The Path to Success: Brendan Erickson's College Transformation

Join Brendan Erickson, Assistant Basketball Coach at William Jessup University, as he explores his remarkable coaching journey from high school to collegiate level in this insightful podcast episode. Brendan shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, from being a high school freshman coach at Newark Memorial to his first head coaching job at Casa Roble High School, and eventually transitioning to William Jessup. Discover the challenges and successes he encountered rebuilding programs, the nuances between AAU and high school coaching, and the importance of maintaining player relationships. Whether you're an aspiring coach or merely interested in sports development, Brendan’s experiences provide valuable lessons and inspiration.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Coach Erickson's Coaching Journey
01:20 Challenges and Successes at Casa Roble
03:05 Building a Competitive Program
04:57 Transition to University Coaching
07:28 Impact of the Transfer Portal
09:42 Balancing Club and High School Sports
18:16 Commitment to High School Sports
21:51 Recruiting Strategies and Player Development
23:51 Challenges for High School Athletes
25:02 Balancing AAU and High School Coaching
27:40 Learning from Other Sports
29:45 Role of an Assistant Coach
33:03 Impact of Teaching on Coaching
37:26 Adapting Coaching Styles