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Ep 2892 How Did Cori Close Build a Championship Culture at UCLA?
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Cori Close’s UCLA rebuild is a blueprint for any coach trying to modernize a program with tradition: build a culture that scales, develop talent on purpose, and train the mental game like it’s part of practice.
Why this matters: UCLA just won the 2026 NCAA women’s national championship with a dominant 79–51 win over South Carolina.
1) Culture: “Broom + Shovel” leadership Close uses a broom and shovel as daily reminders: serve first (broom) and dig below the surface (shovel). For high school coaches: your culture is built in the small things—how you treat managers, how…
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