Creative Coaching: Recent Episodes

Mike Lopez

Leadership, Life and Influence. Create Culture. GET BETTER EVERYDAY!!

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We talk to Coach Mudge about his time at SHU.

We also talk about continuing the success the program has had.

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We talk to Coach Zedan about:Working with International PlayersHis experiences in the game*His Nike HS Elite partnership

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We talk to Coach McLean about:

*Having a Plan

*Walk the Walk

*Feedback is critical

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We talk about:

*Leadership

*Creating the right Atomsphere

*Relationships Matter

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We talk to Dr. Gill today about:

*Coaches Modeling Good Mental Health

*Know your role as a Coach in the space

*Identity Development

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We talk to him about:

*Not getting caught unprepared

*People are the priority

*Develop Skill sets

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We talk about:

*K-State's phenomenal run in the NCAA tournament

*His experience with Coach Tang

*The S.P.I.R.I.T. of a team

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We talk to Coach Lutz about:

*Not getting infected with yourself

*Have a Standard of Excellence

*Manage self-interest

*Enjoy Relationships

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We talk to Coach Thomas about:

*Listening and Taking Input

*Having Good Players that are Good People

*Build to Understand Others

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We talk to Coach about:

Deal with your feelings or they will deal with you.

Servant Leadership

Humility and Resilience

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We talk to Coach Simpkins about:

*Missional Coaching

*Importance of Communicating with Families

*Affirming your Players during tough times

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Continuing the Conversation: Equity and Inclusion

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Brian joins us to talk about: Creating Platforms to Impact People's Lives. Writing Your Own Story and Narrative. Tells an Inspiring story about his Family.

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We talk to Coach Woods about: How to Build a Staff. How to be in the Moment. The Importance of Mental Health.

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Coach Blunt talks to us today about Vulnerability, Sustaining Culture in a pandemic, and Teaching Life Skills to our Players.

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We talk to Coach Alvarado about his journey in the game and his perspective on leadership and personal growth. 

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We talk to Coach Rosario about his journey and his perspective on relational coaching.

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Coach Putz talks to us about: 1.How to treat People Right 2.Cut out bad Habits 3. How to Serve Others

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We talk to Coach Mosley about his perspective on Compassion and Love for his players. We also talk about a ton of issues that are close to John's heart.

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We talk to Coach Mosley about his perspective on Compassion and Love for his players.  And a ton of other issues that are near and close to him.

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We talk to Coach Chambers about his Journey in the game. His work with the NIL and what he's doing to stay ahead of the curve in that space.

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We talk to him today about: Impacting the game.  Being a trust voice. Being up front with players. Build trust and relationships.

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We talk to him about:  Culture Matters. It's not about you.  Acceptance. Unconditional Love.

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We talk to him about his book.  How to care about people first. How to have confidence in others.  4 Pillars of Championship Cultures.

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We talk to him today about:  Growing up in Chicago.  Prepare to Win. Educate Yourself. Be consistent. 

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Coach Artis joins us to talk about Resorting back to your training.  Setting a Standard. Learning your Players. Be Adaptable. Be Your own Person.

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Considering Other's Perspectives.  Be Resilient and Tough as Leaders. Be Versatile. The Importance of Mental Health

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We talk to Dr. Campos about Serving Student Athletes, Diversity, integrating her family into her career and Networking.

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We talk to Coach Smith about Coaching and Mentorship. Helping Players find Purpose. And, being Faithful with what's in front of you.

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We talk to him about having a selfless mentality.  Being around Quality People.  Learning who you can Trust.  Having Courage.  Representation and Diversity. 

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We talk to Coach Dial about: Helping others find refuge in the game.  Refocus. Be ready. Be needed. Work through your ego.

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We talk to Jon about Impacting Lives. How it's Always gonna be alright. That you are your brand. He also shares how John "Big John" Thompson II impacted his life.

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We talk to him about: His 3 Pillars, How not to live a fruitless life, and that losses can Learn you.

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We talk to Coach Ramirez about Creating Opportunities, Having more Empathy, Everyone is Different and Learning How to Treat People.

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Coach Ellis talks to us about: His Texas ties.  How to sell yourself in opportune times. Conquer adversity.  Being a "Head" Coach. How to deal with fear and have Faith.

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We talk to Coach Peavy about: Telling Players the Truth, Relationships between AAU and HS Coaches.  His experience coaching his sons and preparing Players for the Future.

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We talk to her about her Journey as a Player and Coach.  Empowerment. Taking Opportunities that are there, and how we need to punch fear in the face.

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We talk to him today about Being an Overcomer. Be Loyal and Honest. Are you Brave enough to take opportunities.  Do HARD THINGS!

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We talk to him today about being the Southern Conference COY, his journey, staying consistent at what you make important. Putting player’s success 1st.

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We talk to Coach Huang about understanding the Grind. Being Trusted as a Coach. Not to take anything for granted and Talent will get you second chances. You should empower people.

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We talk to Nick about Not compromising who you are.  Being a reflector for people to see their true identity.  Develop as a Leader. 

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We talk to Jake about his time with the Lakers, Loving people, bringing Joy.  The power of a single interaction.  Make decisions and take Action.  How to define your success.

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We talk to Rhossi about having the right work ethic. Impacting Lives. Being good to people. And about his Bubble Events for College Basketball.

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We talk to Jay about the importance of Good Leadership.  To test your position of thought. To be a guardian of your environment. Focus more on what players value.  

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We talk to Coach Cho about:  His amazing journey as a teacher and Coach.  Providing a sense of belonging and meeting your players where they are at.

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We talk to Coach Hackett about: Comparisons between the US and European game, How basketball has created opportunities, and You have to be willing to change.

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Coach Lanier talks to us about: Not being territorial or insecure. Be a professional recruiter. Create a collective Vision. Don’t let self doubt change you.

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We talk to Coach Bishop about:  Knowing what NOT to do.  Health Drives Performance.  Use the science to get Buy In.  Give your FAMILY the BEST of you not the rest of you.

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Coach Kirby talks to us about his Journey, Coaching at his Alma Mater.  Impacting young people’s lives and making adjustments and being adaptable.

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We talk to Coach Roque about being the 1st Canadian female to sit on an NBA bench.  Adversity bringing perspective.  Creating Connections and Chemistry. Believing in your own ability. 

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We talk to Luis today about NOT passing up basketball opportunities.  Having Patience. Appreciating the Journey and that we need to Learn and Self Evaluate.

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We talk to Mrs. White about: being the Best version of yourself.  Walk out in faith.  Take ownership of your growth.  Don't be afraid of asking for help.

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We talk to Coach Yim about Finding your Voice being a better Communicator.   His Journey and a great Damian Lillard story.

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We talk to Dr. Carroll about Seeking out Mentors, Her Journey, Transferring isn't always a bad thing, and using your Voice.

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We talk to Coach Yang about not taking credit but to serve.  Things happen for a reason.  Manage your career. Learn more about learning.

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We talk to Coach White about Being Passion Driven and Faith Driven.  Being at the right place at the right time. To Invest in your Vision.

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We talk to Coach Klatsky about Preferring Passion over money.  INVESTING time and KNOWLEDGE. And, setting EXAMPLES for players.

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We talk to her about Mental Health.  How we can operate in that space as both leaders and coaches.  We can be more aware of what our players are going through.

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We talk to her about those who have been Impactful and Influential in her career. How to enjoy the moment.  Learn who you want to be.  Figure out who you are. 

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We talk to him about his journey. How to make the big time where you are at. Having a positive perspective on your opportunity to Coach. 

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We talk to Coach Muchnick about, Not forcing our influence on players. Growth, relationships, and not taking shortcuts. You win with people!

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We talk to Coach Clores about adapting and changing to get better. Always staying connected with student/athletes.  Continue to grow at what you are good at and love.

He also tells a touching story about how his brother's battle with Leukemia impacted him.

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We talk to Coach Kimbrough about adding layers to who you are.  Emptying yourself and pouring into others.  Grow yourself first as a person, then as a coach.

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We talk to Coach Burton about his life journey.  Having a servant's heart and how to fight for culture everyday.

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We talk to Coach Duran about turning points in his life.  Learning to lead and follow. Faith, Innovation, Education, Service and Truth.  How we can be Support structures for our student-athletes. 

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We talk to Coach Hyland about Thoughtfulness, Rest and Reflection.  Tolerating losing and providing opportunities.

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We talk to Coach Burgette about empowering players, learning from others. Your assistants are key and sometimes you need to clean up your environment. 

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We talk to Coach Lees about her journey, creating opportunities for others, and Declarations, Work Ethic, Purpose and Vision for success. 

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We talk to Coach Grace about Being a Great Follower, Perfecting your Process, Perfecting your Checklist and how to Love seeing others Succeed. 

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Coach Hewitt joins us to talk about setting a good example and pushing players.  The different levels of evaluating players.  We discuss the state of society and the social unrest as well

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We talk to Coach Showalter about his journey, family life and how to keep promises you make with players.

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We talk to Coach Wilson about Transformational Coaching, People Development and that when you KNOW better DO better.

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Coach Walters talks to us about his journey in the game from a player to a coach. We talk about the coaches that have influenced him to be where he’s at today.

http://theprosclub.com/real-talk-basketball-with-rex-walters-podcast-2/

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We talk to Coach Wicks about how caring for your players makes them work harder.  How to bring your juice! You need to bet on yourself at the highest level!

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Coach Jones joins us to talk about Winning being a learned behavior and investing in your craft. 

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We talk to Coach Smith about his journey. How others helped him to get where his is at and you must know your why.

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We talk to Coach Johnson about his journey from Liberia West Africa, his excitement for the opportunity to lead a program and discuss some of the challenges associated with the current crisis.  

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Coach Sutton talks to us about how to connect more closely with players. Self reflection and Vulnerability.  

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Coach Eastman talks to us about his perspective on navigating through these times and how we also need to prepare for the future.

https://www.kevineastman.net

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Coach Collier shares some sound advice for times like these and his experience living in NYC at this time.  

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Coach Martin gives us his perspective on the times we are living in and gives some insight as to how he navigates through them.

FLOW

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Grant gives some valuable insight as to who we can stay connected, have great energy and maintain togetherness. 

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Coach Sanchez shares his thoughts and feelings about coping with the "new normal" we are facing as a society.

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Be encouraged and informed in this episode with Ganon as he shares some solutions and his thoughts on the uncertain times we are experiencing.

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We talk to Coach Mackay about having a Plan B, meeting people where they are at, being specific and consistent with feedback and how to involve your family with the program.

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We talk to Coach Burton today about Working on Player Relationships, Living the Right Way, Making everyone around you Better, and being Organized.

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We talk to Coach Huizar about Finding out what you are made of, Agreeing to disagree, having good Human Code, and how sometimes we need to just "Suck it Up" and move forward.

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We talk to Coach Shalenko about Vulnerability, Shaping a New Perspective, Being Resilient and Adaptable. And Being a Survivor.

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We talk to Coach Grahn about Being Demanding without Being Demeaning, Learn how to Embrace Criticism, Being a Survivor, and making everyone around you Better.

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We talk to him about Asking for more Responsibility, Building Relationships better than Networking and how your INTEGRITY is everything.

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We talk to Coach Haden about Leaning on your Mentors, Building the right Culture for your Team, and Preparing players for the Future.

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We talk to Coach Gash about Self Awareness, Balance, Healthy Relationships, Self Care and Family.

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We talk to Coach Williamson about getting the pulse of your team.  Give an honest answer every time.  Be a problem solver and make an effort to put family first.

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We talk to Grant about how Failure is Feedback. How present our your players? Never neglect the Heart and Cultivate your Energy.

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We talk to Coach Abunassar about being consistent as a leader demand excellence everyday, be concerned about players getting better and give more than you take.

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We are introducing a NEW platform for Professional Basketball Players.  Follow on Twitter @Players1stPod

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Be inspired!!! We talk to Coach King about building culture and how it starts at the top.  Enjoy every moment of life.  Perseverance!!!

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We talk to Coach Richardson about being a servant to your players and coaching staff.  Invest in players their growth and yours as well. When working with people, EMPTY THE TANK! 

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We talk to Coach Collier about learning to build your resume at whatever level you are at.  Diving into Leadership.  And, he shares a very interesting 9/11 story while living in New York City.

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We talk to Coach Gabriel about being ready to make a decision.  It’s not about you! Serving others without being selfish and ask yourself, "What level of learning are you willing to do?"

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We talk to Coach Jenkins about having dedication. Learning from others and wearing different hats.

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We talk to Coach Baker about Coaching in the truth.  How to educate through confrontation.  Break players habits not their hearts and to find ways to motivate yourself.

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We talk to Coach Shea about running your program to the level you want it to be.  Be a part of something bigger than yourself and being a life long learner.

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We talk to Coach Jones about Servant Leadership, Separating your self and he gives some great advice to aspiring coaches.

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We talk to Coach Kreider about being authentic, fostering the culture of the head coach, treat people the way you want to be treated and having self-awareness as a Coach.

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We talk to Coach Fisher about working the right way. How everywhere you go you can learn something, how to add value and we should always be teaching and always be learning.

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We talk to Coach Loechle about staying connected to players and always networking. How to be at your best when the pressure is on.

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We talk to David about the Consistent, Persistent Pursuit of your Potential. How to reach you optimum productivity level. And how the Rate of Acceleration/Rate of Expediential Growth =Success.

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We talk to Coach Galfsky about seeing things from a different lens.  The business of basketball and that we all need help.

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We talk to Coach Proctor about developing your voice within a staff. Earning the respect of your peers. Keeping the proper perspective on life and the profession.

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We talk to Coach Johnson about recruiting with your eyes not your ears, taking the stairs, no shortcuts. Being average is being at the top of the bottom. Drink, digest and manifest.

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We talk to Coach Parker about giving players confidence, going somewhere you can grow, learning through being "let go" and having determination and persistence.

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We talk to Coach Powell about counting the cost, because everything has a price. Criticism not being personal and his 3 H's, Be Holy, Be Hungry, Be Humble.

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We talk to Coach Smith about how he adjust and adapts from year to year and about his strong connection to his players and his school.  We also talk about how influential his father is on his career.

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We talk to Coach Eaker about valuing your staff, making the BIG TIME where you are at, and running a clean program.

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We talk to Coach Sanchez about Culture, Identity, and practicing Gratitude and Humility.

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We talk to Coach Taylor about staying the course, not to sugarcoat feedback, learning to foster intentional relationships, and how to grow and develop for impactful service.

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Coach Love joins us to talk about not saying a lot but being right when providing feedback for players, how accountability is everything and how trainers should train what they love to teach.

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We talk to Alan about Levels of Self Awareness, Emotional Fitness, and Getting Quality reps.

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We talk to Coach Oliver about Humility being a game away, the 4 B's of Basketball and noticing progress.

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We talk to Coach Haydock about fighting for credibility, sweat equity, putting 1st things 1st and his 4 pillars of culture.

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We talk to Coach Waterman about preparing for adversity,  establishing your network and never passing up an opportunity within the game.

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We talk to him about wearing different hats within a program and having perseverance.  He also gives advice to aspiring college coaches.

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We talk to Coach Martin about considering motives and intentions. How to "Bring Your Juice" and how to PRAY HARDER THAN YOU WORK!

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We talk to Coach Owens about "controlling the controllable," having faith in your ability and being a positive force.

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Coach Brooks talks to us about being lead by passion, being a star in your role and having a heart of gratitude.

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He talks to us about how to "lead from the front." Being built from failures, and how actions speak louder than words

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We talk to Coach Eastman about having a growth mindset, being mindful of today, yesterday and tomorrow and how to Find, Follow & Fit knowledge into our lives.

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Coach Sutton talks to us about teaching leadership and "followership". Being versatile and how to view those that we impact as Living Trophies.

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We talk to Coach Pope about making adjustments and how your work ethic has to match your desire to succeed. 

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We talk to Coach Brightman about having structure, building relationships and value truth over harmony.

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We talk to Coach Sumter about how coaching fills a void in his life and adding value to a program.

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Coach Harris talks about his success, valuing people within a program and importance of knowing your calling. 

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Coach Weber talks to us today about his journey from a GA to Associate Head Coach and separating himself apart.

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Coach Rodgers talks to us about his experiences and gives insight to aspiring coaches.

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We talk to Coach McMahon about processing feedback and the importance of growth and gratitude.

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We talk to Coach Ammerman about his journey from Flagler College to his role with the University of Central Florida.

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Coach Jordan talks about self awareness and having a growth mindset.

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We talk to Coach Dunlop about connecting with players and immersing yourself into the game. 

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We talk about success at the JUCO level, how to build culture and setting goals for your program.

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Coach Farokhmanesh talks to us about his playing career and his approach to the coaching profession.

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Coach Rosenthal talks to us about leading at different levels and how to open as a leader.

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Coach Barnwell leads a very successful nationally recognized HS program. He talks to us about mentorship, culture and leading elite HS players.

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Coach Beckner talks about being better teachers, building relationships and impact.

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Ryan discusses his experience as a recruiter, a leader and a family man.  

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Sophia talks to us about her journey from St. Vincent to basketball success in the U.S. to her now coaching and mentoring HS players.

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Coach Jefferson talks about his diversity in coaching, leadership and family life.

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Jordan talks to us about basketball, his family, sacrifice and success in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

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Coach Peck joins us to talk about leadership, mentorship, his experience in coaching future NBA players at Findlay Prep and quality time with his family.