St. John’s Assistant Hoops Coach Bob Walsh

The guest is Bob Walsh, the assistant coach for St. John's University men's basketball team. Bob shares his extensive coaching journey, starting from Hamilton College to his head coach roles at Rhode Island College and the University of Maine, and back to being an assistant at various institutions including the prestigious St. John's under Rick Pitino. Through this insightful conversation, Bob discusses the challenges of moving from Division III to Division I, the mental aspects of transitioning from head coach back to an assistant role, and his approach to continually improving and mentoring in the field of coaching. He also touches upon his book 'Entitled to Nothing' (https://entitledtonothingbook.com/), a unique narrative blending storytelling with practical leadership lessons, and shares valuable books and resources for coaching inspiration. 

 

Topics

00:27 Meet Bob Walsh: Career Overview

02:03 Bob's Coaching Journey Begins

05:16 From Assistant to Head Coach

10:06 Challenges and Insights of Coaching

21:31 Transitioning Between Coaching Roles

23:49 The Role of an Assistant Coach

25:02 Transitioning from Head Coach to Assistant

25:45 Choosing the Right Coaching Opportunity

28:34 Writing 'Entitled to Nothing' (https://entitledtonothingbook.com/)

33:17 Working with Rick Pitino

38:13 The Importance of Mentorship

42:51 Continuous Learning and Improvement

44:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts