Isabel Ormond - Head Coach, McMas...
Isabel Ormond - Head Coach, McMaster Women's Basketball
Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast by Mike MacKay & Brandon Brock
S1 · E17
Mar 9, 2026
57:58
Episode notes

On this episode of the Canada Basketball Coaching Podcast, Brandon and Mike sit down with Isabel Ormond to explore the ideas, habits, and philosophies shaping her growth as a coach and educator. From metacognition to mentorship, and from reading widely to embracing imperfection, Isabel offers clear, thoughtful insights that coaches at every level can learn from.

Key Topics Discussed

  • The Scholar-Coach Mindset Isabel reflects on why coaches must continue learning, questioning assumptions, and exploring ideas from multiple fields—not just basketball.
  • Asking Better Questions Inspired by mentors like Dr. Jim Denison, Isabel highlights the value of challenging inherited coaching practices and thinking critically about the "why" behind what we do.
  • Learning from O ... 
Keywords
Canada Basketball
Coaching
Basketball
Transformational Coaching
USports
McMaster
University Basketball
Leadership
Stewardship