Ethan and Steve interview Liana Cunningham, the girls coach at North Quincy High. She, shares her journey from wanting to be a coach at a young age to leading her team to an impressive season culminating in the Division Two Final Four. She discusses the dynamics of being a young coach, her coaching philosophy, and the importance of confidence both for herself and her players. The episode also highlights her connection with other coaches, her favorite basketball moments, and her experiences with her supportive coaching staff. The team wraps up with a fun segment called Full Court Press where they share personal anecdotes and favorite basketball nicknames.
Topics
00:20 Welcoming the Guest: Coach Liana Cunningham
00:45 Gen Z in Coaching: A Unique Perspective
01:57 North Quincy High's Remarkable Season
03:27 Early Aspirations and Coaching Influences
04:46 Balancing Coaching and Playing Experience
06:46 Rivalries and Community Support
08:44 Building a Strong Team and Staff
12:34 Coaching Philosophy and Inspirations
16:50 Challenges and Lessons Learned
22:39 Coaching Aspirations and Community Impact
23:31 High School Basketball Memories
25:01 Full Court Press Introduction
25:47 Heartbreaking Basketball Moments
30:03 Favorite Basketball Nicknames
33:23 Unpopular Players We Love
38:25 Episode Wrap-Up
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