Episode 329

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17th Jul 2024

EP329: Matt Driscoll, Embracing Change and Dots on the Map

Guest: Matt Driscoll, North Florida Head Coach

In this week's coaching conversation, North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on embracing change and dots on the map.

Coach Driscoll is the all-time winningest coach in ASUN history and has won over 250 games at North Florida. He is a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year (2014-15, 2015-16, 2019-20) and was the NABC District 3 Coach of the Year in 2014-15.

Driscoll has led his Osprey teams to multiple ASUN regular season titles (2015, 2016, 2020), an ASUN tournament championship (2015), and two national postseason appearances (2015 NCAA, 2016 NIT). 

Discroll boasts an impressive record, having mentored 13 of UNF's 18 1,000-point scorers (including transfers) while leading his teams to hold nearly every program record. His strategic approach resulted in a Top 20 final ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll (2014-15) and twice led NCAA Div. 1 in 3-pointers made per game (2016, 2020). He's also known for guiding UNF to victories over powerhouse programs like Purdue and Illinois.

Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University, and the University of Wyoming.

Breakdown

1:00 - Coaching Strategies and Player Development

4:00 - Importance of Foundation and Fundamentals

8:00 - Importance of Guarding The Ball

13:00 - Mindfulness in Practice

15:00 - Fast and Furious

18:00 - Peer Pressure Drills

23:30 - Purposeful Drills

26:00 - Understanding the Game

28:00 - Player Freedom

32:00 - Consistent Coaching

36:00 - Transfer Portal Era

41:00 - Longevity with Specific Player's Journey

45:00 - Character and Chemistry in Basketball

49:30 - Program Success

53:30 - Virtual Training

57:00 - Adaptability to Change

1:00:00 - Personal Growth

1:06:00 - Personal Connections

1:08:00 - Conclusion


Matt Driscoll’s Bio:

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Driscoll_(basketball)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsdriscoll


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