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Steve Lavin’s Journey from Chapman University to John Wooden’s Seat at UCLA

Coach Mark Gottfried welcomes Steve Lavin, head basketball coach at the University of San Diego, to discuss the challenges and milestones in college basketball coaching. Coach Lavin shares insights from his career progression and the intense experiences associated with being a head coach at UCLA. They explore the changing dynamics in college sports, the influence of mentors, and the significant impact of NCAA rule changes on coaching philosophies. This conversation not only highlights their journeys but also the broader shifts within the realm of college athletics.

Time: 1:28

Making The Leap To Be A Graduate Assistant Coach
Time: 1:27

The UCLA Staff and The National Title
Time: 1:26

Being Named Head Coach At UCLA
Time: 1:18

Are We Losing The Ability To Develop Players?

0:10 – Introducing Steve Lavin.
1:55 – Growing up in Marin county and how Steve’s parents were such a great influence.
4:00 – The influence of our fathers.
7:25 – How Steve’s Mentors helped to shape him.
11:15 – The start of his coaching career.
18:30 – Making no money as a volunteer.
21:00 – The UCLA staff.
23:00 – Staff meetings with Jim Harrick.
26:00 – The day Steve was named the head coach at UCLA.
35:00 – Adapting to the new NCAA NIL and portal.
42:00 – The loss of developing players.
45:00 – Adapting to change within the NCAA.
48:00 – The impact of Ed O’Bannon on college sports.
50:00 – The National Championship at UCLA.