What happens after the lights go out on the field?
In this raw and revealing episode of "Talk To Me w/Eugene Williams, Jr.", Coach Keita Malloy opens up to Eugene about the gritty realities of the coaching grind—from being cut from teams to mentoring young athletes through life’s toughest lessons. Whether you're a coach, leader, or just someone who’s been knocked down and forced to get back up, this one’s for you.
🔥 You’re not just hearing stories from the sideline—you’re getting a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and impact.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
The real journey from athlete to coach (and why it’s not as glamorous as it seems)
Why adversity is the greatest teacher in sports and in life
The hard truth about inequality in coaching and how Coach Malloy is fighting back
Why wins don’t define great coaches—relationships do
How to prepare young athletes for both the dream and the reality
⏰ Timestamps for the Hustlers & Leaders:
0:00 – Welcome & Coach Malloy’s Journey to the Sidelines
4:35 – Getting Cut, Getting Real: Learning from Setbacks
10:20 – Inequality in Coaching: What They Don’t Want to Admit
16:10 – Coaching as Mentorship: Stories That Hit Different
21:45 – Passion vs. Reality: Guiding Athletes Through Life On & Off the Field
🎙️ FULL EPISODE w/video: [https://youtu.be/WeaMmPeBBGE]
🔗 Follow Coach Malloy: [Instagram: @Keahta]
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