The Rising Coaches Podcast
From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their rise through the profession and what they are working on now.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 195
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 175: Steve Ridder, Head Coach, Embry-Riddle University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Steve Ridder, the legendary head men’s basketball coach at Embry-Riddle University. Ridder took over the program in 1989 and has s…
Episode 174: Kelvin Lewis, Assistant Coach, Troy University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Kelvin Lewis, assistant men’s basketball coach at Troy University. A former standout at the University of Houston, Lewis helped le…
Episode 173: Jareem Dowling, Assistant Coach, Kansas State
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jareem Dowling, assistant men's basketball coach at Kansas State University. Dowling began his coaching career at Cecil College in…
Episode 172: Bryan Bailey, Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we sit down with the Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Coach Bryan Bailey. Coach Bailey carved out an impressive 13-year professional career in Eu…
Episode 171: TC Swirsky, Head Coach, Memphis Hustle
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach T.C. Swirsky, head coach of the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. Swirsky's coaching journey in…
Episode 170: Matt Wise, Head Women's Coach, Samford University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Matt Wise, the head women’s basketball coach at Samford University. Coach Wise brings a wide range of experience from across the c…
Episode 169: Mike Morrell, Head Coach, UNC Asheville
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Mike Morrell, head coach of UNC Asheville. Morrell began his coaching career at King University, then served as a graduate assista…
Episode 168: Chris Jones, Assistant Coach, Utah Jazz
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Chris Jones, assistant coach with the Utah Jazz. A former standout guard at the University of Pittsburgh, Jones began his coaching…
Episode 167: Nate Bollinger, Assistant Coach, American University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Nate Bollinger, assistant coach at American University. His coaching path started at D3 York College before moving on to High Poin…
Episode 166: Russell White, Head Coach, California Lutheran University
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Russell White, the head coach at California Lutheran University. A Cal Lutheran graduate, White returned to his alma mater in 2019…
Episode 165: Mike Moran, Former Head Coach, John Carroll University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined with the former longtime head coach at John Carroll University, Coach Mike Moran. Coach Moran, a legendary figure in Ohio basketball, bui…
164: Fran Dunphy, Former Head Coach, La Salle University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined with Coach Fran Dunphy, the former La Salle Head Coach and one of the all-time winningest coaches in Philadelphia history.Coach Fran Dunp…
Episode 163: Sean Flannery, Head Coach, Walsh Jesuit High School
Today on the Rising Coaches podcast, we get the opportunity to speak with the current assistant coach at Georgia State University, Coach Sean Flannery. Sean is a Cleveland, Ohio native and graduate f…
Episode 162: Lindsay Langford, Registered Dietitian, Butler University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast we’re joined by Lindsay Langford, a registered dietitian and the head nutritionist at Butler University. With years of experience working with athlete…
Episode 161: Dave Richardson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Arkansas
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we are excited to talk with Dave Richardson, the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Arkansas Basketball programs. Coach Richardson has been instru…
Episode 160: Khalif Wyatt, Director of Player Development, Temple University
On today’s episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by a Philly hoops legend and the current Director of Player Development at Temple University — Khalif Wyatt. A standout at Temple Univer…
Episode 159: Mark Bialkoski, Director of Basketball Operations, Geroge Mason University
Mark Bialkoski is the Director of Basketball Operations at George Mason University. With over 15 years of experience in college basketball, Coach Bialkoski has played a crucial role in managing the b…
Episode 158: Jeff Santarsiero, Head Coach, Geneva College
Jeff Santarsiero is a true veteran of the game and longtime head coach at Geneva College. With nearly three decades leading the Golden Tornadoes, Coach Santarsiero has built a program centered on con…
Episode 157: Bill Cartwright, Former NBA Player and Head Coach
Bill Cartwright is a true basketball legend. Coach Cartwright is a five-time NBA champion, a former All-Star, and a key figure in the Bulls’ first three-peat championship reign and helping one of the…
Episode 156: Ryan Murray, Assistant Women's Coach, Ohio State University
Ryan Murray is the assistant coach for the Ohio State Women’s Basketball team, Coach Ryan Murray. With a deep understanding of the game and a strong background in player development, recruiting, and …