In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, host Brad Noll speaks with Coach Kenton Aubrey. A Kentucky native and an associate head coach at Indiana Tech, Kenton’s career spans various coaching roles, where he has not only contributed to the skill development of players but also to their personal growth as individuals. Brad and Kenton discuss the parallels between sports strategies and life triumphs, and the vital roles of preparation, relationships, and adaptability in achieving success. 

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• "When you're trying to find leaders in your program, it's not: Here's a game plan. Here's how you become a leader. Now, sure, we've all seen it in business and athletics. There are individuals that, over the course of time, evolve into leaders. But when you walk into your preseason open gyms and you're looking at leaders and you're trying to identify who the leaders are within your program, you're looking at people that are doing the tough, uncomfortable things.” -Kenton Aubrey [27:30] 

• “In business, my encouragement to the listener is if you can focus on twelve weeks at a time, what happens is it's called periodization. It's actually a cycling term, but if you focus on short cycle execution, which is my timeline of getting something done right, remember when you're in school and the teacher is like, hey, this is due at the end of the month, you probably even do this as a teacher, as a professor, hey, this is due at the end of the month.” -Brad Noll [23:29]  

Guest Social Links

Connect with Coach Aubrey on Twitter @‌Coach_Aubrey or on Instagram @‌kentonaubrey_ to stay updated on his coaching and leadership journey.

Guest Bio

As the associate head men's basketball coach at Indiana Tech, Kenton Aubrey brings a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to the court. With a proven track record of success on and off the court, he is dedicated to shaping the next generation of athletes and leaders. Kenton is a Louisville, KY native and enjoyed a stint as a college basketball player at Indiana University Southeast where he helped his team win a KIAC Tournament Championship and qualified for the NAIA National Tournament. In addition to his coaching duties, Aubrey brings his expertise to the broader basketball community as an ESPN+ basketball analyst, offering insights garnered from his extensive experience. Beyond basketball, Aubrey serves as an adjunct professor at Purdue Fort Wayne, where he pioneered "Sports Leadership" courses for the Organizational Leadership department.

Alongside his wife, Ashley, he recently welcomed their newborn daughter, Gianna, into the world, adding to the excitement of their family, which includes their lively 2-year-old son, Luka.

Timestamps

(1:46) The significance of March Madness and the value of both underdogs and favorites 

(04:54) Kenton Aubrey's background and journey in basketball coaching 

(11:26) Building relationships with players and staff 

(21:32) Treasuring the loneliness

(32:49) Finding like-minded individuals and building culture

(42:00) Finding wins and impacting others within your success 

(49:02) The value of relationships 

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