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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Beckner, a player development coach and performance consultant with Be Better. Be Different. Beckner has built an impressive career with coaching stops at Weber State, the Oklahoma City G League, Nebraska, and Boise State, while also working closely with some of the game’s top talent. His experience in player development has given him a unique perspective on building elite players and programs. In this episode we discuss how head coaches can build and develop a stronger staff, what working with Damian Lillard and other elite NBA talent taught him about player development, and what goes into creating an elite development plan before a player even steps on the floor.
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"Episode 302: Phil Beckner, Player Development and Performance Consultant, Be Better. Be Different" is an episode of The Rising Coaches Podcast. Runtime 48 min. Published September 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.