SUBSCRIBE HERE https://www.youtube.com/@UC61PUEfScrd2beOagrmFcXQ In this episode of Stuck In My Thoughts, host Justin Stuckey sits down with Auburn University’s new Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Larry Vickers, for an in-depth, unfiltered conversation about basketball, leadership, and life. Coach Vickers opens up about his upbringing in Virginia, his journey through the coaching ranks, and what it means to lead a program at one of the most competitive levels in the country — the SEC.The two dive deep into the stigma surrounding HBCUs, the evolution of the women’s game, and the ongoing WNBA CBA disputes that continue to shape the landscape of professional women’s basketball. Coach Vickers shares his perspective on building culture, developing players, and the responsibilities that come with being a head coach in today’s sports world.If you’re a fan of college basketball, women’s sports, leadership, or authentic storytelling, this episode is a must-watch. Tune in for insight, inspiration, and plenty of real talk from one of the rising voices in the game.Subscribe to the Stuck In My Thoughts Podcast for more conversations with athletes, coaches, and creators redefining success both on and off the court.🎧 Audio is available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.FOLLOW STUCK IN MY THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stuckinmythoughtspod/TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuckinmythoughtspod?_t=8rcdl8Zx5Z8&_r=1X: https://x.com/simtpodTimestampIntro 0:00-1:05Handling Pressure Moments 1:05-2:06Earliest Basketball Memories 2:06-4:00Why Coach Women’s Basketball 4:00-6:17Thoughts On The Women’s Game 6:17-7:24WNBA CBA Disputes 7:24-8:26How Impactful NIL Can Be For Players Families 8:26-10:09HBCU To SEC 10:09-13:01Stigma Against HBCU Talent 13:01-16:00Communication With Other SEC Coaches 16:00-17:10Approaching The Responsibilities As Auburn Head Coach 17:10-18:01How His Parents Impacted Him 18:01-19:15How He Approaches The Mental Health Of His Players 19:15-21:24What’re His Personal Goals 21:24-22:37Managing His Home & Work Life 22:37-24:02What It Takes To Reach Your Goals 24:02-26:14What He Wants Auburn WBB’s Identity To Be 26:14-26:37Self Belief Significance 26:37-29:07Fully Embracing The New Role 29:07-30:40Stuck In His Thoughts 30:40-32:22Current Day Statline 32:22-33:30Dewanna Bonner On The Show Next? 33:30-34:13Outro 34:13-34:35