Ed Silva (UNE MBB) talks leading with love & respect, practice design, shared language and much more

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, we sit down with Ed Silva, a longtime collegiate head coach, mentor, and leader in the basketball community. Coach Silva reflects on his 25-year coaching journey and shares how his leadership philosophy has evolved from fear and shame-based coaching to an approach rooted in love, respect, empathy, and accountability.

Through powerful stories, honest self-reflection, and practical coaching insights, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead people — not just players.

Want to Go Deeper?

A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.

If you’re a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.

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