Bart's Winfield Story: Basketball, Fatherhood, and Faith

A wide-ranging conversation with Bart about growing up in Winfield and becoming the kind of point guard coaches build teams around. We revisit the 1992–93 Winfield High School era, the lessons of not winning it all, and how family, mentorship, and program culture shaped him as a player and a person. Bart reflects on the influence of Carter Long, the role officials and mentors can play in a young athlete's life, and the deep imprint his father left on how he sees basketball — and life. He also opens up about his trip to Jerusalem, what that experience meant to him, and how he stays connected to his father spiritually today. We close on the peace and perspective that guide him now, and his concerns about young athletes losing their love for the game. 00:00 If you would, take us back to your Winfield days. 01:29 If you would, take us back to your Winfield days. 03:26 What is the next play? 05:39 What is the next place? 08:19 How many games out of 10 would the Winfield High School team with Kevin Chaney in 1992–93 win against the South Lamar state championship team? 10:20 What impact did Carter Long have on your life and on Winfield's basketball culture? 12:15 How can officiating help teach and guide kids through sports? 15:02 How did Joe’s dad shape his understanding of basketball and life? 19:05 Before I let you go, I want you to touch on your trip to Jerusalem. I know that was big, man. 21:42 What was Bart’s experience like on his trip to Jerusalem and Israel? 25:24 What are we doing here? 27:09 What I just don't want to see is kids lose their love for the game?