In this episode, George is joined by Cameron Mitchell—two-time NWAC South Coach of the Year and head coach of Portland Community College’s Panther Basketball Program. He shares how he’s led his team to back-to-back region championships and the most successful two-year stretch in program history. Cameron also explains why embracing controlled chaos, implementing the Constraints-Led Approach, and giving players autonomy have been key to success.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Coach Cameron Mitchell & career highlights
02:10 – First-year challenges as a college head coach
05:20 – Building a winning culture from day one
09:05 – Balancing team goals and individual development
12:45 – Strategies for recruiting and developing talent
16:20 – Lessons learned from consecutive championship runs
20:15 – Transitioning to the G League with Rip City Remix
24:40 – Advice for new and aspiring coaches
28:00 – Transformative Tip: Focus on culture, not just results

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Portland Community College

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