Dawn Staley joins the Glue Guys to discuss her incredible journey from North Philadelphia to becoming one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time national champion opens up about her new book, sharing insights on leadership, dealing with modern parenting challenges, and building championship teams. Coach Staley reveals how her 2024 undefeated championship team taught her new lessons about coaching, discusses the evolution of player-parent relationships in the NIL era, and explains her "dream merchant" philosophy. She also touches on her NBA coaching interviews and the importance of communication in building successful programs. A candid conversation about resilience, adaptation, and what it takes to lead at the highest level.

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