The Drawing Board

Sports and analytics now seem to go hand in hand. Yet, we still see quite a bit of push back. Why is that?

With numbers it appears as if everything is strictly black and white. What I love about my conversation with Joseph Gill is that his arguments are based on the numbers, yet he also played the game and understands the gray area.

We dig into the topic at the NBA level, but also discuss ways that high school and youth coaches can begin implementing his studies.

On today's episode we talk with former Michigan point guard Courtney Douglass. Courtney is a Minnesota native (2008 Miss Basketball) and now plays professionally overseas.

From tearing up her knees to fighting for Israeli citizenship, Courtney talks through her journey and the current state of women's basketball.

Our conversation is filled with challenges for coaches, as well as ways in which we think we can grow the women's game!

On today's episode we talk with former University of Minnesota legend Trevor Mbakwe. From starting his career at Marquette, to transferring home and playing in the Big 10, Trevor has an awesome story.

We talk about finding out that Tom Crean was leaving Marquette while watching ESPN, his friendship with Draymond Green, his career overseas and much more!

Bryan Bender is quickly rising as one of the top young coaches in the country. Currently the head coach of a D1 Junior College in Mississippi, Coach Bender began his career at the University of Minnesota and has since climbed the coaching ladder, moving across the country chasing his dreams.

Coach Bender is an excellent leader and prides himself on developing young men. Our talk today focuses on leadership, toughness, taking ownership and thankfulness. Coach shares stories of lessons that have impacted him along the way and talks about what drives him. You don't need to be a basketball junkie to enjoy what he has to say.

Most will recognize Jared Berggren from his time as a member of the Wisconsin Badger men's basketball team. Maybe it was the time he dunked on Victor Oladipo...or Mitch McGary or the 360 spin into a massive poster against Penn State. Either way, we talk through Jared's playing career, the impact that basketball and Coach Bo Ryan had on his life, and how he is transitioning from player to coach.

Reid Ouse talks about the impact that Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore had on his coaching career. Reid then chats with Shane Hennen of the Sanford Pentagon about bridging the gap between players and coaches, different methods of player development and the ever fascinating topic of "travel or not". 

Welcome to The Drawing Board, brought to you by Catalyst Training. Hosted by NBA Skills Coach and former college coach Reid Ouse, The Drawing Board will feature guests from around the basketball world. From current and former professional players to coaches and trainers around the globe, The Drawing Board will be a place where we talk through coaching concepts, stories on what it took players and coaches to get to where they are at and much more!