In this can’t-miss episode of Beyond the Blitz, Chris Bouldin sits down with Coach Natasha Smallwood, head coach of the Albertville Lady Aggies and one of North Alabama’s most respected voices in girls’ basketball.
With over 22 years of coaching experience, multiple Final Four appearances, regional championships, and a transformational first season at Albertville… Coach Smallwood unpacks the heart, the faith, and the fire behind her calling.
⭐ IN THIS EPISODE, COACH SMALLWOOD SHARES:
🔥 Her coaching journey — from Susan Moore to Albertville
🔥 How she built a winning culture that took her team to the Elite Eight in Year One
🔥 What she teaches young women about leadership, confidence, and identity
🔥 The highs and lows of coaching her daughters, Callie (UAB) & Laney (Mississippi State)
🔥 Inside stories from travel ball, SEC recruiting, and the EYBL circuit
🔥 The role of faith, calling, and perseverance in her coaching philosophy
🔥 Why she believes sports are one of God’s greatest classrooms for life
This episode is packed with wisdom for players, parents, coaches, and anyone who loves the game.
It’s raw, honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring.
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