sparks assistant coach Mike Neighbors for a wide-ranging conversation on all things coaching. The two discuss Neighbors’ coaching journey, from his early days in high school and college basketball to his transition into the WNBA after a successful run as a head coach at Arkansas and Washington. Neighbors reflects on the lessons learned along the way, the importance of building relationships, and how authenticity and adaptability have shaped his coaching style.They also talk about the differences between the college and professional levels, the evolving landscape of the women’s game, and the growing opportunities in the WNBA. Throughout the conversation, Neighbors shares his trademark humor and insight, offering perspective on leadership, innovation, and staying true to who you are as a coach.All that and more on episode 312 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah BasketballNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Sets from the recent OHSBCA Clinic, BCAT Clinic, Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 are Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: ⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkoutPodcast production services by ⁠⁠Wayfare Recording Company⁠⁠.

In this week’s episode we're giving you an inside look at one of our partner's clinics and listening to a clip from a presentation at the recent OHSBCA Fall Coaching Clinic from Ryan Pedon, head coach of Illinois State. Speaking to a room full of high school coaches, Pedon lays out the keys to a great season—and a blueprint for the culture and core beliefs he is implementing with his Illinois State program.Pedon also shares several lessons he has learned from studying other coaches and explains how he is applying them to his daily approach and recruiting... All that and more on episode 311 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah BasketballNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Sets from the recent OHSBCA Clinic, BCAT Clinic, Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 are Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: ⁠coachingulive.com/plus⁠Not a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Ryan Pannone, head coach of Arkansas State. Pannone traces his “bet-on-yourself” rise from an unpaid high school assistant to NBA assistant coach, G-League head coach, Alabama assistant, and now Division I head coach—through relentless learning, networking, and the humility and willingness to do any job that moved him forward. He shares how mentors like David Thorpe shaped his player development lens (build belief, sweat the details, tailor plans to the system), and why titles over money, kindness, and initiative opened doors throughout his career.Pannone also digs into on-court philosophy: teaching modern, conceptual offense through a constraints-led approach and small-sided games; blending skill work with decision-making; and his daily progression to get to five-on-five every practice.Ryan is a true inspiration and the conversation is a masterclass on having a growth mindset and building a career without skipping steps. All that and more on episode 310 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Sets from the recent OHSBCA Clinic, BCAT Clinic, Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 are Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachingulive.com/plusNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkoutPodcast production services by ⁠Wayfare Recording Company⁠.

In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Bob Starkey, associate head coach of the LSU women's basketball team. Drawing from his 42 years on the bench coaching in men's and women's college basketball, 6 Final Fours and a National Championship - Starkey shares the “controllables” that make great assistants—and great teams.He outlines the core toolkit for today’s assistants: elite communication, the ability to teach, leadership by example, recruiting for fit, and the initiative to solve problems before they reach the head coach. This conversation with Starkey offers practical ways to grow in the role and doubles as Coaching 101 for assistant coaches!All that and more on episode 309 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Sets from the recent OHSBCA Clinic, BCAT Clinic, Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkoutPodcast production services by Wayfare Recording Company.

In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the newest member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Billy Donovan, head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Coach Donovan shares reflections on his journey from his early playing days under Rick Pitino to leading championship teams at Florida and now coaching in the NBA. He explains how his definition of success has evolved, why relationships are the true foundation of coaching, how authenticity shapes leadership at every level, and several lessons he's learned throughout his coaching career.All that and more on episode 308 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Larry Shyatt's Annual Coaching Clinic & Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

On this week's episode we're giving you an inside look at the famed Larry Shyatt Clinic and letting you hear from one of the game's all-time great coaches, Phil Martelli Sr.Coach Martelli lays out a masterclass in practice design and time-on-task—he shares how to eliminate wasted minutes, build competitive habits, how to make every rep game-like, and things coaches should be prepared for on both sides of the ball. You’ll also get guidance on staff roles, player accountability, and a simple mantra: practices are for coaches, games are for players.All that and more on this week's episode of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah BasketballNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinic anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

In this special episode we pay tribute to our dear friend, Coach George Raveling.George Raveling was a Hall of Fame coach, trailblazer, and teacher whose influence stretched far beyond basketball. The first African American head coach in the Pac-8, he led programs at Washington State, Iowa, and USC, and served as an assistant for the 1984 and 1988 U.S. Olympic teams. Raveling spent decades shaping the game at the highest levels while mentoring generations of coaches and players. Known for his intellectual curiosity, generosity, and servant leadership, he inspired countless others with his vision of coaching as teaching and his belief in the power of relationships.After a special tribute from Coach Brendan Suhr you will hear from Coach Raveling himself as we include one of his powerful presentations from an appearance at one of our Coaching U clinics in Orlando.All that and more on episode 306 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠noahbasketball.com⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinic anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr shares an in-depth guide for how coaches can maximize the preseason with intentional planning, high-level teaching, and clear communication. Drawing on decades of coaching experience at every level Coach Suhr walks through the master planning process he uses with teams and coaches he mentors, helping them prepare for the upcoming season with structure and clarity.He covers everything from practice calendars and teaching terminology to planning for special situations, fast break philosophy, five-on-five, and player/coach development. All that and more on episode 305 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at noahbasketball.comSpecial Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinic anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

We hope you enjoyed your Summer! Coach Brendan Suhr is back to ask you what you learned and share how he took advantage of learning opportunities this summer on episode 304 of the Coaching U Podcast pres. by Noah BasketballNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help players reach their full potential.Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinic anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout

We're back with a special edition of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball as we're revisiting some of the best moments from 2 of our favorite podcasts earlier this year. Hear some of the highlights from Coach Brendan Suhr's conversations with Iowa's Ben McCollum and Coker head coach Nick Pasqua.. Both conversations are packed with great information, we hope you enjoy!Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help players reach their full potential.Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Offers!🏀 The Full Video Set from Coaching U Live 2025 is Now Available on Coaching U+Now’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinic anytime, anywhere, on any device!Watch NOW: coachinguplus.comNot a member? Save 20% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code PODCAST20 at checkout