The Boss's Office - Episode 1 - Ricky Austin

In the debut episode of The Boss’s Office, Bo “The Boss” Starkey sits down with legendary Alabama basketball coach Ricky Austin for a conversation about the people, relationships, and relentless work ethic behind a remarkable coaching career. Austin reflects on growing up in Spring Garden, discovering his calling to coach, building a championship culture rooted in trust, coaching his own children, and the challenges of sustaining success when everyone wants to beat you. He also shares stories about his daughter Ace Austin’s rise as one of Alabama’s standout players and explains why, after decades at Spring Garden, he accepted the challenge of leading Jacksonville State women’s basketball. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to The Boss’s Office 01:23 — Growing Up in Spring Garden 07:54 — Falling in Love With the Game 14:21 — Finding a Calling in Coaching 17:48 — Building a Program on Relationships & Trust 23:44 — Coaching Your Own Kids 31:14 — Building a Championship Legacy 42:18 — The Rise & Impact of Ace Austin 57:24 — Knowing When It Was Time to Leave 1:02:19 — The Call to Jacksonville State