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Welcome back to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, where we talk with coaches, leaders, innovators, and difference-makers who are helping move the game of basketball forward. Tonight, we're going to take a look at what could be one of the biggest changes coming to basketball coaching: the use of artificial intelligence in scouting, analytics, and game preparation. Every coach knows the challenge. We watch hours of film. We break down opponents. We study tendencies. We look at statistics. And then we have to take all of that information and answer one important question: What do we actually need to do to win the game? My guest tonight believes technology can help coaches answer that question faster and better. Roy Weathers is the founder of Anova Sports, an AI-powered basketball platform designed to help coaches transform data, film, tendencies, and matchup information into actionable scouting and game-planning decisions. I had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with Roy at our Legends Coaching Clinic, and what impressed me wasn't simply the technology. It was his vision. Roy wants to bring the type of analytics and decision-making tools normally associated with higher levels of basketball into the hands of high-school coaches across the country. And tonight, we're not just going to talk about it. We're going to show you. Roy is going to take us inside Anova Sports, share his screen, and demonstrate how a coach can use the system to scout an opponent, identify tendencies, develop Keys to Victory, analyze matchups, and turn information into an actual game plan. So if you're listening on the audio version of Championship Vision, I encourage you to check out the video version of this episode as well, because you're going to want to see this technology in action. We're going to talk about basketball, scouting, technology, AI, coaching—and what the future of game preparation may look like. Roy Weathers of Anova Sports, welcome to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast.

Our guest today has experienced South Carolina basketball from nearly every perspective. John Combs began his journey as a student manager at Irmo High School under legendary coach Tim Whipple. He later served as a student manager, graduate assistant, and special assistant at the University of South Carolina under Eddie Fogler. Coach Combs went on to become a successful high school basketball coach. During his 11 seasons at Ridge View, he led the Blazers to 10 playoff appearances, two region championships, and the first state championship appearance in school history. He later served as the athletic director at Spring Valley High School and now serves as an Assistant Commissioner with the South Carolina High School League. John has also served on the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association executive board since 2006 and currently serves as its Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer. This is a story about mentorship, service, relationships, leadership, and growing from a student manager into a statewide leader. Coach John Combs, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

“Beyond the Shot: Jefferson Mason’s Journey from All-American to Pro Basketball, Player Development & Dr. Dish” Championship Vision Podcast — Episode 399Featuring Jefferson Mason — Director of Basketball Experience & Partnerships, Dr. Dish Basketball Welcome back to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, where we connect coaches, leaders, innovators, and basketball people who are committed to growing the game. Today's guest has experienced basketball from almost every possible angle. Jefferson Mason was an All-American at Minnesota State Mankato, helped lead the Mavericks to the 2011 NCAA Division II Final Four, and was inducted into the Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022. His playing career took him around the world, including stops in Germany, Romania, Luxembourg and Turkey, along with an opportunity in the NBA Development League. But Jefferson's impact on basketball didn't stop when his playing career ended. He became involved in youth development with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, developed into a global clinician and player-development specialist, and today serves as the Director of Basketball Experience and Partnerships at Dr. Dish Basketball. Today we're going to talk about his journey, player development, shooting, technology, relationships, and where he believes the game of basketball is headed. Jefferson Mason — welcome to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast! Show Introduction

Jamie Parish is in his 13th year at Sioux Falls Washington High School, where he teaches physical education and serves as the head girls basketball coach. Jamie is a native of Yankton, South Dakota. He earned his education degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, a master's degree in physical education from the University of South Dakota and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Sioux Falls. His coaching journey has included stops at the University of South Dakota, Mount Marty College and Hot Springs, along with serving as the head girls basketball coach and athletic director at Centerville and the head girls basketball coach at Vermillion. And his résumé speaks for itself. Coach Parish has the unique distinction of coaching state tournament qualifiers in all three classifications of South Dakota girls basketball. During his career, his teams have made numerous state tournament appearances and he's won four state championships, including the 2007 championship at Vermillion and championships at Sioux Falls Washington in 2015, 2021 and 2023. But what I really like about today's conversation is that we're not just talking about what Jamie has won. We're talking about how he develops players and builds a program. Coach Jamie Parish, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

Welcome to another episode of the Championship Vision Podcast. I’m Coach Kevin Furtado, and today we’re talking about something that goes far beyond X’s and O’s. We’re talking about building a program with an identity. My guest today is Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame coach Kevin Orr, longtime head coach at Rice Lake High School. Coach Orr has spent more than two decades building successful basketball programs, winning hundreds of games, conference and regional championships, and leading Rice Lake to back-to-back appearances in the Wisconsin Division 2 state championship game. But today's conversation isn't really about the wins. It's about culture, relationships, leadership, trust—and getting players to become completely invested in something bigger than themselves. Kevin has a phrase that I absolutely love: “All In or Average.” We're going to talk about what that looks like inside a basketball program. How do you move players from simply participating to becoming fully invested? How do you intentionally teach leadership and character? And how do you create experiences where your players learn that being part of a team is about serving others? Then we're going to take that culture onto the basketball court. We're going inside one of the most unique defenses I've come across—the Squid 2-1-2 Pressure Defense. Why Squid? Because Kevin wanted five defenders to feel like 10 arms surrounding an offense—getting into passing lanes, creating deflections, forcing uncomfortable shots and making opponents feel like there was nowhere comfortable to go. We'll break down the philosophy behind Squid, how Kevin teaches it, and some of the different ways Rice Lake can create pressure with GO, LAVA and GATOR. But what really interests me is the connection between the two. You can't play an aggressive, trapping defense without communication. You can't rotate without trust. You can't create pressure without effort. And you can't build something special with players who are only halfway invested. That's where culture and basketball meet. All In or Average. Today we're going to find out what being ALL IN looks like in Coach Kevin Orr's program. Coach Orr, welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast.

Welcome back to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast. I’m Coach Kevin Furtado, and this is Episode 396. Today we're going to spend most of our time talking basketball offense with the creator of one of the more unique continuity systems in the game — the Elevation Offense. My guest is Coach Tyler Whitcomb, Athletic Director at Kuyper College and creator of the Elevation Offense. Coach Whitcomb has built a diverse career in basketball and athletic leadership. His background includes serving as a high school head coach and Athletic Director, college basketball coach, professional basketball owner and executive, basketball scout, clinic director, administrator and educator. He has more than 100 high school coaching victories and has shared his basketball knowledge nationally through clinics and Championship Productions. But today we're going to concentrate on something Tyler created: The Elevation Offense. It's a Horns-based, 3-out, 2-in continuity offense designed to create spacing, screening actions, downhill attacks, post opportunities and, most importantly, reads for players. We're going to break down where it came from, how Tyler teaches it, how defenses try to stop it, and how coaches listening today can incorporate Elevation concepts into their own programs. Coach Tyler Whitcomb, welcome to the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast.

Here’s a polished Spotify-ready bio you can paste directly into the episode description: Bobby Perez is a basketball shooting coach and founder of the Consistent Shooter System, a comprehensive shooting-development program designed to help players identify and correct the root causes of inconsistent shooting. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Perez played college basketball at Wofford College under Head Coach Mike Young. Since 2020, he has dedicated his career to studying the shooting process and helping players develop more efficient, repeatable shots. Bobby has worked with athletes at every level, from youth and high school players to Division I and professional players. His approach goes beyond simply telling players to “get more reps.” Instead, he focuses on identifying the specific factors that affect consistency, including rhythm, set point, release, power generation, shot preparation, and repeatability. Based in Atlanta, Bobby works with players both in person and virtually through the Consistent Shooter System. His mission is to give every player a clear, individualized process for understanding their shot, correcting inefficiencies, and becoming a more confident and consistent shooter. On this episode of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado talks with Bobby about the science and art of shooting development, why players become inconsistent, how coaches can diagnose shooting problems, and practical ways to build shooters whose mechanics hold up under game pressure.

Here's a concise description you can use for YouTube, Spotify, Facebook, or X to promote your Legends Clinic podcast: 🏀 The Road to the Legends Clinic Begins! Join Coach Kevin Furtado as he previews the 10th Annual Championship Vision Legends On-Court Clinic Series, coming to Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia, on October 3rd. In this special episode, you'll get an inside look at: 🔥 The outstanding lineup of championship coaches 🏆 Featured clinic topics 🎯 Live on-court demonstrations with New Rock Prep 🤝 Networking opportunities with coaches from across the Southeast 🎖️ The Championship Vision Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Coach Jackie Hamilton 🎁 Exclusive clinic bonuses and resources Whether you're a youth, middle school, high school, or college coach, this clinic is designed to provide practical ideas you can implement immediately. 🎟️ Register Today: https://forms.gle/n8Weja63EnuRy5mB7 📺 Subscribe to Championship Vision Basketball:https://www.youtube.com/@Championshipvision 📚 Championship Vision Coaching Library:https://furtadok.gumroad.com/l/brajx Invest in your coaching. Impact your players. Build a championship culture—one rep at a time. 🏀

Marcus Dilligard is the newly appointed Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach at Hilton Head Christian Academy in Bluffton, South Carolina. A proven program builder with more than 16 years of experience in athletics, Dilligard brings an extensive background in coaching, athletic administration, player development, and Christian leadership. He played collegiate basketball at Furman University before continuing his playing career professionally in South America. Prior to joining HHCA, Dilligard served as Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he oversaw 17 athletic programs, more than 60 teams, and 85 staff members while helping maintain a 90% student-athlete participation rate. His basketball résumé includes two national championships, an NCISAA State Championship, more than 45 players who advanced to college basketball, a professional player, and multiple nationally ranked prospects. Dilligard's program-building philosophy is simple but powerful: “No player is bigger than the team. No team is bigger than the program. No program is bigger than the school. And the school is not bigger than its mission.” On Episode 393 of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, Coach Dilligard joins Coach Kevin Furtado to discuss building championship programs, player development, servant leadership, faith, culture, and his new vision for Hilton Head Christian Academy.

Coach John Wild is one of Tennessee high school basketball’s most accomplished and respected coaches, with a career built on championships, relationships, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to learning. A native of Lilburn, Georgia, Wild’s basketball roots were shaped by influential coaches and mentors before his journey eventually took him to Tennessee. Over more than three decades, he has coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball and built a remarkable résumé that includes 600+ career victories and three TSSAA State Championships. Wild captured the 1999 Class A boys state championship at Moore County, followed by the 2000 Class A girls state championship at Bradford, becoming one of the rare coaches in Tennessee history to win state titles in both boys’ and girls’ basketball. He later added another championship while leading Riverdale’s girls to the 2012 Class AAA state title. His coaching journey has also included stops at Lawrence County, college basketball at Lipscomb University, and other programs across Tennessee. Today, Wild serves as the head girls basketball coach at Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, continuing a career defined by teaching, relationships, and a willingness to keep growing. In Episode 392 of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, “Leaning on Others,” Coach Kevin Furtado sits down with Wild to explore the coaches and relationships that shaped his career, the unique culture surrounding Tennessee girls basketball, the importance of seeking knowledge from others, and why even the most successful coaches never stop learning. This episode is about much more than wins and championships. It is about mentorship, friendship, community, growth, and understanding that no coach builds a successful journey alone.

Coach Donald Dodgen is one of the most respected names in Tennessee high school athletics. His remarkable 38-year coaching and administrative career has left an enduring legacy of excellence, leadership, and service. A standout player at Tennessee Wesleyan College, Coach Dodgen later returned to his alma mater as a successful coach, earning induction into the Tennessee Wesleyan Hall of Fame as both a player and coach. He is also a member of the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Hall of Fame, the Farragut High School Hall of Fame, the Knoxville Interscholastic League (KIL) Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and most recently the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Hall of Fame. Coach Dodgen began his coaching career at McMinn County High School, later coached at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, and spent the majority of his career at Farragut High School, where he became synonymous with championship-level success. Over his career, Coach Dodgen compiled an outstanding 655-309 record in basketball. At Farragut alone, he recorded 308 victories, led the Admirals to the 1982 TSSAA State Tournament, and captured numerous district and region championships. In 2010, Coach Dodgen became Athletic Director at Farragut High School, where his leadership elevated one of Tennessee's premier athletic programs. Under his direction, Farragut athletes and coaches have captured 13 TSSAA State Championships across multiple sports, reflecting his commitment to excellence beyond basketball. Coach Dodgen's impact extends far beyond wins and championships. He has spent nearly four decades developing young people, mentoring coaches, building winning cultures, and demonstrating what true servant leadership looks like.

Welcome to Episode 390 of the Championship Vision Podcast! I'm your host, Coach Kevin Furtado. Today, we continue our Basketball Moneyball: The Hidden Advantage series, where we uncover the habits, leadership principles, and championship culture that separate great programs from the rest. Today's guests are the perfect example of why this series exists. Together, Bobby and Dana McWilliams have built one of the greatest basketball traditions in the state of Tennessee at Upperman High School. Coach Bobby McWilliams enters his 33rd season as head coach with an incredible 843 career victories, three TSSAA State Championships, five state runner-up finishes, eleven state tournament appearances, and induction into both the Tennessee Tech Hall of Fame and the BCAT Hall of Fame. Coach Dana McWilliams has spent 29 seasons as a head coach, compiling 660 career victories, 11 district regular-season championships, 13 district tournament championships, five region championships, seven state tournament appearances, four Final Fours, and led Upperman to the 2025 TSSAA State Championship. She was also honored as the 2024 Tennessee BCAT Coach of the Year. But today's conversation isn't just about wins, trophies, or Hall of Fame honors. It's about building a family, creating a championship culture, and discovering the hidden advantages that have allowed two outstanding coaches to sustain excellence while leading together for decades. Whether you're a coach, teacher, athletic director, or simply someone who loves basketball, leadership, and family, you're going to leave today's episode with ideas you can immediately apply to your own team and your own life. So grab your notebook and join me for Episode 390 of the Championship Vision Podcast... "A True Basketball Family" with Bobby and Dana McWilliams.

The Pride and Tradition of White County Girls BasketballGuest: Coach Michael DodgenCoach Michael Dodgen Bio Coach Michael Dodgen has established himself as one of the premier girls basketball coaches in Tennessee. Now entering his 11th season at White County High School and his 25th season as a head coach, Dodgen has built a reputation for developing championship-caliber teams, outstanding student-athletes, and a culture centered on excellence both on and off the court. (Creative Circle Media) Prior to arriving at White County, Dodgen enjoyed tremendous success at Cannon County High School, where he won more than 300 career games and became one of the most respected coaches in the state. His coaching roots run deep, learning under his father, legendary coach Donald Dodgen, whose influence helped shape Michael's coaching philosophy and passion for the game. (Farragut Press) Under Dodgen's leadership, the White County Warriorettes have become one of Tennessee's elite programs. The program captured district and regional championships, made consecutive state tournament appearances, and advanced to the 2026 TSSAA Class 3A State Championship Game, the school's first appearance in the title game since 1992. He was also recognized as the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee and Tennessee Class AAA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in 2026. (Farragut Press) Beyond wins and championships, Coach Dodgen is known for building a program that emphasizes academics, leadership, discipline, and community service. His players consistently excel in the classroom, reflecting the high standards he sets for every member of the Warriorette program. (The UC Now)

What separates good basketball programs from championship programs? Tonight, we're joined by one of Tennessee's premier girls basketball coaches, Coach Cory Barrett of Lebanon High School, who has built a powerhouse program around his Starting Five of Championship Culture. 🏆 423 Career Wins 🏆 2013 National Champion (35–0) 🏆 TSSAA State Coach of the Year 🏆 2021 State Runner-Up 🏆 Over 75 Players Earned College Scholarships 🔥 In this episode, Coach Barrett breaks down the Starting Five of Culture: ✅ Vision ✅ Standards ✅ Leadership Development ✅ Control the Controllables ✅ Live the Culture Plus, don't miss our exclusive Basketball Moneyball: The Hidden Advantage segment, where Coach Barrett reveals the one competitive advantage that has fueled Lebanon's success and how every coach can discover their own hidden edge. Whether you coach youth, middle school, high school, or college basketball, this is an episode packed with practical ideas you can take back to your program tomorrow. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChampionshipVision 🌐 Championship Vision: https://championshipvision.org 🎯 Special thanks to our sponsors: 🏀 Dr. Dish Basketball – https://www.drdishbasketball.com 📊 WinLabs Basketball Intelligence – https://winlabs.com 🎓 CollegeRecruit.com – https://collegerecruit.com 👟 Grip Spritz – https://gripspritz.com 🏀 And don't forget to register for the 10th Annual Legends On-Court Basketball Coaching Clinic this October at Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia! 👉 Subscribe, share, and join coaches from across the country as we continue Building Championship Programs... One Coach at a Time. #ChampionshipVision #BasketballCoaches #GirlsBasketball #CultureWins #Leadership #PlayerDevelopment #BasketballMoneyball #HiddenAdvantage #CoachBarrett #LebanonBasketball #DrDish #WinLabs #CollegeRecruit #GripSpritz #LegendsClinic

Tony Miller was named the third head coach in the Bruins men’s basketball history in August of 2025. He previously served as the Director of Basketball Operations under Coach Neal Ring and then as an assistant coach for Coach Burton Uwarow. As a member of the coaching staff, the Bruins have won 5 NCCAA South Region championships and made 6 appearances at NCCAA National Championships. During his tenure, Miller has coached four 1st team NCCAA All-Americans, 10 NCCAA All-Americans, five NCCAA South Region Players of the Year, and 23 NCCAA South Region All-Region players. Miller earned a doctorate in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in 2014. He also has two degrees from Bob Jones University – a bachelor's degree in Health, Fitness, & Recreation and a master's degree in Secondary Education.  Tony and his wife, Kerstin, have three children – Barrett, Blythe, and Elin. College(s) Attended:Bob Jones University ('01-‘07)United States Sports Academy ('10-‘14) Degree(s) Completed:Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness, & Recreation from BJU (’05)Master of Education in Secondary Education from BJU (’07)Doctor of Education in Sports Management from USSA ('14) Coaching Experience:2012-2013 – Bob Jones University – DOBO2013-2025 – Bob Jones University – Assistant Coach 2025-Present – Bob Jones University – Head Coach Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina