IBCA Podcast

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IBCA Podcast episodes

June 30, 2025 Mason Denholm on head/assistant coach relationships, recruiting, and ALL things NO middle defense {Iowa Central CC}
Please enjoy our conversation with ICCC head coach, Mason Denholm. Mason has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career right out of college at Grand View University. Yes, we do talk defense on this podcast. In our conversation with Mason we spend the majority of the time talking no middle defense.

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1 hr 3 min
June 23, 2025 Cole Christian (part 2) on conceptual offense, playing when dead, and the fab 4 {South Dakota State University}
Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with SDSU assistant coach, Cole Christian. In part 2 of our conversation with Cole we focus on set based and conceptual basketball, continuing to play when dead, and the fab 4 quick hitters.

For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.org

Information about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.
28 min
June 16, 2025 Cole Christian (part 1) on his career path, shot selection, and the head coach assistant coach work relationship {South Dakota State University}
Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with SDSU assistant coach, Cole Christian. Cole has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career as a manager at ISU during the Fred Hoiberg to Steve Prohm transition. In our two part conversation with Cole we focus on his experiences in a number of roles. Shot selection and working with the head coach are the main focus of this episode.

For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.org

Information about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.
36 min
June 09, 2025 Nate Schmidt (part 2) on team culture, advice for coaches, and the fab 4 quick hitters. {Iowa State}
Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Iowa State assistant coach, Nate Schmidt. Nate has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career while in college. Coach has worked at every level from high school to professional basketball. We finish up our conversation this week with a wide range of topics. Thanks for tuning in. Please share any episode you feel useful with your coaching circle.

For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.org

Information about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.
24 min
June 02, 2025 Nate Schmidt (part 1) on shot selection, "We will" statements, and player development {Iowa State}
Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with Iowa State assistant coach, Nate Schmidt. Nate has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career while in college. Coach has worked at every level from high school to professional basketball. In our two part conversation with Nate we focus on his insights on the offensive side of the ball. Good offense and player development are the main focus of this episode.

For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.org

Information about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.
30 min
May 26, 2025 Blake Sandquist part 2. Building culture, recruitment, and quick hitters. (DMACC)
Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with the head coach at DMACC, Blake Sandquist. Blake shares how they create culture in the offseason along with sharing thoughts on the recruitment of high school players. We also take a shot at a new quick hitter segment producing great thoughts on a number of topics.
30 min
May 19, 2025 Blake Sandquist on Assistant to Head Coach thought processes, Player Development, and Paint touches. (DMACC)
Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with the head coach at Des Moines Area Community College, Blake Sandquist. DMACC is located in Boone, Iowa. Blake has achieved great success at the national level throughout his career. His thoughts on running a program and working with players are helpful regardless of level.
31 min
February 17, 2025 Brandon Schwab (Bishop Garrigan girls head coach) part 2
In part 2 of our conversation Brandon talks us through his defensive philosophies. We end with coach sharing what it was like to coach Audi Crooks and she continues to impact their community and the greater game of women's basketball.
23 min
January 30, 2025 Brandon Schwab (Bishop Garrigan girls head coach) part 1.
In part 1 of our conversation with Coach Schwab he shares his thoughts on the details of his in game coaching. With two state titles recently and a once in a career chance to coach Audi Crooks coach has some great ideas and insight to the game.
44 min
January 13, 2025 Coaching Through Player Pitfalls with Alex Auerbach, Part II
Alex Auerbach is the former Mental Performance Coach for the Toronto Raptors, and now works independently with a number of high level teams and individuals.
In this episode we discuss:
* Delivering Feedback
* Coaching Confidence
* When a Player Loses Their Love for the Game
* When Players Have an Overbearing Adult
Alex can be followed at:
Book: ⁠https://www.alexauerbach.com/calledtogreatness⁠Newsletter: ⁠momentum.alexauerbach.com⁠Momentum Labs: ⁠momentumlabs.coach
28 min