Mark Schindler is joined by Britney Anderson, newly minted as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois. Britney played at Virginia Tech before coaching at Radford, her Alma Mater, and most recently at Stanford. Diving into Britney's career, moving to Illinois, working into a new staff and roster, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the p...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 53
Mark Schindler is joined by Shane Laflin of Premier Basketball Reports. Shane is a McDonald's All-American voter, the diretcor of PBR, and works hand in hand with ESPN to build out their high school recruiting and rankings database. Diving into Shane's beginnings as a coach, how he got associated with PBR, the evolution of scouting and the game, players to look forward to in the coming year, and much much more. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If y...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 52
Mark Schindler is joined by Savanna Hamilton, current sideline reporter for the Toronto Raptors on Sportsnet, a radio host on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, and the host of Swish: Inside the WNBA on NBA TV Canada. Sav has had an incredibly interesting career path, starting off in her roots as a high level player herself. Diving into her upbringing in hoops, how she covers the game, the state of Canadian basketball, and much more. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro ...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
Mark Schindler is joined by Aces' assistant coach Tyler Marsh. Diving into his winding journey to get to the WNBA, the impact it's had on him, approaching player development in the W, the work put in by the reigning champs, what makes this season different, and so much more. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback...
Aug 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 50
Mark Schindler is joined by Indiana Fever wing Lexie Hull. Hull is in her second season with the Fever, cementing herself as a starter at the 3 spot for a young and developing group. Diving into the strides she's made this season, her commitment to the defensive end, how she prepares for assignments, the way she sees the game, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure t...
Aug 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 49
Mark Schindler is joined by Georgetown Head Coach, Tash Butts. Diving into her circuitous route as an assistant, her personal journey through becoming more well-rounded as a coach and individual, assembling her staff, establishing relationships, commitment to athletes, and much more. Tasha was wonderful with her time and insight. Be sure to catch the Hoyas in action this season and the years to come, as Coach Butts and her staff look to advance in the Big East and the NCAA landscape at large. As...
Aug 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 48
Mark Schindler is joined by South Carolina guard, Te-Hina Paopao. Diving into her decision to transfer, coming into a new team, developing as a leader, and much more! Also, a pitch to Tropical Smoothie (SPONSOR US!!!). As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
Jul 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 47
Mark Schindler is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to break down and parse through the first half of the 2023 season in a post All-Star megashow! Timestamps: 3:33 Aces Feelings 6:02 The Aces are unfair 8:30 Dominance is good for the W 11:38 Aces’ Player Dev. 13:25 Candace Parker’s Fit 17:40 A’ja Wilson has hit another level 24:10 Connecticut Sun: What are they as a team? 29:00 Guard play questions 29:52 The formula doesn’t change, but is it enough? 32:10 The newfoun...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 46
DISCLAIMER NOTE: Moving forward, the pod will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, with an analysis and then feature/interview format! There will likely be some bonus pods in the mix, but expect a more regular release schedule. Mark Schindler is joined first by Sloane Martin of Bally Sports North, BTN, FS1, and CBS Sports to break down and parse through the Minnesota Lynx's season turnaround. Napheesa Collier's breakout into stardom Lindsey Allen taking the reigns at point and thriving Rookie pr...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 45
Mark Schindler is joined by Los Angeles Sparks General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, Karen Bryant. Karen was formerly an executive with the Seattle Storm and won multiple championships with the organization. She's recently operated more on the business side of basketball before taking on a new opportunity getting back into a GM position while also bolstering the brand growth of the Sparks' organization. Diving into her excitement in originally taking the job, the season thus far, wha...
Jul 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 44
Mark Schindler is joined by freshly minted Memphis head coach, Alex Simmons. Diving into Alex's Tennessee roots, excitement for the journey, meshing a returning and transfer group, establishing a baseline in the off-season, the potential of the program, and much more! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
Jun 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 43
Mark Schindler is joined by Olivia Nelson-Ododa, center for the Connecticut Sun. On her acclimation to the league, her overseas season in Australia, getting used to the Sun, her development, and much more! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
Jun 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 42
Mark Schindler is joined by LaChina Robinson of ESPN and broadcaster for the Atlanta Dream to break down and discuss the early season returns of the team. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
Jun 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 41
Mark Schindler is joined by Taka Kauri, founder of indianafeverblog.com , to break down the Fever's fiery start to the season. Aliyah Boston's immediate imprint. Why the offense is clicking Appreciating Kelsey Mitchell Erica Wheeler is important! Where are we at with the defense? and more Follow Taka @takamaikauri ! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod!...
Jun 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 40
Mark Schindler is joined by Misha Jones to break down the Washington Mystics' precarious start and parse through Most Improved Player. What encapsulates improvement? How important is fit and opportunity? Does it matter if you're a second year player? Follow Misha @mishthejrnalist on Twitter! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comm...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 39
Mark Schindler is joined by Kevin McGuff, Head Coach at Ohio State, to discuss how he and his staff approach the off-season, implementing new ideas, rehashing the season, harping on internal growth and development, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show....
Jun 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 38
Mark Schindler is joined by Dallas Wings color commentator and analyst Raegan Pebley to break down Dallas' 3-1 start in May. Outline: How Raegan approaches game break downs as a broadcaster vs coach Parsing through early season data with small sample Satou Sabally is here and she's killing it: Raegan is not surprised! Some very niche offensive stuff that rocks (ICE coverage being tested, playing in "The Tunnel") How good is this Wings' offense? Arike's season and growth Are we/should we be conce...
Jun 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 37
Mark Schindler breaks down opening weekend thoughts, and then dives into the Chicago Sky's scintilating 2-0 start with Stephen PridGeon (@StayTrueSDot3) of CHGO Sky. Outline: WNBA BACK FOR 27TH SEASON Thank you, let’s ride Shoot me any questions, comments, thought Really want to keep growing BG is back!!! Aces DEFENSE Wrinkles in early O Candace Whew The depth, without Riquna even being healthy yet Liberty Stewie: Slips, screening, shooting, the usage against Fever>>>> Gonna take tim...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 36
Mark Schindler is joined by Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr to break down and preview the season of the New York Liberty. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
May 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 35
Mark Schindler is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to parse through the upcoming season for the Connecticut Sun. Diving into their changes in the off-season, offensive wrinkles, notes that they can hit, and why optimisim is warranted! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
May 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 34
Mark Schindler is joined by Jasmine Harper of Winsidr to break down the moves made by the Dallas Wings headed into a new year. On Dallas' season outlook, expectations, and impressions from camp! DISCLAIMER: this was recorded before the news of Diamond DeShields' and Lou Lopez Senechal's injury updates. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any ques...
May 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 33
Mark Schindler is joined by Annie Costabile, Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun Times! Diving into a season for the Sky marked by transition, previewing the initial impressions of the newly assembled team, and what goals, hopes, and expectations are for the year. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback ...
May 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 32
Mark Schindler is joined by Nekias Duncan, co-host of the Dunker Spot, asker of incredible questions, and brilliant basketball mind to break down and preview the defending champs. Candace Parker's addition The revamped bench A'ja and CP's fit together Offensive tweaks The value of additional rim protection Where the halfcourt offense can go Are there any concerns? Swing factors And more As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, foll...
May 17, 2023•46 min•Ep. 31
Mark Schindler is joined by Wayne Cole, independent reporter covering the Mystics, Wizards, and Capital City Go Go. Breaking down and previewing the 2023 WNBA season for the Washington Mystics. storylines out of camp Shakira Austin's next steps Brittney Sykes' fit Myisha Hines-Allen; healthy and spry contention? and much more Follow Wayne on Twitter @waynec0le , and on Medium https://medium.com/@waynec0le As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you hav...
May 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 30
Mark Schindler is joined by KK Bransford fresh off her participation at Under Armour's Dawg Class! Diving into her time down at IMG, what she learned from Kelsey Plum, what she's taking from the camp into next season, off-season goals, her freshman season and impact, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or f...
May 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 29
Mark Schindler is joined by Markeshia Grant, former player at South Carolina, current life skills and personal development coach, and ambassador for women's basketball at large! Diving into Markeshia's basketball journey, Dawn Staley's impact on her life, being part of SC's foundation, transitioning out of playing, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and r...
May 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 28
Mark Schindler is joined by Sadie Edwards, assistant coach at the University of Oregon. Sadie was formerly a McDonald's All-American at Blair Academy (class of 2014), a high level player at the University of Southern California, and has quickly risen up in the coaching ranks. On her career path, perspective and how it's changed, recruiting, Synergy and Sportscode tagging, adapting to new roles, and so much more. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If ...
Apr 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 27
Mark Schindler is joined by Lauren Dreher (@BiggggLo_) to recap the Final Four, parse through the transfer poratl, and look ahead to what's next! Be sure to follow @TheCommitteeSG to tune into their spaces and keep up with all the great work they do covering the game. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's...
Apr 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 26
Mark Schindler is joined by Abby Meyers of the University of Maryland! Diving into Abby's time at Maryland, transferring from Princeton, the growth of the team this season, entering the WNBA draft, and much more! As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show.
Mar 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 25
Mark Schindler is joined by Emily Adams of the Greenville News! Emily has covered the South Carolina Gamecocks this season, and brings a ton of insight on their makeup as a team, their season as a whole, and what makes them a special group. As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not already, follow Mark on Twitter @MG_Schindler and be sure to rate and review the pod! Send any questions, comments, or feedback Mark's way, and enjoy the show....
Mar 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 24
