Schneider, Bob Gene 2001-10-02
Coach Schneider, talks about his experiences as a coach. He mainly discusses his years coaching women’s basketball.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bob Gene Schneider
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Date: October 02, 2001
Location: Canyon, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:56:21
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Childhood sports; Career goals; Role models; Coaching; Girl’s basketball; Improving the program; Tournaments; Structure of the team; Football; Junior varsity and varsity teams; Role of assistant coaches; Relationship with parents; Including in practices; Running drills; Philosophy of the program; Rivals; Increase in public interest; Strengthened team drive to win; Travel for games; Problems with bus transportation; Sleeping arrangements; Track program; Off-season training; Injuries; Star athletes; University basketball; Recruitment of players; Benefits of high school success; Disk one ends; Interview begins 20 seconds into track 2; Transition between 5 and 6 player games; Coached varsity 6 player team; Disliked 5 player game; Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA); Standardizing the sport; Motivation for young athletes; College level coaching; Effects of Title IX; Athletic atmosphere on campus; Recruiting; Importance of staff; Difference between high school and college; Administrative expectations; Media; Coverage of sporting events; Influence on social interest; Changes in women’s basketball; Effects of conditioning; Mandatory off-season training; Reasons for success; Assistant staff; Recruiting programs; Consistency; History of basketball; Changes in rules of the game; Responsibilities of positions.
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