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From Small Town Grit to Texas Hoops: Culture, Toughness & Leadership with Coach Travis Golden
In this episode of The Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Travis Golden (Clear Creek HS) to unpack small-town values, championship culture, and the calling behind coaching.
From Nebraska football toughness to building a community-driven program in Texas, this conversation delivers pure leadership gold for every coach.
If you’re a coach who values culture, connection, and competitive excellence—this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00–01:20 — Intro
01:20–02:15 — Introducing Coach Travis Golden
02:15–04:47 — Clear Creek culture + homecoming traditions
04:47–06:59 — Winning with less + state-bound programs
06:59–08:15 — Basketball history + Houston legends
08:15–10:17 — Coaching journey begins: when the “bug” hit
10:17–12:08 — Transition from football to girls basketball
12:08–13:19 — The Texas student-teacher story (Texas vs. Alaska!)
13:19–15:19 — Football → basketball philosophies overlap
15:19–18:04 — Coaching girls vs. boys + learning differences
18:04–23:35 — Coaching stops: Alief → Memorial → Spring Woods → Danbury
23:35–30:05 — Becoming Clear Creek HC + value of assistant years
30:05–33:39 — Small-town community impact & building connection
37:13–40:00 — Hardest part of coaching that nobody sees
40:00–41:14 — Easiest part of coaching that nobody sees
41:14–46:17 — Game of 21: Either/Or + Agree/Disagree
46:17–52:03 — IQ vs Skill + loyalty & burning bridges
52:03–56:01 — Two shots: Toughest challenges
56:01–58:49 — AND 1: Squad vs. Team + closing message
👉 Like this episode? Subscribe to The Coaches Co-Op Podcast for more stories that build leaders on and off the court.
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✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**
Follow Coach Golden & CC Hoops on IG: @creekgirlshoops
Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean
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"Stay ready so you don't have to get ready."
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By Michael PrejeanIn this episode of The Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Travis Golden (Clear Creek HS) to unpack small-town values, championship culture, and the calling behind coaching.
From Nebraska football toughness to building a community-driven program in Texas, this conversation delivers pure leadership gold for every coach.
If you’re a coach who values culture, connection, and competitive excellence—this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00–01:20 — Intro
01:20–02:15 — Introducing Coach Travis Golden
02:15–04:47 — Clear Creek culture + homecoming traditions
04:47–06:59 — Winning with less + state-bound programs
06:59–08:15 — Basketball history + Houston legends
08:15–10:17 — Coaching journey begins: when the “bug” hit
10:17–12:08 — Transition from football to girls basketball
12:08–13:19 — The Texas student-teacher story (Texas vs. Alaska!)
13:19–15:19 — Football → basketball philosophies overlap
15:19–18:04 — Coaching girls vs. boys + learning differences
18:04–23:35 — Coaching stops: Alief → Memorial → Spring Woods → Danbury
23:35–30:05 — Becoming Clear Creek HC + value of assistant years
30:05–33:39 — Small-town community impact & building connection
37:13–40:00 — Hardest part of coaching that nobody sees
40:00–41:14 — Easiest part of coaching that nobody sees
41:14–46:17 — Game of 21: Either/Or + Agree/Disagree
46:17–52:03 — IQ vs Skill + loyalty & burning bridges
52:03–56:01 — Two shots: Toughest challenges
56:01–58:49 — AND 1: Squad vs. Team + closing message
👉 Like this episode? Subscribe to The Coaches Co-Op Podcast for more stories that build leaders on and off the court.
🎧 Follow us on Instagram @podcast_with_prejean for clips and coach-to-coach insights.✅ **BUY THE BOOK:**
Find mentorship and level up your coaching game with "The Path for Coaches, Volume One: Mentoring," available on Amazon: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML1D2T1YKA6AN/checkout/DHKSBTBKWURK3K4K23VQUTG7?src=embed
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**
Follow Coach Golden & CC Hoops on IG: @creekgirlshoops
Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean
Follow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1
"Stay ready so you don't have to get ready."