Guest: Phill Pressey, Boston Celtics Assistant Coach

In this week’s coaching conversation, Boston Celtics Performance Enhancement Coach Phil Pressey joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on transitioning from player to coach, and applying skill acquisition ideas.

Known for his strategic mind and ability to develop players, Phil is a rising star in the coaching world. After serving as a graduate assistant at Missouri, he joined the Celtics’ coaching staff in 2023, bringing his court vision and leadership to the sidelines.

Phil’s basketball roots run deep. The son of former NBA player and coach Paul Pressey, Phil has basketball in his DNA. His playing career began at the University of Missouri, where he set records for assists and steals, earning First-Team All-SEC honors in 2013.

Despite going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft, his tenacity and skill earned him a spot with the Boston Celtics, where he played as a point guard. His professional career also included stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and several international teams.

Breakdown:

01:01 Transition from Player to Coach

02:09 Mentorship and Learning

03:35 Innovative Coaching Techniques

06:40 Enhancing Basketball IQ

07:30 The Importance of Scanning

10:52 Film Study and Player Development

13:37 Roles and Responsibilities

16:42 Challenges in Transitioning to Coaching

20:53 Balancing Practice Techniques

22:53 Coaching Summer League: Insights and Challenges

23:53 The Importance of Player Feedback

25:34 Balancing Feedback and Player Independence

28:23 Empowering Players Through Communication

30:34 The Role of Reading and Continuous Learning

36:0 Developing Point Guard Skills

37:48 Adapting to Modern Basketball

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Guest: Mike Magpayo, UC Riverside Head Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on adjustments, confidence, and analytics.

Mike Magpayo has set a new standard for UC Riverside men's basketball, entering his fifth year as full-time head coach in 2024-25 after having the interim tag removed on May 21, 2021.

Magpayo is the fastest UC Riverside head coach to collect 25 Big West victories, doing so in just three seasons. As of the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Magpayo's Highlanders have earned back-to-back Big West Freshman of the Year honors.

Magpayo was named the first Big West Coach of the Year in program history in 2022-23 after leading UCR to a program-record 22 wins - including 10 in Big West play - while picking up another program-record five Big West Player of the Week awards.

Prior to arriving in Riverside, he spent a year as the men's basketball director of operations at the University of San Francisco on the staff of his coaching mentor, Kyle Smith. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Campbell University and Columbia University.

Magpayo has also found tremendous success off the court, both as the CEO of a multi-million dollar real estate firm in Southern California for seven years, and as the founder and president of the Asian Coaches Association

Breakdown

1:00 - Coaching Strategies

2:00 - Mental Performance

6:00 - Solution based Coaching and managing Losses

9:00 - Coaching Strategies with Two Small Guards

14:00 - Shapes and Formations

16:00 - Advantage Games and Screening Actions

21:30 - Murky Play and Language Use

25:00 - Audibles and Player Development

28:00 - Importance of Being Decisive

33:00 - Teamwork

36:00 - Sales Tactics

38:30 - Importance of Accountability

43:00 - Business Strategies

46:00 - Leadership, Vision, and Alignment

48:30 - Asian American Experience in Coaching

Mike Magpayo’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Magpayo

Twitter: https://x.com/coachsonic

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Guest: Matt Driscoll, North Florida Head Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on embracing change and dots on the map.

Coach Driscoll is the all-time winningest coach in ASUN history and has won over 250 games at North Florida. He is a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year (2014-15, 2015-16, 2019-20) and was the NABC District 3 Coach of the Year in 2014-15.

Driscoll has led his Osprey teams to multiple ASUN regular season titles (2015, 2016, 2020), an ASUN tournament championship (2015), and two national postseason appearances (2015 NCAA, 2016 NIT).

Discroll boasts an impressive record, having mentored 13 of UNF's 18 1,000-point scorers (including transfers) while leading his teams to hold nearly every program record. His strategic approach resulted in a Top 20 final ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll (2014-15) and twice led NCAA Div. 1 in 3-pointers made per game (2016, 2020). He's also known for guiding UNF to victories over powerhouse programs like Purdue and Illinois.

Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University, and the University of Wyoming.

Breakdown

1:00 - Coaching Strategies and Player Development

4:00 - Importance of Foundation and Fundamentals

8:00 - Importance of Guarding The Ball

13:00 - Mindfulness in Practice

15:00 - Fast and Furious

18:00 - Peer Pressure Drills

23:30 - Purposeful Drills

26:00 - Understanding the Game

28:00 - Player Freedom

32:00 - Consistent Coaching

36:00 - Transfer Portal Era

41:00 - Longevity with Specific Player's Journey

45:00 - Character and Chemistry in Basketball

49:30 - Program Success

53:30 - Virtual Training

57:00 - Adaptability to Change

1:00:00 - Personal Growth

1:06:00 - Personal Connections

1:08:00 - Conclusion

Matt Driscoll’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Driscoll_(basketball)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsdriscoll

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Guest: Greg Kampe, Head Coach at Oakland University

Numerous achievements and milestones mark Kampe’s coaching career. He is the current longest-tenured coach at a single school dating back to 1984 when Oakland was an NCAA D2 school. Kampe has coached five NBA players, led four teams to the Division 1 NCAA Tournament, and has a chance to win his 700th career game this coming season.

The 2023-2024 season was particularly noteworthy for Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies. Under his leadership, Oakland won the Horizon League tournament for the first time, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. As a 14-seed, they achieved a remarkable upset victory over 3-seed Kentucky in the Round of 64, marking Kampe’s first win in this tournament stage.

Oakland’s only previous NCAA tourney win came in the First Four in 2005. Over the years, Kampe has led Oakland to multiple conference championships, including three Summit League tournament titles and two Horizon League regular-season titles. He is the third-longest tenured men's college basketball coach currently active, a testament to his dedication and leadership.

Kampe’s dedication to the program and his players is evident in his long-standing commitment to Oakland University. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including four Summit League Coach of the Year honors and an induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Kampe’s coaching philosophy emphasizes consistency, hard work, and the development of student-athletes both on and off the court.

Breakdown

1:00 - Achievements in Coaching Career

1:30 - Coaching Consistency and Its Impact on Success

3:30 - Game Planning and Strategy

8:30 - Coaching Decisions

11:00 - Coaching Philosophy and Offensive Strategy

17:00 - Finding Player's Strengths

20:00 - Unique Matchup Zone Defense

23:00 - Adapting Zone Defense

29:00 - Practice Plan and Emphasizing Repetition

32:00 - Offensive Strategies

39:00 - Values

42:00 - Personal Growth

44:00 - Didn't Travel with the Team

46:00 - Self Awareness

47:00 - Conclusion

Greg Kampes Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Kampe

Website: https://www.allcoachnetwork.com/kampe/main.html

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Guest: Matt Hill, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Matt Hill joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA transition and player development concepts.

Matt Hill brings a wealth of NBA coaching experience to the Charlotte Hornets, having previously served as an Assistant Coach with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks (2018-2023) and the Orlando Magic (2017-2018). He began his NBA journey with the Orlando Magic in 2012, working his way up from Video Analyst/Scout to Player Development under coaches Jacque Vaughn, James Borrego, Scott Skiles, and Frank Vogel.

A standout athlete himself, Hill played college basketball at the University of Texas and was named Nebraska's Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school. He holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications.

Hill's dedication to the game is evident in his career path. Transitioning from player development to coaching positions, he has developed a strong foundation in maximizing player potential and contributing to team success.

Breakdown

1:00 - Coaching Experience

2:00 - End of Shot Clock Possession

7:30 - Coaching Strategies

8:30 - Rival Spacing

13:30 - Creating Space

16:00 - Processes and Feedback Loop

21:00 - Balance, Tracking, and Feedback

27:30 - Stats and Film Analysis

30:00 - Importance of Trust and Accountability

36:00 - Coaching Journey and Staff Development

40:00 - Four Different Coaches

42:00 - Conclusion

Matt HIll’s Bio:

Bio: https://nbacoaches.com/matt-hill/

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Guest: Brian Benjamin, Technical Director for Netherlands Basketball and Former FIBA 3x3 Head Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, the technical director for Netherlands basketball and former FIBA 3x3 head coach Brian Benjamin joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss FIBA 3vx3 and its application to all basketball coaching.

From 2016 to 2021, Brian Benjamin has been the Head Coach of the 3x3 Men National Team of The Netherlands. After his teams won several medals at the Europe Cup and World Cup, the Men's team qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Brian Benjamin is currently the Technical Director of the Netherlands Basketball Federation. He oversees and is responsible for all National Teams and Talent Programmes (3x3, 5-on-5, and Wheelchair) of the Netherlands Basketball Federation.

Breakdown

1:00 - Netherlands Success in 3x3 Basketball

5:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3--Point Shots

11:00 - Strategies to Counter Switches

14:00 - Defensive Rebounds and Communication

20:00 - Limiting Turnovers

22:00 - One-on-One Defense

27:00 - Player Skills and Team Concept

30:00 - 3x3 Practice and Defensive Tactics

36:00 - Importance of Individual Skills

39:30 - Performance Analysis

42:00 - Keep Competing

45:00 - Conclusion

Brian Benjamin’s Bio:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjbrian/

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Guest: Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst

In this week's coaching conversation, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst, Fran Fraschilla shares insights on trends in coaching, 3x3 and a passion to learn.

Fran Fraschilla joined ESPN as a college basketball game and studio analyst in 2003. Fraschilla has an extensive coaching background, having coached at the collegiate level for 23 years. His teams made eight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments. He was the head coach at the University of New Mexico, St. John’s University and Manhattan College..At ESPN, he worked on NBA Draft coverage, the FIBA World Championships, as well as the NBA and high school basketball. He was also an analyst on ESPN’s NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball coverage from 2007-2014.

Fran Fraschilla had an impressive coaching career before transitioning to ESPN.

Manhattan College (1992–1996): As head coach of the Manhattan Jaspers, Fraschilla led the team to the NCAA Tournament twice. In 1995, the Jaspers pulled off an upset as a 13-seed, defeating Kelvin Sampson’s No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners. St. John’s University (1996–1998): At St. John’s, Fraschilla coached four NBA players, including Metta World Peace. His overall record with the Red Storm was 35–24.University of New Mexico (1999–2002): Fraschilla continued his success at New Mexico, posting a 55–41 record. His teams made postseason appearances, including the NIT and NCAA Tournaments.

In total, Fran Fraschilla’s coaching career spanned 23 years, with an overall record of 176–99. His expertise and insights now benefit ESPN viewers as he analyzes college basketball games and covers the NBA draft, particularly focusing on foreign players.

Breakdown

1:00 - International Basketball Growth

6:00 - Pick and Roll Basketball Techniques

13:00 - Five Out Offense and Big Men Passing Ability

16:00 - Effective Weak Side Actions

18:30 - Practice Design and Habits

25:00 - Coaching Techniques in College Basketball

28:30 - Offensive and Defensive Approaches

33:00 - Importance of Switching

35:30 - Difference of 3x3 vs 5x5

39:00 - Benefits of 3x3

46:00 - Family Involvement

49:00 - Coaching and Mentorship

54:00 - Conclusion

Fran Fraschilla’s Bio:

Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Fraschilla

Twitter: https://x.com/franfraschilla

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Guest: Joan Plaza, Spanish Professional Basketball Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, Spanish professional basketball Joan Plaza joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern coaching: Instilling confidence and empowerment.

Joan Plaza is a Spanish professional basketball coach with an impressive track record. His coaching journey spans across various European teams, where he has consistently achieved success at the highest levels of the game. Plaza most recently was head coach of AEK in the Greek League and in the Basketball Champions League.

Plaza began his coaching career at the basketball school he co-founded, EB Betsaida, and worked with the women’s team EB Santísima Trinitat and the small club CB Sant Adriá. During the 2000–01 season, he led his team to victory in the Spanish Under-20 championship.

A veteran of 194 coaching appearances in the EuroLeague, spread between Zenit, Unicaja, Zalgiris, and Real Madrid. His most notable coaching stint was with Real Madrid, where he initially served as an assistant coach under Božidar Maljković. When Maljković departed, Plaza stepped up as the head coach. Under his leadership, Real Madrid achieved remarkable milestones, including thirteen consecutive Liga ACB wins and winning the ULEB Cup (now known as EuroCup) in the same season. Plaza was named the AEEB Coach of the Year.

Plaza’s coaching journey continued with other prominent teams including Cajasol Sevilla, Unicaja Malaga, where he secured his second EuroCup title in the 2016–17 season., Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Real Betis.

Breakdown

1:00 - Coaching Youth Basketball

2:30 - Sharing Experiences

7:30 - Modern vs Traditional Coaching Methods

10:30 - Player Development and Communication

17:00 - Assistance in Decision Making

20:30 - Building Confidence

27:00 - Creating Strategy and Goals

31:00 - Time Management

36:00 - Coaching Methods

40:00 - Game Plan and Priorities

48:00 - Coaching Philosophy and Passion

55:00 - Conclusion

Joan Plaza’s Bio:

Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Plaza

Twitter: https://x.com/joanplazaduran

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