EP 43 - Jeff Tungate, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Oakland University

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Coach Jeff Tungate,
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jeff Tungate. Coach Tungate is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Oakland University. Coach Jeff is currently in year nine as the Head Coach of Oakland. I met Coach Tungate when I was a player in 1994. Jeff was fresh off a successful college baseball career at Oakland. As you soon will hear, Oakland University is truly home for Coach Jeff. And the love that Jeff has for Oakland is truly special. Jeff started his coaching career working for Coach Garth Pleasant at Rochester University. However, Coach Jeff really knew that he wanted to coach when he was in tenth grade playing for Michigan Hall of Fame Coach, Dan Fife. At the age of twenty nine, Jeff accepted the head coaching position for the men’s program at Lincoln Memorial University. After a successful tenure, Jeff spent nine years assisting both Dane Fife at IPFW and Greg Kampe at Oakland. It is with Coach Kampe that Jeff played a massive role in helping Coach Kampe and his program reach three NCAA tournaments. And when the Oakland Athletic Director asked Coach Tungate if he would take over the women’s program at Oakland, Jeff said yes instantly! Right off the bat, you are going to learn that Coach Jeff coaches to make a difference. And, he does not believe in a four-year plan for the young women that he coaches. On the contrary, he believes in a 40-year plan! This is an action packed podcast geared for young coaches. The amount of advice that Jeff provides for young coaches is truly outstanding. If you are a young assistant coach, this is a MUST LISTEN! Finally, Jeff is as authentic as they come. At the core of his coaching philosophy is being himself. And he says it so perfectly: “Be Yourself Because Everyone Else is Taken.” Coach Tungate is a wonderful coach, leader, husband, and man. It is my honor to share his coaching story!
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