Gamechangers: A WBCA Podcast

About Gamechangers: A WBCA Podcast

Gamechangers: A WBCA Podcast – Created by the WBCA Assistant Coaches Committee, this podcast is dedicated to the groundbreaking shifts in women's basketball. Each episode highlights a gamechanger—coaches, visionaries, and leaders who have made a lasting impact on the game. Hosted by the coaches of the WBCA, Gamechangers dives deep into the stories behind the transformative moments shaping the sport. Whether you’re a coach, player, or fan, this podcast provides insights and inspiration from the people driving change in women’s basketball. New episodes drop every other Monday, featuring conversations with coaches, industry leaders, and innovators across all levels of the game. Join host Brian Rosario, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Long Beach State Athletics, as we explore the strategies, stories, and insights that fuel success, on and off the court.

Publisher

Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2019

Latest episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Assistant Coach hiring practices; Perspective Shift from Long time assistant to Head Coach

   In this episode, San José State Head Coach Jonas Chatterton shares real insight on hiring practices for both assistant and head coach roles, including what stands out in interviews and how to identify the right opportunity for your career. He also gets candid about the pressure of moving “one seat over,” what his first 100 days as a head coach looked like, and how his perspective has shifted when evaluating assistant coaches. If you're navigating your next step or building your staff, this episode delivers practical takeaways from both sides of the table.

2. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Building a Powerhouse Program and Recruiting HS athletes

   What does it take to build a powerhouse high school program — and sustain it year after year? On this episode, Sue Phillips, Head Coach at Archbishop Mitty High School, shares the blueprint behind developing elite talent and preparing players for the next level. She offers candid insights into what college recruiters should understand — and improve — when evaluating high school athletes, plus how to truly prepare players for collegiate success. Coach Phillips also pulls back the curtain on USA Basketball exposure and what she’s learned coaching on the international stage. A must-listen for coaches invested in long-term program building and player development.

3. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Fulfillment in being Career Assistant Coach

   In this episode, we’re joined by Sunny Smallwood, Associate Head Coach at Montana State University, for a candid conversation about the fulfillment and longevity of a career as an assistant coach. With more than three decades on the sidelines, Coach Smallwood shares why the assistant role is both valid and vital, how to effectively support a head coach, and how to adapt as responsibilities evolve over time. She also offers thoughtful insight on communicating across generations of players and staff, adding value within established programs, and finding purpose and motivation throughout every stage of a coaching career.

Who has been a guest on Gamechangers: A WBCA Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kaci Bailey
• Bill Ferrara Jr
• Dr Matthew Davidson
• Megan Griffith
• Karlie Burris

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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