The Post Up Podcast

ep7 - Brent Tipton & Ball Screens

In this week’s episode of the Post Up Pod, we talk to Coach Brent Tipton. Coach Tipton has served as the Head Coach at the University of Guam, as well as working within the Guam Basketball Confederation. His teams have earned gold medals in the Micronesian Championships and the FIBA Oceania Championships. Among other things, we discuss:  * goals in PnR offense * teaching younger players to play on and off the ball in PnR situations * teaching screeners to read the action * Trends in international basketball - both offensively and defensively

ep6 - Coach Stefan Grassegger & Defensive Philosophy

Coach Grassegger has served as the Associate Head Coach of the Vienna Timberwolves from 2018-2021 in the Austrian BSL. He’s also serving as an assistant coach for the Austrian National team. In this podcast, we discuss: -Building and implementing a defensive philosophy -Defensive game planning and in-game adjustments -Ball screen defense -the “next” defensive rotation system.

ep5 - Alan Keane

Coach Keane is an innovative, reflective, and purposeful coach - and this mindset of continual self evaluation is reflected in the way in which he leads his programs. Coach is the lead man for the Reading Rockets, and is a mainstay in the British National organization - having led the u16 and u18 teams in the European Championships, and serving as an assistant for the senior team in the Commonwealth Games in 2018. TOPICS INCLUDE -Developing relationships in a way that facilitates a player-led, goal oriented approach to growth -Building a culture of honesty and embracing confrontation -Strategies for self-evaluation, both as a player and as a coach This is a can’t miss episode! You can find Coach Keane on Twitter: @CoachKeane14

ep4 - Ciarán Dunne & Small Sided Games

Coach Dunne describes the use of small sided games to teach decision making. "Decision precedes skill"  Ciarán Dunne has served on staffs of the Irish National Team, the Reading Rockets under Alan Keane, and the Kent Crusaders - during this time, he's developed a philosophy emphasizing the utilization of game-like situations over rote physical repetition of skills. Coach Dunne is an engaging, unique guest - a must-listen for coaches looking for a way to encourage competition and game-like reads.

ep3 - Dimitrios Galanis

Dimitrios Galanis has coached throughout the world at the highest levels. Originally from Greece, he’s worked all over the world, in the NBA as well as in Europe. While coaching in Europe, he’s led teams in the Russian Superleague, the Greek A1 and A2 leagues, Bulgarian League, the Balkan League, as well as participating in the EuroCup. Additionally, Coach Galanis has served as the head coach of the Greek Junior u14 team. In this episode of the Post Up Pod, we’ll discuss strategies for developing young players, teaching players to play within a team structure, and building a team culture with intention. Coach’s broad level of experience provides for a great episode!