Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

The 4 Levels of Leadership

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching podcast, Brandon and Mike talk through the important topic of Leadership. Through leadership, they explore Mike's 4 Levels of Leadership along with the core tenants of Transformational Leadership. Then, as the episode wraps up, they hit the film room to break down some on-court concepts.

Points to Ponder - When Silence Becomes the System

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast Mike shares another Point to Ponder, this time on the Social System that exists within teams. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh [https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh]

Jon Goodwillie - Former Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach & Senior Men's National Team Assistant Coach

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, we are extremely excited to welcome Jon Goodwillie onto the podcast. This is the first episode of a 2-part sitdown with Jon that explores his coaching journey as well as stories from his time coaching in the NBA and with the National team. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

Points to Ponder - Vibe Coding

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another one of his Points to Ponder. This time, he shares an AI analogy, of Vibe Coding and how it relates to coaching Basketball. This one will really get you... pondering! If you're interested in receiving the written versions of the blog, sign-up here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh [https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh]

Reflection - Learning to Think about your Thinking

In this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Brandon Brock and Mike MacKay explore reflection as one of the most important, and most overlooked, skills in coaching. Moving beyond the traditional end-of-practice debrief, they unpack how reflection can be used before, during, and after training to help athletes think more critically, make better decisions, and take greater ownership of their learning. Through practical tools like Notice, Name, Navigate, See–Feel–Need–Do, and AAA (Ask, Anchor, Action), Brandon and Mike share how coaches can build reflection into the flow of practice to develop more adaptable players and more thoughtful leaders. They also explore reflection as a coaching skill, discussing journaling, mentorship, and the discomfort of growth through the lens of “learning like a lobster”, a powerful reminder that meaningful development often requires vulnerability before progress.