We are fortunate to have Nicole Symons on this episode of the podcast.

Symons is the head girls coach at Coeur d’Alene High School. She led the Vikings to a 24-2 record and the 5A state title in Idaho this past season. It was the first state title for Coeur d’Alene since 2014.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

2:20 - Approach to turning a program around

4:25 - Timeline for competing for a state title

6:55 - Selling players on the hard work

10:50 - Bring swagger and confidence into a program

15:00 - How do you make practices harder than games

18:10 - Building a relationship with players so they work hard

20:25 - Helping players become the right type of leaders

24:45 - Keys to coaching your child

28:25 - Having two parents as basketball coaches

30:20 - Deciding to come back after your child has graduated

32:45 - What’s the role of the high school team for high-level recruits

36:00 - Determining team concepts with a D-1 recruit

40:30 - Dealing with expectations after a state title

43:50 - Advice to yourself: Dealing with Parents

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Nicole Symons, Coeur d'Alene High School