Brad Fischer is in his 13th season as the Women’s Basketball Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Fischer has won more than 265 games in his 12 plus seasons and guided the Titans to the NCAA Division III Championship nine of the past ten tournaments. Under Fischer’s guidance UW-Oshkosh reached the Elite Eight in 2022 and the Sweet Sixteen in 2024 in addition to numerous second and third round appearances.

Fischer earned 2014 and 2021 Central Region Coach of the Year honors from D3hoops.com as well as being named WIAC Coach of the Year four times. Fischer has helped UW-Oshkosh win 4 WIAC regular season titles in addition to 6 league tournament championships.

Fischer has led UW-Oshkosh to at least 20 victories during each of his 11 full seasons. His 260 wins entering this season ranks sixth on the WIAC’s all-time coaching list while his .785 winning percentage is fourth best among conference coaches with at least 70 wins.

Previously, Fischer spent five seasons (2006-11) as the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division II UW-Parkside. He also was an assistant for the UW-La Crosse women’s basketball team from 2003-06 after beginning his coaching career at Western Wisconsin Technical College from 2000-01 and Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School from 2001-03.

Mike & Brad discuss the steps that were necessary to turn around a struggling Oshkosh women’s program into a competitive force in Division III basketball. With over 265 wins in his tenure, Fischer emphasizes the importance of building a strong culture and instilling confidence in his players. He reflects on the valuable lessons learned during his time as an assistant coach, where he gained insights into program building and the significance of adaptability in coaching strategies. Fischer also discusses the critical role of selflessness and self-awareness among players in fostering a successful team environment. As he looks to the future, he highlights the challenges of keeping all players engaged and motivated while celebrating the joys of guiding young athletes through their college careers.

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