Dinerpod #31: Lucas Steward-Clay City Boys Basketball Coach

In this episode, Red Velvet hits the studio with Lucas Steward, the newly minted head basketball coach for the Clay City Eels. A Terre Haute South and Indiana State alum, Coach Steward opens up about his journey from a "no-engineering-degree-required" elementary ed major to leading a program with a rich winning tradition.

Steward shares insights into his "thrown into the fire" philosophy for a young Eels squad, the lessons he carried over from coaching football under local legends, and why he’s trading "bubbles" (carbonation) for high-energy transition offense.

What’s inside this episode:

The Transition: Moving from Riverton Parke to the fifth-grade classrooms and the "Eel Dome" at Clay City.

Gridiron Roots: How playing tight end at South shaped his perspective on leadership and toughness.

The GOAT Debate: Why The Last Dance is essential viewing and Michael Jordan remains the undisputed king in Stewart's eyes.

The Road Ahead: A preview of the Clay City Classic and the highly anticipated "Battle of Clay County" against Northview.Pregame Rituals: From mall Chinese food to "Rehab Monsters," we look at what gets a coach ready for Friday night lights.

Whether you're a die-hard Eels fan or just love the atmosphere of Indiana small-town hoops, this conversation captures the passion and grit of a coach ready to make his mark on the SWIAC.

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