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Listen in the appOn this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Sid Crist, the Director of Basketball Operations at Winthrop University. Sid has worked his way up through the college basketball ranks with stops at Fairmont State, the University of Charleston, West Virginia Wesleyan, the University of Pikeville, and now Winthrop. Along the way, he’s gained experience in multiple assistant and operations roles, learning what it takes to add value wherever you are. In this episode we discuss how young assistants can create more opportunities early in their careers, how building and maintaining a strong network helps you grow in this business, and the key skills that allow someone to excel in the Director of Basketball Operations role.
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"Episode 232: Sid Crist, Director of Basketball Operations, Winthrop University" is an episode of The Rising Coaches Podcast. Runtime 42 min. Published January 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.