How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer
Last updated October 31, 2026
By Buster Olney
ESPN writer Buster Olney tells the story of Don Meyer, a college basketball coach known for his demanding methods and his devotion to his players. Meyer coached for decades, mostly at Lipscomb and Northern State. In 2008 a car crash cost him a leg and led doctors to find cancer, yet he returned to coaching. Olney describes Meyer's methods, his faith and the lessons on character and leadership he passed on to players and coaches.
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