Tigh Compton, 11 Year Journey to Being Named Head Coach + Ideas to Sustain A Championship Culture:

Guest: Tigh Compton, University of Pikeville. Tigh begins his first year as head coach at the University of Pikeville. He discusses the transition to being in charge and how he plans to sustain the reputation of the program. Coach also discusses his journey from student assistant to head coach and gives genuine stories on how he broke into college coaching. 

Episode Notes:

1:40 - The Journey, 11 years coaching (all at Pikeville)

10:00 - Applying for Jobs, Opportunities to Leave?  Did you want to leave?

16:07 - Pressures to Follow The Success of Previous Legendary Coach (Kelly Wells)

21:40 - What Do You Want the Identity of the Program to Be?

23:33 - Style of Play

26:20 - 3 Things on Building/Sustaining A Championship Culture

32:30 - Challenges Competing in the Mid-South Conference Every Night

39:40 - Concerns with NAIA Merger and National Tournament Format Changes

49:45 - Genuine Advice on Climbing the Ladder, Chasing Jobs, & Breaking Into the Coaching Business