We take a unique turn and get to learn from not only a coach with 10 years of coaching experience but also someone with nearly 20 years of experience in team building and growing leaders, Coach Sean Glaze. Coach Glaze has coached two different high school programs including Cobb County Schools and Cherokee County, where he brought both programs fro…

In this conversation with Annemiek van Helsdingen we explore the realm of soul-based coaching and tapping into the wider field of knowing, the Clean Language method, using metaphor for change, the relational primacy of life and fostering embodied systemic awareness. Annemiek van Helsdingen is a Master Coach and long time coach educator with 25 year…

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we are continuing the second half of our previous conversation with a legend in the industry as a former NBA Head and Assistant Coach and most recent assistant coach for the University of Arkansas. Please welcome the second half of our conversation with coach Keith Smart.…

Keith Smart is a former NBA Head and assistant coach and most recently former Assistant Coach with the University of Arkansas. Coach Smart is a legendary coach and player as he hit arguably one of the biggest shots in NCAA history, has a 20 year professional career and 27 year coaching career. Coach Smart has been the Head Coach for the Cleveland C…

Kelby Jones is the assistant Women’s coach at Oklahoma State University. Coach Jones has worked his way through the industry starting as a student manager at North Texas and growing into various roles at schools including the University of Texas, Mississippi State and now Oklahoma State University. Coach Jones talks about some takeaways he has lear…

Desond Oliver is the Assistant Men’s Coach at The University of South Florida. Coach Oliver has nearly 30 years of coaching experience including a head coaching stint at East Tennessee State and held assistant roles with Niagara, Texas A&M, Cornell, St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island, Georgia, Canisius, Charlotte, Tennessee and currently South Florida. …

In this conversation with Claire Dale we explore how our chemistry impacts our behavior, the four elements of physical intelligence, stimulating the key chemicals, transforming trauma, working with serotonin and changing behavior through movement. Claire Dale is a neurophysiology specialist with a background in contemporary dance. She leads powerfu…

Jeff Battle is the Associate Head Coach at Georgetown University. Coach Battle has truly grown in the industry starting as a Graduate Assistant at Delaware and making stops in various roles at Caesar Rodney High School, Delaware State University, Loyola, Xavier University, Wake Forest, Providence and currently Georgetown University. Coach Battle ha…

In this next episode of our AI & Coaching Series, Karim Hirani speaks with David Paice to explore the evolution of AI assisted coaching, creating guidelines for AI coaching bots, how authority bias impacts AI coaching, and how personality impacts engagement with AI. David is an EMCC-accredited career and leadership coach with a graduate degree in P…

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we are joined with the Director of Recruiting Operations and Assistant Women’s Coach at the University of Kentucky, Coach Ciara Gregory. Coach Gregory has a short list of schools with a rather quick incline, starting as a Graduate Manager at Charlotte and working her way up to being an Assistant Coach.…

Brian Pauga is the Director of College Scouting and Basketball Intelligence for the Utah Jazz, Brian Pauga. Brian started as a student manager at Michigan State University and took an immediate jump into the NBA holding various roles with the San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. Brian Pauga has 15+ years of scouting at the NBA l…

Jeff Capel is the Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh. Coach Capel joins us today with a wide range of coaching and basketball knowledge starting from his career as a player at Duke University and leading into his various assistant positions at Old Dominion, VCU and Duke. Coach Capel also held Head Coaching Stints with an overall record of 2…

Dave Love is a long time NBA shooting coach. Coach Love joins us with 8 years of experience working in the NBA as a shooting coach, but nearly 20+ years of being a shooting coach and consultant for people of all ages. Coach Love has experience working with the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, G-League Ignite and most recently the D…

In this conversation with Zak Stein we explore the risks of AI, the call to develop a mature relationship with AI, the pre- and post-tragic, grief and initiation, and the balance of wisdom and power. Dr. Zak Stein is a philosopher of education, as well as a Co-founder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. He is also the Co-founder of Civ…

Corry Irvin is the current Head Women’s Coach at Chicago State University. Coach Irvin has 25+ years of coaching experience ranging from the High school ranks all the way to Division 1 basketball. She has held numerous positions at schools including Saint Xavier University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mississippi State University and p…

Gabe Lazo is the Assistant Women’s Coach at the University of Tennessee. Coach Lazo has made various stops after his playing career ended at Barry University in a variety of roles including Florida International University, Stony Brook, George Washington, Mississippi State and currently Tennessee. Coach Lazo has an extensive background at a variety…

In this conversation with Boyd Varty we dive into his particular approach to coaching, our connection to our inner nature, aliveness and our personal path, and the importance of storyhunting. Boyd Varty is a wildlife and literacy activist, certified Master Life Coach, author of two books and a TED speaker. Boyd has spent the last ten years refining…

Dave Saur is the current Head Women’s Coach at Chatham University. Coach Saur has a strong coaching background starting in the Division 3 ranks and working his way up the chain, holding roles at schools including Thiel College, California University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Stetson University, UMass Lowell, University Lo…

Chad Boudreau is the current Head Coach at Western Illinois University. As a head coach, Boudreau holds an overall record of 97-33 holding 3 consecutive conference regular season titles in four years as well as recently earning a spot as a finalist for the Joe B. Hall award as being one of the top first year head coaches in Division 1. Prior to his…

Jon Vanderwal is the current head coach at Marietta College. Coach Vanderwal has grown a strong history at Marietta college raising the program from the bottom of the conference to now being a Nationally ranked D3 powerhouse under his tenure. Vanderwal has a head coaching record of 313-126 with a 72% winning percentage over his 17 year reign at Mar…

In this special episode of the podcast, Coaches Rising co-founder Joel Monk and learning architect Karim Hirani discuss the training program currently open for enrolment, Re-imagine Leadership. Joel Monk is a leadership coach, teacher and entrepreneur. Joel is the co-founder of Coaches Rising, a company at the cutting edge of online coach training …

Ronnie Burrell is the current assistant coach with the Portland Trailblazers. Following an extensive 15 year professional playing career including France and Germany, Coach Burrell would step into a Graduate Assistant Role with Florida Atlantic University as his first role as a coach. Following FAU he would take on various positions at IMG Academy,…

Jesse Reed is the current head coach at Franklin Regional High School. Coach Reed had a stand out career at American University and was one of the top players in the state of Pennsylvania coming out of High School. Following Coach Reed’s collegiate career he played a brief stint in Europe then found himself starting his coaching career for Saint Vi…

God Shammgod Jr. is the current Player Development coach with the Boston Celtics, Coach God Shammgod Jr.. Coach Shammgod started his coaching career after his playing career ended at Fairmont State where he played under head coach Jerrod Calhoun. As a coach he would hold a brief stint at Youngstown State and then back to Fairmont State. Coach Shamm…

In this conversation with leadership consultant Peter Hawkins we explore the changing landscape of coaching, how coaches and organizations create value, the expression of nested systems, listening for culture and emergence through beauty. Peter Hawkins is Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School University of Reading UK and Emeritus Chairm…

We have a unique turn as we are celebrating our 100th episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast! It's hard to believe we've reached this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without you, our amazing listeners. Over the course of these 100 episodes, we’ve explored, learned, and connected with so many incredible coaches at all levels in the…

In this conversation with Bebe Hansen we explore the edges of trauma-informed coaching, the role of coaching when trauma presents, identifying signs of trauma, how coaching is evolving and the breadth of competencies, ICF guidelines in relation to trauma and coaching. Bebe Hansen is a leadership coach, consultant and trainer and the Principal of Pr…

Joe Gallo is the head coach at Merrimack College. Coach Gallo capped Merrimack’s final years in division II with 3 NCAA tournament appearances and snapped a 19 year championship drought, along with his 143-98 head coaching record at a nearly 60% win-loss ratio. Following Gallo’s playing career at Merrimack, he moved a few inches over to another sea…

Chad Murray is the current head coach at Pacific Lutheran University. Coach Murray stepped into coaching after his playing career finished at Chapman University. His first coaching gig came about at North Central College then into Vassar College and Nebraska Wesleyan University in the assistant roles. Coach Murray then stepped into his first head c…

David Grace is the current head coach of Campbell Hall High School. Coach Grace has a tremendous background starting in the High School ranks as an assistant at Trevor Browne HS and taking a head coaching position soon after at South Mountain HS. Following his brief head coaching stint, Coach Grace took a step into the college ranks at Sacramento S…

Jerrod Calhoun is the current Head Coach at Utah State University. Coach Calhoun has done a remarkable job growing programs over the years and leaving a place better than he found it. Following his playing career at Cleveland State he took a student assistant position with Cincinnati which would help him get his first assistant coaching position at…

In this conversation with Leon VanderPol we explore the nature of transformational coaching, the path of healing through to radical transformation, the highest levels of intelligence and where most great thinkers get stuck, and the deep waters of collapse and emergence. Leon VanderPol is an internationally recognized leader, spirit-based teacher, a…

Roy Blumenthal is the current Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Ryder University. Coach Blumenthal has five decades of coaching experience at the High School and Collegiate levels including his 25 year reign at West Chester University with experiences as the Head Coach and Founder of the Global Sports Academy Goodwill Select teams. He has been…

Mike Fuline is the current Head Coach of the University of Mount Union. Coach Fuline started his coaching career in the high schools ranks first as an assistant and then head coach at Massillon Jackson High School where he posted a 95-42 overall record and numerous championships here as a head coach. Following this Fuline would take a jump into the…

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Alex Sarama is the Founder of Transforming Basketball. Coach Sarama has traveled all over working in basketball including England, France, Italy and even working in the NBA here in the US. Coach Sarama has held a ton of different positions including working with coaches to help them develop their own practice plans to best help coaches be prepared …

Kevin Sutton is the Technical Director of Basketball at IMG Academy. Coach Sutton has an extensive coaching background ranging from High School to the Division 1 level. Coach Sutton has made a variety of stops in his 38 year coaching career including various roles at James Madison, Montverde Academy, George Washington University, Georgetown Univers…

In this conversation with senior leadership strategist Amy Elizabeth Fox we explore the power and practice of opening to a wider field of love, harnessing love as a transformational tool, three stages of practitioner development and the key shift for organizations of the future. Amy Elizabeth Fox is a senior leadership strategist with experience co…

Danny Reese is the current Assistant Coach at Youngstown State University. Coach Reese is a young coach on the rise who had a stellar playing career at YSU and following his playing career, Danny would become the Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Jerrod Calhoun for 6 years. Most recently Coach Reese was appointed as the assistant coach for the p…

Today, on the Rising Coaches Podcast, we are continuing the second half of our previous conversation with a long time NBA assistant and most recent assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons, so please welcome back coach Dan Burke.Par Rising Coaches

Dan Burke is a long time NBA coach and former assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. Coach Burke has been coaching in the NBA for 35 years and has held coaching stints including a Video Coordinator role for the Portland Trailblazers and Assistant positions for the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and most recently, the Detroit Pistons. Coach Bu…

In this conversation with Nicholas Janni we explore the emergent edge of coaching, what it means to be awake, helping leaders transform their approach to problem-solving, being with not knowing and coaching from attunement. Nicholas Janni has spent 30 years researching ‘the zone’ of peak performance and studying multiple mind/body disciplines. Over…

Chris Holguin is the current Player Development and G League Liaison for the LA Clippers. Coach Holguin has made a tremendous growth in the industry starting his career as a Student Manager at the University of Texas at San Antonio and working up the ranks in various roles at Maret School, Reno Bighorns in the G League, Agua Caliente Clippers of On…

In this episode we speak with Adrian Wagner about his research using Dave Snowden’s Sensemaker tool with Thomas Huebl’s collective trauma work, the resonances between Dave and Thomas’ work, the intelligence of unprocessed trauma, enabling versus governing constraints, and further questions for Dave and Thomas. Adrian Wagner is a researcher at the P…

John Shulman is an established coach in the industry as he is the head coach at Central Arkansas. Coach Shulman started his coaching career as an assistant at University School of Nashville which led him into assistant roles at Wofford, East Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and Chattanooga, ultimately leading into his first head coaching position at…

Joanne Aluka-White is the current Women’s Assistant Coach at the University of North Carolina. Coach White had a stellar playing career at Middle Tennessee which led her into representing her country in the Olympics as well as a stint with the Dallas Fury in the NWBL. Following her playing career, she was led into her first assistant coaching role …

Dave Fedor is the newly appointed first year head coach at Georgian Court University. Coach Fedor started his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant at Rutgers University which helped lead him into Georgian Court as an assistant and landed a position with division 1 Robert Morris University, where he stood for 6 years also as an Assistant Coach. C…

In this second part of our conversation with Shai Tubali we dive into his Expansion Methodology and explore how to work with trauma through expansion, the power of “positive traumas”, moving from mind to consciousness and embracing our humanity. Shai Tubali is an international author, thinker and speaker. He is a leading authority in the field of s…

Karen Lange is a tremendous coach in the industry and the current Assistant Women’s Coach for Duke University. Coach Lange started her coaching career following her standout playing career at The University of Iowa. Lange has a great coaching resume making stops at Virginia Tech, Kansas, Charlotte, Georgia and Duke in support staff roles while hold…

Adam Cohen is a Rising Coaches member and the current Associate Head Coach at Xavier University. Coach Cohen is a remarkable coach to say the least while having huge prior success working in the SEC, PAC-12, Ivy League, Big East and Conference USA. He has made stops including University of New Orleans, University of Southern California, Rice, Harva…