Micah Shrewsberry began his career just a few miles away from Notre Dame’s campus in a coaching role that required him to drive the team bus and wash the players’ jerseys. From those humble beginnings, Micah has steadily climbed the ranks in a career that has taken him to the coaching staffs of the Boston Celtics, USA Basketball’s U19 Men’s National Team, and now Notre Dame men’s basketball as the Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Coach.

In this episode of For Good, Micah reflects on how the game has changed with NIL and the transfer portal, how Notre Dame Athletics maintains its unique identity, and why he’s committed to building a sustainable, successful program the Notre Dame way. 

Tip off the new basketball season with us as Micah shares why Notre Dame’s player development approach appeals to exceptional student-athletes—and how his team is creating a strong, distinctive culture that will soon have the Fighting Irish competing for championships.

0:00 - Meet Micah Shrewsberry

1:14 - Impact of NIL and the transfer portal

5:02 - Building the program the Notre Dame way

7:48 - Notre Dame student-athlete experience

9:37 - Micah’s values and character

11:04 - Recruiting, developing, and investing in players that fit Notre Dame

15:08 - Building community and team culture

18:25 - Looking ahead to the upcoming 2025-26 season

20:13 - Lessons as a coach and a parent

25:04 - The power of program support

26:59 - Call on fans to fill Purcell Pavilion

28:40 - Micah’s coaching journey

32:23 - What cultivating hope means for Micah