Conversations With Coach George Raveling

Jack & Coach Raveling talk about preparing for life after you’re done coaching. Coach Raveling believes that one of the most important exercises coaches can engage in is to put together an exit plan, a vision, and an overall life strategy for what they’ll do after they are done coaching. Coach Rav believes it is up to all of us to die on empty, meaning making sure we’ve given everything we possibly can in all facets of life, whether that’s while you’re still coaching or the new career that follows. Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Jack & Coach Raveling talk about threats to the game of basketball today, from those on the fringe of the sport, the lack of innovation, suffering from groupthink, the absence of courageous leaders who can see the game in a broader circumstance, unifying the games rules globally and much more! Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Jack & Coach Raveling talk about players and their expectations of themselves. Coach Raveling believes that players need to see themselves in a broader perspective, beyond the individual, beyond the team, and beyond basketball. Jack & Coach also discuss what it takes to be a great teammate, how important the willingness to sacrifice is for success, and the vital importance of respect for each other both as individuals and a collective team. Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Jack & Coach Raveling talk about practice, how Coach Rav’s view of practice has evolved over the years, the importance of placing greater value on practice and everything that surrounds it, what makes up a truly great practice, the overlooked aspect of ensuring that not only the players have a high energy level but the coaches as well, and most importantly establishing a tolerance for mistakes, turning those into opportunities to learn and grow! Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Jack & Coach Raveling talk about the importance of reading and how it can improve every aspect of your life. Coach Raveling is known to many as being addicted to reading everything from books to articles to newspapers, Coach talks about how he is able to read so much, the best way to comprehend all the information you take in, how important it is to set aside distinct times for reading, and how so many people can benefit by simply reading more on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis. Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

What’s the real value of a relationship? Jack & Coach Raveling talk about the power of developing deep and meaningful relationships that create true value in each others lives. From how Coach creates value in relationships to how to positively contribute to the lives of others and what steps each of us can take to ensure we are creating value in each of our lives. Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Everyone gets 86,400 seconds in each day, Jack & Coach Raveling discuss how to construct a plan for yourself to win each day. From waking up and accomplishing your toughest task early, to learning to say no, to maximizing the moments you have, Coach Raveling talks about how he goes about making the most of each day. Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

The Conversations With Coach George Raveling Podcast returns for 2017 with Coach Rav’s longtime assistant coach Jack Fertig joining the discussions. On this first episode of the new year Jack & Coach discuss a range of topics on how coaching is vastly different today than it used to be, including how coaches are held much more accountable, the importance of interpersonal skills, winning used to be all that mattered, listening has become a vital quality of coaches, and when a coach does speak, “why” needs to be emphasized more than “how.” Click below to listen now, or subscribe on iTunes to receive the latest #ConversationsWithCoach as they’re released!

Coach Raveling sits down with the Executive Director of the NABC Jim Haney to talk about the biggest challenges he’s faced as NABC Exec Director, his concern over the number of coaches getting fired, the future of the Power 5, the issues facing coaches today & more!

Coach Raveling sits down with longtime Head Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Seth Greenberg to talk about where college basketball is trending, the contrast of coaching vs broadcasting, the next generation of coaches, how he would change the game & how concerned coaches should be about how they’re eval

Coach Raveling talks to legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about the time Ted Turner wanted him to coach the Atlanta Hawks AND manage the Atlanta Braves!

Coach Raveling talks to legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about his first professional head coaching job with the Kentucky Colonels and his first few experiences working for Ted Turner and the Atlanta Hawks

Coach Raveling talks to legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about being an assistant coach with Chuck Daly, Chuck Daly’s immaculate wardrobe, making the jump to professional coaching & more!

Coach Raveling talks to legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about coaching basketball, baseball & football after college and the Army, Al Lobalbo influence on him, not using the whistle in practice & more!

Coach Raveling talks to the legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about playing at Niagara University, what roles Larry Costello & Frank Leahy played in his life & more!

Coach Raveling talks to the legendary coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown about his early years growing up in New Jersey, the athletes he tried to emulate, 5-Star Basketball Camp & more!

Coach Raveling talks to his longtime friend & one of the greatest to ever play the game, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson about the best game he’s ever played in his career, the best defender he ever faced in the NBA, what made him such a special NBA player & more!

Coach Raveling talks to his longtime friend & one of the greatest to ever play the game, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson about life at Cincinnati as a freshman student & basketball player, his fondest memories at the University of Cincinnati, making the adjustment from college to the pro game & more!

Coach Raveling talks to his longtime friend & one of the greatest to ever play the game, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson about his fondest memories playing at Crispus Attucks, the truth about “Hoosiers”, deciding to attend college at Cincinnati & more!

Coach Raveling talks to his longtime friend & one of the greatest to ever play the game, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson about early influences on his game, the role of his 2 older brothers growing up, playing as a Sophomore on his high school varsity team & more!