Episode Details

Ryan Glenney is in his ninth season with the Dallas Baptist University Men’s Basketball team and serves as the team's Associate Head Coach. During his eight seasons with the Patriots, DBU has advanced to the NCAA Tournament six times, won two Lone Star Conference Division titles, a pair of Heartland Conference regular-season titles, clinched the Heartland Conference Tournament Championship in 2018, and posted a 107-75 record. In 2019, Glenney was named the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Small College Assistant Coach of the Year.

Before arriving at DBU, Glenney was the top assistant coach at North Platte Community College in North Platte, Nebraska, and also had coaching stints at Jacksonville College and Western Texas College.

Glenney began his coaching career at Iowa State University, serving as a student assistant under current Creighton University Coach Greg McDermott. After graduating from Iowa State, he joined the Dallas Baptist University staff as a Graduate Assistant Coach.

On this episode Mike and Ryan discuss why selflessness and camaraderie are paramount for sustained success. Throughout this discussion, we delve into Coach Glenney's journey from a humble upbringing in Iowa to his current role, exploring the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way. We reflect on the unique dynamics of coaching in junior college versus a Division II setting, where the emphasis on character and shared values plays a pivotal role in team cohesion. Additionally, we examine the rigorous preparation process for each game, highlighting the importance of film analysis and the meticulous attention to detail that underpins the DBU training regimen. Ultimately, Coach Glenney's commitment to nurturing both players and staff fosters an environment where everyone can thrive, reinforcing the notion that happiness in the profession transcends mere wins and losses.

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Grab a notebook and pen before you listen to this episode with Ryan Glenney, Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Dallas Baptist University.

Website - https://dbupatriots.com/sports/mens-basketball

Email - ryan@dbu.edu

Twitter/X - @coachglenney

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