#204 Vic Schaefer // Building a successful programme

On this episode 204 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Women's head basketball coach Vic Schafer. This episode was recorded in person from coach Schafer's office on campus in November 2025. We discuss his coaching philosophy, reason for coaching, how recruiting has changed, the attributes he looks for in his players & coaching staff and more. Listen to Grace Prenter's episode here https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yUo76pJV6RtAhdcHMnHeL?si=e8aef2f2f1a44438Vic Schafer Bio: Overall record 435–206 Vic Schaefer began his head-coaching career at Sam Houston State (1990–1997), rebuilding the program and earning Southland Coach of the Year honors.At Mississippi State (2012–2020), he turned the Bulldogs into a national powerhouse, reaching two NCAA finals and snapping UConn’s historic win streak in 2017.He took over Texas (2020–present) and quickly restored the Longhorns as a national contender with conference titles and deep NCAA runs.Renowned for elite defensive culture and consistency, Schaefer has led multiple programs to sustained success at the highest level of women’s college basketball.Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠