Justin Weiland Upper Iowa WBB

The Head WBB Coach at William Penn Jenna Santi joins the pod! She is the brand new HC at her Alma Mater. We talk about the whirlwind that this off season has been. We also talk about her HS and College playing days, her experience as a GA and AC at William Penn and then what to expect from her in year one! It was great getting to talk to Jenna at the beginning of her journey! Thank you for tuning in!

Upper Iowa assistant coach Justin Weiland joins the pod! We talk about his start in coaching as a practice player and AAU coach. We also talk about how he quickly became a HC and the successes/challenges that came during that time. Finally we talk about his stops in the NSIC conference and the work he has done at Upper Iowa! Thank you for tuning in!

The Head WBB Coach at Bemidji State University Chelsea Deville joins the pod! We talk about her journey as a highly decorated player in SD before attending Augustana University. We also reminisce on her time as a GA, AC and Associate HC at Sioux Falls. Finally, we talk about her journey to Bemidji and the spectacular season they had in 2020-21. As always thanks for tuning in!

Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at UVA Wise Jacqueline Kestner joins the podcast. We talk about her playing career, how she got into coaching and her time at UVA Wise. We also talk about different positions within a coaching staff, and some of the obstacles coaches face. DISCLAIMER: There are a few audio errors that I couldn’t fix. My apologies! Thank you for tuning in!

The Head WBB Coach at Missouri Baptist University Sam Pearson joins the pod! We talk about his playing career which had a lot of twists and turns. We also talk about how faith and adversity helped him get to where he is now. Finally we talk about his time at Missouri Baptist, March Madness and why he is optimistic about the future! Thank you for tuning in!

The Head WBB Coach at Briar Cliff University Brita Hand joins the pod! We talk about her coaching start as a student assistant through her time as both a GA and a full time assistant. We talk about Briar Cliff, this past season, COVID and much more! Thank you for tuning in!

The Head WBB Coach at Carroll College in Helena, Montana Rachelle Sayers joins the pod! We talk about her playing days at D1 Weber State where she was a multiple time All-Conference performer. We also talk about her time as an assistant and an associate HC at the D1 Level. Finally we take a deep dive into her time at Carroll college and talk a little march madness. Thank you for tuning in!

A WBB assistant coach from Olivet Nazerene in Bourbonnais, Illinois Caleb Johnson the pod. We talk about his coaching journey (which began as a manager), what his time as a GA was like, “The System” and why he thinks Olivet Nazerene is special. It was great talking to a fellow Packer fan. Thank you for tuning in!

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Westminster College in Fulton, MO Talisha Washington joins the pod! We talk about her playing days at Westminster, how she became the HC at her Alma mater, what she has learned in the year + she has been there and more! Big thank you to coach for joining the pod!

First year Head WBB coach at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois Antonio Rivas joins the pod. We talk about his journey, which began at a young age. We also talk about how he became the head coach through a pandemic, what he hopes to see during year 1, and what the pandemic has taught him. Enjoyed getting to chat with Antonio! Thanks for tuning in!