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Episode 126 has us chopping it up with long-time coach and specifically with our women’s national teams; Steve Baur. Steve truly has one of the most unique stories out there with his career starting in an unorthodox way.

After spending time finishing his degree and coaching some community ball in his hometown, Steve then has a few opportunities that come across his table, luckily for him he decided to go for it and follow his heart!

Steve ends up going all the way to Brandon, Manitoba where he and Mitch first met. Helping take over the women’s program in a rebuild, Steve and long-time mentor Les Berry stayed the course recruiting and trying to get the lady Bobcats on the map. From there is where things get wild, moving to coaching the Men’s program in Brandon, heading back to his alma mater and so much in between, this episode cannot be missed.

Throw in his experience with Canada Basketball to this day, Steve carries one of the best coaching stories in Canada, he offers great reflection and insight, sit back and enjoy this one!

Music & Sounds: Storyblocks

Produced by: Karol Cybula

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