🎙️ Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today, Matt sits down with Coach Andrew Wingreen, head men’s basketball coach at New College of Florida, to talk about the challenges and victories of building a college basketball program completely from scratch.
Coach Wingreen shares his journey of launching New College’s first NAIA team with no facilities, no staff, and no mascot — and how faith, relationships, and culture have carried them forward. He also dives into his new book, Win One One, which breaks down a powerful framework for winning in basketball, leadership, and life.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
What it’s like to start a college basketball program from zero 🏀
How to recruit players and families without facilities or tradition to lean on
Why “finding players you can lose with” is just as important as finding players you can win with
The importance of consistency, daily habits, and showing up with energy ⚡
Leadership lessons from adversity and building a culture rooted in values, not shortcuts
The story behind his book Win One One and how it applies to coaches, athletes, and leaders
đź“š Topics Covered:
Coaching philosophy and culture building
Overcoming adversity in sports and life
The role of faith and identity in leadership ✝️
Confidence, consistency, and championship habits
Building relationships and investing in players beyond the game
🚀 Whether you’re a coach, player, or leader in any field, this conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, culture, and purpose.
👇 Connect with Coach Andrew Wingreen: Book: Win One One đź“– Podcast: Win One One 🎧 Twitter/X: @CoachWingreenÂ
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