Life as Coaches' Kids: Insights and Perspectives

TLDRGrowing up as coaches' kids comes with unique challenges and experiences. Max and Andrew Hurley share their perspectives on life as coaches' kids and their passion for basketball.

Key insights

🏀Max is passionate about basketball and wants to pursue it as a career.

👥Coaches' kids experience the highs and lows of coaching and its impact on their families.

🎓Andrew aspires to become a coach after finishing college basketball.

😥The wins and losses of their parents' teams affect their moods and happiness.

🏆Being coach's kids exposes them to the intense and rewarding nature of the sport.

Q&A

Did their parents push them to play basketball?

Max felt some influence from his dad, but he genuinely enjoys playing. Andrew's decision to play basketball was driven by his passion for the sport.

Do they want to become coaches in the future?

Max is considering coaching and playing at the college level. Andrew wants to explore coaching opportunities after college basketball.

How do they handle the emotional rollercoaster of wins and losses?

Wins bring joy and happiness to the family, while losses can be tough to handle emotionally. They learn to support and encourage their parents throughout both ups and downs.

Did their parents' coaching careers affect their decisions to pursue basketball?

Their parents' coaching careers influenced their love for basketball. Max and Andrew grew up around the sport, which fueled their passion and desire to pursue it.

What are the positive aspects of being coaches' kids?

Being coach's kids allows Max and Andrew to witness the behind-the-scenes of coaching, build strong relationships with their parents, and develop a deep appreciation for the sport.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this episode, Max and Andrew Hurley discuss their experiences as coaches' kids.

02:55Max shares his passion for basketball and his desire to pursue it as a career.

05:31Andrew explains his decision to become a walk-on at UConn and his interest in coaching.

09:30Max and Andrew reflect on the emotional impact of wins and losses on their families.

13:39They discuss the influence of their parents' coaching careers on their own basketball journeys.