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Ep. #76 | Lorenzo Romar | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with longtime friend and legendary coach Lorenzo Romar. They reminisce about their decades-long friendship, sharing stories from their days as players, coaching together at UCLA, and their mutual journeys through college basketball. Lorenzo reflects on overcoming adversity, building powerhouse programs, and the importance of character, mentorship, and faith throughout his career. Listeners will hear candid insights about leadership, recruiting, coaching philosophies, and the impact coaches have far beyond the court.
0:00 – Athletes in Action Basketball Journey.
9:40 – Relentless Pursuit of Success.
12:17 – “Reflections on Youth in Compton.”
17:53 – Warriors Rookie Camp Experience.
23:56 – Friendship, Coaching, and Career Paths.
31:29 – Dedicated Recruiting Communication.
34:42 – Pepperdine vs. UCLA Coaching Dilemma.
43:04 – Building UW Basketball Pride.
51:50 – Turnovers Impacted Play Strategy.
55:17 – “Victim of Success in Sports.”
1:03:01 – Ed O’Bannon’s Struggle and Resilience.
1:05:22 – Coaching Journey and Contentment.
1:09:16 – Jim Herrick’s Lasting Influence.
