Ras Vanderloo - USA Basketball Coaching Staff Member & Former Sioux City (IA) East High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1141

Ras Vanderloo recently retired after his 14th season as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Sioux City East High School in Sioux City, IA. He spent 32 years coaching basketball, 14 as a Head Coach and 18 as an Assistant Coach. Ras is a 5-time district coach of the year and the 2017 State 4A Coach of the Year. He won 314 games as a head coach at East High with 4 State Tournament appearances and a State Runner Up in 2012.In addition to his run as the Head Coach at East, Ras also runs a large youth league basketball program with over 650 kids annually participating. The league is currently 33 years old and was started by his father.Ras comes from a large coaching family, his father Rich and brother Jeff (now a Creighton Assistant) are both former Head Coaches at East High in Sioux City. His brothers John and Jim are coaches as wellRas has worked with USA Basketball in varying capacities, most recently as an assistant coach for the Men’s 3 x 3 Nation’s League that competed this summer in Chile. On this episode Mike & Ras discuss his retirement from teaching and coaching along with the new opportunities in front of him, including his involvement with USA Basketball. Vanderloo reflects on the significance of learning from experienced mentors and emphasizes the value of dedication and hard work in achieving success in coaching. He shares insights about the differences between coaching in traditional formats versus the increasingly popular 3x3 basketball format, highlighting the unique challenges and strategies involved in this fast-paced version of the game. Additionally, Vanderloo provides practical advice for young coaches, advocating for the importance of seeking out successful programs and experienced coaches to learn from. As he navigates his post-retirement journey, he remains committed to contributing to the basketball community and mentoring future generations of coaches.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on your favorite podcast app and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Ras Vanderloo from Sioux City East High School in the state of Iowa.Website – https://www.usab.com/staff-members/ras-vanderlooEmail – [email protected] - @CoachRasVisit 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.