Justin Newton is in his 6th season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Reinhardt University. He has amassed over 120 Head Coaching wins and has 13 years of experience as a college coach. Newton has had 3 top 2 Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season finishes in his 5 years at Reinhardt.

Newton previously served one season as the Head Coach at Andrew (Ga.) College where his team had a record-breaking 24-8 mark in 2018-19. He also spent time as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II University of Arkansas at Monticello in the Great American Conference (GAC). Additionally, Newton has made stops at fellow GCAA member South Georgia State, NCAA Division II Columbus State (Ga.), and Lee (Tenn.).

Newton started coaching in 2011 as the head boy's basketball coach at his alma mater, Victory Christian School in North Augusta, S.C. He turned an eight-win team into an 18-4 conference-championship squad in his first and only season as head coach.

On this episode Mike and Justin discuss the importance of effort and communication in building a successful basketball program. Justin shares insights from his journey, starting as a coach's son and evolving through various coaching roles, including his experiences at junior colleges and Division II schools. Newton highlights how vital it is to create a culture of accountability among players, where upperclassmen take the lead in maintaining team standards and fostering unselfish play. His coaching philosophy centers on practicing discipline and instilling a competitive spirit within the team, which he believes is essential for achieving success on the court. As he reflects on his coaching style, Newton discusses the significance of clarity in practice planning and the need to celebrate contributions beyond just scoring, reinforcing the idea that teamwork and effective communication are key to any team's achievements.

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