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"Peppe":

Giuseppe “Peppe” Poeta is a former Italian national-team point guard who played for clubs including Virtus Bologna, Baskonia, Trento, Torino and Cremona. After retiring in 2022, he became an assistant coach at Olimpia Milano, then led Brescia to the 2025 Italian League Finals before returning to Milan. Since November 2025, Poeta has served as Olimpia Milano’s head coach, succeeding Ettore Messina.
Today, "Peppe" reflected on his playing career and how those experiences shaped his approach to coaching. We discussed practice habits, leadership, handling difficult losses and the lessons he has learned throughout his coaching journey. He also shared how he manages his staff and whether his identity has evolved since transitioning from player to coach. and much more!

Topics:
00:00 Intro

00:30 Summer talk

03:10 Positive aura

05:14 Reflecting on his path

07:50 Mentoring young players

11:10 Negativity vs Positivity

15:30 Rational decision-making

20:00 Practice habits & approach

25:30 Leadership & Learning

31:30 ProBallers.com

33:30 Changing identity to coaching

42:00 There is no truth in basketball

authenticity