Champions of march

Sacrifice, extreme superstitions, and the art of recruiting. In Depth sits down with championship winning college basketball coaches like Dan Hurley, John Calipari, Tom Izzo, Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams to discuss their winning mentality. These coaches whose methods have cultivated unforgettable March memories share their blueprints to success.
Champions of March
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Jim Boeheim: My practice is not fun
Jim Boeheim describes his approach to coaching, the importance of being fair and consistent and the need to push his players during basketball practice.
Jim Boeheim: Coaching Carmelo Anthony
Jim Boeheim details winning the 2003 NCAA championship, what he most respects about Carmelo Anthony and why the Syracuse team construction and playoff performances were so unique.
Coach K: Why I look in the mirror and yell
Coach Mike Krzyzewski talks about his constant self-criticism and approach to leading the Duke Blue Devils
Coach K on Laettner shot: I didn’t think we’d win
Coach Mike Krzyzewski on Christian Laettner’s confidence and how losing in ‘98 signified excellence
Dan Hurley: Panic attacks and health scare that nearly forced me out of coaching
UConn Huskies’ coach, Dan Hurley opened up about his 2019 health scare that nearly led him to quit basketball and how it took a toll on him mentally.
Coach Dan Hurley on hitting rock bottom and methods for recovery
UConn men’s head basketball coach Dan Hurley recalls the moment he received a frightening phone call about his brother’s life-threatening car accident.
All Access: Inside Dan Hurley’s intense UConn practice
We got an inside look into one of Coach Hurley’s and the UConn Huskies’ summer practices as they gear up for the upcoming season.
John Calipari: You have to earn the right to play
John Calipari on how he balances star-studded teams and his duty to help each player fulfill his potential.
John Calipari: Why I didn’t celebrate championship
John Calipari says helping players and families gives him more pride than winning the NCAA Championship
Roy Williams: Stress of coaching led to sleepless nights
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams candidly shares the downsides of his profession, including self-induced stress and a lack of sleep. Coach said he put immense pressure on himself and the “lows” of the profession were always lower than the height of the “highs.” Plus, coach’s two kids Scott and Kim join the conversation to share their perspectives, including getting ditched by the team bus and why Scott has a vast collection of suits his dad wore during North Carolina Tar Heels games.
Roy Williams talks Michael Jordan, Dean Smith and titles at museum
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams offers Graham a personal tour of the Carolina Basketball Museum.
Larry Brown’s career highlight: Assisting Dean Smith
Larry Brown reflects on playing and coaching in the Olympics and why his first season as assistant coach under Dean Smith at North Carolina was his favorite coaching season.