From Chip Runs to Championships: Coach Anthony Williams on Resilience, Teamwork & Redding
Release Date: 11/20/2025
Coach Anthony Williams sits down with Ky Stickler on All Redding to talk about resilience, evolving from “tough love” to relationship-first coaching, and what it takes to break cycles and build teams that win—on the court and in life. From childhood “chip runs” to section championships, Anthony shares raw stories about poverty, pride, purpose, and why role players matter as much as MVPs.
In this episode:
- Growing up in Redding and finding mentors who changed everything
- How coaching has evolved—and why connection beats intimidation
- Multi-sport roots, sibling rivalry, and competitive fire
- Breaking generational patterns through education and accountability
- Team over self: role players, leadership, and social media pressures
- The legendary Paradise game and learning to believe again
About the Guests - Anthony Williams
https://www.instagram.com/coachanthonyw
Love Redding and the opportunities items provided me. The people here have been very impactful in terms of my growth as a person and helped me overcome the odds as a kid growing up through the school systems.
About the Host - Ky Stickler
https://www.instagram.com/kytristan2.0
Redding is a unique community that feels right for building community, raising a family and enjoying the outdoors.
Chapters:
00:00 – This is All Redding
00:25 – Meet Coach Anthony Williams
01:13 – Lifelong Learner & Education Journey
02:06 – Tough Love & Coach Mike Hayworth
04:08 – Coaching Evolution & Relationship-First Mindset
06:46 – Growing Up: Sports, Sibling Rivalry & Drive
08:48 – “Chip Runs” and Overcoming Poverty
11:49 – Breaking the Cycle: Mentors & Ms. Parks
14:10 – Family Pressure & Being the Glue
17:04 – Team Over Self: Leadership & Role Players
20:01 – Modern Challenges: Social Media & Motivation
38:15 – The Paradise Championship Game
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