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Lessons From The Sidelines

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by Harbaugh Coaching Academy

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12 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Lessons from the Sidelines with Tom Crean features great coaches across the sports landscape sharing their insights and experiences with the goal of inspiring those rising up the ranks of coaching. Upcoming guests include Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, longtime coach and Harbaugh patriarch Jack Harbaugh, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy and legendary basketball coach and Dallas Mavericks advisor Tim Grgurich.

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11/6/2025

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Episode thumbnail for Bobby Marks Sits Down with Tom Crean on NBA Roster Building, Draft Evaluation, and the Business of Basketball

June 10, 2026

Bobby Marks Sits Down with Tom Crean on NBA Roster Building, Draft Evaluation, and the Business of Basketball

<p>In Episode 12 of Lessons from the Sidelines, Bobby Marks joins Tom Crean to break down how NBA teams are built through the draft, trades, and salary cap management. He shares insights from his time with the New Jersey Nets and ESPN, along with how elite organizations like Oklahoma City and San Antonio sustain success. The conversation also dives into player evaluation, focusing on intangibles like competitiveness, coachability, and response to adversity, plus stories from evaluating prospects like Kobe Bryant and AJ Dybantsa.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Ben Herbert Sits Down with Tom Crean on Leadership, Accountability, and Building Elite Competitors

May 28, 2026

Ben Herbert Sits Down with Tom Crean on Leadership, Accountability, and Building Elite Competitors

<p>In Episode 11 of Lessons from the Sidelines, Tom Crean sits down with renowned strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert to discuss leadership, discipline, accountability, and building championship-level culture. From his journey through Wisconsin and Michigan to helping shape the culture of the Los Angeles Chargers alongside Jim Harbaugh, Herbert shares lessons on trust, consistency, mental toughness, and getting the absolute best out of athletes. The conversation dives into player development, handling uncomfortable situations, creating buy-in, and why true growth comes from repeatedly doing the hard things at an elite level.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Chris Caputo sits down with Tom Crean to talk NIL, Team Culture, and Building a Modern Program

May 6, 2026

Chris Caputo sits down with Tom Crean to talk NIL, Team Culture, and Building a Modern Program

<p>In our tenth episode, Tom Crean sits down with George Washington Head Coach Chris Caputo to discuss NIL, the transfer portal, roster building, and the evolving landscape of college basketball. From managing locker room dynamics and player expectations to the importance of “friend-raising,” leadership, and community building, this episode explores what it takes to run a program in today’s game. Caputo also shares insights on player development, navigating team success, and why playing your best basketball late in the season is the ultimate separator.</p><p><br></p>

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What is Lessons From The Sidelines?

Lessons from the Sidelines with Tom Crean features great coaches across the sports landscape sharing their insights and experiences with the goal of inspiring those rising up the ranks of coaching. Upcoming guests include Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, longtime coach and Harbaugh patriarch Jack Harbaugh, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy and legendary basketball coach and Dallas Mavericks advisor Tim Grgurich.

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This podcast updates daily.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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