This week you guys are lucky because instead of listening to just Andrew and Gabey’s voices (ew gross) and opinions (*dry heaving noise*) you get to hear the one and only wonderful Husky, Deontae Cooper (awesome and cool).

Not only is Deontae a delightful person, but he has some great insight into all sorts of aspects of the game, both as a player and now a coach. This episode, we talked to him about:

Taking over as the head coach at Highline High School and leading them Disney movie-style to their first KingCo 2A title since the Eisenhower administration

The difference in recruiting when he was in high school versus now, and how he tries to aid his players in the process

The mental and physical aspect of going through — and overcoming — so many injuries

How strength and conditioning has changed from the 20th century to his time to now

What makes a good coach, and what he learned from the three different head coaches in his college career

What went into his decision to transfer after so long at Washington, and how that set the stage for him returning to the Puget Sound after college

Dawgs he’s looking forward to watching next season

Who worked him so hard during a conditioning session that he took the 3:10 express train to vom city

Enjoy!

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