Former BYU Basketball Head Coach Dave Rose joins us to discuss his life as a new retiree, stories from his legendary playing and coaching career, and life lessons he’s gained from major medical battles.
Bio
Dave Rose played Junior College basketball at Dixie State College, in Saint George, Utah. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manchester, England, he played for the University of Houston and was co-captain of the legendary “Phi Slamma Jamma,” alongside future NBA Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon. After trying his hand in the business world, he decided to pursue coaching. He climbed the ladder from being a High School basketball all the way to coaching Division I basketball at Brigham Young University. Coach Rose is currently retired, and spends his time traveling with his wife and attending BYU basketball games as a fan. He’s currently considering a career in broadcasting.
Time stamps:
5:43 After retiring from coaching
12:51 University of Houston and Phi Slamma Jamma
20:25 Beginning of coaching
24:58 Retirement activities
28:19 typical year coaching in NCAA
35:46 changes in recruiting
40:48 on youth sports
49:10 changes in coaching
1:05:23 Coach Rose’s message
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