Joey Wiles on Preparing for College Visits That Develop Your Coaching Staff

In this episode, Coach Joey Wiles breaks down how head coaches can use the offseason to intentionally grow their staff through college visits. From setting a structured plan to building long-term relationships with college coaches, Wiles provides a roadmap for turning your assistants into future leaders.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome & introduction

• 02:08 – The purpose behind offseason college visits

• 05:15 – Creating a developmental plan for your staff

• 08:40 – Building relationships: The Bob Stoops story

• 12:00 – Why trust matters when visiting college programs

• 16:25 – Coaching your assistants on how to approach a visit

• 21:00 – Getting the most out of clinics with intentional roles

• 25:10 – Head coach’s responsibility to elevate staff

• 30:00 – Long-term value of structured visits

• 35:45 – Encouragement for coaches at any stage

• 41:00 – Final thoughts on mentorship and legacy