From JV to D1: Coach Chris Minner’s Journey in Women's Basketball

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Welcome to the Contacts Coaching Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Coach Chris Minner, the inaugural women's basketball coach at Texas A&M San Antonio. Coach Minner shares his incredible journey from being a 19-year-old JV coach to leading various programs, including Our Lady of the Lake. Listen as he discusses the challenges and strategies of building successful teams, navigating the politics of coaching, and the importance of fostering a positive, drama-free environment for athletes. Gain insights into his coaching philosophy, dealing with drastic changes, and starting a basketball program from scratch.

00:00 Introduction to Coach Chris Minner
01:33 Early Coaching Journey
04:23 Building Winning Programs
07:16 Challenges and Strategies in Coaching
18:06 Navigating Politics in Coaching
23:59 Job Offer and Transition
24:24 Challenges of Leaving Mid-Season
26:45 Recruitment Strategies and Team Management
31:54 Starting a Program from Scratch
35:28 Comparing Athletic Programs Across States
39:50 Evolving Coaching Philosophy
44:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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