… staring at an ocean can give one perspective. A reminder of how vast life can be. It’s human nature to get caught in the moment. It’s also human nature to lose your way at times.
Sports at its essence is a microcosm of life. The peaks and valleys of the game very clearly illustrate a metaphor of the ever changing flow of life itself. While in the midst of the game a player can get lost in a particular moment… in steps a coach to help ground the player and offer up perspective of unique situations.
I met Rodney Billups, Head Coach of Denver University Men’s Basketball, on a beach. We had a conversation about basketball, but not what happens on the court. We discussed what it’s like to be a coach and the value of teaching young athletes there is more to the game then what happens on the court (*cough* Beyond Buckets *cough*).
Although the setting was unique, it was pretty cool to have a one on one with a D1 Head Coach and really get a viewpoint on what it’s like to lead a team in the NCAA. Mind you, we didn’t get that deep… remember we were on a beach with friends and family getting ready to celebrate a marriage ceremony.
Keeping that in mind I asked Coach Billups to join us on the Beyond Buckets Podcast as a featured guest. I wanted to continue our conversation and really dig into what it’s like to be a coach and all the things that come with it.
Offering young basketball players who have been stars players their whole life constructive criticism is not always glamorous! Tune into the show for a discussion on the ups and down’s of a coaches life. We also get into his journey towards being the one of the youngest D1 head coaches and how recruiting has changed over the last 20 years.
To wrap up the show, I ask Rodney to name his top point guards of all time. Find out if he lists his brother Chauncey on his list… Tune in below!