The Iso podcast with Dan Dickau: From walk-on to standout, Mike Nilson reflects on Gonzaga's rise

Gonzaga strength and conditioning coach Mike Nilson was once a walk-on who earned a scholarship and became a beloved Zag. He joins The Iso podcast to chart the program's rise.

Gonzaga head strength and conditioning coach Mike Nilson joined Monday's episode of The Iso podcast with Dan Dickau. Once a walk-on, Nilson earned a scholarship and became a standout for the Zags in the early 2000s and he's witnessed firsthand the program's rise to a national powerhouse. He talks about how he preaches leadership, the importance of hard work and what separates Gonzaga from the pack.

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The Iso with Dan Dickau is a podcast presented by SBLive Sports and the Bleav Podcast Network, which publishes weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Dickau, a former Gonzaga All-American, NBA vet-turned basketball analyst interviews experts all corners of the sports world from coaches, front office executives to athletes about untold stories, memories and experiences. This episode was sponsored by eBay, the world’s best destination for discovering great value and unique selection. The Iso podcast is a production of SBLive Sports and the Bleav Podcast Network.

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