Leading Cedarville Hoops With Purpose and Passion | S13 E22

Cedarville University head men’s basketball coach Rob Jones shares his journey from growing up in Missouri to leading the Yellow Jackets!

In this episode, Coach Jones opens up about his rapid hiring process, the influence of mentors like Chris Mooney and Richie McKay, and how his faith drives his approach to coaching, leadership, and life. From early memories of neighborhood basketball games to the excitement of his first head coaching role, this story shows what it means to live out faith in every arena.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome and introduction
0:24 Transition to Cedarville and settling into the community
2:00 Early love of basketball and growing up in Missouri
4:00 High school memories and lessons on consistency and work ethic
6:10 Coaching influences and 17 years under Chris Mooney at University of Richmond
11:00 The lightning-fast hiring process and Cedarville connection
18:00 Finding mission alignment and God’s direction
22:30 Coaching philosophy — toughness, grit, and grace
27:00 Discipleship through authentic daily relationships
34:40 Introducing assistant coaches TJ Nagy and Dan McNeely
37:00 Defining success by faithfulness, effort, and spiritual growth

Coach Jones shares how basketball provides a platform to disciple young men, helping them grow as players, teammates, and followers of Christ. He emphasizes that identity doesn’t come from wins or losses but from who we are in Jesus. As the Yellow Jackets tip off another exciting season, his message to players — and listeners — is to give their all and glorify God in every moment.

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