23. Developing lifelong relationships with players is one of the most rewarding aspects of coaching. So it was really cool for me to interview Chris Hoffman, Head Baseball Coach & Special Education Teacher at Lakes Community High School (Lake Villa, IL), and a former player of mine. Following an All-American collegiate career, Hoffman went home and was named head baseball coach of his alma mater at just 25 years old.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The benefits of HS baseball players embracing a S & C program
• What makes coaching HS sports so special
• The power of positivity
• And the relationship between skills taught in sports and in life

Resources from this episode:

• Chris Hoffman on Twitter
• LCHS Baseball
• Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork by Kevin Pritchard and John Eliot
• VIDEO: Alabama HC pinch hits a freshman for his All-American

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