Strobe Goggles and Socks with Alex Sarama

Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama joins Sarah to discuss the team’s strong start to its inaugural season, why he’s ready for this moment despite being the youngest coach in the WNBA, and the reaction he gets when he tells his athletes to take off their shoes and take shots in socks. The reigning WNBA Coach of the Month also shares how his constraints-led approach impacts everything from planning practices to pre-game rituals. Plus, Father’s Day gifts that don’t suck.

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