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Dec 11, 2025 1 hr 41 min

S3E8(G): Be a Hedgehog: Transformative Coaching with Bryan Rooney

from Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County) Hosted by Run TMC Podcast

This is Season 3, Episode 8 of The RUN TMC Podcast. In Episode 8, The Run TMC podcast brings you an interview with Coach Bryan Rooney of Cal State East Bay. We discuss building programs, recruiting, player development, and the importance of being ‘transformational’ rather than ‘transactional.’ Coach Rooney shares practical coaching strategies — from pregame prep and timeout management to tracking rebounding and transition metrics — plus insights on connecting with players off the court. Throughout the episode he emphasizes role clarity, habit-based development, measurable practice metrics (rebounding, paint touches, corner touches), and the importance of building program culture and personal connections off the court. Rooney closes with revealing the team’s ‘hedgehog’ philosophy. Episode 8 is a must-listen for coaches and basketball fans looking for actionable ideas and leadership lessons This interview occurred on November 21st, 2025 Show Notes: (G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics (M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors. email us at: [email protected] follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com thank you to our sponsors: The Hub in San Anselmo Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps .

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  1. 0:38 Welcome to Run TMC Podcast
  2. 3:44 NBA Standings and Surprises
  3. 8:13 World Basketball Day Plans
  4. 10:00 Interview with Coach Bryan Rooney
  5. 29:20 Recruiting Strategies and Insights
  6. 43:37 Timeout Management and Coaching Style
  7. 51:35 Letting Players Play
  8. 53:56 Non-Negotiables and Team Rules
  9. 57:32 Three-Point Shooting Philosophy
  10. 1:00:52 Scouting and Stats
  11. 1:04:56 Connecting with Players
  12. 1:11:08 Role Definition and Acceptance
  13. 1:15:00 Watching Basketball
  14. 1:18:51 Influential Coaches
  15. 1:21:14 Building a Program
  16. 1:24:38 Coaching and Family
  17. 1:26:17 Favorite Drill and Gym
  18. 1:27:40 Best Players
  19. 1:29:27 Favorite Restaurant
  20. 1:30:02 Outro: Dave and Duffy Steal From Coach Rooney
  21. 1:39:05 Be A Hedgehog

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