About the Guest(s):

Coach Eubanks and Coach Sutton lead the Red Oak Lady Hawks with a shared vision: pushing their athletes beyond district success to compete at the state level. Coach Eubanks, the head coach, instills grit and determination, while Coach Sutton complements the program with discipline and a focus on team camaraderie.

Together, they emphasize conditioning, skill growth, spiritual grounding, and creating a family-like culture that develops champions on and off the court.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the It’s Just Different podcast, Coach Eubanks and Coach Sutton take us inside the Red Oak Lady Hawks program. They share their approach to building a championship-level team through discipline, spiritual grounding, and a strong, cohesive culture.

Listeners will learn how these coaches balance on-court strategy, community support, and player development, while also adapting to the evolving, positionless style of modern basketball.

From nurturing confidence in individual roles to establishing a culture that spans middle and high school programs, this episode offers a full view of what makes Red Oak’s program unique.

Key Takeaways:

- Spiritual Beliefs: The team prays on Mondays to foster focus, fearlessness, and purpose in their play.

- Role Clarification: Clear role definitions ensure each athlete contributes effectively to team goals.

- Cultural Evolution: Adapting to modern, positionless basketball while strategically using traditional positions.

- Program Consistency: Building a consistent basketball culture from middle school through high school is key to long-term success.

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