Senior Chris Miller recently sat down with Michael Stinnett, the new Beth Haven head boys’ basketball coach, to discuss his new position and what brought him here.
Chris Miller – Why did you take this job?
Coach Stinnett – After coaching 23 straight years, I had taken a break from coaching. The ministry of Beth Haven and the basketball atmosphere attracted me to Beth Haven.
CM – What other school have you coached at?
CS – Owensboro High School and Iroquois High School.
CM – What are your expectations for Beth Haven basketball?
CS – Putting young men on the court that represent Christ and really improve each year. That and to be on the door of the state tournament.
CM – What coaching philosophy do you coach with?
CS – It depends on the personnel of the team. We want to play hard with 100% effort.
CM – If you could describe the team in one word what would it be?
CS – Improving.
CM – If you could send a message to the student body, what would it be?
CS – Come out to the game, because you are going to see fun basketball.
CM – Do you attend a church?
CS – Valley View.
CM – Do you have a family?
CS – I have a wife of 20 years and a 5-year-old son.
CM – Did you have any prior association with anyone from Beth Haven?
CS – Coach (Joe) Bailey, Jody Bailey and Coach (Brad) Morgan.
CM –What is at least one thing you want each player to achieve by the end of the season?
CS – Confidence in Beth Haven basketball – confidence in our program – and to believe that we are as good as any program in the city.