Jim Larrañaga

Filmed 6/19/18

Leadership Doesn’t Happen By Accident

University of Miami Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Larranaga is known for his attention to detail and his fidelity to strong systems that drive success. In this Cane Talk he unpacks his philosophy for developing a team with discipline and habit. His commitment to a clear teaching methodology helps empower his team to make a winning vision come to life. Join Coach L as he reviews game tape and reveals some of the routines he uses to develop leadership through careful preparation and execution.


In his seven seasons at the University of Miami, head coach Jim Larrañaga has led the Hurricanes to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Sweet 16, and won the 2013 ACC regular-season and tournament titles. He has been named the Associated Press, Naismith, USBWA and Henry Iba National Coach of the Year, twice was both the ACC and USBWA District Coach of the Year and was the 2013 NABC District Coach of the Year.