Colin Doss - Murray (KY) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1243

Colin Doss just completed his first season as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Murray High School where he led the Tigers to a 21-8 record and was named the 2026 KABC Region 1 Coach of the Year. Doss guided the program to a 2026 2A Sectional Championship, Murray High School’s first 2A title in school history and led the largest turnaround by a first-year head coach in the state of Kentucky as the team improved from 9 - 19 in 2024–2025. Colin previously served as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at John Melvin College in 2024-25 after being hired as the youngest Head Coach in College Basketball at 23 Years Old. At John Melvin, Doss was named the 2025 New South Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and was a USCAA DII National Coach of the Year nominee. Doss spent two seasons as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach for NAIA Brescia University and has coached for PHD Hoops since 2023. On this episode Mike & Colin discuss the importance of building relationships with players as the foundational element for fostering a competitive spirit and commitment to the game. Without trust and mutual respect, players are unlikely to exert themselves fully on the court. Doss, who has recently achieved remarkable success in his inaugural season, leading the Tigers to a 21-8 record and their first 2A sectional championship, illustrates how nurturing these connections can transform a previously struggling program. His journey from college to high school coaching underscores a commitment to adaptability and personal growth, focusing on the unique challenges inherent in high school athletics. This episode delves into Doss's coaching philosophy, the significance of understanding player dynamics, and the strategies he employs to cultivate a thriving team culture. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab your notebook before you listen to this episode with Colin Doss, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Murray High School in the state of Kentucky. Website - https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/coach-profile/colin.doss Email - [email protected] Twitter/X - @CoachDoss20 Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. D3 Direct Recruiting Playbook Hoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off! Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.