Episode 66 features Mark Wood, the Liberty High School men’s basketball coach who recently led the Liberty Lions to the 6A Arizona State Championship—their second title in three seasons. A Phoenix native, he shares his journey from player to coach and reflects on growing up in a family of faith without fully embracing it early on.

He discusses the pressure athletes face today, especially around scholarships and performance, and challenges that mindset. His philosophy centers on playing for each other, embracing roles, and building character—because in his view, winning isn’t everything, and results don't define the impact of the process.

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