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One of the most accomplished coaches in European history agreed to visit with me on my podcast and talk “all things basketball & life”. Coach Messina is in the FIBA Hall of Fame class of 2021, a 4 time Euroleague Champion, 2 time Euroleague Coach of the Year and won countless domestic titles across Europe.

After spending a year as a consultant for the Lakers (2011/12), Ettore came back to CSKA for a second stint and this is where our paths crossed. After the two season together Ettore went on to work as an Assistant Coach to Gregg Popovich in San Antonio (2014/2019) before returning to Italy as the Head Coach of AX Armani Milano.

He was also the National Team coach of Italy 1993-1997, which ended with a Silver Medal at the 1997 Eurobasket in Spain.

I broke this episode down to 4 quarters….because, well…that’s what I do for a living…:-)

1. History, 2. Communication, 3. Philosophical, 4. Basketball Topics.

Summary of topics discussed:

Q1: Coaching

1. Early Adjustment Challenges during his coaching career
2. Paradigm Shifts
3. “Favourite Failure”

Q2: Communication

1. Having Hard Conversations:
2. Preparation for NBA Head Coaching job interviews:
3. Communication change/challenges over the years:

Q3: Philosophical

1. Purpose: Basketball & Life / Developing trust / Patience
2. Overthinking and decision-making process: Gut & Intuition

Q4: Basketball specific

1. Expectations out of his staff / Obvious vs Non-obvious discussions
2. Topics discussed around the game these days
3. Finding balance / Routine on Game-Day
4. Listening to me reading a book….a classic way to end.
   

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