Mike Brey: From Notre Dame to the NBA

Empowering Leaders

Mike Brey is a coaching legend. As the all-time winningest coach in Notre Dame history, he transformed the Fighting Irish into a powerhouse, guiding them to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, multiple Sweet 16s, and back-to-back Elite Eight runs. Known for his loose yet fiercely competitive coaching style, Mike has mentored countless players, instilled a culture of confidence and resilience, and built lifelong relationships in the game.

Now, as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Mike joins Luke to reflect on his coaching journey, the importance of leadership, and the art of building trust within a team. He shares insights on developing young talent like Australian star Dyson Daniels, the lifelong mentorships that shaped his career, and what it takes to build a winning culture—on and off the court. Plus, he reveals the coaching philosophies that have helped him earn the respect of some of basketball’s biggest names, from Mike Krzyzewski to Tom Izzo and Quinn Snyder.

This episode is packed with wisdom, stories, and lessons from one of the most respected minds in basketball.

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