Tyler Slick is the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Lincoln Memorial. Get to know Coach Slick by reading some of the interview questions we had the opportunity to collect.
How did you first get into coaching? What has been the driver that has kept you in coaching?
Coached at the high school level when I was a freshman in college. I love changing peoples lives through the game of basketball. Love the platform it can create for you.
Who has been your biggest influence in your coaching career? Why?
My Family + Ganon Baker + Mihai Raducanu + Scott Savor + Cody Toppert + Taylor Possail + Jordan Burton + Stu Engen + Matt Margenthaler + Jordan Burton + Etc. So many people. I’ve learned so much from them and continue to learn every day!
What has been your greatest lesson learned in coaching so far?
My core values. Healthy Mindset, Balance, Real Relationships
Fun Fact: Tell us something about yourself that people would be surprised to know about you.
Didn’t play college basketball.
As a member, what has been the most rewarding aspect/ favorite memory of Rising Coaches for you?
Meeting other like minded coaches.