Summary

In this episode, Gary Stocker hosts Lindenwood University head men's basketball coach Kyle Gerdeman and player Markeith Browning. They discuss Browning's transition to Lindenwood , the importance of practice planning, evaluating high school talent, and defining success in basketball beyond just wins and losses. The conversation also touches on how players can handle pressure situations during games and the significance of player development.

Takeaways

• Markeith Browning fell in love with the Lindenwood campus.
• The coaching staff at Lyndenwood genuinely cares about players' futures.
• Defense is a major focus in practice sessions.
• Being an everyday guy is crucial for success in college basketball.
• Players should be ready to work hard every day.
• Success is defined by maximizing players' potential in all areas.
• High school basketball in St. Louis has a rich competitive environment.
• Coaches look for attitude and body language in potential recruits.
• Player development is essential at the college level.
• Handling pressure situations is a skill that can be developed.

Coach Gerdeman is joined this week by Junior LU player Jeremiah Talton.   Jeremiah talks about his Lindenwood experiences, a possible career in logistics and supply chain management, and he offers some guidance to future college basketball players.

Coach talks about first-game preparations for the 2024-2025 season, the Ohio Valley Conference, transfer portal management, and keeping players humble.

He also shares his story of the Gerdeman family, his wife Angie and their 3 children.

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In the pilot episode, Coach Gerdeman discusses his weekly podcast, the changes in LU basketball in the past 5 years, the new practice gym, and team-building activities for his players.