Dexter Southfield Coach Matt Droney

The guest is Matt Droney, head coach of Dexter Southfield’s boys basketball team. The discussion covers Droney’s impressive resume, including his successful playing career and coaching stints at various institutions. Droney reflects on his transition from college coaching to high school coaching, Dexter Southfield’s strong first season under his leadership, and the positive team dynamics he fostered. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolution of high school and prep basketball, and the challenges Droney faced along his coaching journey. The episode concludes with a fun segment of Full Court Press, where the hosts and guest discuss rule changes, fantasy teams, and potential documentary subjects.

 

Topics

01:05 Matt Droney's Coaching Journey

01:32 Reflecting on the First Year at Dexter Southfield

03:54 Key Players and Team Dynamics

10:47 Recruitment and Player Development

18:15 High School Basketball Memories

27:23 Coaching Influences and Philosophy

31:12 Dexter Southfield's Basketball Programs

32:55 State-of-the-Art Facilities and Training

35:24 Upcoming NSAC Showcases and Team Expectations

37:31 Full Court Press: Rule Changes and Basketball Fantasies

45:36 Basketball Documentaries We'd Love to See

51:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts