Coaches Co-Op, The Podcast

3 ACL's, Pro Ball, Head Coach: Resilience, Motherhood, and Leadership | Coaches Co-Op Ep 33


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Join Coach P on the Coach's Co-op as he interviews Coach Shanice Steenholdt, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Clear Lake High School.

From overcoming 3 ACL injuries to playing professional basketball on 4 continents, Coach Steenholdt shares her incredible journey from player to coach.

In this episode, discover:

🏀 How she became HBU's all-time leader in points, rebounds & double doubles

🌍 Her professional basketball experience overseas

💪 Overcoming adversity through 3 ACL injuries

👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing coaching with being a mom of two

🎯 Building team culture and leadership

⭐ Her coaching philosophy and mentorship approach

Perfect for basketball coaches, athletic directors, players, and anyone interested in sports leadership and resilience stories.


Timestamps:

  • 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach P & Coach Shanice Steenholdt
  • 2:20 - "Talk That Talk": What's exciting at Clear Lake High School Basketball!
  • 4:10 - Roswell, New Mexico's alien secrets & her roots.
  • 6:27 - When the coaching bug bit: From player to passionate leader.
  • 10:07 - The joy of seeing players "click" and develop.
  • 11:00 - What drew her to competitive basketball as a young athlete.
  • 15:55 - Overcoming 3 ACL injuries: Her unwavering resilience and path back to the court.
  • 21:28 - WNBA Finals & Professional Basketball insights (Alyssa Thomas discussion!)
  • 25:27 - Homesickness & sacrifices playing overseas basketball.
  • 27:46 - The "calm killer" coach: Her fierce competitive spirit behind a composed demeanor.
  • 30:12 - Mentors and mentorship: The importance of a strong support system.
  • 31:40 - Balancing motherhood and coaching: Making space for women in leadership.
  • 36:04 - The hardest & easiest parts of being a head basketball coach.
  • 38:24 - Coaches vs. Officials: Who has the tougher job?
  • 40:27 - If not coaching: Her surprising alternate career path!
  • 41:21 - Quick Hitters! Rapid-fire insights from Coach Steenholt.
  • 45:29 - Crunch Time: 3 in the Key (support, boundaries, growth), 2 Shots (foul coaching experiences), and 1 (advice for new coaches: "Ride the Wave").


Coach Steenholdt's story is a testament to perseverance, passion, and effective leadership. Whether you're an aspiring coach, a seasoned professional, a parent, or simply love sports, her insights on athletic leadership, resilience, and women in sports are invaluable.

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Coaches Co-Op, The PodcastBy Michael Prejean