Episode #63 with someone I would call a legend in the basketball world. Adam Nelson. The trusted source when it comes to job openings and movement in the men's and women's basketball world on Hoop Dirt. Adam Nelson details his career coaching that started as a student at South Carolina and Boston College. He then spent many years in Division III and Division I. Head Coaching stops at Becker, Newbury and Suffolk. We talk about his coaching experience, building Hoop Dirt, being trustworthy, how NIL and transfer portal has changed predictability on coaching changes and work-life balance.

00:00 - Introduction to Coaching Journey

02:53 - Early Coaching Experiences and Lessons Learned

05:43 - Transitioning to Division III Coaching

08:48 - Navigating Division I Coaching Challenges

11:26 - Building a Career in Division III

14:28 - Recruitment Strategies and Challenges

17:19 - The Birth of HoopDirt and Networking in Coaching

21:28 - The Unique Niche of Coaching News

23:19 - Transitioning from Coach to Entrepreneur

26:51 - Skills from Coaching to Business

29:58 - The Evolution of News Reporting in Coaching

34:02 - Navigating the Modern Coaching Landscape

36:16 - Balancing Family and Business Growth

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