Let it Fly Podcast Ep. 15 | Coach Cone, The Winningest Coach of Philippine Basketball | Tagalog Subs 

Sol Mercado has serious interview skills. He can express himself well and put all the best words. Kudos!

Tim Cone is a class act. Years ago, when Alaska was at its peak, I was part of a softball league in the Philippines, where Tim played on the opposing team. While running to third base, I cramped up really bad, and fell to the ground.Tim was the first one to my side and helped stretch it out until it subsided. I’ll never forget his genuine concern and kindness. Every interaction we had, he came across as just one of the guys.

CTC is one of the great things that happened in Philippine basketball. I'm a Sunkist/Vergel Meneses fan back then and was hurt that they didn't get the grandslam because of Alaska (and Alaska went on to win grandslam). That's when I started to be amazed on how CTC made Alaska (and his teams) always competitive and feel that they would win the championships. It's enforcing a system and discipline to players. Salute and thanks CTC!

The boys seriously uppin their game on this one... you can feel the love and respect.

one of the greatest minds in basketball and life, i always love listening to coach Tim

Gabe right now has established himself as a legend but had Gabe been given a chance to be with Cone, I think he'd be like how Justin was when he first came in and what he is now as a top notch complete player. Gabe's talent could've been tapped so much deeper if he were under a coach like Tim.

This is a great show guys. Its really nice to get in the brains of the great Tim Cone. Now I just can't stop thinking what if Gabe played for CTC. must've been great for both.

come here after gilas wins vs latvia... Great coach, great person. Hands down! CTC!

THANK YOU for not splitting this interview into two parts! 2 hours + seems still not enough. Love listening to Coach Tim's stories. Thank you guys for doing this.

As a Ginebra fan, I've watched many CTC interviews, but this one is the best I've ever seen. I know JD et al are great at goofing around with fellow players, but I was genuinely intrigued how they'd handle THE winningest coach. And they absolutely smashed it out of the park! Special shout to Sol whose comedic timing is just impeccable (that "shots fired!" moment when he was comparing CTC's ability to do in-the-heat play adjustments vs other coaches made me shriek in laughter), but who also made me bawl like a baby when he paid tribute to CTC. Also, there's no better interview than ones where you see the interviewee is really enjoying himself. Whether it be technical gameplay topics to just transporting CTC back to his awkward younger days when he had to ask his recent date for the number of the eventual love of his life, the guys gave us a rare glimpse into who CTC really is beyond his famous self-effacing, gentlemanly, and gracious deference to his team, fans, and even opponents. Also, ALSO... an astronomer geek who wanted to be a novelist but eventually became a lifelong mentor for generations of basketball PH players-- with all due respect to CTC and his family, but GOD, that is sooooo crushable. 🙈 And his sharp social commentary on the numbing of Filipinos re: the wealth gap was stunningly unexpected and self-aware, given the playful question it answered. Fascinating podcast episode as always, guys! My only nitpick would probably be how some of the subbed lines tend to translate English colloquialisms too literally. That said, it doesn't change how profoundly grateful we are that you guys are exerting this amount of effort to ensure PH basketball fans from all walks of life can enjoy what you do. Keep up the good work, boys! 🙏

WOAHHHHHH. CTC in the podcast... quality minutes. Not gonna lie, your podcast is one of the most underrated podcast here in ph.

tnx for the tagalog subs., happy that coach tim is on your show....

Man , Coach Yeng Guiao would be awesome to sit with you guys. Book it!!!

39:20 "They were running mostly dribble-drive, which I'm not a big fan of." 😆Ball movement talaga and teamwork wins games.

Been an Alaska fan since Dondon Ampalayo days...I was devastated when Coach Tim left... Hats off to you Coach Tim, wala akong masabe. Thank you so much for all you have done to Philippine Basketball... Thanks Team Let it Fly Podcast!

I’ve always admired Tim Cone not just as a coach, but as a person. I think he’s an amazing human being whose great leadership qualities make you want to: a. be better at what you do; b. maximize your potential; and c. achieve success AND STILL BE HUMBLE. ◡̈ Great episode. You guys rock! 😎

Best Philippine sports podcast bar none

There are so many quotable quotes in this interview, but here’s something we can all apply in whatever field we’re in: 1:24:46 “It’s all about preparation. It’s not about prepping for the (big) game. It’s the day to day to day to day prep every day. That’s the true preparation.” - Coach Tim Cone

Best basketball podcast in the 🇵🇭

Great talk, pero bitin, sana may part 2,Coach Tim is really impactful sa basketball sa PH, can't wait for more episodes

A 2 and a half hour podcast interview with CTC on the best basketball podcast show in the Philippines is sooo fun to watch! Yall bring good vibes as always 😊

Bitin ung almost 2 and a half hours for CTC interview. So many insights we can learn from him. I love how you set this kind of podcast for us!

Whoever did the Tagalog subtitles for this 2-hour episode should be given a raise. If I have to guess, Tin Gamboa might be the one who transcribed this. Amazing! 💯👌

Huge fan from Cebu! Keep the content rolling, guys!

can't wait to see Willie Miller and Coach Yeng Guaio to your podcast😊

Great Podcast. Learned a lot of new things about coach Tim. Coach Tim deserves another Gilas Pilipinas head coaching stint. Hope Sir. RSA will convince him to lead the national team again this coming FIBA OQT.

Best content ever. Kudos to Let it Fly team. Hehehe

your podcast is gold

Ang ganda ng podcast neto may translation ng tagalog. Nice

Woooow coach tim cone🔥 best podcast bru💯

Very nice story from Coach Tim. I hope the Philippines constitution can naturalized or make foreigners automatically a dual citizen if they were born here or have lived for so many many years

This one is a Classic!!!🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for this interview. I am based overseas coaching and has become a fan of Coach Tim. Been a part of Alaska before he left. I learned a lot about the culture even as an understudy/volunteer through Master Gus. An experience I will always be grateful.

the idol coach ever!

CTC in the house 🔥

Coach Tim has always been accommodating to virtually anyone when it comes to interviews. He just loves to talk anything about life & basketball. I remember back in 1994, as a 16-yr old Alaska fan, I was able to have a brief chit-chat with coach. It was an out of town preseason exhibition game between Alaska & Purefoods in Cebu City. Prior to the start of the game, Coach Cone was in the hallway all by himself looking out the window. People wanted to approach him but were a little hesitant because, you know, English. hahaha. But I did. I had to have his autograph on my Alaska cap. I was wearing a Jojo Lastimosa jersey with the Alaska cap on and it made him smile. I'll never forget the thing he said to me that time: "I appreciate you as an Alaska fan because we only have a few right now. But stay tuned. We got something big in store for you this season." Indeed, the Milkmen returned to championship glory that year, winning the 1994 Gov's Cup which marked the beginning of the 90's dynasty. What an amazing coach but more importantly an even better person. The blessings he has received in his legendary PBA career over the years couldn't have happened to a better human being. ☝🐐

Greatest achievement for a coach is knowing his players learn from him

I think the Phillips bros would make great guests here, especially after the championship

Ganda ng Tshirt mo Sol Mercado!

i would love to see coach Yeng with you guys god bless

Nice session with Coach Tim. very informative session specially for inspiring coach like me. great to know Coach Tim in different perspective. I hope you could invite Coach Yeng next time.

easily, the best podcast in the Philippines, right now..

i have been a purefoods fan ever since they got to the league in 88 or 89. from being the nightmare of alvin patrimonio, to the winning years of james yap.thanks coach tim. thanks for this wonderful podcast. biggest take away is being a servant leader.

I met Sol before, he bought Pop Tarts hahaha I never knew he was this funny. I really love this podcast and the cast too. Thank you! Keep it coming!

Solid PH Basketball Podcast! Congrats guys 👌👍

One of their best episodes ever

great show guys! I hope the list of guests keep rolling and more podcasts! Such a learning experience and an inspiration knowing stories from great coaches and players too. God Bless!

the english side of filipino basketball. thanks for the tagalog subs

Tim is a class act. Had the opportunity to run the team's team building program years back. Players were johhny, Jojo and bong.

This episode trumps previous episodes, getting a legend talk about his lovelife is wicked! We can listen to CTC basketball genius more than 10x this episode. This one longs for a part 2!!! Maybe target on Gilas topic only, for PH basketball sake.CTC has to be heard, to ignore it just plain idiotic.NSD! Mabuhay ka Kots Tim!!! Thank you for loving the PH!

This just channel just pop up on my reco. this is the first episode i watched and i will definitely watch the other episodes in this channel. Sol great line of questioning, thank you for being genuine with yor feelings. I hope more basketball fans will be aware about this channel. ❤❤❤

Great topic❤ 2hours worth it to listened from COACH TIM and these great guys

A big check on this episode, full of insights on a different level.

Just to add how great coach Tim is not just a coach, but as a person. I've met him quite a few times in games (not Ginebra games), But whenever fans would request to take pictres wold him, he would really take time to entertain and do his best to accomodate all of them, it's crazy! #GOAT

Broo should bring the spark in the pod

This was awesome!!!!

I love your podcast, I don't mind the long interviews because it makes it complete. More power to your show. I love that it's mainly Ginebra boys hosting. I like Gabe, he's a great guy. But I'm NSD for life. Hope you get to interview Coach Yeng, and have his famous Coach Yeng stories with him there while you talk about it. That will surely be a blast.

I understand now why gabe did that play vs ginebra a few games ago. 😂 another awesome episode guys! Great podcast.❤

Wow! the only episode I started and finished to the end. Learned from the greatness. I mean a LOT! Looking forward to Gabe Norwood playing under Coach Tim Cone, " his Scottie Pippen". The Triangle Offense is back!

watching from norwalk CT, this podcast is one of the best and entertaining to watch. Hope you keep up the excellent content.

Kudos to coach Tim. But dang, Sol been throwing those sick questions. Nice!

One of the best episodes!! Im learning and laughing at the same time😅😅😅

THE BEST EP (so far)! Happy New Year Guys!

I've learned a lot!. 💯 thanks CTC

This is AWESOME Content Guys! keep doing what you guys are doing. this should be aired on free-to-air back there. More power to you all🤩🤩

sakto yung upload while working

Despite of all the accomplishments, the GOAT remains humble !!! We love you, Cone. Thank you for your service! 🇵🇭

Dude, Sol Mercado's defense is a beauty to watch. And as for coach Chot, that was really sad, but I'm happy that he was still part of that Asian games championship in that way. I really wish these know-it-alls would just shut their pie holes and stop thinking that they know better than a multi-titled coach. And I know I can wish as hard as I could but that's that. Coach Tim, so generous with everything. I still don't understand the triangle, but it's great to hear from him and all and just amazing stories all around.

Great episode!

What an episode. Thank you guys! :)

Hopefully there is an episode where we as followers, fans and subscribers can also ask the host or a guest a questions. I think it'll improve the channel because we can interact with you guys! Kudos to the channel and more power to the whole program!

Another great episode again! You all did an amazing job! Kudos! 👌 I hope to see coach Yeng in the future with y'all

Sean Chambers - unheralded hero of Philippine basketball, one of the legends that make the PBA we have today

So much take in this interview. The details, man. Ung laro lang sa tv ang napapanood namin pero iba pa ang nangyayari sa practice at iba rin ang nangyayari besides basketball. If could pick one take here? Its really the chemistry in all aspects. On court, in practices and in your relationship with your team outside basketball.

damn! you were able to bring ctc here! Loved it!

WOW I LIKE THIS TALK SHOW GREAT COACH AND PLAYERS🏀 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏆

Worthy to reflect on, though we knew it already, saw it, felt it, experienced it, DISPARITY BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR.... Maybe in our own little ways what can we do about it. However, we have our ACES, servant leadership, humility and he hospitality.... These might be our saving graces. LET'S DO IT COACH.

This video had everything... . Wow

We love you Coach Tim!

Always respected coach Chot For serving Gilas Basketball

First episode to watch. My kind of content! Subbed! ❤

wow u got d goat coach tim cone for almost 2 hrs...ilove listening to ctc..hes just a talker.. and i love it..but i notice... he looks like kevin costner😂😂😂

I like this interview.

Great interview 👏👏👏

Had fun watching this. May i suggest guesting PBA MOTOCLUB. why not? 😁

Great Podcast 🫡

Mark the spark podcast nman sir... And coach yeng will be great

you guys need to post clips and shorts from your episodes so that it can reach more people, great episode!

APPRECIATE THE TAGALOG SUBTITLES!

When I was growing up in the Philippines in the 90's, I was a huge fan of Ginebra. I didn't really like Alaska because they always seemed to win games effortlessly, making basketball look so easy. The Alaska team back then was solid, with players like Johnny A, Jolas, Cariaso, Bong Hawkins, Poch Juinio, Chambers, Bolado, Ramas, and Castelo. Despite Coach Tim Cone being American by blood and nationality, his prompt response to a question regarding his dislikes about the Philippines demonstrates his Filipino heart. He is not only an exceptional coach and leader but also a remarkable human being. By the way, I just stumbled upon your channel for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch you all play in the PBA because I moved to the States. Nevertheless, I'm grateful that you have this show, and I'm excited to subscribe and watch more episodes. Thank you gentlemen and God bless. 🙏

Can you please also invite mr al francis chua?

We need more from Tim Cone. Can he be a guest again? We want to see what he thinks the next future Filipino players and young gilas players like the U16-18. Will he inject some youth into the National Team. What is his plan if bennie boatwright becomes NP. What will happen to Kouame, JB, Jordan Clarkson. Will kouame becomes local for Philippines?

Sheeesh! ❤

Sol Mercado is the next Boy Abunda. He's got some Donovan questions. Keep it up.

Gabe norwoord coudve unlock his full potential, specially on triangle offense,

Please invite CStand, Jamie, Stanley, Mr Fast and Mr Furious separately of course.😂 Thanks, in advance.

another solid episode. MC 47 naman sunod

One of the best episode probably one of my top 3 ep, LA, Ray Parks, Coach TIm. Hopefully Mark Caguioa can drop by!

Ganda maghost ni Sol keep it up NSD❤❤❤

nice one