🎙️ The FocalFlip Podcast | Episode 58 “Built Different — The Mamba Mentality of Brenden Stowers” In Episode 58 of The FocalFlip Podcast, I sit down with Brenden Stowers, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Kentucky University, to unpack a story of drive, discipline, and heart that started long before the sidelines of Division I hoops.
Brenden opens up about his early days on the court — the lessons learned from his father, the fire that was built in local gyms, and unforgettable moments that revealed the switch inside him — moments that define what it truly means to compete with purpose.
From the courts of Independence, Kentucky to coaching at NKU, Brenden shares how his passion evolved from player to mentor, carrying the same intensity and “Mamba Mentality” that shaped his game into the way he now develops others.
In this episode Mike and Brenden dive into:
- The Team Crunk days and the grit that came with them.
- Dream-chasing and what it looks like to let go.
- How failure and frustration builds the foundation for leadership.
- What “breaking yourself to become what you’re meant to be” really looks like.
- Playing professionally overseas and transitioning into coaching.
- Leaving the Simon Kenton Girls job to coach at NKU.
- The mental side of competition and how to balance fire with focus.
- ...and what it was like playing for legendary coach Ken Shields.
This ep is about more than hoops — it’s about growth, humility, and what it looks like to chase your dreams.
🎧 Tune in to FocalFlip for authentic stories of resilience, mindset, and the people who embody the meaning of flipping focus to find purpose.
