Episode 4: Interview with Siena Assistant Coach Ben Lee

Jared here. In this week's episode, I sit down with Siena Assistant Coach Ben Lee for an episode all about making the most of your opportunities and maximizing your potential.

Ben and I first met when he was a freshman on the men’s basketball team at Union College. He knew he wanted to get into coaching from the day we met, and in the time since he has rapidly ascended the coaching ranks. After holding multiple positions at the University of Washington - with a few years of organizing grassroots club basketball tevents in between - Ben is now the right-hand man for Siena’s new Head Coach, Gerry McNamara.

Tune in to hear Ben share his journey from being a D3 college athlete to a D1 Assistant and recruiting coordinator. He also talks about the back-to-back Liberty League championship runs he was a part of at Union, and the importance of setting high standards to build a winning culture.

We take a deep dive into the day-to-day operations and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running a top-tier basketball program. Young hoopers, you may be surprised to learn the similarities between succeeding as a player and as a coach. The secret is that there is no secret, and Ben talks all about doing the work to succeed on both fronts.

Be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end, when Ben shares AMAZING advice to players and parents navigating the recruiting process. From start to finish, this is an inspiring episode that sheds light on the dedication and passion required to excel in the world of basketball.

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