Description

Coach Damion McLean graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in advertising before returning to join the coaching staff of his alma mater. Besides being head track & field coach at App State, he is a husband and father. In this episode, Coach McLean talks with Brandon about setting personal standards as an athlete, what it means to be coach, highlights of his career, and the need for diversity in App State’s athletics community.

Episode Highlights

• An overview of Coach McLean’s career
• Keeping his athletes motivated during the pandemic and social unrest
• The difference between freshmen who stay on track and those who drop off
• The making of a student leader
• Does being in competition ever get old?
• Some of Coach McLean’s big successes
• What he looks for when recruiting from high school
• Why recruiting minorities is a challenge for App State
• How does Coach McLean stay in shape?