Send us a textWelcome to another powerful episode of Hoops & Headspace, the podcast where basketball meets mindset, leadership, and real-life growth.In this episode, host Jada Rich and co-host Tae Gray sit down with Coach Rolanda Tipler — Ashland native and current Boys Head Basketball Coach at Pontotoc High School (MS) — for a deep, authentic, and emotional conversation about coaching, confidence, accountability, and the mental side of the game.Coach Tipler shares his journey from Ashland’s basketball legacy to leading young men at the high-school level, while breaking generational barriers around emotional expression, leadership, and believing in yourself even when life hits hard.This episode dives into:🏀 Building a winning program with culture, not just talent🧠 Mental health in coaching & raising strong young men🤝 Connecting with players beyond basketball👨‍👦 Fatherhood, mentorship, & emotional vulnerability🔥 Confidence, fear of failure, and competitive identity👪 The role of parents in youth sports💬 Communication, accountability, and emotional leadershipWhether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or just someone who loves powerful conversations, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with heart and grow through adversity.💡 Key Topics & TakeawaysMental health is foundational to athlete successCoaching requires empathy, vulnerability, and accountabilityConfidence destroys fear — and coaches help build itCulture talent: winning starts with trust and brotherhoodYoung men need safe spaces to express emotionsCommunication matters between parents, kids, and coachesSports teach life — not just X’s and O’s👇 Connect & SupportSubscribe for weekly basketball + mindset conversations🎧 Apple / Spotify / YouTube📱 @HoopsAndHeadspacePodcast#Coaching #Basketball #MentalHealthInSports #HighSchoolBasketball #CoachLife #PlayerDevelopment #Leadership #Motivation #YouthSports #HoopsAndHeadspace #MississippiBasketball #SportsMindset #AthleteMentalHealth #basketballpodcast Chapters:00:00 Intro – Hoops & Headspace  01:49 Coach Tipler’s Journey  06:11 Ashland Basketball Legacy  12:11 Coaching Philosophy & Player Relationships  19:00 Mental Health in Coaching  25:03 Building Trust with Players  31:01 Coaching Different Personalities  38:50 Team Culture & Dynamics  45:48 Coaching Vulnerability  49:06 Emotional Bonds with Players  55:20 Player-Coach Relationships  01:00:14 Overcoming Fear of Failure  01:05:29 Confidence & Performance  01:12:22 Team Roles & Accountability  01:17:06 Parents’ Role in Sports  01:31:47 Winning, Losing & Pressure  01:34:13 Parent-Coach Communication  01:40:29 Fatherhood & Mentorship  01:50:36 Mental Health & Leadership  02:01:19 The Reality of Coaching  02:09:43 Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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