Locked In with Coach RB
By Randy Brown
Locked In with Coach RBJun 25, 2020
Locked In with Coach RB Episode 5: Coach Andy Fox of Vanderbilt University
Episode 5: Coach Andy Fox of Vanderbilt University
Episode summary: In episode 5 of Locked In with Coach RB, join Randy as he visits with Andy Fox, a former member of the Elite Coach Mentoring program, and currently an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Andy reflects back on his time at the beginning stages of his career all the way up until present day. He even shares the lessons he learned at each stop. If you’re a young coach, make sure to listen in to Coach Fox’s journey. He shares so many valuable nuggets that those of you wanting to break in to coaching college basketball can benefit from. Grab your pen and notebook because this is a good one!
Topics:
-1:10 Introduction
-2:52 You always have time to grab a beer with somebody
-4:10 The beginning of Andy’s coaching journey… as a player
-8:18 Graduate Assistant Position at Wayne State University
-9:45 Moving to Tennessee
-11:01 Make yourself irreplaceable
-12:20 Becoming one of the youngest Assistant Coaches in the country
-13:50 Tulane University
-15:12 Louisiana Tech University
-17:45 Opportunity knocks when you create genuine relationships
-27:38 Andy’s current role at Vanderbilt University
-31:20 Advice for young coaches wanting to build their network
-34:34 What makes working for Jerry Stackhouse so great?
-37:52 The things Andy realizes now that he’d remind his younger self about
-43:00 Andy’s Contact Information
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Contact Information:
Coach Randy Brown
Email: rb@coachrb.com
Phone: (515) 450-1966
Coach Andy Fox
Email: Andrew.B.Fox@Vanderbilt.edu
Locked In with Coach RB Episode 4: How Steve Yang went from starting an AAU program to coaching the Georgetown Hoyas
In this weeks episode of Locked In with Coach RB, join Randy as he visits with Steve Yang, the very first member of the Elite Coach Mentoring program, and currently the Director of Basketball Operations for the Lady Hoyas at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. They touch on topics including Steve's time in the program, his journey in the game of basketball, the magnitude of breaking in to, and staying in the college coaching industry, and the importance of family. Coach Yang has been relentless in his pursuit of excellence which has paid off in the early parts of his career. Steve is the Vice President of the Asian Coaches Association. He has had the opportunity to coach all over the country. Make sure to tune in to hear Coach Yang's story and the advice he has for any young coaches trying to make their name in the college coaching industry.
Topics:
-1:10 Introduction
-4:10 Steve’s background and time spent in the Elite Coach Mentoring program
-8:58 Starting an AAU program from scratch
-9:37 Working at Evangel University
-10:50 Steve’s coaching goals at the beginning of his career
-13:35 Be where you’re at
-13:53 Turning down good now, for great later
-20:20 Daily Interview
-22:13 What it’s like to work at Georgetown University
-26:00 Turning obstacle to opportunity
-31:28 Advice for coaches looking to make their way into the game.
-38:22 Steve’s Contact Info
-43:53 Parting Shot
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Contact Information:
Coach Randy Brown
Email: rb@coachrb.com
Phone: (515) 450-1966
Coach Steve Yang
Twitter: @Coach_Yang
Email: Steve.Yang@Georgetown.Edu
Phone: (417) 379-3936
Locked In with Coach RB Episode 3: How Max Pendery went from student to Power 5 SEC Assistant
In this week's episode of Locked In with Coach RB, join Randy as he visits with Max Pendery, a graduate of the Elite Coach Mentoring program, and currently an Assistant Coach at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. They discuss the journey Max has been on in his coaching career so far. Starting as a student, Max worked his way to a Graduate Assistant position at the University of Arkansas under Head Coach Eric Musselman. Tune in to learn about the strategies and perseverance required to make it in the college coaching industry.
Topics:
-1:10 Introduction
-2:50 Max’s time spent in the Elite Coach Mentoring program
-6:33 First job at Cincinnati Christian University
-8:08 Importance of working camps to grow your network
-10:03 Even with a small network, you can gain valuable connections in the industry
-10:56 Second job at Ashland University
-12:10 Importance of learning by doing
-14:45 Third job at The University of Arkansas
-16:14 The two things Max looks for in the next job
-19:05 Working with Coach Musselman
-20:48 Every day is an interview-fourth job at East Central University
-24:04 1, 2, & 3 degree contacts to grow your network
-26:55 When you shake someone’s hand, look through their eyes and you’ll see thousands of people
-28:02 People hire people they know-or somebody that they trust knows
-31:18 212° is the boiling point
-33:40 Parting Shot
Help the Podcast Grow:
As we build this podcast following please take the time to support Locked In with Coach RB. The goal is to openly share information and resources on how to coach college basketball based on 20+ years in the industry.
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Contact Information:
Email: rb@coachrb.com
Phone: (515) 450-1966
Locked In with Coach RB Episode 2: Top 10 Things I learned in My First 2 Years as a College Basketball Coach
In this weeks episode of Locked In with Coach RB, join Randy as he reflects on the early years in his college coaching career. The experiences he had early on had a major influence on the rest of his career. Listen in to learn what Randy recalls being the most important lessons that he took with him, and how these lessons can aid you in your own career. Make sure to take notes, because this one is filled with some great information for all you young coaches out there.
Top 10 Lessons:
- 5:25 The enormity of being a Graduate Assistant at The University of Arizona
- 8:40 No more Candyland
- 9:45 Difference in skill level and athleticism
- 11:24 The significance of a college athletic program compared to high school
- 13:14 The level of detail involved in teaching the game
- 16:10 McKale Memorial Center
- 17:11 Playing against Reggie Miller and meeting John Wooden
- 19:32 Steve Kerr & Sean Elliot
- 22:58 Rebounding for one of the greatest shooters of all time
- 25:25 Working with a coaching staff with a combined 15 head coaching positions at the NCAA level.
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As we build this podcast following please take the time to support Locked In with Coach RB. The goal is to openly share information and resources on how to coach college basketball based on 20+ years in the industry.
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Contact Information:
Email: rb@coachrb.com
Phone: (515) 450-1966
Locked In with Coach RB Episode 1: Tom Billeter
In the first ever episode of Locked In with Coach RB, join Randy as he speaks with a long time friend and the current Head Coach of the Augustana Vikings Men's basketball team, Tom Billeter. They touch on topics including their time spent working together as Graduate Assistant coaches at the University of Arizona under Head Coach Lute Olson from 1985-87, as well as how that experience has impacted the rest of their careers. Helpful tips on how to not only get in to the college coaching ranks, but also on how to develop a niche so you can stick around in the industry are shared by both coaches. Make sure to grab a pen and a notebook because this one has a lot of nuggets you can use to help in your own career.
If you have any questions or would just like to connect, please don't hesitate to reach out to either Randy or Tom. We are happy to help grow the game in any way that we can!
Randy's Contact Information
Email: rb@coachrb.com
Phone: (515) 450-1966
Tom's Contact Information
Email: tom.billeter@augie.edu
Phone: (605) 274-4317