Episode 392: "Leaning on Others"- Coach John Wild

Coach John Wild is one of Tennessee high school basketball’s most accomplished and respected coaches, with a career built on championships, relationships, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to learning.A native of Lilburn, Georgia, Wild’s basketball roots were shaped by influential coaches and mentors before his journey eventually took him to Tennessee. Over more than three decades, he has coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball and built a remarkable résumé that includes 600+ career victories and three TSSAA State Championships.Wild captured the 1999 Class A boys state championship at Moore County, followed by the 2000 Class A girls state championship at Bradford, becoming one of the rare coaches in Tennessee history to win state titles in both boys’ and girls’ basketball. He later added another championship while leading Riverdale’s girls to the 2012 Class AAA state title.His coaching journey has also included stops at Lawrence County, college basketball at Lipscomb University, and other programs across Tennessee. Today, Wild serves as the head girls basketball coach at Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, continuing a career defined by teaching, relationships, and a willingness to keep growing.In Episode 392 of the Championship Vision Basketball Podcast, “Leaning on Others,” Coach Kevin Furtado sits down with Wild to explore the coaches and relationships that shaped his career, the unique culture surrounding Tennessee girls basketball, the importance of seeking knowledge from others, and why even the most successful coaches never stop learning.This episode is about much more than wins and championships. It is about mentorship, friendship, community, growth, and understanding that no coach builds a successful journey alone.