Incarnate Word fans hold signs supporting Head Coach Dan Rolfes, who had a medical emergency following Friday’s semifinal game, during a Class 6 state championship girls basketball game between Kickapoo and Incarnate Word, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

 

Dan Rolfes, in his first interview since suffering a serious heart attack earlier this year at the Missouri State Finals tournament, gives us an emotional update on his health. He talks about the events that day, his wife and daughter saving his life, the extreme efforts at the hospital to bring him back and his recovery. The beloved basketball coach at Incarnate Word Academy talks about his team, the community, career in the future and more. Listen thanks to Lou Fusz-

Incarnate Word's Abbie Sextro (35) high lives following a Class 6 state championship girls basketball game against Kickapoo with “PLAY4ROLFES” written on her arm, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Incarnate Word head coach Dan Rolfes experienced a medical emergency following a semifinal game Friday and was unable to coach the championship game.

Incarnate Word’s Dan Rolfes coaches his team from the bench against Sacred Heart. Jan. 21, 2023.