Cory Baldwin is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at South Georgia State College. During his tenure, which began in 2009, the Hawks have won more than 340 games, won three conference tournaments, and played in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2023, 2021, and 2011.
110 student-athletes have moved on to continue their education at four-year institutions while playing basketball at the four-year level. Also, over the past 14 years, 94% of Baldwin’s basketball players have graduated with an Associate degree before moving on. In addition, they have had 7 NJCAA All-Americans (3 in a row 2 separate times) in just 15 seasons of competition and 14 NJCAA Academic All-Americans.
Baldwin previously served as the Head Coach at Truett-McConnell College for three seasons from 2006-2009 and as an assistant coach at Clayton State University for 7 seasons where he also played his college basketball.
On this episode Mike and Cory discuss the intricacies of coaching at the junior college level and the profound impact of team cohesion on individual player success. Coach Baldwin articulates the challenges of fostering a unified team dynamic among players who often have aspirations to advance to higher levels of competition. He emphasizes the importance of teaching players that winning requires personal sacrifices and collective effort, detailing the strategies he employs to instill this mindset. Additionally, Mike and Cory explore the evolving landscape of junior college basketball and the significance of building a supportive culture that encourages both individual growth and team achievement. Through his extensive experience, Coach Baldwin provides invaluable insights into the art of coaching and the responsibilities that come with shaping young athletes' lives.
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You’ll want to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Cory Baldwin, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at South Georgia State College.
Website - https://sgsc.edu/life-at-sgsc/mens-basketball
Email - Cory.Baldwin@sgsc.edu
Twitter/X - @CoachBaldwinWC
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