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Austen Hurley - High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach in South Dakota - Episode 1237
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Apr 10, 20261:29:25
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Episode Notes
Austen Hurley is a high school basketball coach in South Dakota. Austen has served as a head coach at Parker (SD) High School and as an assistant coach at Tea (SD) High School where he helped the team make three consecutive South Dakota State Basketball Championship Appearances and win 2 South Dakota State Championships. He was named assistant coach of the year in 2019. At the time of this episode Austen is currently searching for a new head coaching position.
On this episode Mike and Austen discuss the importance of fostering positive relationships with players, emphasizing the need for coaches to communicate effectively and build trust. Hurley illustrates these principles by detailing his approach to managing player interactions, such as standing shoulder to shoulder with them during discussions to create a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Additionally, he highlights the significance of teaching players how to analyze game film, thereby enhancing their basketball IQ and decision-making abilities. The episode underscores the vital role of intentionality in coaching, as well as the profound impact that coaches can have on their players' lives, both on and off the court.
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Grab pen and paper so you’re ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Austen Hurley, high school basketball coach from the state of South Dakota.
Website - https://coachtube.com/users/austenhurley
Email - austen.hurley@k12.sd.us
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