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Episode 247: Chris Capko, Associate Head Coach, SMU
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Mar 16, 202645:46
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"Episode 247: Chris Capko, Associate Head Coach, SMU" is an episode of The Rising Coaches Podcast. Runtime 45 min. Published March 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Capko, Associate Head Coach at SMU. Coach Capko has built his career through a number of stops across college basketball, including roles at Marshall, Stetson, Georgia Southern, USC, FIU, and a return to USC before eventually following the staff to SMU. Along the way he’s developed a reputation as a strong recruiter, player developer, and someone who has helped programs build and sustain success. In this episode we discuss how to gain trust from your head coach and fellow assistants when you’re new to a program, how coaches can instill confidence into their players, and ways assistant coaches can separate themselves from the majority in the profession.
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