Andy Harrington, Owyhee High School Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast

We are fortunate to have Andy Harrington on this episode. Coach Harrington is the head boys coach at Owyhee High School in Meridian. The Storm just concluded a dominate season and are now celebrating their second 5A state title in the last three years.

This marks Coach Harrington’s third state title as a coach. And, of course, we have to mention that he is an OG when it comes to the podcast, having appeared on Episode 7 of the podcast.


2:15 - This year’s state title run
4:00 - The importance of offense
5:40 - Vision of the Owyhee administration
8:15 - Influential people & resources
10:25 - Getting ahead of player issues
12:20 - Determining roles & playing time
14:25 - Giving assistant coaches subbing duties
16:15 - Other assistant coach responsibilities
21:10 - Fundamental work in practice
22:20 - Building offensive responsibilities
24:00 - Favorite offensive actions
24:50 - Defensive priorities for players
28:25 - Teaching rebounding
29:20 - Cutting back on film
32:40 - Liam Campbell attributes
35:20 - Prepping for next season
37:05 - Storm troopers
38:45 - Organizing a big tournament
41:10 - Motivations as a coach
43:00 - Growth areas since 2020
44:10 - The importance of having a vision