Phil Pressey on Transitioning from Player to Coach (EP331)

Guest: Phill Pressey, Boston Celtics Assistant CoachIn this week’s coaching conversation, Boston Celtics Performance Enhancement Coach Phil Pressey joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on transitioning from player to coach, and applying skill acquisition ideas.Known for his strategic mind and ability to develop players, Phil is a rising star in the coaching world. After serving as a graduate assistant at Missouri, he joined the Celtics’ coaching staff in 2023, bringing his court vision and leadership to the sidelines.Phil’s basketball roots run deep. The son of former NBA player and coach Paul Pressey, Phil has basketball in his DNA. His playing career began at the University of Missouri, where he set records for assists and steals, earning First-Team All-SEC honors in 2013.Despite going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft, his tenacity and skill earned him a spot with the Boston Celtics, where he played as a point guard. His professional career also included stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and several international teams.Breakdown:01:01 Transition from Player to Coach02:09 Mentorship and Learning03:35 Innovative Coaching Techniques06:40 Enhancing Basketball IQ07:30 The Importance of Scanning10:52 Film Study and Player Development13:37 Roles and Responsibilities16:42 Challenges in Transitioning to Coaching20:53 Balancing Practice Techniques22:53 Coaching Summer League: Insights and Challenges23:53 The Importance of Player Feedback25:34 Balancing Feedback and Player Independence28:23 Empowering Players Through Communication30:34 The Role of Reading and Continuous Learning36:0 Developing Point Guard Skills37:48 Adapting to Modern BasketballChris Oliver / Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com