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We are excited to announce the hiring of longtime basketball coach Alan Major as our new President of Basketball Operations. Major will be responsible for overseeing all basketball coaching-related activities and will play a critical role in the development of Rising Coaches' initiatives aimed at mentoring, networking, supporting and education for aspiring coaches around the world at every level.
Rising Coaches is excited to officially announce that the 14th annual Rising Coaches Conference will be held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 13-14. It will be two days packed of speakers, networking and growing the basketball community.
Rising Coaches is excited to announce a new partnership with SportsLifeTalk. SportsLifeTalk is a podcast with relationships with coaches all across the country at every level & sport. They focus on spotlighting all kinds of talent making an impact on sports around the country.
I never wanted to be a coach. That is one thing. But when it was posed to me as a challenge, I am drawn to challenges. I’ve been that way my whole life.
Rising Coaches is excited to announce a new partnership with CoachSpeak.net. CoachSpeak.net is a websites of anecdotes, stories, expertise and perspectives from coaches in their own words.
Ricky Weipz and Anetra Burton Join the Rising Coaches Team
Ricky started working for Rising Coaches as an intern in March 2021 and was hired as the Director of Digital Content during that summer. Since then, he has been responsible for most of the graphics and content posted across the Rising Coaches social media pages.
“I am forever thankful to Adam Gordon, Andy Farrell and Brandon Rosenthal for giving me the opportunity to be part of Rising Coaches a few years ago," Ricky said. "The Rising Coaches community is something very special and I look forward to helping it continue to grow and impact as many people as possible.”
Ricky just completed his fourth year as a student-manager at Arizona State University. The last three seasons he served as the head manager for the program. Weipz graduated from ASU in December 2022 with a degree in Sports Journalism and will stay with the Sun Devils as a Graduate Assistant for this upcoming year.
Brian Burton shared his thoughts on Ricky's promotion: “I absolutely love Ricky’s skill set, drive, and ability when it comes to this new role for him. Ricky has been a vital part of the behind the scenes for Rising Coaches for a while and has more than earned this promotion. He is a young man with a great versatility of skills combined with a strong work ethic that makes him a really valuable. He’s been a student manager at Arizona State and has just accepted a GA position there as well. I can definitely seeing him transiting to DOBO type of role when he finishes his masters. He has all that you need to be a star in that role.”
Anetra is a familiar face from the All-Access Network family, where she was the Executive Producer and an integral team member in building the network into what it is today. She will utilize her expertise and creativity in her role with Rising Coaches to enhance the overall member experience.
Anetra has a BA in Business Administration from Friends Univ. and MA in Communication from Wichita State. She also has her eye on obtaining a Ph.D. soon.
Brian Burton, Rising Coaches President of Basketball Operations, expressed his excitement about the addition of Anetra: “When it comes to hiring people for different roles, trust always comes up at the top of the list. No one I knew I could trust more than my cousin Anetra to be special in this position. She’s proven how impactful & invaluable she is already with her work in a similar role working together with All-Access Network. She has been the driving force to that platform that now has over 40 million views in just 3 years. Her creativity, positive energy, and ability to connect with be huge for our members & the overall Rising Coaches community. She brings a sparkle and a joy with her along with a strong background in public relations, creative content, & production that will really help add so much to our team in this new created role for Rising Coaches.”
Additionally, Anetra’s talents also extend to the art of photography. She owns her own business, #AB Unlimited Photography, has over 35 years of experience in the field, and prides herself on thinking outside the box. She specializes in creative photography for sports and events.
Check out her website here: https://lnkd.in/gG46BvDJ
Brian Burton Named President of Basketball Operations for Rising Coaches
Birmingham, AL. The Rising Coaches DEI Alliance is proud to announce the return of the “Equality and Inclusion Games” during February, 2023 which is also Black History Month. The DEI Alliance is a 501c3 non-profit made up of 12 minority and social justice coaching organizations. The group is coordinating with men’s and women’s college basketball programs across the country to ask coaches and staff to wear all black on the sidelines as well as the “equal sign” lapel pin created to symbolize equality.
Birmingham, AL - Rising Coaches is proud to announce its second annual Rising Coaches Awards for 2022. With 1,500 plus members of all levels, Rising Coaches is an inclusive membership-based community for basketball coaches. Rising Coaches assists by providing relationships, development and job opportunities.
Birmingham, AL. The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance is pleased to announce the finalists for its third annual “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The finalists for “Next Up 2022” are as follows:
Birmingham, AL - Rising Coaches is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Phelps as their new Chief Operating Officer. Phelps brings three decades of coaching experience to the organization. Most recently, Phelps was an assistant coach at the University of Arizona. Prior to his time in Tucson, Phelps was the head coach at Drake University. He has also spent time on staff at NC State, Missouri, Marquette and Arizona State.
Birmingham, AL - On August 1st, 2022, Rising Coaches announced Adam Gordon has taken the role of Vice President of Athletics for Renaissance Search and Consulting. Gordon is stepping down as CEO, but will remain a member of the executive team along with Andy Farrell and Brandon Rosenthal. A national search is underway for Rising Coaches’ next Chief Operating Officer.
Rising Coaches has announced that their 13th Annual Conference will be held July 19-20 in Chicago. The Rising Coaches Conference is the flagship event for the inclusive coaching community. It is a 2 day immersive experience that features speakers, happy hours, free meals and more. As great as the event itself is, the genuine relationships that are forged during the course of the conference are invaluable.
It is the common paradigm as coaches, and especially Head Coaches, to believe they are the top of the hierarchy. All below work for them to ensure the success of the program and as such the winning record is attributed to the Head Coach.
Rising Coaches is excited to announce details for their annual Final Four events this spring. On March 31st at the Women's Final Four in Minneapolis, Rising Coaches will host their second installment of the Women's Empowerment Series from 4-7pm at the Lumber Exchange Events Center just blocks away from the Minneapolis convention center and host hotel. The event will feature free food, cocktails and two speaker panels of some of the best and brightest minds in women's basketball. To register for this FREE event and skip the line at the door click here
Birmingham, AL. Last week New York City based artist Alex Alpert teamed up with Chibi Dinos NFT project to create something special. Alpert designed a one of kind custom pair of Air Force 1’s that blended his unique artistic style and the theme of Chibi Dinos. Chibi Dinos is an NFT project that created 10,000 unique basketball playing dinosaurs from another universe. Ownership of a Chibi Dino grants it’s owner access to a play to earn game as well as exclusive Chibi content. Chibi Dinos has collaborated with several NBA players including RJ Hampton, Michael Carter Williams, Quinn Cook, Gary Harris, Kendrick Nunn, De’Aron Fox and many more. The Alpert and Chibi Dinos Air Force 1’s and the NFT of the shoes were auctioned off on Open Sea. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance, whose mission is to use sports to create change for Equality in the sports profession and in local communities.
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches Productions is proud to announce the addition of the No. 1 basketball podcast on the planet, “The Basketball Podcast” with Chris Oliver to its line-up of podcasts. The show, which began production in 2018, has collected over 2.5 million listeners in just under 200 episodes.
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Alliance is proud to announce that education and social innovation leader Dr. Marcus Bright has joined the Alliance as Senior Advisor. Dr. Bright has worked across the country to build partnerships and put processes in place that have generated access, opportunities, and resources for diverse populations of people. He has published over 150 articles in various publications including the Huffington Post, The Grio, Miami Herald, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, hosted a television show that was nominated for a Regional Emmy Award, and spoken across the country on a variety of topics related to public policy, education, and social justice.
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches DEI Alliance is proud to announce the inaugural Equality and Inclusion Night February, 2022 which is also Black History Month. The DEI Alliance, made up of 12 minority and social justice coaching organizations, is coordinating with college basketball programs across the country to ask coaches and staff to wear all black on the sidelines as well as the “equal sign” lapel pin created to symbolize equality.
Birmingham, AL. The Right Fit podcast returns for season two with new host Darryl Jacobs. The hit podcast gives listeners a behind the scenes look at the hiring process in college athletics. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a different college athletic director or decision maker. Season one was hosted by Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon and featured fourteen episodes of interviews with Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen, Eastern Michigan VP and Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee, Brady Barke Director of Athletics at Southeast Missouri State University, Dr. Joel Erdmann of the University of South Alabama and many more.
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches is pleased to announce the inaugural Rising Coaches Classic. The Multi-Team Event will be hosted by the College of Charleston from November 11-14th and will feature four division one men’s basketball teams. The field for the event will include Loyola MD, South Carolina State, Lipscomb and host school College of Charleston. All games will be broadcast live by FloSports at www.flosports.com
Birmingham, AL - Rising Coaches is proud to announce the addition of world-renowned player development coach & consultant Mike Procopio to its staff and Rising Coaches Consulting.
Birmingham, AL. The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance is pleased to announce the finalists for its second annual “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The finalists for “Next Up 2021” are as follows:
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches has announced the addition of Menelik Fernandes to its' staff. Fernandes will take over as the Director of External Operations for Rising Coaches. "We are so excited to add Menelik to our team," said Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon. "His background in sales and his experience as a member of Rising Coaches will provide our company with a valuable skill set and perspective"
Birmingham, AL - Rising Coaches is proud to announce its inaugural 2021 Rising Coaches Awards. With 1,500 plus members of all levels, Rising Coaches is an inclusive membership-based community for basketball coaches. Rising Coaches assists by providing relationships, development and job opportunities.
Birmingham, AL. Southwest Mississippi Community College head coach and long time Rising Coaches member, Bryan Bender has joined the company in a leadership role. Bender will take over hosting duties for a weekly member's Zoom and the very popular Rising Coaches Podcast. In addition to hosting content, Bender will work behind the scenes to help Rising Coaches add strategic partners that can add value to the coaching community. "We are thrilled to add Bryan to our team," said Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon. "He is an extremely talented communicator who believes in our brand. He will provide instant value to our members and to our company."
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches has produced the first ever training resource for Graduate Assistant Coaches. The position of Graduate Assistant is arguably one of the most important on staff. GA's are asked to wear many hats and balance several different relationships all with little to no coaching experience under their belt.
Sheila Boykin is giving back to the game as an Assistant Coach for the CSUN Women's Basketball team.
Birmingham, AL. Erin Sinnott, who has served as the Director of Operations and Member Services for Rising Coaches since the spring of 2020, has been hired in a support staff position for Minnesota Women's Basketball. During her time with Rising Coaches, Sinnott helped run the internal operations of the company as well as manage the needs of Rising Coaches' over 1,500 members. "Erin has been such a vital part of our company's growth over the last year" said Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon. "Not only did she help streamline all of our behind the scenes processes, but she ingratiated herself to our community of coaches. She's been totally bought into our mission of inclusion and development. We couldn't have asked for a better ambassador for our brand."
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – The Business of Small College Athletics (BOSCA) today announced Rising Coaches Search & Consulting as the Exclusive Search Firm Sponsor for the 2021 BOSCA Workshop to be held July 19-20, 2021 in Oklahoma City.
Rising Coaches has announced its' first group of speakers for the 12th Annual Rising Coaches Conference East set to take place in Atlanta, July 6-7th. The line-up includes Alabama head coach and SEC champion Nate Oats, Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young, Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier, Noel Gillespie - head coach of the College Park SkyHawks of the NBA G League, Richie Riley of South Alabama, DeLaina Jordan of Parker Executive Search and many more. The event will also include a panel about the hiring process with new Kennesaw State women's basketball coach Octavia Blue and their COO who led the search Tamica Smith Jones.
Wabash College has named Chris Burke to lead its men's lacrosse program according to Wabash Director of Athletics Matt Tanney. The national search for a new Lacrosse coach was led by Rising Coaches Search and Consulting.
Burke comes to Wabash from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he served the past four seasons as the first assistant coach, defensive and goalie coach, and recruiting coordinator for the men's lacrosse program. The Saints were ranked as high as 12th nationally in 2021 and earned berths in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament in three of Burke's four seasons as an assistant. Burke coached the 2019 GLVC Men's Lacrosse Player of the Year and the 2021 GLVC Freshman of the Year. A total of nine Maryville players earned All-GLVC honors for the 2021 campaign.
Burke spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Saint Leo University in Florida before joining the NCAA Division II program as a player. Burke served as team captain as a senior and helped the Lions earn a Sunshine State Conference tournament appearance in 2016. He was the Student Veterans of America President while at Saint Leo, as well.
"An experienced coach with strong recruiting ties both in the Midwest and nationally, Coach Burke will advance and grow the Wabash lacrosse program," Tanney said. "Chris' reputation as a builder of team cultures precedes him. He's a welcome addition to Wabash College and Little Giants athletics."
A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Burke won three divisional championships as a member of the First Colonial Lacrosse Club.
Burke served as a member of the United States Marine Corps for five years. He rose to the rank of corporal and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
"I would like to thank Mr. Tanney and the members of the search committee for their time and consideration," Burke said. "I would also like to thank the coaches, players, and parents at both Saint Leo and Maryville for preparing me for this next step in my coaching career. I want to create an excitement for Wabash lacrosse. I want to create an environment for growth not just for the players but for the staff, as well. Building the program is going to take patience, it's not going to happen overnight. It will be built through the culture and the identity of our team."
The Rising Coaches Conference West which will be held June 17-18 at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, AZ has announced this year's line up of speakers. The conference will feature some of the best basketball minds in the world from men's and women's college basketball, as well as the NBA. The speaker line-up includes ...
Ganiyat Adeduntan is an inspiration for female coaches and the Head Coach at Colegate University.
1. Why did you get into coaching?
Carmen Maciariello is the founder of Coaches 4 Change and Head Coach at Siena College.
Birmingham, AL. Keith Lohmuller has been named the new men's lacrosse coach at Montreat College. The national search was conducted by Rising Coaches Search and Consulting. Lohmuller comes to Montreat from Queens University where he had been an assistant coach for the past three seasons. Queens lacrosse was ranked in the top 20 for NCAA DII programs each of the three seasons Lohmuller was on staff.
Rising Coaches live events are back! Rising Coaches has announced a pair of events this summer on either side of the country. The 12th Annual Rising Coaches Conference will be held on June 17-18 in Phoenix, AZ and again July 6-7 in Atlanta.
Birmingham, AL –Rising Coaches Consulting is excited to introduce a new mentorship package to the Rising Coaches community. The “Community Mentors”have been designed to create small communities across various segments of the basketball world, allowing for an even more personalized, relevant experience to its members.
Rising Coaches is excited to launch a new partnership with BenefitHub. Rising Coaches members will now have access to a BenefitHub page which offers thousands of discounts and deals from all kinds of different companies from airlines, rental cars, home insurance, gym memberships, local restaurants, etc.
Answering questions is one of the most important aspects of an interview. Pro Tip: be prepared to answer questions that have nothing to do with X and Os. Not sure what those questions might be? Good thing you are a member of Rising Coaches. We’ve got that cheat code all ready for you too.
You’ve got down what interviewers LOVE candidates do or say Part 1. It’s time for a quick refresher on what interviewers HATE candidates do or say.
It’s time to interview for that position you’ve been eyeing. You really want this job. You want to make sure you put the best foot forward. It’s a good thing you are a member of Rising Coaches. Continuing this five part series, we’ve got the cheat code all ready for you to succeed.
Scott Garson is an assistant coach at Santa Clara and is a member of the Jewish Coaches Association
You did it! You have an interview for a position you have been eyeing. It’s time to get ready for the interview.
Birmingham, AL – Rising Coaches is excited to introduce a new program to the Rising Coaches community, #HealthyCoach. The ground-breaking program is headed up by Rising Coaches newest partner, Jason Fry of #HealthyLeader.
It’s that time of year again -- people are changing jobs faster than they can update their Twitter handle. If you aren’t someone who is packing your bags or moving on to a different position on your staff -- there are things you can do today to get ready when it is your chance.
RT Software, the industry leader in broadcast graphics around the world is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rising Coaches, an inclusive membership-based community for basketball coaches at all levels.
In an effort to build global relationships throughout the basketball community, Rising Coaches is excited to be featured in the latest issue of AdB Hoops Magazine. AdB Hoops Magazine is a world leader in coaching content and over the last 12 months has released nine outstanding magazines for coaches and the basketball community both in English and Spanish.
The Rising Coaches DEI Alliance is asking all coaches, despite their race, gender or rank to stand together in unity as one. Jason Shay, most recently the head men's basketball coach at East Tennessee State University, was reportedly forced to resign after just one season on Tuesday.
Rising Coaches has opened registration for its' annual Final Four Speaker Series. Rising Coaches members will receive free access and will not need to register for the event. The conference will be available to non-members for $15.
Rising Coaches Search and Consulting has teamed up with the DEI Alliance to offer an edge to minority led athletic departments. For a limited time Rising Coaches will offer half off coaching searches to athletic directors of color.
Xavier men’s assistant coach Ben Johnson recognizes the need. The majority of men’s and women’s scholarship players across the country are Black yet these teams are largely led by white head coaches.
Milligan University has tabbed Christian Pope to serve as its' next Director of Athletics following the retirement of long time AD Mark Fox. The national search for Milligan's Athletic Director was led by Rising Coaches Search and Consulting.
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches has long been known for hosting first class events for the coaching community. Beginning in 2021, they will host their first event for student-athletes. The “Intro to Coaching” program will provide the knowledge, resources and path-way for student-athletes to successfully transition into a career in coaching. “I think a lot of athletes would love to make a career out of teaching the game that they love, but they don’t know where to start,” said Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon. “There is no roadmap to this profession. There’s no training, or resources and a lot of times you have to know someone just to know what jobs are even open.” Intro to Coaching will look to fill that void. The two-day conference will cover topics including earning trust and responsibilities, building relationships with your players and staff, navigating the profession, leveraging your experiences, financial planning and more. Rising Coaches will bring in some of the top coaches from the HS, AAU, College and Professional levels to speak to their group. The conference will conclude with a speed-interview session. Head and Assistant coaches will be invited to meet and interview the participants of the Intro to Coaching program. “Our goal is for our participants to leave with an understanding of the realities of the coaching profession, an understanding of what it takes to be successful in the coaching profession, and an expanded network and relationships that may help them personally or professionally.”
The Rising Sports Network is proud to announce its’ latest show “The Carousel” hosted by Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon and All Access Network founder Brian Burton. The Carousel will be an hour-long, weekly show that focuses on open jobs in college basketball. Adam and Brian will discuss potential fits and scoop on the latest open jobs in hoops with their guests and listeners. The show will be streamed live on Thursdays at 12pm EST on all digital platforms as well as released as a podcast on all major providers.
In an effort to build global relationships throughout the basketball community, Rising Coaches is excited to be featured in the latest issue of AdB Hoops Magazine. AdB Hoops Magazine is a world leader in coaching content and over the last 12 months has released nine outstanding magazines for coaches and the basketball community both in English and Spanish. To access their catalog of magazines, visit AdB HOOPS DIGITAL today!
It was purely "accidental". I was a pre-med major in college and once I nished my overseas pro career, I thought I would start getting hours for my medical career. I missed the game so much that I became an AAU coach while getting my hours. The next thing I know, I am interviewing at Bucknell for the assistant coach position and the rest is history.
Love of sports at an early age
Emotional Intelligence Series
Leadership Coach Adam Gierlach brings his insight on Emotional Intelligence to the Rising Coaches Community. Gierlach touches on what Emotional Intelligence is and why it is significant, skills that are associated with EI, and practices to support YOUR development into becoming an Emotional Intelligent leader.
This is Part 5 of a six-part series unpacking how to recognize when you’re performing with an inferior mindset.
This is Part 4 of a six-part series unpacking how to recognize when you’re performing with an inferior mindset.
As a coach, you wouldn’t let a player step on to the court for a game without warming up first. You must warm up before stepping in front of the camera too. You may feel nervous whether there is an audience or not, so regardless you must engage your supportive breath by warming up.
This is Part 3 of a six-part series on how to recognize if you’re performing with an inferior mindset. The first clue was to notice when you are stuck with no clear way forward.
This is Part 2 of a six-part series on how to recognize if you’re performing with an inferior mindset.
As the calendar turns to 2021, it doesn’t look like virtual calls are going anywhere anytime soon. At Rising Coaches, we work together to do everything we can to build our personal and professional branding message. Video call presence has become increasingly important as the front door to our own personality during the pandemic.
The emphasis on mental skills training is infiltrating every endeavor. It’s considered the tipping point for success at work and fulfillment in life. It is becoming the premiere antidote to relieving stress and the next great performance hack. It is the new answer to all of our problems.
As a child, my mom insisted I pen a handwritten note thanking my Grandma Schmitt for my birthday present. I wasn’t happy – that note stood between me and the neighborhood kickball game. But the next time I visited my grandma, the note was taped to her avocado green fridge. She said it made her smile every time she saw it.
It’s being said 2021 will be the year of the conversation. At Rising Coaches, let's make it the year of the networking conversation. Interested in moving up, building your network or growing in the profession? The time is now.
Jeremy Capo, winner of the 2018 NACDA Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year award, joins the team at Rising Coaches Search and Consulting. Capo has over 16 years of experience working in athletic administration including stops as the director of athletics at Iowa Western Community College and New Mexico Junior College.
The fear of public speaking can be so strong that our bodies respond to it as if it were a life or death situation. Often when getting ready to do a presentation or public speaking, your body will lock up, causing you to go into fight or flight mode.
Be a star in your current role. Leave your program better than when you found it.
Milligan University has selected Alyssa Whitehead to serve as the next head coach of its women's soccer program. The national search for Milligan's Soccer Coach was led by Rising Coaches Search.
When a basketball player walks up to the free throw line, they pause. They breathe. They may bounce the ball. They don’t rush. They are prepared. It’s the same routine they’ve done thousands of times in practice.
Hello 2021! The world must be truly thrilled to say goodbye to 2020. With the exception of maybe Zoom and Amazon. There’s something about saying twenty twenty-one that feels refreshing. Say it a few more times: twenty twenty-one, twenty twenty-one. Let’s make 2021 our best year ever.
In an effort to build global relationships throughout the basketball community, Rising Coaches is excited to be featured in the latest issue of AdB Hoops Magazine. AdB Hoops Magazine is a world leader in coaching content and over the last 12 months has released eight outstanding magazines for coaches and the basketball community both in English and Spanish. To access their catalog of magazines, visit AdB HOOPS DIGITAL today!
Both intellectual and emotional investments are important, but how are coaches supposed to balance them?
Dr. Dish Basketball, the premier provider of basketball training machines across the world is pleased to announce a fully integrated partnership with Rising Coaches, an inclusive membership based community for basketball coaches at all levels.
Birmingham, AL. The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance is pleased to announce the finalist for the “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The organizations that make up the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance each nominated coaches for the opportunity to participate in a workshop with sports search consultant Katy Young Staudt. Katy Young Staudt was recently named a Top 40 under 40 in college basketball by The Athletic. “There are a number of rising stars in our business and I am honored to be able to provide advice and expertise to help advance their careers” said Staudt. “If we are truly going to impact the game in a positive way, we must take the right action steps to get there and helping prepare coaches to win the interview is one of the most important steps in the coaching search process." Staudt has led basketball searches for Texas Tech, Washington State, Cal Berkeley, Fairfield, UC Riverside, UT Tyler and Cleveland State just to name a few.
At the inaugural meeting for the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance, Mississippi State Athletic Director John Cohen shared a few words about diversity. Cohen shared the story of how college athletics was the key factor in getting the state flag of Mississippi changed. Below is a short clip.
Success is defined within yourself. Do not get wrapped up in what others think success is. Define things that truly matter to you.
Coaching involves helping people find their passion and themselves. Focus on communication as well as Xs and Os. Fellowship is key. Hear their purpose and their story.
"True fulfillment comes from helping others grow."
"Spend time with yourself - the best leaders really understand themselves. I think to be great, you have to understand yourself and your gifts."
Birmingham, AL – Rising Coaches is proud to unveil the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance. The mission of the organization is to use the platform as leaders in sports to impact changes for equality in our communities and our profession. Rising Coaches will join forces with the leadership from several minority and diversity groups to meet monthly on issues and initiatives.
Birmingham, AL. Rising Coaches has announced that Erin Sinnott has been promoted to Director of Operations and Membership Services. “Erin has proven herself to be a huge asset to Rising Coaches. Not only does she help us execute at a higher level,” said Rising Coaches CEO Adam Gordon “but more importantly she dove right into our community, understands how it and why it works and has built meaningful relationships with our members.” Originally from Illinois, Sinnott played college basketball at the University of Evansville and Daemen College. She then served as a graduate assistant for the athletic department at Southern Illinois University, before joining Rising Coaches as an intern in March, 2020.
When Rising Coaches was founded in 2010, the organization wanted to establish a legacy that extended beyond the confines of its inner workings. In the last 10 years, Rising Coaches has taken the most pride in the work its members have accomplished.
Birmingham, AL (9/10/2020) - Rising Coaches, a nationally-recognized membership-based community for basketball coaches and personnel, is proud to announce the launch of Rising Coaches Consulting. Rising Coaches Consulting will provide mentorship and career guidance for coaches at all levels, from youth basketball to the NBA. Its mentor roster boasts a combined 160-plus years of coaching and 35 coach of the year honors.
Every vision begins with a spark and a passion for a perceived problem. Throughout the months that Adam Gordon and Andy Farrell sat in their Clemson University office as graduate assistants, there were numerous conversations about the basketball coaching industry.
"When you practice the small stuff, you get better at the big stuff."
Work as hard as you can in the moment and that job will come. Try to prepare yourself for the next job, but also be in the moment.
Core in Latin actually means heart. What are those inside the heart values?
Saddi Washington explains the dos and don'ts of this high-level, high-intensity drill that will gas your players and get them in shape.
If that younger guy that is substituting for me is lacking in any of these four areas, I cannot send them.
I sent out 4,000 emails and only 5 people emailed me back. Two of those responses were from people that I had worked with.
This does not mean to stop and give up. This means keep going, even when everything is telling you not to.
First hand proof that practicing really does translate to games.
When you are fortunate enough to get your own program, know what you want. It is all about personality, roles, and knowing your people.
Located in an unincorporated part of Yadkin County is Hamptonville, NC. This small city is home to just 5901 people, with the average family size being three people. The city was named after colonel Henry Hampton, a member of the revolutionary army. This is where it all began for current Spartanburg Methodist College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Heather Macy grew up.
Sean Sweeney explains some player drills and emphasizes how important the technique is in the execution of the drills.
Coach Leonzo explains the importance of 3v3 and how it can help when implemented in practice.
Anya Covington inspires us as she describes her perspective of this pandemic.
"No matter what happens, no one gets to take away your knowledge."
"What we want to do with this stuff is trigger two to the ball."
Samson Kayode tells what the five traits he looks for in a player.
Even two months after murder of George Floyd brought conversations about social injustices and racial inequality to the forefront of the national dialogue, the college basketball community continues to come together to discuss issues that people in the profession face both inside and outside the game of basketball. After the first rendition of the event brought together more than 200 coaches for a night of conversation and growth, this month’s panel had an extra emphasis on those who work at the grassroots levels of basketball. Leaders in JUCO and prep basketball as well as representatives from the scouting community spoke for close to four hours about the ways they can continue to educate themselves, each other, and their programs about these important topics. The conversation was moderated by Brian Burton and Adam Gordon.
Darnell Archey explains how to get buy in for your program, no matter what position you are or what job you are, and the effects it has on the overall success of the program.
"Be a master of your job that you have right now. Be TWO feet in."
Chris Oliver gives advice on how to introduce new plays and sets in practice.
Karra Labombarde sits down with Jared Brownridge in The Night League, to talk about how he got started with the game of basketball, his playing experience with the Delaware Blue Coats and the unknown of next season.
Clemson's Amanda Butler explaining just how important self awareness is.
Jenny Fischer sits down with Oregon State Men's Basketball Coach Marlon Stewart to continue the conversation on social injustice and racial inequality.
Stewart, a native of Mercer Island, Washington started his coaching career as a video coordinator at the University of California from 2008-2012. After the 2012 season, Stewart served as the technology and scouting assistant at the University of Virginia from 2012-2014.
Coach John Leonzo explaining player movement in dribble drive offense.
Karra Labombarde sits down with Michael Fly in the first ever episode of The Night Leauge, to talk the profession of coaching and how Coach Fly made his way through this difficult industry. Coach Fly is entering his third year as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Flordia Gulf Coast after spending seven years as an assistant coach.
Scott Savor on questions and how to get people to actually listen to you.
Jay Triano discusses when preparation meets opportunity.
Rob Johnson touches on fundamentals and player development.
Jenny Fischer sits down with Anya Covington to continue the conversation on social injustice and racial inequality.Anya B. Covington is a speaker, advocate and trainer, focused on rethinking the diversity, equity and inclusion space. A basketball standout at the University of Wisconsin, she played both collegiately and professionally before coaching athletes at the Division-1 Collegiate and Professional coaching level for over a decade.
Dr. Dish has partnered with Rising Coaches to offer it's members significant discounts on their products. Before you purchase your next Dr. Dish product mention "Rising Coaches" and receive $300 off Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Also, make sure to check out the NEW Dr. Dish Home machine which is perfect for these times. Visit drdishbasketball.com for details.
Rising Coaches will host another Free Networking Session this Friday thanks in large part to our sponsor Dr. Dish. You will have an opportunity to meet and create genuine relationships with coaches from all different levels. Fill out this form for registration info
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