Basketball Coach Unplugged

How to Win the Season I hope this Podcast finds you pacing the sidelines with enthusiasm and/or gearing up for another rewarding season. As coaches, we’re united by the relentless pursuit of excellence, both in ourselves and our teams. That pursuit is why I'm reaching out today to invite you to something special, something that could redefine your season – just as it did mine, many years ago. You might look at my record now and think it’s been smooth sailing – 3 State titles, NBA-level talent developed, and an 80% winning rate over 25 years – but there’s a story behind the stats that might resonate with you. Imagine taking over a program that, for 30 years, had never tasted the thrill of victory consistently. A single season in, with a 7-14 record, I sat in the locker room, shoulders hunched and spirit deflated. The echo of defeat was loud, but the voice of my mentor, Bruce Dahmen, was louder. Tears blurred my vision as I confessed, "I can’t do this."  But on that 2-hour bus ride home, amidst the heartache, B