Explore every episode of the podcast Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Points to Ponder - Communication in the Storm | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:22:19 | |
On this Point to Ponder, Mike shares some reflection based on recent observations in the professional sports world. From the NFL to the WNBA there is lots to catch and observe around communication when the storm arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Dave Maxin - 2026 FIBA Rules Updates (Act of Shooting, Disruptive Fouls, and More) | 04 nov. 2026 | 00:44:14 | |
On this Bonus episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike sits down with Manager of Officials Development Dave Maxin to discuss some of the new FIBA rule changes recently put out by FIBA. They discuss the changes to the definition of the Act of Shooting rules as well as the new Disruptive Foul rules. To watch the video version of this podcast, and see the clips that Dave is sharing, Game Plan Pro members can head over to Game Plan (gameplanbasketball.ca) and search under videos. If you have questions about the new rules, reach out to us at coaching@basketball.ca To find the full version of the new FIBA Rules, head to FIBA Basketball and search under the Rules Section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jason Payne - Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Author of Aligned | 02 nov. 2026 | 01:13:00 | |
On this Episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Long-time High School Basketball coach and former Provincial Team Coach Jason Payne. Jason shares his coaching journey and path to becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Along the way, Jason also became inspired to write a book about his learning and journey, which he shares with Mike on the podcast. Useful links: Jason's Website: https://www.jasonpayne.ca/ Jason's Book: https://mybook.to/4xqA4LO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Adaptability in The Storm | 29 oct. 2026 | 00:22:40 | |
On this Points to Ponder episode, Mike shares a story from his time at the Women's World Cup in Germany and an observation around what it means to be adaptable and what it takes to be adaptable when the storm of the game arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Robert Simmons - Stories From a Lifetime of Coaching Around the World | 26 oct. 2026 | 01:12:31 | |
On this episode, Coach Mike sits down with Robert Simmon who reflects on a coaching journey that has taken him from Canadian basketball courts to schools and programs around the world. He shares how early experiences at Olympia Sports Camp, Lakehead, and alongside influential coaches helped shape his belief in mentorship, curiosity, and continual learning. Robert discusses how coaching and working in Ukraine, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, China, and other international settings challenged him to adapt his approach to leadership and player development. The conversation explores the differences between North American and international basketball systems, including skill development, school versus club sport, and the value of creating environments where players can learn through exploration. Robert and Mike also examine the importance of coaching the person first, allowing young coaches to make mistakes, and moving beyond rigid systems or simply copying what works at higher levels. They reflect on the unique role school sport can play in developing resilience, accountability, leadership, and a lifelong connection to sport, regardless of whether an athlete reaches the next level. Ultimately, the episode is a reminder that great coaching is less about having all the answers and more about staying open to learning, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive experiences for athletes and coaches alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - What Does it Mean to be Physical? | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:17:59 | |
In this Points to Ponder, Coach Mike explores the definition and language around what it means to play with physicality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kerri Kuzbyt - Transforming Basketball & Head of Player Development with the Scottish Basketball Federation | 19 oct. 2026 | 01:24:31 | |
In this episode, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Kerri Kuzbyt, a former University of Winnipeg and professional player who is now Head of Player Development with the Scottish Basketball Federation. Kerri explains how the constraints-led approach transformed her own game and now shapes the way she develops athletes. Together, she and Mike explore why failure should be treated as useful information, how playful environments can produce deeper learning, and why coaches need to value long-term development over short-term perfection. They also discuss creating healthy competitive environments for girls and women, helping athletes become resilient without treating them as fragile, and giving players the autonomy to discover solutions that fit their individual abilities. This conversation offers practical ideas for coaches who want to make learning more engaging, embrace the messiness of development, and lead with curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Point to Ponder - Coach the Interaction, Not Just the Play | 15 oct. 2026 | 00:17:46 | |
On this Point to Ponder, Coach Mike builds on the conversation with Kareem Kalil on feedback and breaks down one of his favourite basketball movie scenes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kareem Kalil - Exploring Questions around Feedback | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:47:16 | |
Coach Mike MacKay welcomes coach, researcher, and PhD candidate Kareem Kalil to explore the complex dynamics of coach-athlete communication. Drawing from his experiences as a player, teacher, school leader, and coach, Kareem shares the inspiration behind his doctoral research, which examines how coaches' intentions and athletes' interpretations can either align or diverge during key coaching interactions. Together, they discuss trust, empowerment, feedback, non-verbal communication, and the importance of understanding the athlete's perspective. This thought-provoking conversation challenges traditional views of coaching and offers valuable insights into creating more meaningful and effective coach-player relationships. Catch up with Kareem on Twitter https://x.com/KareemKalil14 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kkalil Learn more about the work Kareem is doing here: https://kalilwnba.substack.com/p/studying-the-art-of-coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Point to Ponder - What happens when interested coaches gather? | 08 oct. 2026 | 00:27:36 | |
Coach Mike shares a Point to Ponder on a recent informal clinic that he attended and reflects on the impact and power of informal environments for sharing ideas and collaborating in basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FIBA Women's World Cup, European Travels, & Film Breakdown | 05 oct. 2026 | 01:08:03 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike and Coach Brandon sit down to discuss Mike's recent travels in Italy, Germany, and Denmark and Mike's time at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Mike shares everything from his favourite moments travelling, to the best food that he ate, and of course his observations watching the top women's basketball games. Then, Mike dives into some video breakdown from the Gold Medal game of the world cup and explore the power of on-ball defense and the ability to adapt in the heat of the storm. Checkout the new Canada Basketball eLearning on Developing Mindset by heading over to gameplanbasketball.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Nothing Soft | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:21:10 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another Point to Ponder. This time, Mike talks about the power of "soft" skills, and how they aren't soft at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Youth Rule Guidelines - Part 2 - Scoring, Strategies, Tactics, and Implementation | 28 sept. 2026 | 01:11:34 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike and Coach Brandon continue their conversation with Sandy MacIntosh, Director of Membership & Domestic Programs at Canada Basketball on the New Canada Basketball Youth Rule Guidelines. This part 2 of the 2-part conversation explores the Scoring, Strategies, and Tactical Youth Rule recommendations and the three coaches provide insight into ways coaches and organizations can implement them. You can find a copy of the Youth Rule Guidelines document here: English Youth Rules Guidelines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - The Gap is Where Adaptation Lives | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:18:26 | |
On this Episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares a reflective blog on his own continued growth. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Canada Basketball's Youth Rule Guidelines - Part 1 | 21 sept. 2026 | 01:06:20 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon sit down with Sandy MacIntosh, Director of Membership & Domestic Programs at Canada Basketball to talk about the newly released Canada Basketball Youth Rule Guidelines document. You can find the Youth Rule Guidelines document by navigating to it on our new website here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Then What? | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:21:00 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike follows-up in his series of blogs on WNBA/NBA (What is the Next Best Action, Next Best Action). This time, he shares a conversation around what happens next after the play. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dave Maxin - 2026/2027 Referee Points of Emphasis - Impact for Coaches | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:45:49 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast Coach Mike is joined once again by Dave Maxin, the Manager of Officials Development at Canada Basketball. On this podcast, Dave walks Mike through the new Referee Points of Emphasis for the upcoming basketball season and explore what these new changes mean for coaches. This podcast includes video elements, which can be seen over at gameplanbasketball.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - The Play Before the Play | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:22:26 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This time, he shares his thoughts on the Play before The Play and how it relates in the world of Next Best Action. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:56:08 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike sits down with Tyler Slipp, former University Head Coach and now Director of Sport Participation and Development at Sport New Brunswick. Tyler shares stories from his coaching journey. From his start at UNB, to joining the NEDA program in Hamilton, joining the bench at SFU, taking a head coaching job at the University of Waterloo, to transitioning to the sport administration world as Executive Director of Basketball New Brunswick, and now in his current role with Sport New-Brunswick. Tyler also shares his experience as a parent coach, and answers some of the questions that coaches have sent in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - The Butterfly Effect | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:21:34 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Point to Ponder. On this episode, Mike shares the idea of the Butterfly Effect and his reflections from the 2026 Canada Basketball Nationals in Sherbrooke Quebec. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kiera Lyons - Head Coach, Women's Basketball Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | 31 août 2026 | 00:58:18 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Brandon sits down to chat with Kiera Lyons, the Head Coach of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Women's Basketball team. Kiera talks about her transition from athlete to coach, and the many roles in sport that she's held along her journey. She expands on building a program and establishing a culture for a young program and share stories on her experience as a colour commentator for basketball in Edmonton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Point to Ponder - We Are All Learners | 27 août 2026 | 00:25:53 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This is another reflection from his time spent in Italy this summer at the Transforming Basketball Camp, working with coaches and athletes from around the world. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jason & Danah Arnold - Performance Safety | 24 août 2026 | 01:03:50 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Jason and Danah Arnold. Jason and Danah hold many roles including as Team Managers for the Women's High Performance Program as well as running their own swim school, called True Blue Swim School. Jason and Danah are true pioneers in the world of Performance Safety and explore the ideas behind coach, athlete, official, and parent behaviours. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Space, the Final Frontier | 20 août 2026 | 00:18:46 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This time from his experience at the Canada Basketball National Championships in Sherbrooke Quebec. Mike explore his thoughts on space and spacing. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| CB Nationals Recap & The New Train to Train | 17 août 2026 | 00:40:39 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon catchup and debrief the conclusion of the Women's Canada Basketball Nationals Championship in Sherbrooke Quebec. They share some stories, some of the stories from the week, and what they love about Nationals. Then, they transition to sharing about the new revised Train to Train workshop and what coaches can expect if they register to take the workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - The Fingerprints Behind the Photo | 13 août 2026 | 00:19:44 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares a point to ponder on his reflection from his trip up to Yellowknife. This blog highlights all of the people who help make the game a great place to be. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ajay Sharma - Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball Brock University | 10 août 2026 | 00:54:25 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay talks with veteran coach Ajay Sharma about a career built through mentorship, film study, and hard-won lessons from national championship runs. Ajay shares insights from legends like Anson Dorrance and Bobby Knight, the power of simple, repeatable language like "win the fight," and how competitive drills such as Game to Three and Seven Stops train players to manage pressure, discipline, and decision-making before it matters most. The conversation also covers coaching the "amygdala hijack" in high-pressure moments, building team culture through shared experiences off the court, and Ajay's approach to mentoring other coaches without coaching through them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Playing the Course You're On | 06 août 2026 | 00:20:45 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares a story of his time up in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and how his time playing golf, allowed him to reflect on the various theories around skill acquisition. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pauline Lordon - From Player to Coach Developer | 03 août 2026 | 01:06:55 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike sits down with Pauline Lordon, longtime coach, educator, mentor, and learning facilitator who has coached at every level of the game, from community basketball to university and national team programs. Pauline shares lessons from her coaching journey, the mentors who shaped her, and her thoughts on mentorship, building trust, creating learning environments, and why joy and relationships are at the heart of coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - The Beautiful Game | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:11:14 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another Points to Ponder, this time about his reflection on the FIFA World Cup. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chantal Vallee - Head Coach, University of Windsor Women's Basketball | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:58:56 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, we are joined by Chantal Vallee, Head Coach of the University of Windsor Women's Basketball Team. Chantal joins the podcast to share her extensive journey and history in coaching. She recounts stories of winning 5 straight USports National Championships, being the first Female head coach in the CEBL, and her new book that she recently published Dare to Win. If you're interested in the book, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Dare-Win-Blueprint-Performance-Championship/dp/1770418253 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Defending Your Position | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:19:52 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Points to Ponder, this time on what it means to Defend Your Position. This episode does a deep dive on the intricacies of supporting athletes to become more intentional in guarding the ball. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jhanelle Peters - Mental Performance in Basketball | 20 juil. 2026 | 00:32:50 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Jhanelle Peters. Jhanelle is a registered Psychotherapist and is the former Mental Health Clinician for the Toronto Raptors. She talks about about helping athletes perform under pressure and explores why anxiety isn't the enemy but useful information. Jhanelle also breaks down her "normalize, reframe, refocus" framework for shifting athletes from fear-based thinking to fact-based confidence. The conversation covers individualizing coaching styles to fit different athletes' needs, why coaches should ask rather than assume, how a coach's own body language shapes a team's response under pressure, and building mental performance training into everyday practice through simulated pressure, routine, and self-talk rooted in progress over perfection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Batman and Robin, the Dynamic Duo | 16 juil. 2026 | 00:19:05 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares a Point to Ponder about Batman and Robin, Yes, you read that correct, but it's not quite what you think. Tune in to learn more about how the goal should be to develop athletes who can be both! To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Marissa Lindquist - Head Coach, Women's Basketball University of Alberta Augustana | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:39:36 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Marissa Lindquist, the Head Coach of the Women's Basketball team at the University of Alberta Augustana. Marissa was also the head coach of the 17U Team Alberta Women's team that won Gold at Canada Summer Games in 2025. Marissa explores her coaching journey as a former athlete and taking over a program for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder: The Missing Link in the Constraints-Led Approach | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:18:07 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Points to Ponder. This one revolving around the idea of using the Constraints-Led Approach in basketball and what we as coaches might be missing in our application. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS - Community Super Clinics and Kimberley Super Clinic Recap | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:59:10 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay and Coach Brandon Brock share exciting news about Canada Basketball’s new partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to offer more Community Super Clinics across the country. From there, Coach Mike reflects on the meaning of stewardship, why it matters in sport, and how we can all play a role in leaving the game better than we found it. Mike and Brandon then connect with several key people from Kimberley, B.C., who helped bring the Kimberley Super Clinic to life and made the event such a meaningful experience for the local basketball community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jodi Gram - National Team Coaching, Mentorship, & Reflection | 06 juil. 2026 | 00:59:07 | |
In this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike MacKay sits down with longtime coach, educator, and mentor Jodi Gram to explore the relationships, risks, and reflections that have shaped her coaching journey. From being tapped on the shoulder for opportunities she never thought she was ready for, to leading in high-performance environments and now mentoring the next generation of coaches. Jodi shares honest reflections on confidence, leadership, parent relationships, mentorship, and the overlap between teaching and coaching. Together, she and Mike unpack what it means to build people through sport, why curiosity and communication matter in difficult conversations, and how great coaching often begins with someone willing to see something in you before you see it in yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Podcast #2 Planning with Clarity | 02 juil. 2026 | 00:31:25 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another Points to Ponder, this time reflecting on his second conversation with Senior Men's National Team Head Coach Gordie Herbert. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gordie Herbert Part 2 - Style of Play, NBA and FIBA differences, and much more | 29 juin 2026 | 00:49:02 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike MacKay sits down with Senior Men's National Team Head Coach Gordie Herbert for a second conversation to dive deeper into Coach Herbert's coaching philosophy, style of play, NBA and FIBA differences, and much more. This is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the mind of a National Team head coach and an episode you definitely won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Conversation Follow-up | 25 juin 2026 | 00:19:04 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike Mackay shares another Point to Ponder. This time, it's a follow-up on the conversation that Coach Mike had with Senior Men's National Team Coach Gordie Herbert and some of the lessons coaches can take away from his style and philosophy around the game. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gordie Herbert Part 1 - Head Coach, Senior Men's National Team | 22 juin 2026 | 00:34:36 | |
On this special episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, we are extremely excited to welcome the new Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Team, Gordie Herbert to the podcast. Coach Mike chats with Coach Herbert about his journey from playing on the National team, to coaching in Europe, to finding his way back to lead his country. Coach Herbert shares his personal coaching philosophy as well as what he believes makes great teams. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Languishing in the Familiar | 18 juin 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder on the term, Languishing. Not familiar with Languishing? Listen to the podcast to find out! To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions | 15 juin 2026 | 00:32:30 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay and Coach Brandon Brock take some time to answer some of the questions that coaches have submitted from across the country. The conversation covers all sorts of topics from Transition Defense to Performance Safety. To submit a question of your own, send an email to coaching@basketball.ca with "Podcast Question" in the subject line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Defensive Decision Making | 11 juin 2026 | 00:12:04 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike explores the UAE compass as it relates to defensive decision making. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Lifetime Game Plan Pro Membership (Available until June 15th, 2026): gameplanbasketball.ca Free Game Plan account required to access the Lifetime Membership. Head to the Workshops tab to find the Lifetime Membership option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Feedback and Crucial Conversations | 08 juin 2026 | 00:53:01 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon discuss the topics of delivering feedback to athletes to help prepare coaches for having those crucial conversations. Mike and Brandon explore different types of feedback, when to give feedback, and how to set yourself up for success ahead of time. Then, the coaches finish the episode with some scenarios that coaches may experience and provides some suggestions on how to work through them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Feedback and Clarity | 04 juin 2026 | 00:17:24 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder on the importance of Clarity in delivering Feedback. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Lifetime Game Plan Pro Membership (Available until June 15th, 2026): gameplanbasketball.ca Free Game Plan account required to access the Lifetime Membership. Head to the Workshops tab to find the Lifetime Membership option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jon Goodwillie - Video Breakdown: Transition Offense and Transition Defense | 01 juin 2026 | 00:39:29 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Jon Goodwillie is back in the studio to breakdown game film with Coach Mike MacKay. Jon and Mike chat through offensive and defensive transition concepts and provide coaches with ideas on what to look out for when watching film. To view the video version of this podcast, head on over to Game Plan (gameplanbasketball.ca) and subscribe to Game Plan Pro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points to Ponder - Designing the Vibe | 28 mai 2026 | 00:16:56 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Points to Ponder, detailing his experience getting spend the weekend shadowing the Portland Fire's coaching. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The 4 Levels of Leadership | 25 mai 2026 | 00:38:22 | |
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching podcast, Brandon and Mike talk through the important topic of Leadership. Through leadership, they explore Mike's 4 Levels of Leadership along with the core tenants of Transformational Leadership. Then, as the episode wraps up, they hit the film room to break down some on-court concepts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||