EP19: Why Basketball Coaches Should Have A Coaching Mentor with Mike MacKay

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Mike MacKay, a mentor and influential coaching figure within the basketball world. They discuss coaching mentorship and how it evolves over one's career. Mike emphasizes the importance of finding the right mentor and understanding what type of mentorship is needed. He also shares his passion for learning and the importance of believing in athletes and creating an environment where they can thrive. Learn about player development with our activities book. Inside, you'll find 50 activity diagrams for your workouts and team practices:https://transformingbball.com/small-sided-games-book Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/  Key Takeaways: Finding the right mentor is crucial for coaches at different stages of their development. Transformational coaching involves inspiring athletes, serving as a role model, challenging them to think, and treating them as individuals. Regenerative leadership emphasizes embracing diversity while aligning on values, purpose, and vision. Guided defense can be used to create representative practice environments and enhance player development.  Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball