Basketball Podcast EP143

In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, NBA assistant coach Joe Boylan joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss intelligent practice design including NBA skill development and the mental side of the game.

Joe Boylan spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans as the team’s Director of Player Development. During his time with the Pelicans, he has made a significant impact with young stars like Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball, and the reining most improved player of the year Brandon Ingram. In addition to that, he also is the creator of Hoops Mind, a boutique virtual coaching service with a focus on mental skills.

Before coaching in New Orleans, Joe Boylan served as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the Associate Head Coach of their then-G League affiliate, the Iowa Energy. He also was an assistant coach for the Grand Rapids Drive in the NBA G League during the 2014–15 season. Boylan spent three seasons with the Golden State Warriors from 2011–14, serving first as the Video Coordinator, then as an assistant coach.

Prior to coaching Joe Boylan’s NBA journey started as a Video Intern with the Boston Celtics during the 2010–11 season. He earned this position after getting recognition for being the Director of Player Development for ATTACK Athletics in Chicago from 2008–10. While at ATTACK, Boylan led offseason basketball workouts for NBA veterans, including Michael Finley and Juwan Howard, as well as hundreds of college players.

Boylan has been able to work with several great organizations and players in his young career. At each step, Coach Joe Boylan has made a difference and will continue to do so this season with the young and talented Pelicans.

Originally Posted: https://basketballimmersion.com/the-basketball-podcast-ep143-joe-boylan/