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In this first installment of The Coaches Co-Op with WNBA Tay we get straight to it with Hot Tea. Then, we talk our WNBA Predictions vs the actual WNBA Standings. Tay details her watchlists for the season, giving us players to keep an eye on over the course of the season.

Last but not least, we give our takes on the parlays with our Over/Unders. Enjoy the first installment of The Coaches Co-Op with WNBA Tay.

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In this episode, Coach Jefferson #talksthattalk about the hub of athletic excellence that is Clear Spring HS. She details her basketball journey for us, tells us what she'd do if she wasn't coaching, who has the tougher job between coaches and officials, and offers 3 things all coaches need.

Last but not least, Coach Jefferson gives us AND 1; one piece of unsolicited advice that you didn't ask for but you probably need to hear.

Coach Rochelle Vaughn, Head Coach, Fulshear HS, Girls Basketball

Coach Vaughn tells us what she'd do if she wasn't coaching, who has the tougher job between coaches and officials, and offers 3 things all coaches need.

Last but not least, Coach Vaughn gives us AND 1; one piece of unsolicited advice that you didn't ask for but you probably need to hear.

Coach Justin Jones, Head Coach, Fulshear HS, Girls Basketball

Coach Jones gives us a great, great interview; tells who has the tougher job between coaches and officials, and offers 3 things all coaches need.

Last but not least, Coach Jones gives us AND 1; one piece of unsolicited advice that you didn't ask for but you probably need to hear.

Follow Coach Rambo: X: @Coachtaylord_ramboIG: taytay_ramboCoach Taylor Rambo, Asst Coach, Randle HS, Girls Basketball

***update Coach Rambo is now the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Randle HS!

Tune in as Coach Rambo #talksthattalk about joining the Randle HS program. Coach Rambo is an absolute star in the profession and will be a great Head Coach when she's ready. She shares great nuggets in this interview; tells who has the tougher job between coaches and officials, and offers 3 things all coaches need.

Last but not least, Coach Rambo gives us AND 1; one piece of unsolicited advice that you didn't ask for but you probably need to hear. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @coachphoops

Coach Charles Barnes, Head Coach, Katy Freeman HS, Girls Basketball

Last but not least, Coach Barnes gives us AND 1; one piece of unsolicited advice that you didn't ask for but you probably need to hear.

Connect with Coach Brewer:

• Personal Twitter: @CoachBrewer24

• Program Twitter: @LadyCaneHoops (Go check out the amazing things the Lady Canes are doing!)

In this Episode:

Coach Jasmine Brewer, the force behind the Fort Bend Hightower Lady Hurricanes basketball program. Fresh off a 31-win season, District, Regional, and Campus Coach of the Year honors, and leading her team to the Region 3-6A Finals, Coach Brewer pulls back the curtain on building a winning culture. From her Hall of Fame playing career at Loyola to her "It's Bigger Than Basketball" philosophy, Jasmine shares invaluable insights into nurturing young athletes, navigating the coaching life, and the true meaning of impact beyond the scoreboard. You don't want to miss her take on the UIL split divisions, her Mount Rushmore of coaches, and the secret to surviving the"Talk That Talk" Segment - Bragging Done Right! (2:58)

• Inspired by HISD AD Andre Walker, Coach P introduces a new segment to celebrate successes!

The Journey of Coach Jasmine Brewer (6:10)

• Fort Bend for life: Started school in FBISD in 3rd grade, grew up right behind Hightower.
• Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans (6:54)
• Hall of Fame Inductee! (7:02)
• First coaching gig: Lafayette, LA (private school)

• Returning home: Westfield High School (freshman coach), then to Hightower as JV assistant under her former coach, Demise.
• Taking over the head job in her 4th year – continuing Hightower's legacy of success.

The "Calling" of Coaching (10:44)

• Coach Brewer's "aha!" moment: A service trip to Belize during her sophomore year in college, coaching and teaching kids (9:18).
• Why coaching is a calling: It's a thankless job that requires immense passion, impacting lives through highs and lows.
• "Coaches stay awake at night behind other people's kids." (11:55)

A Hall of Fame Playing Career (12:14)

• Impressive Stats: 4th all-time in scoring (1700+ points), 2nd all-time in rebounding (nearly 1000 career rebounds as a 5'8" player!), 6th in steals.
• High School Success: State Finalist in 2010 with Hightower, losing to a stacked Cy-Fair team. The journey was unexpected and memorable.

Mount Rushmore of Coaches (20:17)

• Coach Brewer reveals her top coaching influences:

Coach Brewer's Philosophy: "It's Bigger Than Basketball" (24:20)

• Basketball is a vessel to impact kids, relate to them, and teach life lessons.
• It's what they do, not necessarily who they are.
• Encouraging kids to have an identity outside of basketball, because the game eventually stops.
• When she figured this out: In college at Loyola, intentionally choosing a non-basketball roommate and joining Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to branch out and learn from diverse experiences.

The Coaching Life: Sleep, Stress, and Sanctuary (28:11)

Hardest Thing About Coaching (31:19)

Easiest Thing About Coaching (33:24)

If Not a Coach, Then What? (34:44)

• A therapist! Drawing on her psychology background and Master's in Social Work, she loves helping people, thinking deeply, and empowering others to find their next steps.

Coaches vs. Officials: Who Has the Tougher Job? (35:58)

Crunch Time! (38:30)

• Three in the Key (3 things all coaches need):

• Two Shots (2 foulest things experienced as a coach):

• And One (one final share/question)

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In this Episode:

🏈 THE FOUNDATION: Early Relationship & Mentorship (3:46-16:27)

• How Coach P knew Ramon as an all-state player at Westfield High School
• Their connection through Southern University and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• The sacred nature of mentorship and opening your home to young men
• Key Quote: "I understand as a man now how sacred the home is... for you to welcome me in with open arms and consistently talk about the good Lord... I'm so appreciative of that."

🏈 THE GRIND: From Player Dreams to Coaching Reality (16:27-25:06)

• Failed attempts at the NFL (UFL folded twice)
• Moving back in with mama and the humbling process
• The 4-Mile Run: Running to Westfield High School daily with a backpack to volunteer coach
• Breakthrough Moment: First time speaking to young players and realizing his calling
• The progression: Volunteer → Long-term sub → Paraprofessional → Certified teacher

🏈 THE FOUNDATION BUILDER: Chris Morgan's Impact (25:06-32:08)

• How his high school O-line coach Chris Morgan unknowingly built the bridge to his future
• Coach Morgan's simple approach: "The only thing he would ever ask me is, 'Hey, Ten, how's your mama?' Then, 'All right. Boom. Now, let's get back to work.'"
• The relationship pipeline: Morgan to Justin Outten to Ramon

🏈 THE VISION WRITING PROCESS (32:08-36:16)

• Powerful principle: "When I started to put pen to paper... if the day ever came, how would I be prepared to take that step?"
• Writing down his vision for being an O-line coach
• A year later, Justin Outten gets NFL opportunity, Ramon becomes Westfield's O-line coach
• The preparation meeting opportunity principle

🏈 HEAD COACHING AT WILLOW RIDGE: COVID & GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR (36:16-44:46)

• Getting head coaching job during heart of COVID-19 pandemic
• "Win the Wait" - Chris Morgan's advice during virtual learning
• Legendary Move: Going door-to-door in the community with gloves, mask, and pamphlets
• Quote: "I went and knocked on doors manually, house to house, home to home... I had to go introduce myself to them"
• Over 100 kids showed up for summer conditioning (unprecedented numbers)

🏈 THE CHALLENGES OF HEAD COACHING (44:46-50:12)

• Being a "positive discomfort" for growth in the community
• The personal toll on family when communities don't appreciate the full impact

• The prayer for a "larger platform" to glorify God's name

🏈 THE NFL CALL: Denver Broncos (50:12-57:57)

• Justin Outten's text: "I got an opportunity for you, but it's going to take change and sacrifice"

• Emotional moment: Breaking down alone after getting the offer
• Profound realization: "God, why me? What did I do to deserve this?" Learning it's just grace and mercy

🏈 DENVER CHALLENGES & DALLAS OPPORTUNITY (57:57-1:06:57)

• The difficulty of NFL life: selling their Texas home, wife leaving teaching career

• Relationship power: Networking with Cowboys' Lunda Wells (Southern University connection)
• Speed of opportunity: Tuesday text → Friday interview → Monday at work with Cowboys

🏈 AMERICA'S TEAM & THE DALLAS VISION (1:06:57-1:10:08)

FOUR DOWNS - Quick Hits:

1. Hardest thing about NFL coaching: Time away from family - "I had a cot under my desk at Denver"
2. Easiest" moments: Traveling to games for decompression and sitting on the bench pregame for reflection
3. Dream alternative career: Motivational speaker or strength coach
4. Coaches vs. Officials: Coaches have it harder - "We're playing chess, not checkers"

THREE IN THE KEY - What All Coaches Need:

1. Detail - Specific planning that others can understand and implement
2. Efficiency - Managing time away from family through better work processes
3. Passion - "You can't sell something unless you believe in it... we're car salesmen"

AND ONE - Final Message: "Believe in yourself... You put in the work when nobody else believes you should be putting in that work... Find ways to bring the family and your loved ones along with you... Time is so precious and valuable because it's the only thing you can't get back."

Connect with Coach Tiger Brooks

• Twitter/X: @MrBrooksJr
• Instagram: @TigerBrooks01

In this Episode:

In this episode, Coach P sits down with Coach Tiger Brooks, head coach of Deer Park HS girls basketball, to talk about building programs, developing a personal coaching philosophy, the joys and challenges of coaching both boys and girls, and why coaching truly is a labor of love.

🏀 WNBA & NBA Talk (0:22-7:21)

• Way-too-early WNBA predictions and Las Vegas Aces repeat chances
• Eastern/Western Conference playoff predictions
• Coach Brooks' take on the T-Wolves vs. Mavericks and why Dallas could be "Title Town"

🏀 The Foundation: Playing Under a Legend (7:28-9:25)

• Playing for the late Buddy Carlile at Clear Creek High School
• The assist record challenge and lessons in leadership
• How legendary coaches shape future coaching philosophies

🏀 The Journey: From Engineering to Education (9:32-12:24)

• Southern University family legacy and the engineering detour
• The pivotal counselor conversation that changed everything
• 16 years in education, 4 years as a head coach

🏀 Discovering the Calling (12:29-16:00)

• Coaching his younger brother's AAU teams as a teenager
• The transition from boys to girls basketball
• "At the end of the day, they're athletes" - Buddy Carlile's lasting wisdom

🏀 Boys vs. Girls: The Real Talk (16:14-17:23)

• Why Coach Brooks will "never go back to the boy side"
• Key Quote: "Girls, you ask them to do something for the most part, 99% of the time, they gonna do it... As long as they know you care, they'll run through a wall for you."
• The toughness factor that many people don't see

🏀 Developing "Tiger Ball" Philosophy (18:26-21:31)

• Influences from his father's "Camp Shelton" training
• Learning from coaching legends like Chris Johnson and Darren Chandler
• Core Philosophy: "If you get down and work on defense, we're going to let that thing fly on offense"

🏀 Mount Rushmore of Coaches (22:25-24:04)

• Coach Brooks' Top 5: John Wooden, Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma, Dean Smith, Pat Summitt
• The John Wooden socks and shoes lesson in attention to detail

🏀 Learning Through Losses (25:09-27:58)

• The humility of being outcoached and taking responsibility
• Mindset: "Anytime we have a bad night, I feel like I got outcoached that night"
• Playing the best competition to grow as a coach

🏀 The Grind: Sleep and Sacrifice (28:05-30:00)

• The 25-minute drive home as decompression time
• Four to five hours of sleep during season - "some nights it's two, three, four"
• Why the job never ends when the final horn sounds

🏀 Career Alternatives & Life Perspective (30:06-32:18)

• Dream jobs: Lawyer ("I like to argue") and Movie Star
• Taye Diggs would play Tiger Brooks in the biopic
• The "happy wife, happy life" philosophy

🏀 Officials vs. Coaches Debate (32:18-35:49)

• Who has the tougher job and why
• The respect factor and community responsibility
• Coach P's take: Coaches have it harder because "our night doesn't end when that final horn goes off"

1. Strong support system (family, friends, and colleagues)
2. Knowledgeable mentor
3. Great assistants

Mentors Spotlight:
Coach’s father (leadership), Coach Darren Chandler (coaching), and Dave Ward (spiritual mentor).

Two Shots:

1. Being disrespected by an opposing coach on the sideline
2. Humorous (in retrospect) run-ins with doubting officials, proving hard work and improvement pay off

And-One:
To every coach: “Remember your endgame, stay true to your heart, and don’t let anyone discourage you. The real reward is the impact on lives—cherish every moment.”

Memorable Quotes:

• “At the end of the day, they’re athletes…”
• “The longer I coach, the better I sleep.”
• “The most important thing I did today was give a kid a hug.”

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