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What does it take to build a program—and a culture—that lasts? Episode 11 of The CALS Report dives into the mindset, relationships, and resilience that drive sustainable success in college athletics. In The Big Interview, Texas Tech Head Men’s Basketball Coach Grant McCasland joins Ryan Bradley for a powerful conversation on belief, adversity, and the long game of leadership. From getting cut in 7th grade to coaching in the Big 12, McCasland reflects on the moments that shaped him—and why humility, faith, and fierce competition remain at the core of his coaching philosophy. He also shares hard-earned insights on what makes coach–AD relationships thrive and the role of shared trust in building sustainable success. In The Leadership Playbook, Lisa Campos (UTSA) and Brian White (FAU) sit down with Clay Scroggins to talk about staying power, program growth, and leading through uncertainty. With deep roots at two rising programs, they reflect on how optimism, alignment, and a builder’s mindset are helping them meet the moment—and shape what comes next. Episode 11 is a masterclass in steady, service-minded leadership—from the bench to the boardroom—and a reminder that the best leaders don’t just adapt to change—they grow through it.