Kelvin Sampson Houston Men's Basketball | Oppression | Failure & Success | Stuck In My Thoughts

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In this new episode of the Stuck in My Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Stuckey sits down with Kelvin Sampson, the legendary University of Houston Men’s Basketball head coach and one of the winningest coaches in college basketball history. This is an unfiltered, inspiring, and deeply human conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, Coach Sampson opens up about:
His upbringing in the segregated towns of North Carolina
The pivotal decision to pursue coaching instead of law
How he defines failure, success, and personal growth
The importance of teaching athletes to become men beyond the court
His philosophy on leadership, discipline, and building championship culture
Coach even drops some unexpected, real-life relationship advice for Justin

Whether you’re a Houston Cougars fan, a basketball junkie, an athlete, or someone who loves powerful stories about resilience and purpose, this episode delivers real gems and raw authenticity.

🏀 Follow Houston Men’s Basketball as they chase a national title this season and continue their rise under Coach Sampson’s elite leadership.

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Timestamp
Intro 0:00-1:20
Upbringing 1:20-3:20
His Parents Sacrifices/Family Values 3:20-4:46
His Father Drove Out The KKK 4:46-7:55
Not Resenting The Oppressors 7:55-9:38
Becoming A Coach Instead Of An Attorney 9:38-12:12
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 12:12-14:10
Self Evaluation 14:10-16:43
Work Like An Assistant Coach, Think Like A Head Coach 16:28-18:33
Coaching Magic Johnson 18:33-19:27
What Makes Players Great 19:27-21:29
Discipline Over Motivation 21:29-25:46
The Last Thing His Father Told Him Before He Died 25:46-27:40
Getting Houston To Support His Vision 28:05-31:14
Defining Success 31:14-33:52
Blocking Out The Negativity 33:52-36:08
Importance Of Failure 36:08-37:29
Humility & Loyalty 37:29-41:09
Emphasizing Life After Ball 41:09-44:11
Coach’s Relationship Advice 44:11-45:06
Grandpa Life 45:06-47:07
Kellen Sampson On The Show Next? 47:07-47:20
Outro 47:20-48:01