The Mental Dimes Podcast

Fresh off a historic season — a 32-game win streak, Sweet 16 appearance, and earning Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year — Coach Hedgepeth opens up about:

• How he builds a championship-level culture at UAH

• Lessons learned from playing Division I basketball at Belmont University

• His coaching development through Sewanee College and Berry College

• The highs and lows of leading a college basketball program

• How he builds relationships with players and staff

• What it takes to sustain success year after year

If you’re a basketball coach, player, or leader who cares about culture and mindset, this is a must-listen.

On this episode of The Mental Dimes Podcast, we sit down with Will Acuff, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Samford University, to dive into the real side of college basketball — the journey, the relationships, and the leadership lessons that go far beyond the scoreboard.Will opens up about his path through coaching, what it takes to build meaningful connections with players, and how culture drives everything inside a successful college program. From film sessions and recruiting to faith, family, and personal growth — this episode gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life inside the world of a D1 basketball coach.

In the New Year's edition of the Mental Dimes Podcast, Coach Tuck and Trip discuss the state of women's college basketball and the injuries that have impacted UConn and Texas. Part II of the podcast focuses on the CFP semi-finals and Monday's CFP Championship game between Michigan and Washington.

Coach Tuck and Trip debate what qualifies as a women's college basketball dynasty and if South Carolina and LSU make the cut. Trip discusses what Coach Muffet McGraw's legacy means to Notre Dame. All this and more on episode #2 of the Mental Dimes: NCAAW Basketball Podcast.

Join Coach Tuck and Trip as they discuss the world of women's college basketball. The guys discuss Caitlin Clark chasing down the all-time scoring record, freshman of the year, surprises and disappointments of the young season, and more.

Coach Tuck and Trip discuss the final College Football Playoff rankings, the semifinal games, and their picks for the Heisman Trophy Race.

Coach Tuck and Trip discuss the upcoming conference championship games and the College Football Playoffs. Who is the best one-loss team, and who should win the Heisman Trophy? Listen as the guys break it all down and give you their picks.

Coach Tuck and Trip break down all the college football news and discuss the upcoming week. The guys discuss the conference championship games, the top 25, and the CFP. The guys give their locks and upsets of the week.

Join Coach Tuck and Trip as they discuss the current happenings in the world of college football. In this week's episode, the guys break down the Top 25 and CFP as well as discuss all the recent coaching news in the world of college football.

Coach Trip & T-Mac are back with Mental Dimes and ready to bring you all the breaking news in the world of sports. This revamped pilot episode mostly covers college football, but the squad is back and ready to talk all things sports. Tune in every Sunday with the boys.