Stephen Mackey and Colton Leonard: Character Development Advocates
Coach 360
Coach 360 is a podcast dedicated to helping high school coaches take their leadership to the next level. In each episode, we'll talk to high school coaches and athletic directors about topics like: developing culture, locker room management, character development, hiring staff, mental toughness, anger management, practice and preparation techniques, and more.
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Stephen Mackey and Colton Leonard: Character Development Advocates
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Sep 22, 2025
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Episodes
46. What Do You Do with Your Anger | Weekly Round Up With Mackey & Colton 15.12.2017 16:14
In this week's episode, Mackey and Colton recap what could have been a major setback and how they processed through the mistake. Mackey shares the two options we have when we are faced with when someone on our team makes a mistake: Allow our emotions to take control, or we can take control of our response and focus on the positive As ADs, teachers, coaches, administratiors, and parents, we all fac...
45. Pursuing Personal and Professional Growth | Dr. Lisa Langston | Fort Worth ISD 13.12.2017 25:08
In this week's conversation, Dr. Langston takes us through her amazing career and we dive into the details of personal and professional growth as a coach or AD. Dr. Langston gives us several suggestions and thoughts on always pursuing growth and establishing that mindset. Dr. Lisa Langston was a two-sport standout, a four-year (1983-86) letter winner in women's basketball, and earned two letters i...
44. Finish Strong | 2Words LIVE! at Canyon Lake HS 11.12.2017 9:08
Mackey visits the Canyon Lake football team on our latest episode of Coach 360. The Canyon Lake Eagles Football were the 2017 district champs and regional semi-finalist. Mackey helped get the guys' mindsets in hyper-gear by highlighting the importance of finishing strong. When you focus forward; when you don't let your past mistakes affect your future performance; you finish strong, and when you f...
43. LIVE! An Interview with The Success Chronicles | Coach Chip Baker | The Success Chronicles 08.12.2017 15:35
Mackey is live with Chip Baker of the Success Chronicles. Mackey and Coach Baker discuss what led to the creation of 2Words, Mackey's proudest accomplishments, and the legacy he hopes to leave. They also discuss the importance of sacrifice to achieve success and the many ways sacrifice changes based on who you are, where you are in life, and what you value. Success can be achieved, and Mackey shar...
42. Clarity, Purpose, and Impact With Coach Tony Johnson 06.12.2017 27:50
Tony Johnson played high school football for 7 time State 6 A Champion Olathe North High School in Kansas City. Upon graduation, he attended Mid America Nazarene University on a football scholarship. Johnson has coached at numerous high schools in Texas and Kansas and has college coaching experience at TCU, Texas A&M University of Kingsville, and Bethany University to name a few. He has a bachelor...
41. Talk is cheap, Action is expensive | 2Words Live! | Kaufman HS Football 04.12.2017 12:44
We don't always say what we mean or mean what we say. We can say every day that we're fired up, that we're ready, that we're prepared, but just because we say it, doesn't mean we mean it. It could be empty talk. When it comes to reaching our goals, our goals only hear the action, not empty talk. If we want to reach our goals, we've got to have pregnant talk—talk that is full of something that has...
40. "Winning can be a Greedy Mistress" Weekly Rundown with Mackey and Colton 01.12.2017 22:42
Mackey and Colton sync up for their weekly rundown. In this episode, Macky and Colton discuss some of the 2W schools that are in playoffs, the winning vs success mindset, and the idea that every no is a yes, and every yes is a no. They also introduce the Letterman 2 Leadership Scholarship powered by 2Words. Nominations will open up the first week in December. For more information visit: www.2word...
39. Building Hope in Our Athletes with Executive Athletic Director Stanley Laing. 29.11.2017 22:59
Stanley Laing, a 25-year educator, has served as a teacher, coach and high school administrator. He was the principal at Clark High School from 2006-2010. In 2010 he was named Executive Athletic Director of Northside ISD. He is a graduate of McMurray University in Abilene, TX where he earned his bachelor's degree. He also earned his master's degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. In this...
38. Who is your MVP? 2Words Live! at Mesquite Poteet High School 27.11.2017 21:10
Who is the most valuable person in your life? You might say your mom, your grandfather, or maybe even your girlfriend or boyfriend. Sure, there's always an easy answer to that question, but the easy answer may not always be the most accurate. If we zoomed out of your life and looked at the person you value the most, do the most for, and focus on the most, you'd most likely be looking in the mirror...
37. Live Locker Room Talk at North Forney High School 24.11.2017 25:39
In this episode, Mackey dives in deep and explains what it means to focus forward. He takes a quick dive into sharing the inevitable stumbling blocks we may face in life, and shares how to move past those and continue focusing on our goal forever faithfully.
36. Building a State Championship Team from the Ground up with Coach Karin Keeney 24.11.2017 20:26
Coach Keeney started the Hebron High School volleyball program in 1999 in the school's first year. A graduate of Northeast Missouri State University (B.S.E.); she played four years of volleyball and one year of softball as a student-athlete. Karin has dedicated her career to coaching for 30 years with the last 23 years as a Head Coach. She has earned four state championships at Hebron High School...
35. Making Gratitude a Discipline with Stephen Mackey and Colton Leonard 22.11.2017 18:36
In this special Thanksgiving week episode, Mackey and Colton talk about the 2Words journey and share their gratitude for the impact of coaches in their lives. They take a quick dive into what it means to make gratitude a discipline, not just something we do when we are reminded to be thankful.
34. Pride, Poise, Class, and Discipline with Coach Debbie Decker 17.11.2017 21:24
Debbie was named the Executive Director of Athletics for Katy ISD in 2012 after serving as an assistant athletic director in the district since 2005. Prior to entering into athletic administration, Debbie had been teaching/coaching since 1991 holding a Bachelor of Science degree from East Texas State University and a Masters of Education from Tarleton State University. Coach Decker earned her Prin...
33. The Four Golden Rules with Coach Houston of Rockdale and www.coachhuey.com 14.11.2017 18:56
Coach Brandon Houston is the Offensive Coordinator at Rockdale High School in Rockdale, Texas. He founded CoachHuey.com in 2005 as a way to grow as a football coach. Coach Houston started his coaching career in Odessa, Texas in the mid-90s and has since coached in many areas around Texas. In this episode, Coach Houston gives us a look at the four golden rules the Rockdale Tigers live by. Be a Gr...
32. Meaningful Impact and Leaving a Legacy with Coach Philip Young 10.11.2017 16:08
Coach Philip Young was the Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator before becoming Head Coach at Arlington Heights. Prior to that, he was the head coach at 4A Cleburne for 6 years. He was an offensive coordinator at Gainesville where they played in 2 state championship games. He has worked as an assistant at Rice University, University of North Texas and Denton Liberty Christian High School. In this...
31. Everyone is a Leader with Coach Don DeLozier 07.11.2017 13:18
Coach Don DeLozier is the head football coach and boys' athletic director at Hereford High School. He played collegiate football at The University of Texas at Arlington. In his career, Coach DeLozier has served as Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, Head Basketball Coach, and Head Football Coach. Coach DeLozier is passionate about developing young athletes into succ...
30: The Value of Giving Back to Your Community with North East ISD AD Karen Funk 03.11.2017 23:48
After 22 years of coaching, Karen Funk moved to the NEISD athletic office in 2000 as an Assistant Athletic Director and in 2011 became the Director of Girl's Sports. In 2014 Karen Became the first female Athletic Director in San Antonio's history. Karen has been a member of the hosting state conference committee twice and worked for THSADA as the secretary from Spring of 2006-2010. She then served...
29: Setting the Standard From Day One With Coach Todd Thompson 31.10.2017 21:44
Thompson graduated from Rice in 1992 with a degree in political science/pre-law. After spending 11 seasons on the Cypress Falls staff, the last six as offensive coordinator for a program that played in two regional finals and a state championship game between 2004 and 2006, Thompson Made the jump to Head football coach at Langham Creek. In this interview, Thompson shares his background and the imp...
28. Getting Athletes to the Next Level with Coach Derick Roberson 17.10.2017 22:23
Coach Derick Roberson is the Head Football Coach at Skyline High School in Dallas, TX. Coach Roberson started at Skyline as an assistant coach, he went on to be the Head Coach at Bryan Adams High School. Then, before returning to Skyline, he became Assistant Athletic Director at Dallas ISD for 2 years.
27: Texas High School Athletic Directors Association's President-Elect Shawn Pratt 13.10.2017 19:15
Pratt served for seven years (1993-2000) at Slaughter Middle School and McKinney High School as a history teacher, football coach, basketball coach, and track coach before opening McKinney North High School as the head football coach and athletic coordinator. He remained at North until 2008, when he took on his new role as MISD Director of Athletics. Pratt received his Bachelor of Science in Histo...
25. How To Crush Your Next Media Interview with Matt Stepp 10.10.2017 28:53
Matt Stepp is known for being one of the best news breakers in Texas' high school football. As an insider for Texas Football , Mr. Stepp does year-round coverage for all high school football related topics. Prior to Texas Football , Mr. Stepp worked for TheOldCoach.com . Because of his extensive experience in the field, in this episode, Mr. Stepp was able to give us great advice on how to crush...
26. Coming Full Circle. Overcoming a Challenging Season with Coach Danny Servance of Odessa High School 06.10.2017 18:51
Coach Servance joins Coach 360 to dive into how his team overcame a challenging 2016 season and his advice for coaches who are facing a hard season. Former Lubbock Estacado head football coach, Danny Servance became Head Football Coach at Odessa High School in 2016. Servance, a 1986 graduate of Permian High where he was a member of the 1984 state championship team, was 53-50 during his nine years...
24. The Value of Consistency with Coach Hal Wasson 03.10.2017 16:55
Hal Wasson is the Head Football Coach of Southlake Carroll High School. Southlake Carroll High School has won 8 State Championships in the state of Texas. Before moving over to Southlake Carroll, Wasson coached at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Worth, TX. Coach Wasson talks to us about the fundamentals that have been passed down over the years at Southlake Carroll High School. He also explains t...
23. Program Coach vs Seasonal Coach with Coach Jay Zeller 29.09.2017 21:32
Coach Zeller reflects on how his time in the US Airforce has impacted his coaching and leadership. Jay Zeller is the Assistant Athletic Director for Grapevine Colleyville ISD. Author of "Coach 'Em Up" and "Becoming a Soldier", Coach Zeller, explains his purpose and influence to write these inspiring books. He also goes into detail about different experiences that have guided him and shaped his lea...
22. #BAM: Be A Man. Setting a Team-First Standard with Allen High Coach Terry Gambill. 26.09.2017 9:34
Coach Terry Gambill joins Coach360 fresh off a big when over Cedar Hill. In this Podcast, Coach Gambill talks about his approach to off the field development of his players and the improtance of seeking knowledge. Coach Gambill began his coaching career at Garland in 1985 and also coached at Duncanville, Southlake Carroll and Forney before arriving at Allen for the first time in 2001. Gambill left...
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