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In this episode, we visit with Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that traces his path from small-town Lone Tree, Iowa, to the bright lights of the ACC.

Coach Forbes reflects on the values instilled in him growing up, the mentors and️ who shaped him on and off the court, and the lessons players have taught him along the way—from junior college gyms to major-conference arenas.

With his trademark honesty and humor (yes, the moped story makes an appearance), he opens up about leadership, resilience through adversity, and what it truly means to be a “players’ coach.”

At its core, this episode explores how staying grounded, authentic, and people-first has defined Steve Forbes—and the legacy he hopes his players carry forward long after the final buzzer.

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In this episode, we sit down with SEC head coach Mark Byington to trace a journey shaped by purpose, patience, and people. From backyard games in Salem, Virginia, and the steady academic influence of a teacher-mother, to stat-filled college days at UNC Wilmington and two decades of growth on college basketball’s sidelines, Byington reflects on the moments and mentors that quietly pointed him toward coaching.

He opens up about the transition from assistant to head coach, the lessons carried forward from leaders like Charlie Morgan and Jerry Wainwright, and the evolving strategy behind each career move—from graduate school to the SEC.

At its heart, this conversation explores identity, leadership, and the imprint a coach hopes to leave long after he’s moved on to the next stop.

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In this episode, we sit down with a veteran coach whose journey through college basketball has been shaped as much by people as by wins and losses. From growing up in football-crazed Dallas to discovering the moment basketball became the calling, he reflects on the early ambitions, mentors, and guidance that helped chart his path into coaching.

He shares lessons learned under Eddie Sutton while helping rebuild Oklahoma State, offers candid insight into defining professional happiness from both the assistant’s chair and the head coach’s seat, and opens up about navigating the stress and uncertainty that come with career transitions.

At its core, this conversation is about growth, perspective, and the lasting impact a coach hopes to leave when the final horn sounds—on the court and far beyond it.