In this episode of The Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories, we sit down with Miles Lester, a former collegiate point guard turned coach, whose journey through the game is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days at Rice University to competing in the ACC at Wake Forest, Miles embraced every challenge, mastering his role as a teammate, leader, and student of the game. His perseverance and commitment led him to earn a scholarship in his final year, contributing to the biggest turnaround in ACC history.After hanging up his jersey, Miles transitioned seamlessly into coaching, starting as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Houston. Under the legendary Kelvin Sampson, he was immersed in a culture of excellence, learning the intricacies of player development, video coordination, and what it takes to build a championship program. His experiences, from working in the NBA Summer League to sitting in on coaches' meetings, provided him with a wealth of knowledge that he now brings to Drury University as an Assistant Coach.Throughout this episode, Miles shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned—from leadership as a point guard to the work ethic required at the highest levels of the game. He opens up about the unique culture at Houston, the transition from player to coach, and how coaching is more than just a job—it’s a calling to serve others and make a difference. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, basketball insights, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Timestamps(0:00) Trailer(2:12) Introduction(4:03) What Led You to Rice University?(7:15) Lessons as a Freshman Point Guard(14:00) Advice to 19-year-old Miles Lester(15:00) Transferring to Wake Forest as a Preferred Walk On(17:50) Mindset Going into WF(21:35) Biggest Turnaround in ACC History (25:08) Received Scholarship for His Last Year at Wake(27:04) Off-Court Activities & Jobs(29:25) Job Search After Graduation, NBA Coaching/Front Office Dreams, Accepting Position at Houston for Volunteer Role Specializing in Video & Player Development (40:15) GA at Houston for his Second Season(41:20) Coaches Meetings, Coach Sampson Stories, Houston's Culture(49:55) Work Ethic, Houston's Culture & Standards(52:25) Becoming an Assistant Coach at Drury University(59:38) Advice to Young Professionals Starting Career After Sports, Find Your Passion(1:03:10) Final Question & Concluding Thoughts

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