In the very first episode of Beyond the Blitz, we sit down with Coach Chris Graves, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Albertville High School.

From his childhood in Texas and playing career at John Brown University, to his 16-year run at Birmingham-Southern and now leading the Aggies, Coach Graves shares his journey through the game he loves.

In this conversation, we cover:

• His coaching mentors, from John Sheehy to Nolan Richardson and Duane Reboul.
• Life lessons learned through injuries, setbacks, and perseverance.
• Reflections on his first season at Albertville, including a return to the 7A Regionals.
• Stories from Birmingham-Southern, including a dramatic Sweet 16 run and championship teams.
• A preview of the 2025–2026 Aggies basketball season and key players to watch.
• Fun halftime questions — Cheesecake Factory favorites, MJ vs. Kobe vs. LeBron, and more.
• His candid thoughts on NIL in high school sports and its future.

Coach Graves reminds us that winning matters, but building men of character is the ultimate victory.

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