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It takes a coach to build a champion. Join College Football & 2x Super Bowl Champion Christian Fauria in conversations on athletic leadership. New Episodes every Tuesday.
Navigating Fatherhood and Coaching: Insights from Matt Barnes
Coached 2 Win
34 minutes
6 months ago
Navigating Fatherhood and Coaching: Insights from Matt Barnes
Christina Fauria interviews Matt Barnes, former NBA player and host of 'All The Smoke.' Matt shares his journey from being a highly recruited high school football player to a successful NBA career. He discusses how the traits of competitiveness, resilience, and tenacity from football transitioned into his basketball career. Barnes also delves into his experiences coaching his sons' AAU team, the influence of mentors like John Wooden and high school coaches, and the challenges and rewards of parenting in today’s landscape. This episode provides a deep dive into the importance of mental toughness, relating to the next generation, and navigating the evolving world of youth sports.Follow Christian Fauria on X: https://x.com/christianfauriaFollow Coached 2 Win on...X: https://x.com/Coached2Win Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coached2win/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coached2winChapters00:00 Introduction and Career Overview00:45 Transition from Football to Basketball02:45 High School and College Journey04:21 UCLA Summer Runs and Learning from the Pros08:06 Coaching Philosophy and Raising Kids11:50 Balancing Sports and Life Lessons15:44 Influential Coaches and Mentors16:58 Influential Coaches and Early Mentors17:21 Coaching Philosophy and AAU Critique19:37 Challenges and Solutions in AAU Basketball22:27 Handling Failure and Mental Toughness26:40 Parenting and Coaching Balance32:49 The Importance of Mental Toughness
Coached 2 Win
It takes a coach to build a champion. Join College Football & 2x Super Bowl Champion Christian Fauria in conversations on athletic leadership. New Episodes every Tuesday.
