Gomez, Stephen 2013-04-12
This interview features Steve Gomez, coach of the women’s basketball team at Lubbock Christian University. He discusses his transition from coaching high school boys to college women, the evolution of his coaching style, and how the LCU women’s basketball team has adjusted to competing in Division Two. A father of two boys, Gomez attributes his success and happiness to his faith in God.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Stephen "Steve" Gomez
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Date: April 12, 2013
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:55:40
Abstract
Gomez’s father travels from Puerto Rico to the U.S., Early childhood, Transition to sports, Playing basketball, Job coaching women’s basketball at LCU, Transition from coaching men to women, Change in player’s attitudes, Successful years, Responsibilities other than coaching, Family Life, Scholarships, Recruiting, Boosters, Carving out an identity next to Texas Tech, Handling player injuries, Looking into the future
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/304371
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