Coaching Culture

Successful leadership requires us to be effective at extending empathy AND maintaining accountability. Finding the right balance is not easy. JP and Nate discuss the challenges of operating with empathy while holding players accountable. The ultimate goal is to connect with players while safeguarding your standards. In the first half of our conversation we focus on what happens when empa...

Over the last year, TOC Culture Consulting has worked with HONE Athletics to gather data on the culture and mental health of the coaches teams we support. We talk with Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of HONE Jessica Renney about a new and NEEDED approach to Mental Health. √ Using data to promote mental health within team  √ Addressing the #1 stressor in sports  √ The changes we need to ma...

Over the last year, TOC Culture Consulting has worked with HONE Athletics to gather data on the culture and mental health of the coaches teams we support. We talk with Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of HONE Jessica Renney about a new and NEEDED approach to Mental Health. √ Research based approaches to mental health   √ Common stressors for athletes  √ #1 way coaches can help  √ Prac...

JP releases his book, The Culture System. This is a glimpse at the Secrets of Successful Team Cultures. √ The Messiah Dominance & Difference √ A Culture of High Standards and Strong Relationships √ The Power of a Systematic Approach √ The Culture System Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here toccultur...

Nate and JP discuss the pursuit of greatness in athletics and what it is costing our athletes, coaches, and their families. √ Measuring the Cost of Greatness  √ Promoting Balance within Athletes  √ What are we willing to give to our sport?   √ An Alternative Approach Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book The Culture System this Week : myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Pr...

JP & Nate continue their conversation with New York Times best-selling author Daniel Coyle. This week we discuss how to get more honest feedback from your coaches and players, the difference between task and relational conflict, and how to create a tapestry of meaningful signals to reinforce your program’s purpose. √  “You’re going to ask for help…” √  How to get more honest feedback...

We sit down with Daniel Coyle, the NY Times Best Selling Author of The Culture Code and The Talent Code. √ Culture Starts with Connection √ The Secret Quality of All Great Leaders √ The Mistake People Make in Vulnerability Our guest's contact information: Twitter: @DanielCoyle | Website: danielcoyle.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You...

Leaving one school for another is rarely an easy decision.  JP & Nate share their thoughts on evaluating job opportunities, as well as insights gleaned from their own experiences.  This episode is for anyone who has ever wrestled with the question, “Should I stay, or should I go?” √ Conditions for change: Why do people leave? √ DO YOUR HOMEWORK! √ What are you chasing and why? Become...

Billy Armstrong is the Head Basketball Coach of Bergen Catholic High School, one of the top high school programs in America. √ Knowing Yourself as a Coach √ Tackling Adversity Together with Your Team √ Agreed Upon Interventions with Players √ Holding Your Team Accountable Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our M...

Billy Armstrong is the Head Basketball Coach of Bergen Catholic High School, one of the top high school programs in America. √ Preparing Your Players for the Next Steps in Life √ Building a Nationally Ranked Program √ Overcoming an Inferiority Complex Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Sc...

We discuss the challenges coaching in today’s world, while being a person of faith. -Coaching While Walking in Our Faith -The Separation of Faith and Sports -Staying True to Your Spiritual Beliefs Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy...

“I knew I had to change,” What I learned from former players Non-negotiables & Sweat Equity Being Grounded in Gratitude Balancing Family and the NBA Grind Leading Through Vulnerability We continue our conversation with 2022 NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams as he discusses what he learned from his former players that helped prepare him for a second chance with the Suns. Williams shares his...

How Faith Shaped a Leadership Philosophy A Call From Pop Opens the Door to Coaching Taking Over the Pelicans “What I Learned From Getting Fired” Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams joins the podcast to discuss his incredible NBA coaching journey.  Williams enjoyed a successful playing career before joining the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff at the invitation of Greg Popovich.  Willi...

Dealing with the pain Whose opinion matters? How do we respond? What criticism reveals about you J.P. and Nate discuss how to handle the inevitable criticism that comes our way during the sports season. Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be...

√ Growing as a Leader √ What it Looks Like to Lead with Love √ The Importance of Intentionality in Sports Brian Catanella shares his own journey as a leader and the keys to his growth. Guests: Brian Catanella Website: leadwithlovebooks.com Twitter: @BrianCatanella Buy the Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/TheGiftBrian Spring 2022 Cohorts: Join Nate Sanderson and 12 others coaches to explore your own...

√ The Big 3 Tricks to Developing Healthy Habits & Disciplines √ Two Ways to Start Investing in Your Development √ Healthy Disciplines and Habits for Every Leader J.P. Nerbun shares some of his personal development journey the last 8 years and how he has become more and consistent in developing the right disciplines. Spring 2022 Cohorts: Join Nate Sanderson and 12 others coaches to explore your...

√ How to Teach Your Players to Get to Zero √ How Not to Deal with Conflict as a Leader √ The Core Skills √ Why Apologies Aren’t Enough Author of “Getting to Zero” and Relationship Coach Jayson Gaddis shares how to lead and teach our team to work through conflict. Guests: Jayson Gaddis Instagram: @jaysongaddis Twitter: @JayGaddis Website: Relationshipschool.com Podcast: The Relationship School ( ht...

√ Why Conflict Resolution is an Essential Skill √ How Getting to Zero Starts with Us √ The Importance of Self-Reflection Author of “Getting to Zero” and Relationship Coach Jayson Gaddis joins the podcast to discuss how we as leaders can improve how we manage and deal with conflict. Guests: Jayson Gaddis Instagram: @jaysongaddis Twitter: @JayGaddis Website: Relationshipschool.com Podcast: The Relat...

√ Human Problems versus Tactical & Technical Problems √ The History and Mission of TOC √ What is Mentorship? How does it help? This week we discuss the origins of TOC Culture Consulting, our mentorship program and retreats. Become Part of Our Mentorship Program ( Click here tocculture.com for more information ).  Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call wi...

√ How Both Love and High Expectations can Co-Exist √ Bringing Systematic Change within Our Sports Culture Dr. Bruce Perry co-authored the book “What Happened to You” with Oprah Winfrey and is the world’s leading expert on mental health and neuroscience. He was previously on episodes 126 & 127. Megan Bartlett works at the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. She was previously on episo...

√ Why Coaches and Athletes Need to Understand Brain Science √ How Brain Science Can Help You as a Leader √ Common Unacceptable, Ineffective, and Potentially Harmful Coaching Behaviors  Dr. Bruce Perry co-authored the book “What Happened to You” with Oprah Winfrey and is the world’s leading expert on mental health and neuroscience. He was previously on episodes 126 & 127. Megan Bartlett wo...

√ Handling High Expectations √ Preparing Your Team for Big Games √ Navigating the Pressure of Being the Favorite JP and Nate discuss how to prepare your team when winning is expected.  We discuss high expectations that might accompany your season, and strategies to prepare for the Big Game. Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate to discuss how we can support you! thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-c...

√ Reflecting and Learning from Your Practice √ Engaging Others in Your Review Process √ Ways to Get Feedback from Players Alan Keane & Simon Turner share some tools and methods to complete the loop for the Plan-Do-Review process as well as how to get more objective feedback and perspective from another coach or even your players.  Guests: Alan Keane & Simon Turner Twitter: @coachkeane...

√ Making Live Changes to Your Practice and Game Plan √ Effective Targets for Your Practice √ The Key Elements to an Effective Review Alan Keane & Simon Turner share some tools and methods to more effectively make changes in your practice and game on the fly, as well as some important elements coaches ignore in their reflection. Guests: Alan Keane        &nbsp...

√ Common Mistakes in Plan and Review Process √ Who Does Your Team Need You to Be Today? √ Creating an Effective Practice Plan   Every coach should have an intentional process to plan and reflect on practices and games. Alan Keane and Simon Turner share some methods and tools for improving your process. Guests: Alan Keane             ...