Tell Me Your Story Coach
Tell Me Your Story Coach
EP 23 - Keno Davis, 2008 National Coach of the Year
Coach Keno Davis’ Story:
In this episode, you’ll hear from Keno Davis. Coach Davis was the 2008 National Coach of the Year. As a matter of fact, Keno and his dad, Dr. Tom Davis have both been National Coach of the Year winners. Dr. Davis won the award in 1987. Keno has been a Head Coach for 13 Seasons. He has been at Drake, Providence, and Central Michigan. As you will find out, Keno has been around coaching since he was an infant. As a matter of fact, Keno shares a great story of when he was seven years old and his Dad won a game to get to the Elite 8 at Boston College, the players were bouncing a young Keno Davis in the locker room. Actually, Keno does an amazing job of connecting his philosophy to the what he learned from his father. Whether it is playing fast, playing the diamond press, playing the 3-2 zone, or how Coach Davis approaches his substitutions pattern during a game - Dad had a major influence on son. For all coaches, the insights that Keno shares on how his dad subbed his players in and out of the game is truly fascinating and so special that Keno shared today. As much as Keno’s dad shaped his coaching career, you will soon find out that Keno has left his own mark on the coaching profession. Coach Davis does a terrific job of sharing how it is a Head Coach’s job to figure out how to play to your team‘s strengths. In addition, Keno shares great tips for young coaches on the attributes that he admires in assistant coaches and ways that young coaches can grow as recruiters. Finally, Keno’s thoughts on networking are simply so good. This is a great behind-the-scenes look at a successful Division I head coach. Wherever Coach Keno Davis lands next - that program is truly going to benefit and win big.
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