Ben Howland: College Basketball Coach At UCLA & Lessons Learned Along His Coaching Career
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Renowned College Basketball coach, Ben Howland, sits down with Coach Mark Gottfried. They discuss defining moments in Howland’s career, including memorable recruiting experiences and the emotional impact of 9/11 on his team. Howland reflects on the pressures of coaching at UCLA, the joy of developing player relationships, and the challenges of today’s recruiting landscape. He also shares valuable advice for young coaches and cherished memories of working with basketball legends, offering a unique glimpse into his storied coaching journey and the lessons learned along the way.
Time: 1:26
The Opportunity to Coach at UCLA
Time: 1:18
The Fall of the Pac-12
Time: 1:31
Meeting With John Wooden the Day Before His Passing
Time: 1:29
Bitterness at UCLA?
2:00 – The decision to go into coaching.
3:00 – Learning the passing game.
4:30 – Ben Howland‘s mentors.
10:20 – The impact of Jim Harrick.
13:00 – The opportunity to come to UCLA.
17:44 – Expectations at UCLA.
20:12 – the fall of the Pac 12.
21:50 – The amazing run at UCLA.
25:00 – John Wooden’s 80th birthday party.
28:07 – Meeting with John Wooden.
37:31 – Bitterness At UCLA?
42:00 – Headed to Starkville, Mississippi.
48:00 – Coaching at Pitt.
50:00 – The relationships you build with players.
56:00 – Lessons for young coaches.