The Coaches Podcast: Lessons from Legends.

June 18, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Today we launch a 3 part series on Dick Bennett. Underrated. Brilliant. Flawed. Earnest. Faithful. There are many layers to the man that we will study based on a very unique source text - A Season with Coach Dick Bennett by Eric Ferris, which chronicles exclusively the 1996-1997 Wisconsin Badgers basketball season. It features highlights, and lowlights, and we'll zoom out from there. I hope you enjoy.

00:00 Everything Leads To Something

05:00 Early Life.

05:28 Early Life - Dad

08:44 Early Life - Conclusion / Mom

09:47 Faith & Family

14:15 Dick's "Why" - Quality Basketball

17:39 Conclusion

Books Mentioned:

A Season with Coach Dick Bennett by Eric Ferris: https://www.amazon.com/Season-Coach-Dick-Bennett/dp/1879483483

Actor's Life, A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer: https://www.amazon.com/Actors-Life-Survival-Guide/dp/1944648224

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