Canada Basketball Podcast
- Dec 15, 2025
- 1 min read
On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Mike sits down with Micaëlla Riché — former NCAA Division I athlete, coach, Executive Director of Layup Basketball, and now a doctoral researcher exploring coaching methodology and athlete psychosocial needs.
Key Topics Discussed
1. Coaching as Stewardship & the Human Side of the Game
2. Her Playing Journey & Shift into Leadership
3. Layup Basketball: Access, Belonging, and Community Stewardship
4. Creating Psychological Safety & Trauma-Informed Coaching
5. Autonomy, Competence & Relatedness (Self-Determination Theory)
6. Coaching Methodology & the Constraints-Led Approach
7. The Cook → Chef Coaching Continuum
8. Regenerative Leadership & Co-Constructed Learning Communities
9. Helping Kids Fall in Love with the Process
Why This Episode Matters
This conversation is a masterclass in modern coaching that centres human development over tactics. Whether you coach elite athletes or 6-year-olds at a community centre, Micaëlla offers a powerful roadmap for creating environments where kids feel safe, motivated, connected, and inspired to grow — on and off the court.
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