Weese, Dean 2001-09-11
Dean Weese talks about his life and family, but mainly reflects on his experiences coaching women and girls’ basketball in West Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dean Weese
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Date: September 11, 2001
Location: Levelland, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:58:28
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Coached high school basketball; Higgins, Texas; Moved to Spearman, Texas; Coached at Wayland Baptist University; Competed against Texas collegiate teams; Recruitment of players; Influence of Title IV; Coaching at Levelland High School, Levelland, Texas; 6-year-old basketball program; Support of the community; Rival schools; Clinics, camps, and speaking engagements; Athletic talent; Highly physical sport; Marsha Sharp; Teaching philosophy; Expectations for championships; Competitive nature; Relationships with players; Individual successes of players; Closeness of families; Involvement in each other’s lives; Little Dribblers; Coached by high school athletes; Taught fundamentals of basketball; Improvements to the program; Recruitment process; Athletic abilities; Consider quality of program; Basketball positions; Named Coach of the Year; Wayland Hall of Honor; High School Coaches Hall of Fame in Tennessee; Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame; His children; His daughter coached junior high basketball; Styles of coaching; His son assistant-coached high school basketball; His son’s talent; Mind for basketball; Preferences in position and school size; Similarities between father and son.
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