EXCLUSIVE: How Jim Calhoun Crafted Champions and Shaped Lives Beyond the Court

Subscribe to all things Big East Energy: https://linktr.ee/bigeastenergy   PRE-ORDER: MORE THAN A GAME:   https://www.woodhallpress.com/product-page/more-than-a-game     Jim Calhoun, legendary basketball coach, joins the Hoops Cap Pod to discuss his new book "More Than a Game." Alongside co-author Dom Amore, Calhoun reflects on his coaching career, from high school to UConn, where he led the team to three national championships. The book explores Calhoun's relationships with players across decades, revealing how he shaped their lives on and off the court. Calhoun shares personal stories, including his father's early death and its impact on his coaching philosophy. The podcast delves into Calhoun's recruitment strategies, his approach to coaching diverse personalities, and the gratifying moments of his career, particularly UConn's 1999 championship. Throughout, Calhoun's passion for basketball and dedication to his players shine through.       #JimCalhoun, #UConnBasketball, #MoreThanAGame, #CoachingLegend, #NCAAChampionships, #BigEast, #CollegeHoops, #BasketballHistory, #HallOfFame, #Inspiration, #Leadership, #Mentorship, #PlayerDevelopment, #ConnecticutBasketball, #BookRelease, #SportsMemoir, #CoachingPhilosophy, #WinningMindset, #BasketballLegacy, #TeamBuilding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices