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#28 Matt Goldsmith TCNJ - Be Uncommon
Guest: Matt Goldsmith is the head coach at TCNJ for the Men's Basketball team. Since taking over the program Coach Goldsmith has brought TCNJ to the NCAA tournament and also won the NJAC. The program's mantra is "Be Uncommon" which we talk about in this episode. Matt continues to rise in the basketball world and I'm really excited for everyone to listen.
Breakdown
· Background
· 3:25 – What makes a powerhouse?
· 6:10 – Ready to become a young head coach
· 12:00 – Head coaching interview process
· 18:45 – Steering the program in the right direction
· 25:30 – Be Uncommon
· 31:45 – Connect with your players
· 34:35 – Recruiting at a high academic institution
· 38:00 – Hiring questions
· 41:05 – Process of hiring someone
· 45:25 – Outlast people