Dick O’Neill is a member of the New York Basketball Hall of Fame. Dick amassed more than 340 wins in his 20 plus years as a high school boys’ basketball head coach at Monticello (NY) High School and Burke Catholic (NY) High School. Dick has served as President of the Orange County Coaches Association and of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He was the organizer and chairman of the BCANY All Star Games. He was named Coach of the Year nine times by the media and selected as the best coach in Section 9 by his fellow coaches. Dick has also coached in the Empire State Games. He served as the Co-Director of Big Guy and Tall Gal Basketball Camps.

As a player at Kentucky Wesleyan University O’Neill was a member of three Division II National Championships in 1966, 1968, & 1969.

On this episode Mike & Dick discuss Dick’s profound journey from a player to a coach, emphasizing the significant impact that mentorship and accountability have on young athletes. O’Neill reflects on the transformative power of basketball in his life, illustrating how the sport not only shaped his character but also fostered enduring relationships with his players. Throughout the discussion, they explore the nuances of coaching, the importance of community, and the lessons learned from both triumphs and challenges. O'Neill's insights serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of basketball as a vehicle for personal growth and development.

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