Ryan Cottingham
Head coach of Spring Arbor University men's basketball with a long tenure marked by multiple national titles and program consistency, including the 2018-19 NAIA Division II National Championship and NABC NAIA National Coach of the Year honors.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 48min
Ryan Cottingham on Player Support and Team Culture (EP411)
Ryan Cottingham, long-tenured Spring Arbor head coach and national champion, shares how he builds culture through clear values and creative rituals. He talks about Fun Week, Iron Teams and leadership roles. He describes heart-and-head check-ins, weekly one-on-ones, mental health support, service projects, and rituals that bind players and families.
