Show notes
Beyond the Game returns with a fascinating conversation featuring Wisconsin Women's Basketball Head Coach Robin Pingeton and Milwaukee Panthers Baseball Head Coach Shaun Wegner, moderated by Jon Arias.Pingeton and Wegner pull back the curtain on what coaching really looks like in today's college sports landscape, discussing NIL, the transfer portal, recruiting battles, leadership, culture building, player development, community support, and the challenges of managing modern college athletics. The coaches also share personal stories about difficult conversations, building trust, creating championship culture, and preparing student-athletes for life beyond sports.Key topics include:Wisconsin Women's Basketball's culture rebuildMilwaukee Baseball's historic NCAA Tournament runNIL and transfer portal realitiesRecruiting Wisconsin talentLeadership lessons from coachingBuilding trust and accountabilityMental health and social media pressuresWhat fans misunderstand about coachingDeveloping athletes into future leadersSubscribe for more exclusive interviews, coach conversations, and Wisconsin sports content.Listen live and on demand with the ESPN Wisconsin App.

