Basketball Coaches Sports Spectrum Podcast

SS PODCAST: James Madison basketball coach Preston Spradlin on trusting God, being authentic

By Sports Spectrum Nov 1, 2024
Preston Spradlin (Photo courtesy of JMU Athletics)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING PRESTON SPRADLIN

Preston Spradlin is the men’s basketball head coach at James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Virginia). Prior to arriving at JMU in March 2024, he spent the previous nine seasons at Morehead State, where he led his team to two NCAA Tournament berths, including 2023-24.

Prior to his time at Morehead State, Spradlin spent five seasons with the University of Kentucky basketball program and head coach John Calipari. Spradlin spent two campaigns (2009-11) as a graduate assistant with the Wildcats before three years as the assistant director of operations (2011-14).

Today on the podcast, Preston Spradlin shares about saying “yes” to take the job as head coach at James Madison. He emphasizes the importance of making a move that aligns with personal and professional goals, and the impact it has on the entire coaching staff and their families. Spradlin shares his experience of navigating the coaching carousel and the distractions it can bring. He also talks about the significance of vulnerability and transparency in coaching, and the role of faith in his life and coaching philosophy.

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