# Episode 256: Riley Conroy, Assistant Coach, University of South Alabama

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Podcast: [The Rising Coaches Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rising-coaches-podcast-498118)
Published: 2026-04-16T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Riley Conroy, Assistant Coach at the University of South Alabama. Riley’s path in basketball started as a player at Tulane before moving into coaching with stops at Sunrise Christian Academy, Southeastern Louisiana, and now South Alabama. Along the way, he’s built a reputation as a strong recruiter and someone who understands how to add value within a staff. In this episode we discuss the biggest mistake young coaches make when trying to stand out on their staffs, what he would prioritize if he were to step into a head coaching role tomorrow, and advice on how younger coaches can learn to evaluate and recruit players to best fit their head coach’s needs.

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