Weston Jameson - Harding University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1161
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Weston Jameson is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. In just his second year at the helm in 2024-25 he led the Bison to a 22-10 record and the NCAA Tournament after winning the Great American Conference Tournament.
Prior to taking over the men’s program at Harding, Jameson was an assistant coach for the women’s basketball programs at Abilene Christian University (2021-2023), Arkansas State University (2020-2021) and Harding (2015-2020).
Before his first stint at Harding, Jameson worked as the junior boys head coach and senior boys assistant coach at Central Arkansas Christian School in North Little Rock in 2014-15.
Jameson was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner at point guard for the Harding men's basketball team from 2010-14. He had 474 assists in his time as a Bison, fourth on Harding's career list, and helped lead the Bisons to the 2014 Great American Conference Tournament championship. Jameson played in three NCAA Division II Tournaments during his career.
On this episode Mike & Weston discuss importance of establishing a great team culture over merely focusing on wins and losses. Jameson articulates that championship standards—a commitment to excellence, discipline, and energy—are the foundational elements that ultimately define the success of a program. Reflecting on his own coaching journey, Jameson emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a cohesive environment where players are aligned with the team's core values and motivated to achieve their utmost potential. This episode also delves into the nuances of coaching at different levels, including the transition from high school to collegiate athletics, and the unique challenges and rewards associated with coaching both men’s and women’s teams. With his wealth of experience, Jamison offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of building a successful basketball program grounded in strong relationships and shared aspirations.
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Grab your notebook and pen before you listen to this episode with Weston Jameson, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Harding University.
Website - https://hardingsports.com/sports/mens-basketball
Email - wjameson@harding.edu
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