Ep 110: Kim Mulkey - The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

About this episode

Kim Mulkey reflects on her coaching career and achievements in basketball.

On this episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary coach Kim Mulkey reflects on her storied career, from her roots in rural Louisiana playing Dixie Youth baseball to her induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mulkey discusses how she was talked into coaching and eventually transformed a Baylor program into a national powerhouse, winning three championships including a perfect 40-0 season. She shares insights into her recruitment strategies, the "grit" that defines her coaching style, and how she replicated her success at LSU by securing a fourth national title in just two years. Ending with a heartfelt nod to Waco, Mulkey emphasizes her enduring connection to Central Texas and the importance of the legacy built during her 21 years at Baylor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Kim Mulkey

Topics covered

• coaching
• basketball
• sports history
• championships
• recruitment strategies

Keywords

• Kim Mulkey
• Baylor
• LSU
• national championships
• coaching style
• recruitment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baylor, LSU

Places: Waco, Louisiana

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