Missouri coach Cuonzoc Martin shouts as his team takes command in the second half against Alabama in February 2018 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

With the sports world on pause during a pandemic, the Missourian asked a number of coaches in Columbia to share memories from the most meaningful game (or match, or race, or event) they have ever been a part of. Some chose formative coaching moments. Others preferred a highlight from their playing career. But each memory left a powerful imprint on the coaches, informing how they lead today. In this series, titled โ€˜The Moments That Shaped Them,โ€™ the Missourian tells their stories.


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