Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 29 | Featuring Lavall Jordan (Coach DePaul University)
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Show by Duane Lightfoot Jr
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Lavall Jordan (Coach DePaul University)On this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, Duane Lightfoot Jr. sits down with LaVall Jordan for a conversation about basketball, coaching, leadership, adversity, and the life lessons learned throughout his journey.LaVall’s basketball story has allowed him to experience the game from nearly every perspective — as a college athlete, professional player, assistant coach, head coach, mentor, and leader. But this conversation goes beyond wins, losses, and what happens on the court.We talk about the experiences that shaped him, the people who influenced his journey, and what basketball has taught him about navigating life when things don’t go according to plan.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:🏀 Growing up and falling in love with basketball🐶 His playing career at Butler University and helping build the foundation for the program’s success💡 The lessons he learned as a player that eventually shaped the way he coached🏀 Making the transition from playing basketball to coaching it🧠 Learning from different coaches, programs, personalities, and leadership styles〽️ His years at Michigan and being part of a program competing on college basketball’s biggest stages🏆 Getting his first opportunity to become a college head coach🐶 Returning to Butler as the head coach of his alma mater❤️ What it means to coach and develop young people beyond basketball📈 Handling expectations, pressure, success, and failure🚪 What happens when an opportunity or chapter ends before you are ready for it to end🧭 Separating your identity from your title or position💪 Responding to adversity and continuing to move forward👨👩👧👧 Balancing coaching, family, and life📚 The lessons basketball has taught LaVall that apply far beyond the game🎯 What success means to him todayLaVall’s journey is another reminder that the game may end, the job may change, and the path may look different than you expected — but the lessons stay with you.▶️ Watch the full episode and join the conversation.If you enjoy the episode:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT with the biggest lesson you took away🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for future episodes📲 SHARE this episode with a coach, athlete, parent, or someone who needs to hear LaVall’s story🎙️ Beyond The Game More StoriesEveryone has a story someone needs to hear.The game may end, but the lessons don’t.🌐 Visit BTGMS.com for more episodes and information.#BeyondTheGameMoreStories #LaVallJordan #ButlerBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BasketballCoach #LifeLessons #Coaching #Leadership #Mentorship #StudentAthlete #BasketballLife #BeyondTheGame
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