Focus Hawaii Ken Wagner and Rob Nielson

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Ken Wagner
• Rob Nielson

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Ken Wagner, head basketball coach, and Rob Nielson, assistant coach at Brigham Young University–Hawai‘i, in a discussion of collegiate athletics, coaching philosophy, and student development. Drawing on their playing and coaching experience at both junior college and university levels, Wagner and Nielson describe their approach to building a competitive basketball program grounded in team chemistry, discipline, and strong defensive play, while emphasizing that academic success and personal growth are equally important goals for student-athletes. They reflect on recruiting challenges, the evolving nature of modern athletes, and the importance of aligning player roles with team success. The conversation also highlights the broader role of athletics in higher education, exploring how sports can provide opportunities for education, character development, and leadership, while balancing increasing pressures from competition and commercialization.

Length of Video

00:29:20

File Size

192.3MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

11-1990

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Ken Wagner, Rob Nielson, BYU–Hawai‘i basketball, college athletics, coaching philosophy, student-athlete development, basketball recruiting, team chemistry, NAIA basketball, sports and education, athletic leadership, university sports programs, coaching strategies, Hawaii college sports.

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance; Wagner, Ken; and Nielson, Rob, "Focus Hawaii Ken Wagner and Rob Nielson" (1990). Focus Hawaii. 74.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/74