The first coach from Division 3 to ever be inducted to the Hall of Fame talks on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Legendary coach, David Hixon spent 42 seasons coaching at Amherst College- his alma matter. During his 42 seasons, Hixon won over 800 games which currently has him ranked 15th in most wins in men's college basketball. Throughout his career Hixon won 2 National Championships, 20 NCAA tournament appearances, and 8 NESCAC championships. In 2023, coach Hixon was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame where he would be inducted with one of the most memorable classes in Hall of Fame history. Hear about Hixon's iconic career coaching at the Division 3 level, how he was able to build such a great program at Amherst, and his best stories with other legends in the HOF.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more collegiate sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-10:56Developing Golf as a Hobby- 10:56-12:01Golfing with Former Players- 12:01-13:16Retirement Life- 13:16-17:11Expectations/Goals after Commitment to Amherst College- 17:11-19:12Thought Process being Hired @ 24 / Early Stages Coaching- 19:12-23:27Staying Driven without a Chance to make the NCAA Tournament- 23:27-26:18First Memories Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 26:18-32:43Changing X's + O's from 1970s-2020- 32:43-36:27Picking Schemes/Play Style for Different Teams- 36:27-38:50Recruitment Style that Continued Amherst Success- 38:50-40:47Building Relationships with Players to Drive Success- 40:47-44:33Preparation Year-to-Year to get Teams ready for Postseason- 44:33-49:13Gauging Success Year-to-Year- 49:13-52:36Break- 52:36-52:47Rumors surrounding Hixon being Offered D1 Jobs- 52:47-55:48Representing Division 3 in the HOF- 55:48-59:15Feelings being 1st Division 3 Coach in the HOF- 59:15-01:03:42Relationship with Coach Calipari and Coach Calhoun- 01:03:42-01:11:25Sharing the Stage with HOF Class of '23 / Stories with HOF Class of '23- 01:11:25-01:16:13Rapid Fire (2007 Vs. 2013 Team)- 01:16:13-01:31:04Starting 5: Players Coached- 01:31:04-01:37:18Mrs. Hixon Appearance- 01:37:18-01:39:55Outro- 01:39:55-01:42:02

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