# Epsiode 241: Chris Richardson, Head Coach, Wheeling University

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Podcast: [The Rising Coaches Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rising-coaches-podcast-498118)
Published: 2026-02-23T13:35:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Richardson, the Head Coach at Wheeling University. Chris has worked his way through the profession with stops including an internship with the Memphis Grizzlies to coaching roles at Arkansas Tech, the University of Charleston, Fairmont State, Delta State, and the University of Central Missouri before taking over at Wheeling. In this episode we discuss how young coaches can find their voice and purpose while working on experienced staffs, what the very first responsibilities were once he accepted the head coaching role at Wheeling, and some key habits every young coach should build early to set themselves up for long-term success.

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