This week, we were joined by BGSU Assistant Coach, Steve Wright. Coach Wright walks us through his journey as a player and coach, that has found him back at his alma mater. He has spent time at the Division I level as a player, support staff and as a coach. He has spent time as a Division II player, NAIA assistant, JUCO assistant and high school head coach. His vast range of job in the profession make him a perfect guest for our podcast. You can reach out to Coach Wright on Twitter - @Coach_SWright

This week, we were joined by Thomas Scott, the head trainer for the Skills Factory and the Director of Basketball Operations for the BIG3. Coach Scott talks about growing up as the son of an NBA player and coach, getting to be around Kobe Bryant, being in the NBA video room, developing players and much more. Coach emphasizes how your character can't changed based on your salary, having one foot in the box and one foot out, and that you need an opportunity to get an opportunity. Coach Scott really hits on the route of getting to the NBA and how to crack the professional business.

This week, we were joined by Ohio University's Head Basketball Coach, Jeff Boals. Coach Boals comes to us with a wide range of stops, leaving him one of the most decorated paths on Coaching Routes so far. Coach talks to us about how the grass isn't always greener, being a lifelong learner, finding coaches to study, making things easier for your head coach and much more.

This week, we are joined by Youngstown State University Head Coach, Jarrod Calhoun. Coach Calhoun comes to us with a plethora of different stops including being a Division I head coach, DOBO and assistant; as well as being a Division II head coach and an NAIA assistant. Only being 38 years old, he is already a national champion and a national runner-up. Throughout the episode, Coach emphasizes being a lifelong learner, coaching AAU, learning from being in the fire and from great mentors, and much more. He also emphasizes that a good handwritten note goes a long way.

This week, we took a step back from our guests to talk about what young coaches can be doing NOW to help themselves crack into the business this spring. We talked all things from watching practice, to writing letters, to emails, to LinkedIn and much more. We think that these few tips will help young guys begin to get creative in their quest to building a network this winter.

This week, we are joined by Rider Assistant Coach, Marlon Guild. Coach comes to us with deep MAAC, where he is entering his 13th season in the league. Coach joins us to talk all things AAU, having recruiting ties, working for ESPN, paying it forward and approaching that coach on the road! He gives us some great stories from learning early on, as well as what his future goals consist of. You can follow Coach Guild on Twitter at @mguild83 and also check out his new podcast, Bleachers & Boards on Apple Podcast!

This week, we were joined by Jeff Rutter, an assistant coach with Miami (OH). Coach comes to us with a route of 7 different stops, while working for 8 different head coaches. He also has been a head coach for 7 1/2 years. Coach Rutter emphasizes the important of earning an opportunity to pay your dues, business cards, having good mentors and much more. Also, what is the craziest side job you have heard of in the business? Leave a comment and let us know! After you subscribe, of course! You can reach Coach Rutter at [email protected] or on Twitter @CoachRutt_

This week, we were joined by the SIUE Head Coach, Brian Barone. Coach Barone comes to the podcast with a variety of different experiences in the coaching business. He has spent time as a Division I head coach, assistant, support staff member, JUCO assistant and head coach, as well as his time as a consultant for a number of Division I programs. Coach talks to our listeners about a variety of things that have helped him navigate the business. Some of these things include his "Trash Can Scouting Reports", his time as a blogger, "occupying someone's mind space", his criteria for taking jobs and learning how to take things off of the head coach's plate. Coach Barone's journey is one that will inspire and inform young coaches trying to grow in the college basketball world.

This week on Coaching Routes Podcast, we are joined by the Director of Player Development & Analytics for La Salle University, Pete Gash. Coach Gash navigates us from his days as a DII student-assistant, to being an interim head coach at FAU, to his current position and everything in-between. Gash talks about his days playing high school with Andrew Bynum, going to practices to learn and network, finding ways to help in recruiting, being a star on official visits and much more!

This week, we were joined by the Associate Head Coach at the University of Miami (FL), Chris Caputo. Coach Caputo comes to us with a long list of accolades and a short number of stops. Loyalty has played a key role in his coaching route. He talks to us about one of the craziest weeks in the business, working for Hoop Group when he was young, his criteria for taking a job, his first Final 4 experience, how his life came full circle in 10 years and much more...