Episode 80 - Dave Pilipovich

Lessons from a 40-Year Coaching Journey with Coach Dave Pilipovich. Coach Pilipovich (current men's basketball assistant coach at Colorado State) shares insights from nearly four decades in basketball, spanning Division III, Division II, NBA G League and Division I programs. His experiences highlight the importance of patience and relationship-building. We discuss the impact from mentors: Jim Boone and Tim Loomis. Helping build Robert Morris and Eastern Michigan. Working at Michigan with Tommy Amaker. The unique challenges of being an interim head coach and the rewards of being the head coach at Air Force. All things Mountain West Conference. Making the Division I NCAA Tournament after 37 years at New Mexico! Being let go, continuous learning, flexibility, favorite restaurants and much more! #thiel #californiapa #floridaatlantic #georgiastate #robertmorris #easternmichigan #michigan #airforce #newmexico #austintoros #coloradostate 02:14 - Early playing days at Teal College and lessons learned03:36 - Mentors and early coaching influences06:31 - Building programs08:20 - Experiences coaching in NCAA tournaments and memorable moments09:40 - Reflections on setbacks and longevity in coaching career11:06 - Insights on patience and perseverance in coaching journeys14:44 - Building relationships with high school coaches and recruiting strategies16:01 - Learning from legend coaches like Jim Boone and Tommy Amaker18:19 - Unique aspects of coaching in the Mountain West and at Air Force20:19 - Transitioning from interim to head coach at Air Force22:20 - Challenges and lessons of coaching at military academies24:41 - Building resilience and managing high expectations28:24 - Reflections on ending seasons and dealing with coaching changes35:18 - Transitioning into assistant roles and supporting younger coaches38:55 - Advice to his younger self and continuous learning as a coach41:13 - The significance of mindfulness, preparation, and details in coaching lifeFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/