He details is entry to coaching, from working “pro bono” to earning a paid position coaching two sports, to becoming a head coach, building relationships, continued education in the profession, this year’s run to the state tournament and more!

The grind of playing for his uncle, transferring/moving, different levels of preparation and competition in college vs. HS, etc!

Student-athlete at RSU (Rogers State Univ.). Tavian shares with me the grind of being a college student-athlete, HS days, competition levels, relationships, expectations, humility, discipline, commitment and more!

Coach Bruner gives up a lot of “game” on this episode. He lets me behind the scenes into some of the inner workings of his

2018 Boys State Champion XC coach at Piedmont HS. We talk about the journey this season, the process of XC, XC vs. Track, the ups and downs of strength training in XC, coaching vs. teaching, relationship building, etc.

A version of a “concrete rose” type of story here. His grind, determination, and perseverance propelled him to and from the ranks of high school hoops to college(s), to semipro/pro in the USA and abroad! He’s still playing and has also found a new passion outside of playing. This is a treat!!

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Sports writer/coordinator of high school sports coverage for the Tulsa World newspaper.