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Hoops with Scott Wood
Keywords
Scott Wood, basketball, coaching, AAU, college sports, youth sports, multi-sport participation, player development, community engagement, alumni events
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Raleigh Roots interviews Scott Wood, a former basketball player and current coach, discussing his journey from Indiana to NC State, his experiences in professional basketball, and his transition into coaching. Scott shares insights on the importance of multi-sport participation for young athletes, the evolving landscape of college basketball, and the significance of building relationships with players. The discussion also touches on community engagement through alumni events and the personal anecdotes that make coaching rewarding.
Takeaways
Scott Wood has a remarkable basketball career, holding multiple records at NC State.
The importance of learning from failures is emphasized in both sports and life.
Encouraging kids to play multiple sports can prevent injuries and promote overall development.
Scott believes that until age 15, kids should focus on development rather than specialization.
The landscape of college basketball has changed significantly with the introduction of the transfer portal and NIL.
Building relationships with players is a key aspect of coaching for Scott.
Scott's coaching philosophy is rooted in honesty and accountability.
Community engagement through events like alumni games strengthens the basketball program.
Scott emphasizes the importance of preparing young athletes for life beyond sports.
The conversation highlights the fun and personal side of coaching.
Sound bites
"It's all I've ever known for 90% of my life."
"I think it's so good for the guys."
"This was so fun."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scott Wood and His Journey
05:00 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
09:59 Coaching Philosophy and Mentorship
15:11 Navigating the Modern Landscape of College Basketball
20:11 Building Relationships Through Coaching
25:04 The Role of AAU in Player Development
30:05 Community and Alumni Engagement in Basketball
Links from show:
https://www.scottwood15.com/
https://nc01911451.schoolwires.net/broughtonhs
https://www.ncsu.edu/
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By Kate Whitney and Kathryn YoungsKeywords
Scott Wood, basketball, coaching, AAU, college sports, youth sports, multi-sport participation, player development, community engagement, alumni events
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Raleigh Roots interviews Scott Wood, a former basketball player and current coach, discussing his journey from Indiana to NC State, his experiences in professional basketball, and his transition into coaching. Scott shares insights on the importance of multi-sport participation for young athletes, the evolving landscape of college basketball, and the significance of building relationships with players. The discussion also touches on community engagement through alumni events and the personal anecdotes that make coaching rewarding.
Takeaways
Scott Wood has a remarkable basketball career, holding multiple records at NC State.
The importance of learning from failures is emphasized in both sports and life.
Encouraging kids to play multiple sports can prevent injuries and promote overall development.
Scott believes that until age 15, kids should focus on development rather than specialization.
The landscape of college basketball has changed significantly with the introduction of the transfer portal and NIL.
Building relationships with players is a key aspect of coaching for Scott.
Scott's coaching philosophy is rooted in honesty and accountability.
Community engagement through events like alumni games strengthens the basketball program.
Scott emphasizes the importance of preparing young athletes for life beyond sports.
The conversation highlights the fun and personal side of coaching.
Sound bites
"It's all I've ever known for 90% of my life."
"I think it's so good for the guys."
"This was so fun."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scott Wood and His Journey
05:00 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
09:59 Coaching Philosophy and Mentorship
15:11 Navigating the Modern Landscape of College Basketball
20:11 Building Relationships Through Coaching
25:04 The Role of AAU in Player Development
30:05 Community and Alumni Engagement in Basketball
Links from show:
https://www.scottwood15.com/
https://nc01911451.schoolwires.net/broughtonhs
https://www.ncsu.edu/