Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Dawn Staley on Building A Championship Culture
Nov 16, 2017
Dawn Staley, a Hall of Fame player and the head coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, shares her journey from North Philadelphia to coaching greatness. She discusses the importance of building a championship culture through discipline, communication, and strong relationships. Dawn emphasizes the value of engaging with families and the community, and how early recruiting wins established belief in her vision. She reflects on sports as a vehicle for character development and meaningful opportunities.
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Coaching Became Her Calling
- Dawn Staley says coaching became right when players became part of her being and energized her life.
- She felt impact as the signal that coaching was her true calling despite never planning to coach.
Prioritize Life Outside Practice
- Prioritize players' whole lives, not just practice hours, to improve on-court performance.
- Take care of the other 21 hours of a player's day so the 3 hours of practice become more productive.
Choosing South Carolina As A Challenge
- Dawn chose South Carolina because she loves challenges and building from grassroots levels.
- She calls herself an "odds beater" who wanted to compete in a top conference against legendary coaches.