IBCA Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Mark Cascio of SAVI Coaching to discuss shot selection. In the conversation we address:* Establishing Language Around Shot Selection* Communicating the Standard* Correcting "Bad Shots"* Activities to Do With Your TeamWe also touch on Mark and Tyler's new venture into coaching culture and their partnership with JP Nerbun at TOC Coach.

Please enjoy my conversation with AHSTW boys coach G.G. Harris. We hit the fab 4 at the end but coach also hits on the impact his defense has had on the culture of the program. In addition to the title we also talk about ball screen coverages during the discussion. Check out the IBCA website www.iowabca.com

Please enjoy the second part of our conversation of the Fab 4 topics. Also, be sure to check out the IHSAA, IGHSAU, and IBCA websites for up to date info on the upcoming season. Good luck to everyone as practices are just around the corner. Have a great week coaching!

Please enjoy our conversation on the first half of the Fab 4 topics. My abbreviations are something I do on our practice plans to list our teams for the day, initials only. Thanks to Rick Byrd at Belmont for the idea from a good handful of years ago. Also, be sure to check out the IHSAA, IGHSAU, and IBCA websites for up to date info on the upcoming season.

In this episode we discuss the many benefits of playing 2-3 Zone defense with South O'Brien Head Coach Kiley Yates. In the conversation we discuss...* Why the 2-3?* Personnel & Positioning* Rebounding* Scouting* Wrinkles to the ZoneFor anyone interested in following up with Kiley, he can be reached at [email protected]

Enjoy our conversation with Coach Kovarik from DMACC. She has experience at multiple levels as a player and coach. Coach does a great job of detailing her primary and secondary break. Be sure to check out the IBCA website www.iowabca.com

In this episode we continue our conversation with former Muscatine High School head coach Susan Orvis. In Part II we address:* Scouting for Man vs Zone Defense* BLOB Defense* Common Actions vs Set Plays* How We Organized the StaffIf you'd like to see a sample of our scouting report email Nate at [email protected].

This week we are joined by Susan Orvis, a former Division-I assistant, and former head girls basketball coach at Muscatine High School. In this episode we discuss our approach to scouting reports, and individual player tendencies. The fall clinic is less than a week away! Join us on Saturday, October 4th at the RecPlex in West Des Moines for an outstanding in-person clinic. Visit TinyURL.com/2025IBCAClinic for more information!

Today's episode features B.J. Windhorst, recently retired head boys basketball coach at DM Valley. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Windhorst's journey and his teams during his recent state championship success at DM Valley.  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Today's episode features Dick Wettengel head girls basketball coach at St. Albert school. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Wettengel's journey and his teams during his time at St. Albert. Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Today's episode features Brian Surratt,  head boys basketball coach at Madrid High School. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Surratt's journey and his teams during his recent state championship success at Madrid.  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Please enjoy my conversation with Evan Franzmeier from Storm Lake. He discusses his move from set plays to conceptual offense. We get into offensive spacing, ball movement, and continuing to play.Check out the IBCA website for all of the new updates. www.iowabca.com

Today's episode features Chad Jilek,  head girls basketball coach at Johnston High School. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Jilek's journey and his teams during his recent state championship success at Johnston  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Nate and Jeff share their thoughts on some topics that might be on your mind as we enter the fall sports season. Check out the new IBCA website mentioned in the episode. www.iowabca.com

This week on the podcast coach Bob Fontana recently retire from Ankeny Centennial joins us for part 2 of his defensive philosophy. Coach has a wealth of knowledge to go along with his success over his 34+ years of coaching.

This week on the podcast coach Bob Fontana recently retire from Ankeny Centennial joins us to deep dive into his defensive philosophy. Coach has a wealth of knowledge to go along with his success over his 34+ years of coaching.

Today's episode features Derek Keizer, head boys basketball coach at Western Christian High School. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Keizer's journey and his teams during his recent state championship success at Western Christian.  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Coach Windhorst and I continue our deep dive into all things ball screen offense. In part two we talk specific details of the roll man in addition to concepts to manipulate the defense. Check out the IBCA website www.ia.nhsbca.org for all things that our coaches association has to offer.

Coach Windhorst and I deep dive into all things ball screen offense. In part one we talk about flow offense, calls for screens, ball screen angles, and handoffs. We discuss terminology like Twirls and Twists, Butt and Flat screens. Check out the IBCA website www.ia.nhsbca.org for all things our coaches association has to offer.

Today's episode features Loren De Jong, head boys basketball coach at Siouxland Christian school. In today's episode, we discuss Coach De Jong's journey and his teams during his time at MOC Floyd Valley.  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/IBCA Membership Registration: https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Please enjoy our conversation with ICCC head coach, Mason Denholm. Mason has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career right out of college at Grand View University. Yes, we do talk defense on this podcast. In our conversation with Mason we spend the majority of the time talking no middle defense.For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.orgInformation about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.

Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with SDSU assistant coach, Cole Christian. In part 2 of our conversation with Cole we focus on set based and conceptual basketball, continuing to play when dead, and the fab 4 quick hitters. For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.orgInformation about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.

Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with SDSU assistant coach, Cole Christian. Cole has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career as a manager at ISU during the Fred Hoiberg to Steve Prohm transition. In our two part conversation with Cole we focus on his experiences in a number of roles. Shot selection and working with the head coach are the main focus of this episode. For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.orgInformation about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.

Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Iowa State assistant coach, Nate Schmidt. Nate has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career while in college. Coach has worked at every level from high school to professional basketball. We finish up our conversation this week with a wide range of topics. Thanks for tuning in. Please share any episode you feel useful with your coaching circle. For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.orgInformation about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.

Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with Iowa State assistant coach, Nate Schmidt. Nate has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career while in college. Coach has worked at every level from high school to professional basketball. In our two part conversation with Nate we focus on his insights on the offensive side of the ball. Good offense and player development are the main focus of this episode. For all things IBCA check out our website ia.nhsbca.orgInformation about our coach mentoring program is located under the mentoring tab. Please consider joining our community of coaches willing to talk and share the game. We have something for all coaches.

Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with the head coach at DMACC, Blake Sandquist. Blake shares how they create culture in the offseason along with sharing thoughts on the recruitment of high school players. We also take a shot at a new quick hitter segment producing great thoughts on a number of topics.

Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with the head coach at Des Moines Area Community College, Blake Sandquist. DMACC is located in Boone, Iowa. Blake has achieved great success at the national level throughout his career. His thoughts on running a program and working with players are helpful regardless of level.

In part 2 of our conversation Brandon talks us through his defensive philosophies. We end with coach sharing what it was like to coach Audi Crooks and she continues to impact their community and the greater game of women's basketball.

In part 1 of our conversation with Coach Schwab he shares his thoughts on the details of his in game coaching. With two state titles recently and a once in a career chance to coach Audi Crooks coach has some great ideas and insight to the game.

In Part 2 of our next episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss pregame warmups and special situations. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In Part 1 of our next episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, Montezuma head boys coach Derrick Dengler, and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss culture phrases, when to punt and move to something different, and simplifying the game. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) and Jeff Schertz (Ballard) continue their conversations about how we/he thinks about playing fast in transition. This is part 2 of a two part conversation. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) is the interviewee for the first time. Jeff Schertz (Ballard) talks with Derrick about how he thinks about playing fast in transition. This is part 1 of a two part conversation. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) interviews Derek Schulte (Pella), Jef Schertz (Ballard), Todd Kuntz (Cedar Rapids Praire) and Nate Sanderson (Mt. Vernon), about what they would do differently on defense if they were starting in their first year as a head coach again. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) interviews Derek Schulte (Pella), Jef Schertz (Ballard), Todd Kuntz (Cedar Rapids Praire) and Nate Sanderson (Mt. Vernon), about what they would do differently on offense if they were starting in their first year as a head coach again. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) interviews Derek Schulte (Pella), Jef Schertz (Ballard), Todd Kuntz (Cedar Rapids Prairie) and Nate Sanderson (Mt. Vernon), about what they would do differently if they were starting in their first year as a head coach again. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

This week's podcast sits down with Kristen Meyer the head women's coach at Dowling Catholic high school. In a great conversation coach shares the major impact a small handwritten note can have. We discuss building your defensive philosophy, and what is was like to coach Caitlyn Clark in high school. To join the IBCA use this link for the membership page. https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership To join our members only clinic use this link and scroll to the bottom. https://ia.nhsbca.org/events/fall-clinic-2024/registration

In today's episode, Derrick Dengler (Montezuma) interviews Ras Vanderloo (Sioux City East/Team USA) about his experiences coaching with Team USA's youth program. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

This week's podcast sits down with William Twigg of the London Lions. In a great conversation coach enlightens us on the inner-workings of the London Lions. We discuss principles of play, CLA teaching pedagogy, and what is being done overseas to develop skilled basketball players. To join the IBCA use this link for the membership page. https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership To join our members only clinic use this link and scroll to the bottom. https://ia.nhsbca.org/events/fall-clinic-2024/registration

Tyler Coston of Savi Coaching joins Nate Sanderson to discuss coaching youth basketball. 3 Principles for Coaching Youth A Simple Structure for Youth Practices The Importance of Principles of Play The Shooting Basics: Power, Speed, & "Gets" Team Concepts for Offense, Defense, and Press Break 2024 IBCA Clinic Registration is OPEN! Visit TinyURL.com/IBCAClinic2024 to learn more.

Nate Sanderson (Mount Vernon girls coach) hosts part 1 of 3 episodes on youth basketball. Jeff Schertz (Ballard high boys coach) and Derek Roberts (Mount Vernon boys coach) join in the discussion. We hope you enjoy the conversation. For all things IBCA check out the website www.ia.nhsbca.org The IBCA fall clinic is set for October 19th at the RecPlex in West DesMoines. Registration will be available soon on the website.

In today's episode, IBCA Communication Director Randy Brown discusses career development, challenges of moving from an assistant to head coach, confidence and some of the best practices to grow as a coach. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

This episode is a quick update coming out of the "Fall" meeting of the IBCA board. It includes rules updates and upcoming dates and reminders for basketball coaches in Iowa.

In today's episode, we have short conversations with nine different coaches from around the world. Each coach answers a few of a select group of questions providing great nuggets into their coaching ideas. 7:22 Jerry Ngobi Hope Academy MN/Uganda, 15:28 Chris Kern Mid-Prairie/retired IA coach, 22:25 Octavio Perez Mexico City/G-League, 27: 56 Brandon Henderson Victor Valley HS CA, 36:57 Joel Lincoln Game Shots BB, 43:20 Louis Herrera SCLU in So. Cal/Chile, 48:02 Jason Kern West Branch HS IA, 53:23 Jonathan Yates Bryan Adams HS TX, 58:50 Ken Spielbauer Louisa-Muscatine/Wapello HS IA.

In today's episode of IBCA Podcast Montezuma boys head coach Derrick Dengler interviews players Trey Shearer (Truman State), Shateah Wetering (University of Northern Iowa) and Cade McKnight (Professional -- Spain) about types of coaches, what they enjoy about basketball and their recruitment process. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠ IBCA Clinic Date: Saturday, October 19th at the West Des Moines RecPlex Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, co-host Nate Sanderson (Mount Vernon High School), Kiley Yates (South O'Brien High School), and John Carrier (Nova Classical Academy High School) continue their conversation. Part 2 includes conversations about creating an environment of discovery and using questions, particularly when teaching team concepts. Kiley Yates - [email protected] John Carrier - [email protected] Twitter - @JohnCarrier42 IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IBCA Clinic Date: Saturday, October 19th at the West Des Moines RecPlex Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, co-host Nate Sanderson (Mount Vernon High School), Kiley Yates (South O'Brien High School), and John Carrier (Nova Classical Academy High School) talk about practice planning, skill development, and shooting. Kiley Yates - [email protected] John Carrier - [email protected] Twitter - @JohnCarrier42 IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IBCA Clinic Date: Saturday, October 19th at the West Des Moines RecPlex Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In today's episode, host Jeff Schertz (Ballard High School) and Nate Sanderson (Mount Vernon High School) discuss what a Constraints Lead Approach (CLA) to teaching is, how it differs from a games approach, and its implementation into your program. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ IBCA Clinic Date: Saturday, October 19th at the West Des Moines RecPlex Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In Part 2 of our episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, North Linn head girls coach Brian Wheatley and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss what helps kids battle through adversity. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot

In Part 1 of our next episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, North Linn head girls coach Brian Wheatley and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss what makes good offense and converse on different situations. IBCA Website:⁠⁠⁠ https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠⁠ Music: Beat Provided By ⁠⁠https://freebeats.io⁠⁠ Produced By White Hot