Episode 79: Pat Behan of St. John's College High

Published: April 3, 2023, 7:58 p.m.

We spoke with Coach Behan about his playing career, transition to coaching, philosophy, a magical 2023 title run, his fight against ALS, legacy, and much more


Please visit https://www.behanstrong.com/ for more information on ALS and consider supporting Coach Behan's fight against ALS


PLAYING CAREER

0:30 Transferring to ND Academy

1:00 College selection process

2:15 College matchups


TRANSITION TO COACHING

4:30 Coaching at St. Mary's College (MD)

7:00 HC at St. Mary's Ryken

8:00 First day as the Cadets' HC


COACHING PHILOSOPHY

9:45 Program staples

12:30 Negative recruiting thoughts

13:15 SJC Pitch

14:30 Transfer Choices

16:00 Managing your own program

17:15 Leading young men

Navigating relationships with:

18:15 AAU coaches

19:15 parents

20:45 Assistant coaches

21:45 players

23:00 UAA

24:00 Admins

25:30 2019 WCAC Title appearance


WCAC CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

27:30 2022-2023 Expectations

30:15 Changing approach

32:00 Winning a WCAC Title

33:15 Turning Point

34:00 What makes the DMV special

35:00 Quick hitters


LEGACY

39:30 Support System

41:30 Self reflection

43:30 Legacy


Host: @pr0ia

Podcast: @hoopthreadspod

Guest: @CoachBehanSJC / @behanstrong

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