Chris Richardson is entering his 6th season as the Men's Basketball Head Coach at Wheeling University in the 2025-2026 season. During his career he has been a part of five 20-win seasons, two conference championships, three NCAA tournament appearances and one conference tournament championship. Richardson has coached 22 all-conference players and three All-Americans.

Richardson previously spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Central Missouri, two seasons as an assistant at Delta State, and one season as an assistant at both Fairmont State and University of Charleston. He got his first coaching job at Arkansas Tech University in 2009.

Richardson began his career as an intern with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he worked for General Manager Chris Wallace.

On this episode Mike & Chris discuss the keys to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment within a basketball program. Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the dual objectives of developing both the athletic and personal capacities of student-athletes, encouraging them to lead not only by example but also through their interactions with teammates. Richardson shares insights from his extensive coaching journey, highlighting the necessity of building relationships that transcend mere performance metrics. He articulates a philosophy of coaching that prioritizes character development alongside athletic success, demonstrating how this approach nurtures a cohesive team culture. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the profound impact that intentional leadership and genuine mentorship can have on young athletes, shaping them into not only better players but also better individuals.

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