Ep. 297 Mike Martin, Brown Bears

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Mike Martin, the all-time winningest head coach in Brown men's basketball history. Martin reflects on his journey from standout player to head coach at his alma mater, sharing the lessons he’s learned across two decades in college basketball. He discusses the evolution of the Brown program under his leadership, including their first 20-win season and postseason victory, and offers insights into building a consistent, competitive culture within the Ivy League. Martin also talks about the importance of staff alignment, player development, and how his background as a former Ivy League student-athlete informs his holistic approach to coaching.Coach Martin outlines how he approaches roster building, evaluates competitive character in recruiting, and emphasizes defense as a foundational identity. He opens up about balancing long-term development with the urgency to win now and how he maintains high standards while staying adaptable in a changing landscape. All that and more on Episode 297 of the Coaching U Podcast, presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and more than 1,000 high school teams to deliver instant shooting feedback and in-depth analytics to help players reach their full potential.Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠Special Offers!🏀 Coaching U Live 2025 Join us July 12–13 in Las Vegas for our annual coaching clinic as we learn from the top professional coaches who will be on the floor sharing strategies, systems, and the latest trends with those in attendance. Register at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠coachingulive.com/2025⁠⁠⁠⁠

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