Marty Vosters - University of Akron Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach - Episode 1025

Marty Vosters is in his second season as a Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Akron. During the 2024 WNBA season, Marty served as the Head Video Coordinator for the LA Sparks under Head Coach Curt Miller.Marty began his coaching journey at the University of Minnesota where he worked under Coach Lindsay Whalen as a student manager for the women’s basketball team.On this episode Mike & Marty discuss valuable insights into the world of basketball coaching and player development. Marty emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with players, highlighting how a confident and resilient mindset is essential for success at the professional level. Drawing from his experiences with the LA Sparks, Marty discusses the stark differences between coaching in college and the WNBA, particularly in how players approach mistakes and learning. He reflects on the analytical side of coaching, detailing how data-driven insights can enhance player performance and decision-making. As he prepares for a more prominent role at Akron, Marty is excited to apply the lessons learned about fostering player autonomy and collaboration in the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball.Follow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.Grab your notebook before you listen to this episode with Marty Vosters, Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Akron. Website – https://gozips.com/sports/womens-basketballEmail – [email protected]/X - @MartyVostersVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.