Ryan Diew: From Athlete to Head Coach at Head Royce

Welcome back to the Contacts Coaching Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Coach Ryan Diew, head basketball coach at Head Royce Boys basketball and proud alum of the school. Coach Diew shares his journey from being an athlete at Head Royce to playing basketball at Colgate University, and eventually returning to his alma mater to coach. He discusses his experiences as a walk-on, the valuable lessons he learned from his mentors, and his unexpected path into coaching. Coach Diew also delves into his entrepreneurial background, his coaching philosophy, and how he integrates data analytics into his coaching strategies. Tune in to hear insightful stories about resilience, leadership, and the impact of youth mentorship.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:24 Coach Ryan Diew's Athletic Journey01:22 Transition to Coaching02:09 Early Coaching Challenges and Successes03:29 Return to Head Royce and Pandemic Impact04:52 Coaching Philosophy and Adaptation06:20 Balancing Coaching and Personal Development09:25 Building a Basketball Program14:33 Analytics in Coaching19:27 Kids' Engagement and Tracking Performance19:53 Grading System for Player Evaluation20:23 Democratic Process in Team Selection21:04 Analyzing Player Combinations and Effectiveness22:49 Balancing Scoring and Team Dynamics27:37 Evolving Coaching Philosophy30:22 Impact of Venture Capital Experience on Coaching35:59 Redefining Success and Personal Growth38:07 Shark Tank Experience and Lessons Learned39:57 Final Thoughts and Gratitude