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Estimated from 3 chart positions in 3 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Basketball#6030K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Basketball#1945K to 30K
- 🇮🇪IE · Basketball#5010K to 30K
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14K to 48K🎙 Daily cadence·24 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
45K to 160K🇨🇦63%🇦🇺19%🇮🇪19% - Active Followers
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18K to 64K
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Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Podcast #2 Planning with Clarity
Jul 2, 2026
31m 25s
Gordie Herbert - Style of Play, NBA and FIBA differences, and much more
Jun 29, 2026
49m 02s
Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Conversation Follow-up
Jun 25, 2026
19m 04s
Gordie Herbert - Head Coach, Senior Men's National Team - Part 1
Jun 22, 2026
34m 36s
Points to Ponder - Languishing in the Familiar
Jun 18, 2026
13m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 7/2/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Podcast #2 Planning with Clarity | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another Points to Ponder, this time reflecting on his second conversation with Senior Men's National Team Head Coach Gordie Herbert.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 31m 25s | ||||||
| 6/29/26 | ![]() Gordie Herbert - Style of Play, NBA and FIBA differences, and much more | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike MacKay sits down with Senior Men's National Team Head Coach Gordie Herbert for a second conversation to dive deeper into Coach Herbert's coaching philosophy, style of play, NBA and FIBA differences, and much more. This is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the mind of a National Team head coach and an episode you definitely won't want to miss. | 49m 02s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Gordie Herbert Conversation Follow-up | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike Mackay shares another Point to Ponder. This time, it's a follow-up on the conversation that Coach Mike had with Senior Men's National Team Coach Gordie Herbert and some of the lessons coaches can take away from his style and philosophy around the game.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 19m 04s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Gordie Herbert - Head Coach, Senior Men's National Team - Part 1 | On this special episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, we are extremely excited to welcome the new Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Team, Gordie Herbert to the podcast. Coach Mike chats with Coach Herbert about his journey from playing on the National team, to coaching in Europe, to finding his way back to lead his country. Coach Herbert shares his personal coaching philosophy as well as what he believes makes great teams. This is an episode you do not want to miss. | 34m 36s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Languishing in the Familiar | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder on the term, Languishing. Not familiar with Languishing? Listen to the podcast to find out!To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 13m 44s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Mailbag Episode - Answering Your Questions | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay and Coach Brandon Brock take some time to answer some of the questions that coaches have submitted from across the country. The conversation covers all sorts of topics from Transition Defense to Performance Safety. To submit a question of your own, send an email to coaching@basketball.ca with "Podcast Question" in the subject line. | 32m 30s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Defensive Decision Making | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike explores the UAE compass as it relates to defensive decision making.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlhLifetime Game Plan Pro Membership (Available until June 15th, 2026): gameplanbasketball.caFree Game Plan account required to access the Lifetime Membership. Head to the Workshops tab to find the Lifetime Membership option. | 12m 04s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Feedback and Crucial Conversations | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon discuss the topics of delivering feedback to athletes to help prepare coaches for having those crucial conversations. Mike and Brandon explore different types of feedback, when to give feedback, and how to set yourself up for success ahead of time. Then, the coaches finish the episode with some scenarios that coaches may experience and provides some suggestions on how to work through them. | 53m 01s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Feedback and Clarity | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, coach Mike shares another Point to Ponder on the importance of Clarity in delivering Feedback.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlhLifetime Game Plan Pro Membership (Available until June 15th, 2026): gameplanbasketball.caFree Game Plan account required to access the Lifetime Membership. Head to the Workshops tab to find the Lifetime Membership option. | 17m 24s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Jon Goodwillie - Video Breakdown: Transition Offense and Transition Defense | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Jon Goodwillie is back in the studio to breakdown game film with Coach Mike MacKay. Jon and Mike chat through offensive and defensive transition concepts and provide coaches with ideas on what to look out for when watching film. To view the video version of this podcast, head on over to Game Plan (gameplanbasketball.ca) and subscribe to Game Plan Pro! | 39m 29s | ||||||
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| 5/28/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Designing the Vibe | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Points to Ponder, detailing his experience getting spend the weekend shadowing the Portland Fire's coaching.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 16m 56s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() The 4 Levels of Leadership | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching podcast, Brandon and Mike talk through the important topic of Leadership. Through leadership, they explore Mike's 4 Levels of Leadership along with the core tenants of Transformational Leadership. Then, as the episode wraps up, they hit the film room to break down some on-court concepts. | 38m 22s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - When Silence Becomes the System | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast Mike shares another Point to Ponder, this time on the Social System that exists within teams.To get access to the written version of the Point to Ponder, subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 12m 35s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Jon Goodwillie - Former Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach & Senior Men's National Team Assistant Coach | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, we are extremely excited to welcome Jon Goodwillie onto the podcast. This is the first episode of a 2-part sitdown with Jon that explores his coaching journey as well as stories from his time coaching in the NBA and with the National team. This is an episode you do not want to miss! | 57m 41s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Vibe Coding | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike MacKay shares another one of his Points to Ponder. This time, he shares an AI analogy, of Vibe Coding and how it relates to coaching Basketball. This one will really get you... pondering!If you're interested in receiving the written versions of the blog, sign-up here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 13m 00s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Reflection - Learning to Think about your Thinking | In this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Brandon Brock and Mike MacKay explore reflection as one of the most important, and most overlooked, skills in coaching. Moving beyond the traditional end-of-practice debrief, they unpack how reflection can be used before, during, and after training to help athletes think more critically, make better decisions, and take greater ownership of their learning. Through practical tools like Notice, Name, Navigate, See–Feel–Need–Do, and AAA (Ask, Anchor, Action), Brandon and Mike share how coaches can build reflection into the flow of practice to develop more adaptable players and more thoughtful leaders. They also explore reflection as a coaching skill, discussing journaling, mentorship, and the discomfort of growth through the lens of “learning like a lobster”, a powerful reminder that meaningful development often requires vulnerability before progress. | 37m 49s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - Are we Guiding or are we Guessing | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares his recent Points to Ponder Blog post titled are we Guiding or are we Guessing, which explores the intentionality of coaching and teaching. This is a great quick episode if you're thinking about the ways in which you implement your coaching. Sign-up to receive the Points to Ponder Blog as soon as it's released by signing up here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlhResearch paper: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher-Janelle/publication/5878313_Perceptual-Cognitive_Expertise_in_Sport_A_Meta-Analysis/links/58e505f6a6fdcc6800b038c0/Perceptual-Cognitive-Expertise-in-Sport-A-Meta-Analysis.pdf | 13m 31s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Betsy Butterick - Coaching "Kids These Days" | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike sits down with Betsy Butterick, coach, communication specialist, and author of Kids These Days, to discuss how coaches can better connect with and coach today’s athletes. The conversation explores co-creation, communication, emotional regulation, failure recovery, and the importance of care and connection before challenge. Betsy shares practical strategies for coaches who feel like what used to work no longer works, and offers ideas to help coaches communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and create environments where athletes can perform and grow.For coaches interested, there is a 15% off discount link for the purchase of "Kids These Days" here: Canada Basketball Podcast Discount Link | 1h 12m 08s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - When Coaches Step Back: What 3x3 Can Teach Us About Leadership, Emotion, and the Storm | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike shares another Point to Ponder. This time, on his observations watching a Youth 3x3 event. Listen and consider some of the benefits that 3x3 can provide your basketball programs!If you're interested in receiving the text version of this blog post, subscribe to receive them here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 14m 37s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Motivation - Are you Building Fear or Freedom | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike and Brandon dive into the concept of motivation through a practical coaching lens, exploring how everyday coaching decisions can shape, shift, and sometimes unintentionally disrupt athlete motivation. Building on ideas from self-determination theory, they unpack the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and introduce the concept of “motivational displacement”, how drills, constraints, and coach behaviours can redirect what athletes are actually motivated to do.Through real coaching examples, they explore how environments can either foster autonomy, confidence, and connection, or create fear, compliance, and short-term thinking. The conversation challenges coaches to reflect on their own motivations, the impact of reward and punishment, and how to design practices that truly support athletes in learning, adapting, and performing in the storm. | 40m 34s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - The Mentors we Don't Always See | On this Episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike share his most recent blog post remembering some of this mentors who have recently passed away. Sign-up to receive the blog post as soon as it comes out here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 12m 17s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Alan Keane - MVNT Sports - Coaching Through Curiosity | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike sits down with Alan Keane, performance psychologist, coach developer, and co-founder of MVMT Sports, to discuss coaching with care, developing self-aware athletes and coaches, and designing learning environments that translate to performance in the storm. Their conversation explores the principles of care in coaching, including empathy, motivational displacement, and athlete empowerment, while diving into topics such as reflection, decision-making, confidence versus competence, and the role of connection in high-performance environments. Alan shares practical frameworks and research-informed insights on how coaches can better support athlete growth, build meaningful relationships, and create environments where learning, adaptability, and performance can thrive. | 58m 51s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Points to Ponder - They didn't just win the NCAA, They Grew Into It | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike explores his recent Points to Ponder Blog Posts on the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Championship teams. Specifically on the growth that those coaches and teams experienced that allowed them to have success. If you're interested in reading the full Blog Post, head to gameplanbasketball.ca. If you're looking to receive the Blog Post immediately once it's sent out, sign-up here: https://mailchi.mp/2a41fa914c75/dtt92e5wlh | 15m 41s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Intentional Practice Planning - Part 2 | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike and Brandon continue their discussion on intentional practice planning. This episode does a much deeper dive into the what's and the how's of practice planning and encourages coaches to consider the smaller details of what they include in their plans to ensure that their activities align with their intention and intended impact. | 59m 54s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Dianna Ros - Head Coach, University of Toronto Women's Basketball | On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Coach Mike is joined by Dianna Ros, Head Coach of the University of Toronto Women’s Basketball team. Dianna shares her path through the game—from being a standout player at McGill University to national team involvement, her first head coaching opportunity at Bishop’s, and now guiding the University of Toronto Varsity Blues program. Together, they unpack the experiences that have influenced her growth as a coach and leader.Dianna shares a ton of her learning, experience, and advice for coaches in this one. For more coaching resources, check out gameplanbasketball.ca | 54m 34s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
