Ethan and Steve interview Liana Cunningham, the girls coach at North Quincy High. She, shares her journey from wanting to be a coach at a young age to leading her team to an impressive season culminating in the Division Two Final Four. She discusses the dynamics of being a young coach, her coaching philosophy, and the importance of confidence both for herself and her players. The episode also highlights her connection with other coaches, her favorite basketball moments, and her experiences with her supportive coaching staff. The team wraps up with a fun segment called Full Court Press where they share personal anecdotes and favorite basketball nicknames.

Topics

00:20 Welcoming the Guest: Coach Liana Cunningham

00:45 Gen Z in Coaching: A Unique Perspective

01:57 North Quincy High's Remarkable Season

03:27 Early Aspirations and Coaching Influences

04:46 Balancing Coaching and Playing Experience

06:46 Rivalries and Community Support

08:44 Building a Strong Team and Staff

12:34 Coaching Philosophy and Inspirations

16:50 Challenges and Lessons Learned

22:39 Coaching Aspirations and Community Impact

23:31 High School Basketball Memories

25:01 Full Court Press Introduction

25:47 Heartbreaking Basketball Moments

30:03 Favorite Basketball Nicknames

33:23 Unpopular Players We Love

38:25 Episode Wrap-Up