Fearless Unscripted | Joey McGuire

About this episode

Joey McGuire discusses his experiences and insights as the head football coach of Texas Tech, focusing on community, support for players, and the pressures of college athletics.

As Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire enters his fourth season at the helm of the Red Raider program, he sits down with Taylor Peters on the latest episode of Fearless Unscripted. The two talk about The Brand, supporting the players, what the Lubbock community means to him, the pressure of a new season and much more. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Introduction :32 Women Behind the Brand and using it to support One Voice, a non-profit founded by Josh and Taylor Abbott. 3:24 what Joey and his wife, Debbie love about Lubbock and the people that make it their home. 6:28 Navigating the changing world of college athletics and how he keeps his staff and players focused. 9:27 How coach encourages and supports the student-athletes in a world of growing pressure including NIL deals. 14:23 Getting to celebrate an appearance in the national championship with Texas Tech Softball in the spring. 16:54 What his wife, Debbie, offers the program and the support she provides to the student-athletes. 21:48 Success stories from student-athletes that stick with coach and still make him emotional. 27:41 What makes coach most excited heading into the season.

People in this episode

Host: Taylor Peters

Guest: Joey McGuire

Topics covered

• college athletics
• supporting student-athletes
• community impact
• NIL deals
• football season
• success stories

Keywords

• Joey McGuire
• Texas Tech
• football
• Lubbock
• NIL deals
• student-athletes
• community support
• success stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: One Voice, Texas Tech Softball, Texas Tech University

Places: Lubbock

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