Byron Burt is an aspiring G-League/NBA Coach who has worked for the Windy City Bulls in Game Day Operations since September of 2024. He previously served as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at St. Laurence High School in Chicago, Illinois. Byron also spent two seasons as the Head Coach at his alma mater, Stephen T. Mather High School before landing the job at St. Laurence. Before taking over the Mather program Burt worked at Beacon Academy in Chicago as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director from 2017 to 2018.

Burt has worked as a coach at the youth level since his playing days and currently helps to oversee Chicago Hoops, the AAU Program he started back in 2016.

On this episode Mike and Byron discuss the characteristics that make for a great NBA coach including the importance of building strong relationships with players, emphasizing that effective coaching transcends mere tactical knowledge. Byron shares that a successful coach must not only master the X's and O's but also cultivate a rapport that fosters trust and accountability among team members. Throughout the discussion, we delve into various coaching philosophies, highlighting the necessity of adaptability and the ability to motivate players, particularly in high-pressure situations. Ultimately, this episode underscores the intrinsic connection between coaching effectiveness and the human element inherent in the game of basketball played at the highest level.

Byron played college basketball at Loyola of Chicago for Coach Porter Moser.

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