The best players in the world have an innate ability to read their opponents, but this skill is just one of many that they need to have a successful career. They also need to be able to stay calm under pressure, have a high level of fitness, and be able to keep their emotions in check. They have to train, compete, recover from injuries, perform at a high level while managing their finances with the utmost diligence, not to dwindle. For a successful end to manifest, It is important for them to have a coach that can help them with all these aspects of their lives.
In this episode of the MPF, Mentally, Physically, and Financially Fit podcast, we are joined by Thaddeus Brown Jr, a national scout, and an entrepreneur. He spent most of his career working as a strength and conditioning coach. In the episode, Thaddeus shares his journey as a coach, the tipping points, and why he left coaching to get into instructional business to provide you with tools to make your life better, unlock some greatness and live boldly.
Listen in to learn how you can be a successful coach. It’s not an easy task; it takes time and dedication to guide and direct young personalities towards their success. You need the right strategy, and as a coach, you are not only responsible for the gaming skills but also the financial wellness and overall well-being of your players.
Tune in!
What You Will Learn:
- [00:42] Meet our guest today, Thaddeus Brown Jr
- [01:17] Thaddeus player setup training in Miami
- [02:39] The player setup training process that players go through
- [04:05] How Thaddeus and his team recruit NFL players
- [06:10] Some of the concerns that parents have when their kids join athletes’ teams
- [07:31] How Thaddeus team helps the athletes build their financial productivity
- [09:21] Thaddeus approach of advising the players on how to budget
- [10:44] Thaddeus career journey and how he got into coaching
- [21:02] How Thaddeus navigated coaching and family life
- [21:57] Why Thaddeus got out of coaching
- [23:55] Why coaches cuss players out and their intentions
- [25:47] What Thaddeus is doing outside of the sport
- [26:50] Thaddeus business partnership with his friend and their inspiration
- [29:01] The challenges that they faced when they started out
- [29:40] Thaddeus advice to anyone looking to get into instruction business
- [31:04] What next for Thaddeus
- [33:45] How to reach out and connect with Thaddeus
- [35:06] Key takeaways from the guest
- [37:11] Ending the show with a quote from Tony Dungy
Standout Quotes:
- “Selecting players is a no one answer process, it’s about treating people well and helping them get where they want to be in their dreams”- Thaddeus Brown Jr [4:47]
- “It’s a new thing to try to teach a grown man how to budget, but it’s something you’ve to do if you want them to sustain success within a professional school.”- Thaddeus Brown Jr [8:41]
- “Just because you have the most money in a room doesn’t mean you’re the smartest, it means you got paid at a higher rate for your talent and if you don’t know how to structure and keep it right, it going to dwindle.” - Thaddeus Brown Jr [09:43]
- “Coaches are always cussing to testing to get where your mind stands and to get players to understand that you need to get things right.” - Thaddeus Brown Jr [23:57]
- “A business is so great when it’s your baby; you get to make your own rules, guidelines and get what you put into it.”- Thaddeus Brown Jr [26:14]
- “The truth is stronger than the belief, but we are often more comfortable in belief: live in your truth, and things will come.”- Thaddeus Brown Jr [35:24]