Episode 22: Coach Mike Jones of DeMatha Catholic Basketball
We spoke with Coach Jones about his journey as a player to now the coach at DeMatha, leadership principles, USAB Youth development, relationship-building, and much more.
0:40 Chicken sandwich review
2:00 Basketball Journey
7:00 Importance of having DM Alumni on staff
7:55 Potential
9:10 Expectations for first-year Stags
11:25 Leadership roles
13:10 Channeling competitive energy as a leader
15:15 Relationship-building within the community
17:20 Protecting family time
19:00 Events at DeMatha
21:25 Team-building and coaching the Capital Classic
23:20 What makes the DMV different
25:15 In the Water Documentary
29:25 Gameplan adjustments off opponent scouting
32:10 Who are the critics that matter?
36:10 Outlook for the 2020-2021 season
You can find Coach Jones on Twitter @DeMathaHoops and on Instagram @DeMathaBasketball
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