In this episode of The Coaching Minutiae Podcast, host Nic Carothers sits down with Jason Pruitt, Associate Head Coach at Indiana State University, for an unfiltered conversation about what really builds winning programs.

From Los Angeles gyms to the hardwood of the Missouri Valley Conference, Coach Pruitt has spent his career flipping struggling programs into champions — not by chasing hype, but by recruiting fit over fame. Together, Nic and Jason unpack the overlooked truths of modern recruiting, how player-led cultures are built, and why the best teams are rooted in trust, consistency, and love with standards.

This isn’t about highlight reels or social-media followers — it’s about the everyday habits that make teams last. You’ll hear how relationships turn into championships, how humility keeps coaches grounded, and how faith keeps the mission centered when the scoreboard doesn’t.

Whether you’re a coach building culture, a parent walking beside your athlete, or a player searching for your next step — this conversation will remind you that true success isn’t found in visibility, but in alignment.

Because culture isn’t built on complexity — it’s built on consistency.

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