Ritchie McKay - Liberty University Head Men's Basketball Coach On Leadership, Faith, & Trust

03 Nov 2025 • 37 min • EN
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#236: Ritchie McKay is the head men’s basketball coach at Liberty University, having first served in that role in 2007-09 and then returning in April 2015. Under his leadership, the Flames have achieved multiple 20-win seasons, won several conference championships, and secured the program’s first NCAA Tournament win in 2019. Prior to his return to Liberty, McKay was associate head coach at University of Virginia under Tony Bennett, where he helped guide the program to back-to-back 30-win seasons. He has also served as the head coach at New Mexico, Oregon State, Colorado State, and Portland State.As a former collegiate player at Seattle Pacific University, McKay was known for his defensive tenacity and holds the school’s career and single-season steals records. He is one of the best coaches in college basketball not just for his success on the court, but more importantly how he helps develop his team and his mission off the court. For more on Coach McKay check out libertyflames.com  Enjoy the show

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