The Coachers Podcast
Welcome to The Coachers Podcast 🤙🏽 — hosted by Keanu Yamamoto.
Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with coaches from every level and sport, sharing their real journeys: toughest moments, biggest wins, best practices, and the hard-earned lessons that build tougher athletes, stronger teams, and better leaders. From forging a culture and mental toughness to balancing life beyond the whistle, this is your go-to vault for authentic inspiration on coaching, leadership, and team building. Coaches, athletes, parents, and fans — dive in for stories that unite and motivate across the game. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe now and join the conversation! ⛳️🗣️
The Coachers Podcast
Thick Skin / Broad Shoulders, Cat Chats, Mindset, & Coaching Insights with Casey Bunn-Wilson
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this episode of the Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Casey Bunn-Wilson, head coach of women's basketball at Linfield University. Casey shares her journey from a successful collegiate player at Oregon State to a dedicated coach, discussing her influences, coaching philosophy, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. She emphasizes the significance of building confidence in players, and the strategies she employs for practice and game preparation. The conversation also delves into the challenges of coaching, the importance of communication, and the values that guide her leadership style.
Photo Credit: Linfield Athletics
Takeaways
Basketball has provided me with great opportunities.
Every athlete experiences moments of doubt.
Creating a positive environment is crucial for player development.
We focus on more than just wins and losses in our program.
We aim to get two or three charges per game as a defensive strategy.
Thick skin and broad shoulders are essential for coaches and players alike.
Having an attitude of gratitude is important for players.
Communication and trust are key components of a successful team.
Work ethic is more important than just experience or talent.
We represent our program at all times, on and off the court.
https://linktr.ee/The_Coachers_Podcast