Playing Hard Is A Skill | Tony Starnes

In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.🎙️ Topics covered in this episode:30+ years of coaching at multiple levelsBuilding culture through connection and consistencyLessons from Texas, Kansas, JUCO, and NAIA basketballCoaching evolution across generationsLeadership, relationships, and long-term successStaying energized in the profession after decades🏀 About The JAMODI Podcast The JAMODI Podcast is all about helping coaches grow in leadership, culture, player development, and purpose. Each episode features real conversations with coaches who are making an impact on and off the court.👍 If you enjoyed the episode: Subscribe to the channel Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway Share this with another coach who would benefit📩 Connect with JAMODI: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | jamodi.org🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive | Scoreboard Media