Episode 252: Megan Griffith, Developing People, Creating Culture, Building Community

The Basketball Podcast

Guest: Megan Griffith, Columbia Head Coach

Columbia head coach Megan Griffith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on developing people, creating culture, and building community.

Griffith has ushered in a new era of Columbia women's basketball. Her six-year tenure as head coach has combined to be the winningest six-year stretch in the NCAA Division I history of the program. Over that time, the Lions have earned seven power-conference wins, including their first victories over opponents from the ACC and Big East. Columbia has also qualified for the Ivy League Tournament in each of its last two seasons, playing in the championship game in 2021-22 before accepting the program's first bid to the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).

The 2021-22 season was a landmark year as the team had its winningest season in program history, going 25-7 overall with a 12-2 Ivy League record.

Breakdown

1:00 - Columbia Basketball Program

3:00 - Culture and Core Values

5:00 - Communication

9:00 - Defensive Communication

12:00 - Foundation Things on Offense

15:00 - Changing the Culture

20:00 - Conversation

24:00 - Better Practice

24:29 - 25:03 - Basketball Immersion AD 2023

27:00 - Journaling

35:00 - Wellness Check

38:00 - Greetings and Handshakes

39:30 - Buddy System

43:00 - Journey Meetings

48:00 - Unbalanced as Coaches

51:00 - Multiple Experiences

Megan Griffith’s Bio:

Bio: https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/megan-griffith/2752

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cucoachg

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