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This week on the Coaching U Podcast, Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes back Samford head coach Lennie Acuff. With 35 years of head coaching experience and a track record of sustained success at every level, Coach Acuff shares his insights on leadership, program building, and evolving with the modern game.
In this episode, Coach Acuff opens up about his return to Alabama to take his dream job at Samford, discusses the importance of emotional maturity in coaching, and breaks down the lessons he’s learned from decades in the game. He talks about how to build teams around trust and character, why culture is defined by behavior, and the importance of developing leaders who are connectors. He also dives deep into his offensive philosophy, embracing simplicity, and the mindset he looks for in assistant coaches.
All that and more on episode 296 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball
Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help players reach their full potential.
Learn more: noahbasketball.com
Special Offers!🏀 Coaching U Live 2025
Join us July 12–13 in Las Vegas for our annual coaching clinic as we learn from the top professional coaches who will be on the floor sharing strategies, systems, and the latest trends with those in attendance.
Register at: coachingulive.com/2025
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This week on the Coaching U Podcast, Coach Brendan Suhr welcomes back Samford head coach Lennie Acuff. With 35 years of head coaching experience and a track record of sustained success at every level, Coach Acuff shares his insights on leadership, program building, and evolving with the modern game.
In this episode, Coach Acuff opens up about his return to Alabama to take his dream job at Samford, discusses the importance of emotional maturity in coaching, and breaks down the lessons he’s learned from decades in the game. He talks about how to build teams around trust and character, why culture is defined by behavior, and the importance of developing leaders who are connectors. He also dives deep into his offensive philosophy, embracing simplicity, and the mindset he looks for in assistant coaches.
All that and more on episode 296 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball
Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help players reach their full potential.
Learn more: noahbasketball.com
Special Offers!🏀 Coaching U Live 2025
Join us July 12–13 in Las Vegas for our annual coaching clinic as we learn from the top professional coaches who will be on the floor sharing strategies, systems, and the latest trends with those in attendance.
Register at: coachingulive.com/2025

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