Episode 100: Todd Schaefer

Todd Schaefer is the associate head coach of the Razorback women’s basketball team. Throughout his 20+ year career he’s done it all – high school, JUCO, D1, assistant coach, head coach, he was even on the scout team for his college football team – all of which perfectly prepared him for a career he never knew he wanted. Growing up, Schaefer always thought he would be a lawyer, but coaching opportunities fell into his lap. Along the way Schaefer lost his mother to cancer, was mentored by legendary coaches and met a lifelong friend, Mike Neighbors. The two formed a friendship bonded over basketball and life, always hoping to one day work together. The two got their chance at Washington, where Schaefer joined Neighbors’ staff to develop one of the best players in the nation, Kelsey Plum. After a season with the Huskies, he followed Neighbors to Arkansas. An unexpected 20+ year career in coaching, touching every level of the game, learning every step of the way, culminating in a spot at Arkansas helping his lifelong friend reach heights they used to dream about together.