Coaching Culture

In our previous episode, JP and Nate engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Chip Huth, a former officer in the Kansas City Police Department and a Leadership Consultant at the Arbinger Institute. The conversation revolved around self-deception and the concept of the outward mindset, which was previously explored in episodes  180  and  181 . In Part 2 of the conversation, Chip delves deeper...

JP's latest book, The Culture System , explores the concept of The Outward Mindset in its first chapter. This perspective is crucial for leaders to consistently operate from, enabling them to be authentic and gain acceptance. The podcast episodes 180 and 181 previously discussed this way of thinking. In this week’s episode, Chip Huth joins as a guest to share insights about his upbringing, his...

As the academic year comes to a close and sports seasons draw to an end, coaches start planning for the upcoming season. Inevitably, they ponder the question, "What will leadership look like for our team next year?" Is leadership merely about holding players accountable, or does it encompass more? How can we enhance player ownership? JP and Nate explore strategies to tackle the leadershi...

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore, the renowned founder and CEO of Growing Leaders and a bestselling author with an impressive collection of over 30 books, JP and Nate delved into various topics aimed at bridging the gap between previous generations and Gen Z individuals. In Part 2, Tim takes the discussion further, placing significant emphasis on the crucial aspects of trust-build...

Over the past two decades, we have witnessed an unparalleled pace of growth, surpassing any other period in human history. Dr. Tim Elmore, an esteemed guest on this podcast episode, joins JP and Nate to shed light on bridging the generational gap caused by this cultural transformation. Dr. Elmore, the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders and a bestselling author with over 30 books to his name, is de...

In this episode, JP and Nate discuss two contrasting perspectives held by sports enthusiasts. On one side, there are those who believe that there is no such thing as failure in sports, but rather continuous progress and valuable lessons to be learned. On the other side, there are individuals who emphasize that the scoreboard is the ultimate determinant of success. Our hosts explore the question of...

JP and Nate are joined by special guest Dusty May, the Head Coach of the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Men’s Basketball Team for Part 2 of this conversation. Coach May led his team to make history in the NCAA Tournament by advancing all the way to the Final Four. Dusty shares more about his personal journey and how he navigates the rapidly-changing landscape of college sports, while staying co...

Coaches are always looking for inspiration and the secrets of successful coaches, especially those from unexpected places. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Dusty May, who is the Head Coach of the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Men’s Basketball Team. Coach May and his Owl’s made history this year in the NCAA Tournament by advancing all the way to the Final Four. As a lifelon...

Awareness leads to responsibility. Responsibility leads to growth. It is our responsibility as coaches to get our players to the truth so that we can help them maximize their growth. Many times, coaches are fighting against the inaccurate voices that influence players outside of the program. JP and Nate discuss many best practices to enhance the player-coach relationship. √ Accept reality so that...

The fight against mediocrity is taxing. It is even more taxing from a leadership perspective where you can’t just take care of yourself, you have to inspire the ones around you to follow your example. In this episode, JP and Nate continue the conversation with special guest Anson Dorrance, the longtime head coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the...

The climate for developing players is better when competition exists. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Anson Dorrance, the longtime head coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance's leadership, the Tar Heels have won numerous NCAA Women's Soccer...

How do you get better at coaching when you aren't coaching? Similar to our desire as coaches for players to grow out-of-season in various areas of their lives and sport, we too must take ownership of our development beyond the sidelines. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss the harsh realities of problems in programs and where fault falls. They share ways to develop solutions personally and pr...

In this episode (Part 2 of 2), JP and Nate continue the conversation with special guest Ryan Hawk. Ryan was formerly the quarterback at Miami University. After finishing his playing career, he started The Learning Leader Show (Podcast). He is the author of two books - Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader and The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of...

In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Ryan Hawk. He was formerly the quarterback at Miami University. After finishing his playing career, he started The Learning Leader Show (Podcast). Ryan is the author of two books - Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader and The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of The World’s Most Productive Achiev...

Experience in leadership is both undervalued and overrated. Some things must be experienced to be understood. John Dewey said, “We do not learn from experience... We learn from reflecting on experience.” In this episode, JP and Nate discuss the intentional process that coaches should have as seasons come to an end. √ Prioritize the process of post season evaluations √ Assess the most precious comm...

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent book is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness . In Part 1 of this series, JP, Nate, and Steve discussed the dangers of leading with fear. In this episode (Part 2), JP and Nate visit with Steve about coaches that actually lead out of fear ,...

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox . His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness . Collectively, his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with Steve...

Coaching is challenging. Decisions can be questioned, players can be difficult, and parents can be major disruptors - causing significant issues that seem to steal any joy from the profession. This job takes courage. Choosing the transformational path is not an easy one. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss this topic of courage and openly share from their own personal experiences. √ Transformatio...

Eric Lang is the Head Coach of the American International College Men’s Hockey team. He has had great success at his alma mater not just on the ice, but within his program as a transformational coach. This episode is the 2nd of a 2-part conversation. Eric gives many practical ideas for leadership, practice planning, and ways to propel players to be great. √ Radical transparency of mistake ownershi...

In 2016, Eric Lang took over as Head Coach of the American International College Men’s Hockey team. The previous season prior to his arrival, they were ranked 60 of 60 Division I NCAA hockey teams. In three years, they became a Top-25 team, and a nationally recognized program. In this episode, he shares how he has invested in the people under his care, raised his standards, and held his players ac...

True change starts on the inside and these internal changes have a significant external impact. After reading Yung Pueblo’s book, Clarity & Connection , JP connected these truths to the journey of a coach. In this conversation between JP and Nate, they share stories from past experiences and how those memories can trigger anxious feelings if they are not replaced with assurances and affirmatio...

Being able to process the criticism that comes from the job is a key component to the coaching profession. People are emotionally invested into your team - regardless of the level of coaching. In December of 2020, Sports Illustrated released an article criticizing our guest’s leadership role with the Houston Texans. Within the article, there was not one cited source or individual. When criticism a...

Many years ago, a strength and conditioning coach was unheard of and now it’s certainly become the norm. In the last decade, coaches that specialize in leadership and team culture have seen a spike in desirability for programs. Moving forward, this type of coaching position is going to continue to grow in demand. One of the most experienced character and culture coaches in the world, Jack Easterby...

One of the most frustrating things in the culture of coaching is the notion that all coaches have to grind all day, every day to be successful. Our return guest on this episode is Cody Royle and he says, “The constant grind of coaching is actually grinding coaches into the ground.” JP and Nate seek answers for the question: How and when do we leave coaching? √ Get out of fear-based situations ASAP...

“Good coaches are quitting, preferring to walk away than put themselves and their families through the lifestyle.” This quote on social media by our (return) guest on the podcast, Cody Royle, is the topic of this episode. Most recently, he released his book: The Tough Stuff . In this episode, JP and Nate discuss even more of 'the tough stuff' that coaching requires. √ Understanding the cause of th...