We are fortunate to have Nicole Symons on this episode of the podcast.
Symons is the head girls coach at Coeur d’Alene High School. She led the Vikings to a 24-2 record and the 5A state title in Idaho this past season. It was the first state title for Coeur d’Alene since 2014.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
2:20 - Approach to turning a program around
4:25 - Timeline for competing for a state title
6:55 - Selling players on the hard work
10:50 - Bring swagger and confidence into a program
15:00 - How do you make practices harder than games
18:10 - Building a relationship with players so they work hard
20:25 - Helping players become the right type of leaders
24:45 - Keys to coaching your child
28:25 - Having two parents as basketball coaches
30:20 - Deciding to come back after your child has graduated
32:45 - What’s the role of the high school team for high-level recruits
36:00 - Determining team concepts with a D-1 recruit
40:30 - Dealing with expectations after a state title
43:50 - Advice to yourself: Dealing with Parents
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