Episode 33: Dave Odom | Former Wake Forest & South Carolina Head Coach
Episode 33: Dave Odom | Former Wake Forest & South Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: Dave Odom
- Grew up in Goldsboro, NC playing all sports
- Could have a been a coach in football or baseball but his first job opportunity was coaching basketball
- First college job came after his time working at the Five Star camp in Pennsylvania
- Left East Carolina as Head Coach because he missed the ACC and it was a great opportunity to work with Terry Holland at University of Virginia
- The Wake Forest job came about very quickly and ultimately decided to leave for the University of South Carolina because he felt it was time for a change
- Misses coaching but doesn’t miss the recruiting and fundraising
- Words of Wisdom from Dave Odom: “Don’t be in too big of a hurry, let things happen naturally. Enjoy yourself, enjoy your family and keep a good balance in life.”
- Weekly Words of Wisdom:
- “Ability is what you’re capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, and Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtz
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Feature Image Photo Credit: University of South Carolina
About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.