E163: Beyond the Game: Robin Pingeton on Coaching in 2026 & Shaun Wegner on Building a Winner at Milwaukee (Season 4 Episode 36)

This conversation is part of ESPN Wisconsin’s Beyond the Game live panel series, recorded June 16 at One Social in Madison. The event featured an in-depth discussion with Wisconsin women’s basketball head coach Robin Pingeton and Milwaukee baseball coach Shaun Wegner about the challenges and opportunities facing college athletics today.Coach Pingeton reflects on what it’s like being a coach in 2026 and how the profession has evolved since she first entered coaching. She shares her perspective on leadership, player relationships, and navigating the rapidly changing landscape of college sports.Coach Wegner discusses leading Milwaukee through NCAA Tournament success, the realities of building and maintaining a roster in the Horizon League, and the lessons he’s learned as a head coach. Together, the two coaches provide a fascinating look at the modern college athletics environment.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations from ESPN Wisconsin’s Beyond the Game series.