Ep. 317 Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Toronto Raptors

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors for a timely conversation on the “people part” of coaching—mental performance, mental health, and the daily habits that help athletes perform with consistency.Charbonneau shares her path from clinical psychology to becoming a full-time performance professional, and explains how she and the raptors take a Holistic approach to her work with the team and creating an environment where players feel supported and empowered. She and Coach Suhr dig into practical coaching challenges that apply at every level—how to handle mistakes in real time, how to deliver consistent postgame messaging after wins and losses, and why process-over-outcome only works when coaches truly model it.They also discuss loneliness and connection in today’s sports world, working with Gen Z athletes, setting boundaries around outside noise, and the value of simply noticing, checking in, and listening. This is a valuable episode for coaches who want to lead better, communicate better, and help players thrive on and off the court.All that and more on episode 317 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GIVEAWAYS!Coaching U's Annual 12 Days of Christmas Video GiveawayWe are in our final days of our annual promotion where we are giving away some of our favorite videos from the 2025 clinic season... CLICK HERE to Sign UpWant plays delivered directly to your email inbox each morning? We just launched our FREE Give & Go Newsletter - sign up today to start receiving plays each day!CLICK HERE to sign up🚨 We're also trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered!⁠CLICK HERE to learn more

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by NBA player development coach Phil Beckner—longtime performance coach to Damian Lillard and co-creator of the Formula Zero camp—for a conversation on how great players are actually developed. Beckner took no shortcuts along his path from Buckeye High School as a PE teacher/JV coach, to an unpaid role at Weber State, to now being one of the top player development coaches in the world. He shares what he’s learned studying elite programs and teams, why relationships and trust outlast titles, and how humility and standards—not hype—unlock growth.Beckner also breaks down how he customizes development for veterans versus rookies, what real alignment in player development looks like, and the habits behind players he’s worked with—stories from Lillard to Anfernee Simons, Mikal Bridges, and NBA champion Giannis’s Antetokounmpo. All that and more on episode 316 of the Coaching U Podcast.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 checkout🚨 We're trying out something new for Coaching U Live 2026... and you can register now for the lowest price we have ever offered! CLICK HERE to learn morePodcast production services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wayfare Recording Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr remembers some of basketball's legendary figures that we have sadly lost in recent weeks, current NBA storylines, surprise teams in the league, and observations from the first few weeks of the college basketball season. All that and more on episode 315 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!🏀 Save 25% off your membership to Coaching U+ by using promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkoutNow’s your chance to watch every speaker, every session, and learn every strategy shared at this year’s clinics anytime, anywhere, on any device!Register NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachingulive.com/blackfriday

In this week’s episode Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Juli Fulks, head coach of the Marshall women’s basketball team. A Ph.D. in leadership and 2023 NCAA Division III National Champion at Transylvania University, Fulks led her teams to a 91–2 record and a 64-game winning streak before taking over at Marshall—one of the most impressive coaching runs in college basketball.The two discuss her transition to Division I, the modern challenges of roster management and NIL, and how her scientific mindset shapes her approach to coaching. Fulks breaks down the principles behind her elite zone defense, the value of simplicity in teaching, and why she builds culture through service, trust, and adaptability. She also shares insights from her research in neuroscience and leadership—explaining how communication, clarity, and curiosity help teams reach peak performance.All that and more on episode 314 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 episode, Coach Brendan Suhr sits down with Alan Stein Jr. to talk coaching, performance, and his new book, Next Play. The two trace the origins of the “next play” mindset and discuss how Alan turned it into a practical approach for moving on from mistakes, simplifying success, and leading with authenticity—on the court and beyond.Alan also previews what’s inside the book: 34 strategies and 35 hands-on exercises, a simple framework for letting go and moving forward fast, and tools to elevate team and individual performance, productivity, accountability, and culture. The book applies across business, sports, and life.All that and more on episode 313 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Next Play is now available wherever books or sold. Learn more or order your copy by CLICKING HERENoah 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 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