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Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches

by Ashton Pilz

This podcast will share the journeys of coaches, players, and managers. Everyone’s path, journey, & struggles can help others. My intention is to add value to those who want to be in the coaching world someday.

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Episodes

  1. Alan Keane

    GB U20 Basketball Head Coach - JMA & Reading Rockets Coach - Commonwealth Games Assistant Coach. “While I have a passion for sport I am driven by a desire to grow and develop in areas of leadership and building a positive learning environment.” - Alan Keane

  2. Charles Belt Head Coach William Woods University MBB

    Coach Belt comes to WWU after spending six seasons with the NCAA Division II Northern Michigan University Wildcats. He was the Head Assistant Coach for three seasons after spending three seasons as the second assistant. Prior to NMU, Belt spent two seasons (2011-13) as an assistant coach at…

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  3. Kyle Diemer Head Coach San Tan Foothills HS

    Kyle Diemer is the current head coach at San Tan Foothills HS in Arizona. He shares his insight on how to get into the coaching industry and shares his experience as a 24-year-old HC. Diemer describes himself as a follower of Jesus, Father, Husband, & Teacher.

  4. Lucas Ramirez Head Coach Saguaro HS

    Coach Ramirez started out as a student at SCC & ASU. While there he coached under Mike O'Guinn at North Canyon HS, while also working with the Arizona Rebels AAU program. He also coached with Matt Gordon at Phoenix College for 2 years. Ramirez has spent the last 3 years at his alma mater Horizon…

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  5. Aaron Siebenthall - Head Coach Ottawa University

    Siebenthall shares his journey from WBB practice player to the current head coach of a NAIA powerhouse. Coach also shares some advice for young people trying to get into the business.

  6. Chris LePore: UNC- Greensboro Assistant Coach

    Coach LePore talks about his journey from manager to GA to assistant coach. LePore also shares his advice on how to be a great assistant and also advice for those aspiring to be in the coaching industry.

  7. Robert Burlingham: Central Michigan Graduate Assistant

    Coach Burlingham is a former manager who transitioned into an assistant coaching job at the NAIA level at a young age. Burlingham just finished his first season as a graduate assistant at Central Michigan and talks about his journey now through D1 hoops.

  8. Kiefer Haffey - Concordia WBB

    Coach Haffey is in his second year as a head coach. Haffey shares his story through hoops as a manager, assistant and now as a HC.

  9. Pat Juckem — WashU in STL

    Juckem has a passion and drive for division 3 hoops and shares his journey with us. Juckem also hits on the importance of relationships and having great energy.

  10. Heather Macy- Spartanburg Methodist WBB

    Heather Macy is the current head coach at Spartanburg Methodist. She talks about her journey through hoops and the importance of emotional health.

  11. Dave Nedbalek - UT Tyler

    Dave Nedbalek spent 6 years as a HS head coach & athletic director. He talks about his transition to collegiate hoops and his journey thus far.

  12. Beth Mounier- UC San Diego Video Coordinator

    Beth is the current video coordinator at University of California San Diego. She’s a former college standout for the Tritons and has experience as a former intern with the Stanford WBB team. She talks about her journey through hoops and why Christ is her firm foundation through it all.

  13. Zachary Stitt - Assistant Coach Geneva College

    Coach Stitt is a current division 3 assistant coach and a former collegiate coach.

  14. Doshia Woods : Tulane WBB

    Doshia Woods is the current recruiting coordinator at Tulane. Woods has also had coaching stints at Western Illinois, New Mexico State, Oregon State & Mizzou.

  15. Dylan S. Mitchell - University of Tulsa WBB

    Coach Mitchell is a former student manger and current video coordinator at the University of Tulsa. He graduated from the University of Florida in 3 years and made the jump straight from manager to support staff.

  16. Lauren Bornstein - Cleveland State WBB Director of Basketball Operations

    Lauren started out as a student manager at the University of Florida, then spent time with the BIG East Conference, and then spent time as an intern with the Washington Wizards & Mystics. She is now the current Director of Ops for Cleveland State Women’s Basketball.

  17. Assistant Coach Ben Tanoff — Maine Maritime Academy

    Coach Tanoff started off his journey as a high school coach, got involved with the organization Rising Coaches & talks about his rise since then through the college hoops industry.

  18. Former College Coach & Current CEO of Rising Coaches— Adam Gordon

    Former Coach Adam Gordon shares his journey through college hoops. Gordon coached at every level from JUCO to High Major D1. He was a former student manager & graduate assistant as well.

  19. Joe Rutigliano Cornell WBB Assistant Coach

    Joe Rutigliano is a former college manager turned graduate assistant and is now an assistant coach at Cornell University.

  20. Steve Yang- Georgetown WBB

    Coach Yang has coached at the HS, JUCO, NAIA, D1 & D2 levels.

  21. Shimmy Gray-Miller, Clemson WBB Assistant Coach.

    20+ years in collegiate coaching.

About this show

This podcast will share the journeys of coaches, players, and managers. Everyone’s path, journey, & struggles can help others. My intention is to add value to those who want to be in the coaching world someday.

Hosted by

Ashton Pilz

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches have?

Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches has 23 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 21, 2020.

What is Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches about?

This podcast will share the journeys of coaches, players, and managers. Everyone’s path, journey, & struggles can help others. My intention is to add value to those who want to be in the coaching world someday.

How often does Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches release new episodes?

Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches publishes every two weeks, based on its 23 episodes since July 2019.

Who hosts Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches?

Golden Nuggets for Aspiring Coaches is created and hosted by Ashton Pilz.
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