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The WIBCA Coaches PodcastRegional Game & End of Season PrepKellen sits down with WIBCA Hall of Famers Joe Harris (Bridgeport & Chelan-Retired) & Pat Fitterer (Highland, Sehome, Eisenhower, Ellensburg-Retired). The guys talk about short turn-around games in playoffs and how to prepare for that. They also talk about end of season planning and closing out things with players before the State Tournament is over.
2026-02-2125 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastChris Oliver: Part 2Here is part 2 with Basketball Immersion's founder, Chris Oliver. This conversation definitely causes you to think about how you approach practice and the game. The best player development is coach development!
2026-01-2228 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastChris Oliver: Basketball Immersion & Conceptual Basketball (Part 1)In this two part episode, the guys sit down with former college basketball coach & current NBA consultant, Chris Oliver. Chris Oliver is the founder of "Basketball Immersion". Chris is a leading advocate and developer for a constraints led approach to coaching as well as the new push for Conceptual Basketball.
2026-01-1232 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastMike Bethea: The Legend of Rainier BeachIn this episode, the guys sit down with WIBCA Hall of Famer and the head coach of 3A Power House Rainier Beach, Mike Bethea. Mike details his iconic career at Rainier Beach and his coaching journey.
2025-12-2157 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastChad Herron - Part 2: Chiawana BasketballEnjoy Part 2 with Chad Herron, head coach at Chiawana High School in Pasco, WA.
2025-10-2746 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastChad Herron - Part 1: Chiawana BasketballThe guys sit down with Chad Herron, the head coach at Chiawana High School in Pasco, WA. Chad has over 30 years of coaching experience, including being the only head coach in Chiawana's history (school was created 2009). Before Chiawana, Chad was the head coach at his alma mater, Pasco High. Chad's teams are always well-coached and a great challenge for opponents.
2025-10-2745 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastTodd Schumacher-Part 2: Columbia-Burbank 2B State ChampionsPart 2 with Columbia-Burbank head coach, Todd Schumacher!
2025-10-0936 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastTodd Schumacher-Part 1: Columbia-Burbank 2B State ChampionsThe guys sit down with Todd Schumacher, head coach at Columbia-Burbank. Columbia-Burbank was the WIAA 2025 2B State Champions. Todd comes from a long line of Tri-City basketball and coaching. He's a great coach and great person.
2025-10-0636 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastUW Assistant Andy Hill: From Freeman to UW BasketballThey guys sit down with UW Associate Head Coach, Andy Hill. We have a great conversation where coach Hill outlines his journey from a high school player at Freeman High School outside of Spokane, WA to now being a part of the University of Washington's Basketball Coaching staff. Coach Hill also offers insight to prospective college coaches and recruiting advise for high school players.
2025-09-0732 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastBruce Siebol: Sunnyside HS-Consistency & ClassWe sit down with WIBCA board member & Sunnyside High School head coach, Bruce Siebol. Bruce is the epitome of class. His teams compete hard and are always a tough opponent. He earned his 300th win this past season, highlighting his consistency of success. Congrats to Bruce!The WIBCA Coaches Clinic is Saturday, September 27th. Mark your calendars everyone!
2025-08-241h 18The WIBCA Coaches PodcastRyan Peplinski: St. George's & Sustained SuccessThe guys sit down with Head Coach of St. George's of Spokane, Ryan Peplinski. Ryan's teams are consistently competitive and often finish their seasons on Saturday in Spokane at the B Tournament. In the 2023-24 season, Ryan earned is 400 career win. Ryan is heavily involved in growing the game in the state with his help with WIBCA.
2025-05-2859 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastScott Orness: North Kitsap & Hall of FameWe go into the library for this one. Prior to the season this year, the guys sit down with former head coach at North Kitsap (resigned) and 2025 WIBCA Hall of Fame Inductee. Scott's son Cade also is a freshman at Gonzaga. Scott led North Kitsap to many years of success in his tenure at the helm.
2025-04-281h 07The WIBCA Coaches PodcastState Tournament Prep & Routine with WIBCA HOF'er Bill BakamusIt's the end of February and that means "Opening Round" and the State Tournaments in WA! In this episode, the guys sit down with long time coaching great, WIBCA Hall of Famer, Former Mark Morris HC & the life of the party...Bill Bakamus. We talk about preparing for the state tournament and understanding what a state tournament routine looks like. We hope this provides some great insight for newer coaches. Bill's teams made the state tournament over 20+ times in his career.
2025-02-2859 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEnd of Season Pointers From Two Hall of FamersIn this episode, Kellen sits down with WIBCA HOF'ers Pat Fitterer & Nalin Sood. The guys discuss preparing for late January which means second round of league and gearing up for playoffs. Nalin and Pat also give advice to coaches who season comes to an end and ways to prepare for this summer and next year.
2025-01-2841 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastGavin Cree: Mercer Island Basketball & 2024 WA John Wooden Award WinnerPat & Connie sit down with Washington state's 2024 John Wooden Award recipient, Gavin Cree of Mercer Island High School. The guys talk hoops along with Gavin's view of being the coach to follow Ed Pepple - who coached for over 40 years at Mercer Island and has the most wins in WA State history,
2025-01-1444 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastPat & Mike Mullen: A History of WIBCAPat & Connie sit down with one of the more legendary father and son coaching duos in Washington State: Pat & Mike Mullen. This episode is a treat because Mike, one of the founding fathers of the coaching association, provides a history of WIBCA.
2024-12-2853 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastBrian Roper: Sustained Success & Class at Lynden HSIn this episode we have the pleasure of having Coach Brian Roper on the podcast. Coach Roper is the epitome of class and his Lynden teams have had sustained success, including 7 state championships. We had fun with this one!
2024-10-181h 04The WIBCA Coaches PodcastNick Brown - Arlington HS, Part 1We sit down with former Arlington HS head coach Nick Brown. Nick retired from coaching this past spring. Nick had sustained success and relevance at Arlington. He is also very active in WIBCA and has spoken several times at WIBCA clinics. His energy is contagious and it was a great conversation. The episode went long , so there are 2 parts.
2024-09-2340 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastNick Brown - Arlington HS, Part 2In part 2 with Nick Brown, we focus more on life after retiring from coaching this past spring and moving into a more mentor type role. Nick also offers valuable advice for new or upcoming coaches.
2024-09-231h 00The WIBCA Coaches PodcastMario Mengarelli: Zillah Culture & Basketball SuccessIn this episode, we sit down with Zillah High School HC Mario Mengarelli. Zillah basketball has been a pillar in the basketball 1A ranks of Washington for a long time, especially since coach Megarelli took the helm in 2017. In that time, Zillah has 3 state titles, recently ending the 2024 season undefeated and a state title. The culture at Zillah is second to none and coach talks in depth about how it's been established and how to keep it thriving.
2024-08-1358 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastNalin Sood: Mountlake Terrace - Part 2In Part 2 of our episode with Nalin Sood, we focus more on his selfless commitment & service to WIBCA (Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association).
2024-07-2445 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastNalin Sood: Mountlake Terrace - Part 1We sit down with former Mountlake Terrace High School head coach & current Executive Director of WIBCA, Nalin Sood. In part 1, we discuss Nalin's coaching career as he reflects back on his time at Mountlake Terrace High School. Nalin retired this past spring after 24 years at the helm.
2024-07-1152 min
The WIBCA Coaches PodcastSZN 3 - Episode 6 - The Doty's a Family AffiarThe guys sat down and made it a family affair with Coach Larry Doty and his son Dom Doty, talked about their college coaching, WAVOR as well as their commitment to the youth and building up the kids. Go visit www.wibca.com for more information and events being held.Interested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.netSponsors:Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12kBallogy HQ visit www.ballogy.comBadden produces the best basketballs visit...
2023-05-1900 min
The WIBCA Coaches PodcastSZN 3 - Episode 5 - WIBCA HOF'er - Roger DeboerHall of Fame coach Roger Deboer jumps on and discusses he time in Lynden, and his move to Arizona.Go visit www.wibca.com for more information about events heldInterested in joining the association visit www.wascoach.netSponosors:Shoot-A-Way visit www.shootaway.com to check out the latest Gun 12kBallogy HQ you can visit at www.ballogy.comBadden produces the best basketballs visit them at www.badden.com
2023-05-131h 04
The WIBCA Coaches PodcastSZN 2 - Episode 3: Rochester High School, Coach Derrick PringleIn Episode 3 of SZN 2 the guys sat down with Coach Pringle of Rochester and talked about his non typical coaching journey, as well as tremendous community work he does for all kids in his community and around the state. Visit www.wibca.com to answer any questions you have about our association, or the events we have planned. Visit www.washcoach.net about joining the association.
2021-09-0845 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastSZN 2 - Episode 2: Emerald Ridge High School, Coach Pat MullenSZN 2, Episode 2 the guys sit down with Legend, HOF'er in two counties and current coach at Emerald Ridge High School, they discuss family, legacies, coaching under his dad and many more nuggets spanning 20+ years of coaching. If you have questions about WIBCA visit www.WIBCA.comIf you want to join our association visit us at www.washcoach.net
2021-09-0155 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastSZN 2 - Episode 1: Kelso High School Coach, Joe KinchFirst episode of season 2 and the guys are sitting down with Kelso High School head coach Joe Kinch to discuss early struggles and success as a head coach, coaching in a small town, and some insight on coaching his son, plus much more and even some nuggets for you to take away. If you have any questions about WIBCA, visit out website at www.WIBCA.comWant to join our coaches association, visit the website at www.washcoach.net
2021-08-2553 min
I Am Black History (ITBC) - Our Stories, Our VoicesKemba Mitchell is Black History (ITBC) - Our Stories, Our VoicesThis is the seventh episode of the I Am Black History podcast brought to you by InTheBlack:Canada (ITBC), DeeP Visions Media, and a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. In this episode, meet Kemba Mitchelle who was born in Montreal, Quebec. Kemba can trace family back to Alabama, Montserrat, the Bahamas, and Saint Vincent but shares her regret that she didn't get to know more about her family's history when her mother and grandparents were still alive. Kemba talks about the racism she faced in elementary and high school and how she wants White people to...
2021-05-2434 min
The WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 8: Skyview Head Coach, Matt GruhlerTodays episode we sit down with Head Coach at Skyview High School, Matt Gruhler. Discuss coaching his son, and living in the community you work and coach, along with basketball nuggets for you to take home.
Questions about WIBCA, visit out website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about our association visit us at wwww.washcoach.net
2021-04-2159 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 7: Sehome HS Head Coach, Skyler GillispieTodays episode we sit down with Skyler Gillispie the head coach at Sehome High School, and chat about Big School coach compared to Small School, and everything between the lines.
Questions about WIBCA, visit our website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about our association visit us at www.washcoach.net
2021-04-1452 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 6: Kentwood HS Coach, Blake SolomonThis week the guys sat down and talked to Blake Solomon, head coach at Kentwood High School up in Kent, Washington. two time state champion, 1 as a coach and one as a player at his Alma mater and talked the special feeling of coaching back at the HS he played at.
Want information about WIBCA head to www.WIBCA.com and/or our www.washcoach.net for information on how to join our Coaches Association.
2021-04-0753 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 5: WIBCA President, Joe Harris (Retired)This weeks episode we sit down with Retired Bridgeport and Chelan Head Coach and now WIBCA President Joe Harris. We talk about coaching challenge, great moments, and what it was like coaching his son and their magical NBA Draft night.
Questions about WIBCA visit us at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information our coaches association visit us at www.washcoach.net.
Sponsors: Shoot-A-Way, Baden and Tulalip Tribe.
2021-03-3152 min
NYSEA RadioEpisode 106 - Scott Griggs: Athletic Director at Franklin H.S., Seattle, WAFranklin High School has a rich history in the emerald city of Seattle. Great alumni such as Dr. Bill Hutchinson, who founded Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center named after his brother Fred, a former MLB player and coach. Grammy award-winning Jazz musician Kenny G. Sports icons such as MLB hall of farmer Ron Santo, Mario Bailey, Corey Dillon, Terry Metcalf, and so many others. There's a rich history of greatness at Franklin High School. The greatness that Athletic Director Scott Griggs is constantly reminded of as he walks the halls and sees the banners on the walls or the a...
2021-03-3147 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 4: Timberline HS Head Coach, Allen ThomasTodays Episode the guys sit down with Allen Thomas, head coach of the Timberline Blazers to talk all things Hoops, T-Line HS and the challenges in the Pandemic.
Questions about WIBCA, visit the website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want more information about out association then visit us at, www.washcoach.net
2021-03-241h 00The WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 3: Union Titans (Vancouver, WA) Head Coach, Blake ConleyTodays episode the guys sit down with Union Titan head coach Blake Conley and talk about all things basketball, Washington state hoops and Pandemic life as a High School Coach
Questions about WIBCA visit our website at www.WIBCA.com and if you want to know more about our coaches association visit us at, www.washcoach.net
2021-03-1754 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastEpisode 2: Shadle Park HS Legend, WIBCA Board Member, Tim Gaebe (Retired)Todays episode we have Shadle Park High School Legendary coach Tim Gaebe, also a WIBCA Board Member.
Questions about WIBCA visit the website, www.WIBCA.com and if you want to no even more about our coaches association visit us at, www.washcoach.net
2021-03-1050 minThe WIBCA Coaches PodcastThe WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Black History Month EditionThe WIBCA Coaches Podcast - Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association hosting a podcast promoting coaches in our state.
This weeks Episode is for Black History Month, and talking with some legendary coaches from the state of Washington and a few current coaches, about they time in basketball, playing days, coaching, and mentoring the young men through their journeys. Head Coach Craig Jackson @ Franklin High School (Seattle), JC Alexander Head Coach at Mountain View High School (Vancouver, WA) and Connie Richardson Head Coach at Graham-Kapowsin, along with Wayne Floyd, JoJo Rodriguez and Francis Williams.
2021-02-241h 10The WIBCA Coaches PodcastThe WIBCA Coaches Podcast - TrailerIntroducing The WIBCA Coaches Podcast, with a quick trailer.
2021-02-1102 min
The "A & B" Sports Report with Dave Tuengel2020 - #34 - ST. GEORGE'S RYAN PEPLINSKIToday on the podcast, we are happy to have the Athletic Director & Boys Basketball Coach at St George’s High School Ryan Peplinski with us.
In 19 seasons at St. George’s, Peplinski’s record is 367-150, with 12 state tournament appearances, capturing 9 trophies including:
· The 2013 2B State Championship
· Four 2nd Place Finishes
· 7 Semi-Final Trips
· 4 District 7 Titles
· 8 League Championships
Other honors for Peplinski include:
· 2002 WIBCA “B” Coach of the Year
· 2007, 2008, 2009 Panorama League Coach of the Year
· 2001, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2019 NE 2B Coach of the Year
·...
2020-08-1952 minThe "A & B" Sports Report with Dave Tuengel2020 - #31 - KING'S RICK SKEENToday on the podcast, we are grateful to have Boys Basketball Coach at King’s High School Rick Skeen with us.
In 20 years as a basketball coach between Burlington-Edison and Kings, Skeen’s record is 363-157. Including an impressive 283-78 in the past 13 years.
Skeen has coached in 8 state championship games & 11 semi-final games in the last 13 years.
Coach’s teams have won 8 conference championship as well as 6 district titles, 3 bi-district titles, and 3 state championship in his 9 seasons at King’s.
Other honors for Skeen:
· Three-time WIBCA Coach of the Year
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2020-08-121h 16The "A & B" Sports Report with Dave Tuengel2020 - #29 - CHELAN'S JOE HARRISToday on the podcast, we are grateful to have Former Chelan Boys Basketball Coach Joe Harris Sr. on with us today.
Harris spent 31 years on the varsity bench at two different high schools. He was at Bridgeport for 5 years and 25 years at Chelan. Harris has a 516-260 career record, with a Class 1A State Championship in 1998. Eight of his teams claimed state trophies.
In 2011, Harris was inducted into the WIBCA Hall-of-Fame. He has been involved in the Association for many years and is currently the President of the Association as well as the Director of...
2020-08-031h 20The "A & B" Sports Report with Dave Tuengel2020 - # 21 - LC'S ROGER DE BOERToday on the podcast, we are grateful to have Roger De Boer with us today.
De Boer grew up in Lynden. The son of a dairy farmer, De Boer fell in love with the game of basketball early in his childhood. The youngest of five children, Roger’s parents spent many first weeks of March at the UPS Fieldhouse in Tacoma watching the Class A basketball tournament.
Coach De Boer attended Lynden Christian High School. His senior year he played point guard and led his team to the 1982 State 1A Basketball title.
After hi...
2020-07-141h 18
No Bad Food258. I've Got A Crush On YouTom, Adrianne, and Akeem talk about Kobe Bryant, the Imp of the Perverse, and the biggest crushes we've ever had. And, of course, we have to talk about Akeem's recent viral success and all the implications of eating 30-50 asses in a year. Finally, we talk about how to deal with ungrateful dinner guests.
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WIBCA panel! https://www.facebook.com/events/522363375048705/
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