Coach D Podcast

Coach Donnie On Habits of High Performance Teams

April 2, 2026·1h 30m
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🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this episode, we’re joined by Coach Donnie MacDonald — Head Coach of the GB U16 Women’s National Team and High Performance Lead with Caledonia Gladiators We dive into his coaching journey, how he develops young athletes for the international stage, and what it truly takes to build a high-performance environment. From fundamentals and basketball IQ to team culture and competing in Europe, this episode is packed with value for both players and coaches looking to elevate their understanding of the game.If you’re serious about getting better — this one’s for you.Episode Highlights🧠 Defining Basketball IQ — what it really looks like in young players🏀 Developing Fundamentals — the skills that translate to international level🇬🇧 GB Pathway Insight — what it takes to represent your country🤝 Building Team Identity — creating culture players buy into⚖️ Balancing Feedback — pushing players while supporting growth🛡️ Aggressive Defence — why mindset changes everything🌍 Beyond Basketball — lessons that go further than the gameFollow for more content, clips, and insights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/coach_dee7/🔥 Episode Highlights📲 Connect & Stay UpdatedCoach Donnie – https://www.instagram.com/donniemac6/GET YOUR COPY of Coach Donnie Practice Book Herehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXS2pvUFk2c3O6UIZ12s_WZtzGmIJWT8vOBIAwTW2NoBazA/viewform?pli=1

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