Coach Mark Gottfried & Maddie Byrd: Hometown Roots, Harbaughs, and March Madness
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Coach Mark Gottfried is interviewed by Maddie Byrd, manager of the Front Row podcast. She speaks with Mark about where he grew up and the family that raised him to love sports, having the Harbaugh’s as cousins, and some of his favorite memories of coaching in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
Time: 1:55
Growing up with the Harbaugh's
Time: 2:24
The Coach question
Time: 1:28
"Once you make the tournament, anything can happen"
Time: 2:33
Coach's All-Time Starting 5
0:37 – Jack and Jackie Harbaugh are Coach Gottfried’s godparents.
3:48 – Upbringing and proximity to sports led to a successful coaching career.
6:33 – Father and uncle’s influence on coaching career.
10:26 – Learning from Coach Jim Harrick about constantly learning and the loneliness of coaching.
15:05 – Overcoming basketball challenges to achieve success.
18:13 – Emphasis on finishing strong in a college basketball game at Stanford.
21:24 – “Divorce and mistakes taught me integrity and accountability.”
24:54 – Supportive dad and lifelong friends offer unwavering support.
28:52 – Coach Gottfried emphasizes instilling confidence and self-worth in girls.
31:06 – Modern parenting demands discipline, intention, and guidance.
33:00 – “There’s no debate, Magic Johnson is my point guard I’d choose without a doubt.”