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CJ Armitage - Former Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Simpson College - Episode 1287
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- Hoop Heads
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- Aug 21, 2026
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Summary
CJ Armitage spent last season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Simpson College before stepping away from coaching to take a teaching position in Boulder, Colorado.Armitage previously served as a graduate assistant at the University of Colorado during the 24-25 season following three years as a team manager. While at Colorado, he was part of the program’s winningest season in 2023-24 (26-11). The Buffaloes won two NCAA Tournament games.Prior to his time in Boulder, Armitage coached high school basketball at International School Bangkok. He has also worked with USA Basketball’s U16-U19 national teams and has served as an assistant coach and general manager for TBT’s Team Colorado, winning the 2024 TBT Wichita Regional.On this episode Mike & CJ discuss the importance of fostering player development and trust in the process of improvement over immediate results. Armitage reflects on his transition from high school basketball in Thailand to collegiate coaching in the United States, highlighting the distinct differences in player mentality and game culture. As he shares insights from his experiences, he articulates a profound commitment to education and mentorship, underscoring the responsibility coaches have to their players beyond the confines of the game. CJ talks openly about leaving the coaching profession to take on a teaching position while sharing the factors that went into that decision.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you rea…