Brad Chasteen joined the boys basketball coaching staff this year as an assistant varsity coach this year. His daughter, Kelly Chasteen, is also a volleyball coach at the school.
At A Glance:
Favorite food: Anything breakfast
Favorite movie: “Hoosiers”
Favorite song: “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel
Years coaching: 41
Looking Deeper:
The Red Ledger: What drew you to the district?
Brad Chasteen: Coach Kyle Herrema was an assistant for me at Coppell for many years, and I was fortunate that he wanted to work together again.
TRL: Have you always coached basketball? If so, what drew you to basketball?
BC: I’ve always coached basketball but love coaching football and baseball also. Basketball is my favorite because there is zero “down time” in every practice
TRL: How has your experience been in the district so far?
BC: The Lovejoy school district is first class in every way and has a reputation statewide for being the best. The pandemic has made my experience a little strange so far because I love to be involved, but it will come soon.
TRL: What are you looking forward to the most this year?
BC: Just like the last 40 seasons, I look forward to seeing the players get better on and off the court
TRL: In your opinion, who is the greatest player of all time?
BC: There is no doubt, Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
TRL: What is your biggest motivator? Why?
BC: I’ve known since I was 12 that I wanted to coach, and my dad taught me tremendous work habits at a young age. Plus, I love seeing teenagers grow into young men, and hopefully their experience in our program helps the process.
