Coach Andrew May is Building a National JUCO Powerhouse & His Advice for High School Players

Описание: What does it take to make a Junior College basketball team? In this episode of Making the Team, I sit down with Coach Andrew May, head coach of the powerhouse Snow College Men’s Basketball program. After finishing last season as the #1 ranked JUCO team in the nation and currently sitting at #4, Coach May shares exactly what it takes to succeed at the JUCO level — on and off the court.

🏀 Topics we cover include:

How to stand out and make a JUCO roster

The differences between JUCO and 4-year programs

The raw reality of junior college basketball

Building a winning culture at Snow College

Advice for high school players, parents, and coaches

Whether you're a student-athlete, a parent, or a coach, this conversation offers a rare look into the mindset, structure, and recruiting expectations at the JUCO level — from one of the best in the country.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:38 Reality of JUCO Ball
5:17 Importance of Academics
7:31 Winning and Recruiting
11:40 Player Development
14:50 Structuring Effective Practices
20:02 Recruiting: Players Who Stand Out
28:47 Physical Conditioning Expectations
30:44 Recruiting: Snow's Appeal to Players
36:00 Recruiting Process
40:10 Persuasion vs Manipulation
42:08 Player Roles
45:00 Parent Roles in College
46:21 A Player's Daily Schedule
50:41 Game Day & Travel
53:52 Crazy Manager Stories
56:40 Jimmermania
59:22 Living up to Expectations
1:03:28 After a Win/After a Loss
1:06:35 Process over Outcome
1:08:04 Best Part of Coaching
1:09:33 Hardest Part of Coaching
1:13:50 A Coach's Control Mid Game
1:16:30 Passions Outside Basketball
1:17:51 Instagram Question
1:21:14 Gift of Communication
1:22:36 Electrifying Moments
1:26:31 GOAT & Mt. Rushmore
1:26:51 Advice for High School Senior