#210 Melting Pot with John Coffino

John is a basketball coach, scout and an athletic mentor who has coached at every level including head coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds in the NBA G League.

Coach Coffino has coached overseas for the last 10 years in several countries including Spain, China, Kenya, Qatar, Republic of Georgia, United Kingdom, Republic of the Maldives and Denmark. But not forgetting most recently head coach of IMG Academy.

In the episode we spoke about:

- You have worked at every level of basketball but what was the most fulfilling and brought you the most joy?

- Why do you think the current generation is missing out by not playing on "The Black Top"?

- Where does your mindset of there is no "Black or White" come from?

- 'I'm not good enough'

- 'Basketball has given you so much, you should give 2x back'

- Why did you come back from coaching overseas?

- 'You have to adjust and learn when you go overseas'

- How have you adapted to the modern era of coaching in this social media age?

- Integrity, honesty and transparency, do you think it's lacking nowadays? ('If you are honest, I will respect you more')

- 'You have to instils respect and loyalty with your players'

How did you keep all the egos in check while coaching in the UK? (With the limited facilities, playing in a smaller market and having the nay sayers saying this will never work)

- What hat do you wear when you are commentating on a game?

- Would you like to venture into broadcasting when it is all said and done and you hang up the suit?

- Do you think in the current world, we can deal with honesty?

- 'What lessons are we teaching the players?'

- How do you get players to stay hungry?

and finally if you could sit down with any player/coach who would that be?

amongst others

You can also check out our previous episode here and connect with him through his Instagram. 

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