Duffy and Dave go from small to big in the second to last episode of Season 1 of the podcast. They cover local coaching changes and recruiting news and weigh in on: the NBA playoffs, the top franchise-making players, zone defenses and shell drills, JJ Redick, and the success of their Keep Running the Marin County campaign
And, Episode 11 with Coach Rick Winter is re-mastered and re-released with the help of Podbean AI.
The original interview with Rick was conducted on October 31st,...
Duffy and Dave go from small to big in the second to last episode of Season 1 of the podcast. They cover local coaching changes and recruiting news and weigh in on: the NBA playoffs, the top franchise-making players, zone defenses and shell drills, JJ Redick, and the success of their Keep Running the Marin County campaign
And, Episode 11 with Coach Rick Winter is re-mastered and re-released with the help of Podbean AI.
The original interview with Rick was conducted on October 31st, 2023
Show Notes:
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
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AI Episode Summary
Get an insider view of the intensely passionate world of basketball in Episode 37 of the Run TMC Podcast. Your hosts, Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine, explore a medley of local basketball updates, relive past interviews, and ready themselves for the season finale. In this episode, they delve into a myriad of topics ranging from pondering about player number choices to discussing the landscape of local coaching. The conversation takes turns delving into recruitment insights, personal basketball anecdotes, enthusiasm about the upcoming club basketball season, and a successful fundraiser for causes like Project Revive.
The episode also encompasses the announcement and celebration of a new playing field being constructed at San Domenico school - the Fulton Field. Touched upon is the commendable fundraising that made it all possible. Apart from this big reveal, the strengths and drawbacks of implementing zone concepts in young player's training versus sticking to man-to-man concepts are discussed, drawing insights from eminent figures like LeBron James and J.J. Redick. The episode wraps up with shout-outs to loyal sponsors and unforgettable guests, recalling the stirring story of Melissa Boyle and insights from the recent NBA playoffs.
In the spotlight, is renowned basketball coach, Rick Winter, who unravels his coaching strategies with passion and deep understanding. His unique approach of striking a balance between nurturing individual talent and coaching a team makes this an engaging listening experience. Not only does he dissect his illustrious career, but he also shares behind-the-scenes stories of developing talents and his successful club basketball program, The North Bay Basketball Academy (NBBA).
The conversation further expands into the tactics used in training children in sports, focusing on the importance of discipline, correct posture and constant hard work. There's an intimate discussion with a celebrated coach about his methodology for nurturing talent. The story of Phil Handy, an assistant coach for the Lakers is explored along with that of star player, Michael Turner. The critical role of coaches, their responsibility in driving player performance, and adopting a fair approach in coaching are all discussed.
The conversation draws parallels between basketball's progression over the years and the impact it has had on the players. Lastly, it delves into a candid discussion about coaching principles, team dynamics, and refined basketball strategies with seasoned coach, Rick Winter.
