In this interview, we sat down with Tony Irons, Head Basketball Coach, Administrator, and PE Teacher at Vashon High School (MO). Tony has helped the Vashon basketball program win 5 of the last 9 State Championships and become a Nike Elite Program. He shares his unique perspective on how Athletic Directors can work with their Basketball Coaches to build people, programs, AND performance without falling into the distractions of:
- Name, Image, and Likeness
- Resource and Budgeting Complaints
- The Shiny New Things
- Confrontational AAU Relationships
The Key Topics Covered in this Interview Include:
- Budget Priorities of Elite Basketball Programs
- Scheduling Philosophy That Builds Teams
- Making Fundraising a Culture Builder for the Entire Athletic Department
- Tackling the Monumental Task of Renovating a Gym
- Facilitating the Conversation with Local AAU Programs
- Shifting the Game From Business Back to Basketball
This interview comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 Show, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc. To watch other AD Insider | Thursday 30 episodes, click here.
