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Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast

Mike MacKay & Brandon Brock 52 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

Join Coach Mike MacKay and Coach Brandon Brock as they dive into weekly conversations about transformational coaching, stewardship, and performance safety. The Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast is a place for all coaches to join in on a conversation to help grow the game of basketball. Look forward to weekly episodes including conversations with coaches from across the country and around the world engaging in conversations around new concepts in the game of basketball.

Episodes

Points to Ponder - Then What?
Points to Ponder - Then What? Sep 17, 2026 1260 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike follows-up in his series of blogs on WNBA/NBA (What is the Next Best Action, Next Best Action). This time, he shares a conversation around what happens next after the play.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
Dave Maxin - 2026/2027 Referee Points of Emphasis - Impact for Coaches
Dave Maxin - 2026/2027 Referee Points of Emphasis - Impact for Coaches Sep 14, 2026 2749 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast Coach Mike is joined once again by Dave Maxin, the Manager of Officials Development at Canada Basketball. On this podcast, Dave walks Mike through the new Referee Points of Emphasis for the upcoming basketball season and explore what these new changes mean for coaches. This podcast includes video elements, which can be seen over at gameplan
Points to Ponder - The Play Before the Play
Points to Ponder - The Play Before the Play Sep 10, 2026 1346 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This time, he shares his thoughts on the Play before The Play and how it relates in the world of Next Best Action.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball
Tyler Slipp - Lessons as a Coach, Administrator, and Parent from a career in Basketball Sep 7, 2026 3368 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike sits down with Tyler Slipp, former University Head Coach and now Director of Sport Participation and Development at Sport New Brunswick. Tyler shares stories from his coaching journey. From his start at UNB, to joining the NEDA program in Hamilton, joining the bench at SFU, taking a head coaching job at the University of Waterloo, to
Points to Ponder - The Butterfly Effect
Points to Ponder - The Butterfly Effect Sep 3, 2026 1294 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Point to Ponder. On this episode, Mike shares the idea of the Butterfly Effect and his reflections from the 2026 Canada Basketball Nationals in Sherbrooke Quebec.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
Kiera Lyons - Head Coach, Women's Basketball Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Kiera Lyons - Head Coach, Women's Basketball Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Aug 31, 2026 3498 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Brandon sits down to chat with Kiera Lyons, the Head Coach of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Women's Basketball team. Kiera talks about her transition from athlete to coach, and the many roles in sport that she's held along her journey. She expands on building a program and establishing a culture for a young program and share
Point to Ponder - We Are All Learners
Point to Ponder - We Are All Learners Aug 27, 2026 1553 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This is another reflection from his time spent in Italy this summer at the Transforming Basketball Camp, working with coaches and athletes from around the world.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
Jason & Danah Arnold - Performance Safety
Jason & Danah Arnold - Performance Safety Aug 24, 2026 3830 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay sits down with Jason and Danah Arnold. Jason and Danah hold many roles including as Team Managers for the Women's High Performance Program as well as running their own swim school, called True Blue Swim School. Jason and Danah are true pioneers in the world of Performance Safety and explore the ideas behind coach, athlete
Points to Ponder - Space, the Final Frontier
Points to Ponder - Space, the Final Frontier Aug 20, 2026 1126 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This time from his experience at the Canada Basketball National Championships in Sherbrooke Quebec. Mike explore his thoughts on space and spacing.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
CB Nationals Recap & The New Train to Train
CB Nationals Recap & The New Train to Train Aug 17, 2026 2439 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon catchup and debrief the conclusion of the Women's Canada Basketball Nationals Championship in Sherbrooke Quebec. They share some stories, some of the stories from the week, and what they love about Nationals. Then, they transition to sharing about the new revised Train to Train workshop and what coaches can expect if they
Points to Ponder - The Fingerprints Behind the Photo
Points to Ponder - The Fingerprints Behind the Photo Aug 13, 2026 1184 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares a point to ponder on his reflection from his trip up to Yellowknife. This blog highlights all of the people who help make the game a great place to be. To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh
Ajay Sharma - Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball Brock University
Ajay Sharma - Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball Brock University Aug 10, 2026 3265 On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay talks with veteran coach Ajay Sharma about a career built through mentorship, film study, and hard-won lessons from national championship runs. Ajay shares insights from legends like Anson Dorrance and Bobby Knight, the power of simple, repeatable language like "win the fight," and how competitive drills such as Game to T

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