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Coach McCasland and the Art of Coaching
For UNT's head basketball coach, creating a family mindset with his team members and coaching staff makes a strong foundation for a great team. 

Coach McCasland reacts to the Men’s basketball game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.

​​​​​​​Four years into his job as UNT men’s basketball head coach, Grant McCasland is on a streak. His team (as of January 25, 2022) has won 11 of their last 12 games this season. McCasland credits that success to something beyond talent or practice. “The biggest part of winning here at North Texas,” he says, “is you get a group of people that do love each other more than they love their individual stats.” Having athletes who want to be part of something bigger than themselves creates a family atmosphere for the team. They can work together to better each other and the team as a whole. Take a look inside the UNT men’s basketball family. 
Produced and Edited by Maria Crane
Coach McCasland sits on the side lines looking at his clipboard at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland sits on the side lines looking at his clipboard at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland reacts to the Men’s basketball game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland reacts to the Men’s basketball game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
The Mean Green Men’s basketball team listens to Coach McCasland as he talks to them during a timeout at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
The Mean Green Men’s basketball team listens to Coach McCasland as he talks to them during a timeout at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland speaks to an athlete during the game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland speaks to an athlete during the game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland reacts to the Men’s basketball game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland reacts to the Men’s basketball game at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland speaks with the team during a timeout as they hydrate at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Coach McCasland speaks with the team during a timeout as they hydrate at the Super Pit on January 20, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Connecting Lines
Owner of Bramblitt's Yellow Dog Art Bar & Gallery John Bramblitt opened this space for the community and artists to gather and enjoy the company of one another. As an artist himself, John spends time each day connecting with people while working on his own paintings. With his guide dog Eagle, He has created a gallery filled with various artwork, opportunities for guests to be creative and a space for artists to learn together.
Produced and Edited by Maria Crane
Music by Ian Votaw
Music Post Production by Seth Blitstein
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