Ep 130 | Babe Kwasniak | West Point Leadership & Mental Health

Babe Kwasniak just completed his first season as the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Willoughby Hills, Ohio in the fall of 2021.  He led them to a 24-2 record, the best in school history.  Prior to Cornerstone, Kwas served 10 seasons as the boys varsity basketball coach at his alma mater Villa Angela St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Babe was a three time state champion as a player at VASJ under his father, the coaching legend, Ted Kwasniak.  He played division one basketball at West Point where the discipline he learned at home served him well during his time in the army.  Upon returning to his alma mater as the boys varsity coach in 2010 Kwas led VASJ to five straight state championship games winning it all in 2013, 2015, and 2017.  His father Ted was his assistant throughout his tenure as the leader of the Viking program. In addition to our usual hoops talk, Kwas speaks candidly about the realness of PTSD, dealing with suicidal thoughts and actions, and shares the real life struggles he has gone through over the years. Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic - Go to link for all information | Code JimmyChitwood for an extra discount View schedule, pricing and registration for Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic  https://unitedbaskeballclinics.ticketspice.com/hoosier-gym-coaches-clinic United Basketball Plus | Resource for coaches | UB+ members receive 50% Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic www.unitedbasketballplus.com Video Preview of United Basketball Plus https://vimeo.com/686107118/09bb5892b7  This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Connect with our host, Matt on Twitter - @coachmwsmith and @unitedbballplus