Don Showalter
Experienced high school and USA Basketball coach with over 40 years of coaching and more than 20 years with USA Basketball, leading youth national teams to multiple gold medals and running Snow Valley Basketball Camp focused on fundamentals and skill development.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 50min
Don Showalter on Efficient Practices, Press Defenses, and Competitive Spirit { Team USA }
Legendary coach Don Showalter shares insights on efficient basketball practices, press defenses, and coaching strategies. He discusses the importance of competitiveness in player development, contrasting coaching styles, and the diverse responsibilities of a high school head coach. The podcast delves into structuring effective practice sessions, skill development, and the longevity of coaching basketball.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 32min
EP153: The Gold Standard with Don Showalter
Don Showalter, veteran high school and USA Basketball coach who led youth national teams to multiple gold medals and runs Snow Valley camps. He talks standards vs rules, keeping fundamentals alive, structuring high-energy practices, short soundbite teaching, small-sided games like 3-on-3 to expose decision-making, and building a culture with enthusiasm and humility.
Jan 9, 2025 • 54min
Episode 126: Don Showalter, Director of Coach Development and USA Basketball Youth Coach
Don Showalter, a legendary high school and USA Basketball coach with an impressive history of 10 gold medals, shares his coaching journey and philosophies. He discusses the evolution of youth national teams and the importance of adapting to different cultural approaches in training. Highlighting the unique focus on skill development in basketball camps, Showalter emphasizes the necessity of communication and trust among players. His insights on fostering teamwork and measuring success beyond wins provide valuable lessons for coaches at all levels.
