Guest: Doshia Woods, University of Denver Head CoachUniversity of Denver head coach Doshia Woods joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on creating a positive culture, practice, and life circumstances. Doshia Woods is the head coach of the University of Denver women’s basketball team. Woods has spent 20 years on the sidelines at various institutions, including 10 years as an assistant coach at Tulane University. She is known for her positive coaching style and her ability to create a winning culture within her team. Woods is the first-ever African American head coach for the University of Denver women’s team and is currently the only Black Division I women’s basketball head coach in Colorado. Under her leadership, the University of Denver women’s basketball team has shown significant progress and growth.The Topeka, Kansas, native has been a guest on various podcasts about leadership and team culture. A featured speaker for the 2021 The Power of Positive Summit presented by Jon Gordon, Woods discussed her transition from assistant to head coach. Additionally, Woods serves on various committees including the University of Denver athletics department DEI, DU’s Black Community Advisory Board, and Tulane University Alumni Council for the school of professional advancement. An active member of the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) she has participated as a speaker for multiple roundtables and panels at the national convention, while also serving on committees within the WBCA.Breakdown1:00 - The Act of Discovery3:30 - Two Quotes5:00 - Successful Winning on the Court9:00 - Three-Point Philosophy12:30 - Game Conditions15:00 - Green Light Shooter18:00 - Progressive Coaching21:00 - High Energy25:15 - 26:25 - Hoopsalytics New AD26:25 - Cueing28:00 - Music at Practice31:00 - Getting To The Point33:30 - value of Adaptability35:30 - Reflecting Back as Assistant39:00 - Evaluating Feedback41:30 - Missing Layups43:00 - Positive Culture46:30 - University of Denver48:00 - ConclusionDoshia Woods’ Bio:Bio: https://denverpioneers.com/staff-directory/doshia-woods/417Twitter: https://twitter.com/doshwoodsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com