In this powerful episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis reunites with longtime colleague & coaching collaborator Coach Bill Liley, now the head basketball coach at Sumner High School. From his roots coaching under the legendary Ed Pepple at Mercer Island, to championship runs at King's High School and culture shifts at Newton and Eastside Catholic, Coach Liley shares a masterclass in building programs that last.

With stories of heartbreak, humor, transformation, and grit, Coach Liley opens up about:

Building a K–12 basketball pipeline with “little dribblers”
Turning around struggling programs through culture and accountability
Holding athletes to elite standards—on and off the court
Why players don’t just become better athletes—but better people
What it really means to win, even when you don’t have the most talent

You’ll hear about legendary games, unforgettable players like Matisse Thybulle and Garrett Sturtz, and leadership lessons that every athletic director, coach, and school leader needs to hear.

Whether you’re rebuilding a program, mentoring young athletes, or striving to leave a legacy, this episode will remind you why you coach.