All he does is win. In his 32 seasons at the University of Connecticut, head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to 11 national titles, 18 Final Fours, 6 perfect seasons and 45 conference titles. Under Geno’s leadership, the Huskies have recorded winning streaks of 90 games and 111 games straight. So what drives one of the greatest coaches of all-time? How does he motivate his teams to achieve record-breaking success year after year? And does he ever get tired of winning? On this episode, Geno takes us inside the locker room to share how he built a championship culture at UConn, the three things he looks for when evaluating talent, and how he gets superstar talent to put team first.
Show Notes
- How Geno defines success (1:53)
- Here’s how to build trust quickly (4:21)
- Inside Geno’s recruiting pitch (10:34)
- If you’re not a little bit selfish, you’ll never be great (13:26)
- Maximizing superstar talent without sacrificing team culture (16:36)
- The three things Geno looks for when evaluating talent (23:30)
- These are the recruits Geno won’t go after (26:20)
- When things are going great, it’s time to change (31:17)
- The role parents should play in youth sports (37:36)
Resources / People Mentioned
- Geno Auriemma website
- University of Connecticut women’s basketball
- Chris Dailey
- Diana Taurasi
- Maya Moore
- Breanna Stewart
- Tom Izzo
- A Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin
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