Basketball Coaches Roundtable

BCR - Ep. 17 with John Alesi

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Basketball Coaches Roundtable podcast episode 17 welcomes Coach John Alesi, the head coach of Baruch College.  Coach Alesi is entering his 9th season with Baruch College and has led the team into the post-season in 7 of the last 8 seasons.

Topics Discussed at the Roundtable

  • What does Baruch do differently that has led to the program success?
  • Developing an organized program philosophy.
  • Biggest flaw as a coach and using the time off to self-reflect.
  • Advise for HS coaches in helping students in their recruitment during a pandemic.
  • How does Baruch identify recruits.
  • What is the team doing now during the pandemic to prepare for next season?
  • Defensive principles and the implementation of the defense.
  • Biggest take-aways from watching visiting teams practice.
  • Final 5-seconds of the 2019 CUNY Championship game.
  • How do you want to be remembered by your players?

    • Sitting at the Roundtable

    • Ben Newman - Host
    • Chris Ballerini - Head Coach - DeWitt Clinton HS - Bronx, NY
    • Elle Greene - Head Coach - BCAM HS - Brooklyn, NY
    • Jay Griffin - Assistant Coach - John Jay College - New York, NY
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