Episode 507 - Gavin Petersen, University of Utah

This week Associate Head Coach from Utah Women’s Basketball, Gavin Petersen joins the show. Coach Petersen has over 20 years of  Division I coaching experience and is in his 8th season at Utah where the program is coming off a 27-5 season after advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. In this episode we discuss what a successful program culture looks like, staff dynamics, qualities of a great head coach, shot selection, and more. Show Notes: Building a Winning Culture • Unselfish Players • Making winning plays and the right plays • Doing extra work • Grind, Grit, and Fun • Right fit Making it Fun • Celebrate each other • Music • Buddy System • Getting to another level Make the right play Skill development time percentage Using Analytics • Wide open 3pt shots • Transition 3s •"There is no yellow light" Shout praise whisper criticism Good Shot - Bad Shot • Understanding the Why • Meet them halfway • Giving them a voice • Clarifying vague coach language Leading Your Staff • Allowing your staff to coach • Growing and challenging assistants • 3 Qualities of Good Assistants Player Conversations • Have the proof • Build Trust • Create Buy-in to the process Thriving as a Coach Quick-Hitter Topics: • Developing Post Players • Helpside Defense • Ghost Screens • Defensive Non-Negotiable • Advice to younger coaches • Leading is listening