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Ethan sits down with Clinton Lassiter, the all-time winningest coach in Massachusetts high school basketball history. With co-host Steve Hewitt absent, Fuller explores Lassiter's unique approach to coaching, balancing competitive excellence with genuine care for his players, many of whom face significant personal challenges. Lassiter, who serves as the vice principal and head coach at Cathedral High School, shares his commitment to maintaining a winning culture, navigating obstacles, and providing low-cost opportunities for inner-city youth through his AAU program, the Boston Showstoppers. The discussion also touches on the growth of women's basketball, the importance of role models, and the intrinsic relationship between sports and life skills.
Topics
00:29 Meet Clinton Lassiter
00:51 Coach Lassiter's Fashion and Coaching Philosophy
02:40 Balancing Coaching and Personal Life
03:39 Building a Winning Culture
09:35 Challenges and Rewards of Coaching Inner City Girls
22:32 Overcoming Stereotypes and Representing Boston
30:56 The Importance of Low-Cost Opportunities in Basketball
33:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
