Culture Classroom

We are starting a new twist on the Culture Classroom: We want to give back to YOU - The Listener. Culture can sometimes be hard to piece together, team meeting ideas can be stressful to coordinate, we are here to help. We will discuss these WILT (What I Learned Today) Journals and then give you access to the document so you can Make A Copy and design it with your team colors and branding. Link to...

We are starting a new twist on the Culture Classroom: We want to give back to YOU - The Listener. Culture can sometimes be hard to piece together, team meeting ideas can be stressful to coordinate, we are here to help. We will discuss these WILT (What I Learned Today) Journals and then give you access to the document so you can Make A Copy and design it with your team colors and branding. Link to...

Join Monday Momentum by sending a Direct Message to @CoachWeaverMRA on Twitter. This email goes out every Monday to coaches all over the country that want to kickstart the week and help you achieve new heights in your coaching journey. Follow us on Twitter: Coach Weaver @CoachWeaverMRA | Coach Torrey @mistertorrey ∙ The Culture Classroom is powered by Pro Quick Draw. PQD is a powerful plug-in used...

Join Monday Momentum by sending a Direct Message to @CoachWeaverMRA on Twitter. This email goes out every Monday to coaches all over the country that want to kickstart the week and help you achieve new heights in your coaching journey. Follow us on Twitter: Coach Weaver @CoachWeaverMRA | Coach Torrey @mistertorrey ∙ The Culture Classroom is powered by Pro Quick Draw. PQD is a powerful plug-in used...

This is the final episode of the Surf's Up Series. JT and John meet for the first time in person. They have been doing this podcast for the past five years - this next five episodes they are recording from the Florida Gulf Coast on family vacation. JT poses a chicken or the egg question: Do happy players lead to winning? - or - Does winning lead to happy players? ∙ We also discuss the book: The Ha...

This is the second episode of the Surf's Up Series. JT and John meet for the first time in person. They have been doing this podcast for the past five years - this next five episodes they are recording from the Florida Gulf Coast on family vacation. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? JT asks that question to our listeners and stay tuned to the punch line that will definitely get your...

This is the third episode of the Surf's Up Series. JT and John meet for the first time in person. They have been doing this podcast for the past five years - this next five episodes they are recording from the Florida Gulf Coast on family vacation. In this show we look at Life Advice from "The Duke" John Wayne Your character is your authentic self. 1. Money cannot buy happiness, but it is more com...

This is the fourth episode of the Surf's Up Series. JT and John meet for the first time in person. They have been doing this podcast for the past five years - this next five episodes they are recording from the Florida Gulf Coast on family vacation. Who is the greatest competitor you have ever seen? Babe Ruth, Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady? The argument could be endless - What...

This is the first episode of the Surf's Up Series. JT and John meet for the first time in person. They have been doing this podcast for the past five years - this next five episodes they are recording from the Florida Gulf Coast on family vacation. If you are a loyal listener to the show then you are in for a treat. John and John dive in to some topics that hit home. In this show they discuss the...

Surfer Mentality. Enjoy every ride while it lasts. The surfer knows that they don't have to ride every single wave that comes their way. They have the freedom and the power to choose which waves to take, and which waves to let pass by.

JT and John dive into the story about Jim Carrey writing himself a check and driving to Mulholland Dr. Listen to see why he wrote it and how much it was for. How big are your dreams and can you taste them?

Can you juggle your priorities...Decide which balls are glass and which are plastic. You can't keep all your balls in the air all the time but that's fine. JT and I discuss which to drop and which to keep in the air. When there are so many balls in the air each day, you have to accept that some are going to drop. You can’t keep all the balls in the air all the time so you have to be intentional ab...

Join us as we start Season 11 as we dive into the exhilarating world of athletics, where fans and athletes alike come together in a unified pursuit of excellence, triumph, and the sheer joy of competition. In this episode, we'll dive into the deep-rooted love for sports, exploring the reasons why they captivate our hearts and minds. From the electrifying energy of a stadium packed with cheering fa...

A parent is an individual who has a child or children. Parents are responsible for the upbringing, care, and guidance of their children. Parenting involves various responsibilities, including meeting the child's basic needs, fostering their physical and emotional well-being, instilling values, teaching life skills, and preparing them for adulthood. The relationship between parents and children is...

"Bend, don't break" is a common phrase that means to be flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges or adversity, rather than rigid and inflexible. It implies that you can withstand the pressure or stress of difficult situations by being resilient and adjusting to the circumstances. This phrase is often used in contexts such as sports, business, and personal relationships to encourage people...

It's important to note that driving change often involves multiple actors and can occur at different levels, from individual actions to collective efforts. Change can be complex, multifaceted, and influenced by various factors. It may involve a combination of different approaches and strategies to bring about meaningful and sustainable change in different areas. Check out this episode on Who's Dri...

In essence, "living for day one" emphasizes living in the present and making the most of each day, while "one day" suggests a future-oriented mindset where one looks forward to achieving something in the future. Both perspectives have their merits, and the choice between them depends on individual values, goals, and circumstances. Some people may prioritize living in the present moment, while othe...

The Moment + the man! Have you ever been given a second chance? We unpack the legendary "CATCH" from David Tyree in Super Bowl XLII. With the ball in the air, Tyree perfectly timed his jump to catch it at the peak of its arc. Harrison immediately attempted to knock the ball from his possession as he came down with it, but Tyree locked it onto his helmet with incredible strength from his right hand...

Nick Winkler joins us live from the 2023 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, NC He dives into the systems that drive the culture for the Truckers football program in Wisconsin. Get your note pad and pen ready to take some notes to help you improve your teams culture system. Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BtLeI1Ec_IU Follow us on Twitter: Coach Torrey @mistertorrey Coach Weaver @CoachWeaverMRA...

Do you have Standards on your Team? Chances are you do. Most leaders of any organization or in this case a sports team have rules and/or standards. In this episode we look at the standard that was set by a captain on the Miami Dolphins when Larry Csonka was a rookie and was about to take the field with his helmet off. The next question you have to ask yourself as a leader is do I have a standard f...

Every coach has a vision. How do you communicate it to you team, staff, parents, community? The head football coach at Jackson Academy, Aubrey Blackwell has a detailed message in our first installment of Success Secrets. Get you notepad and pen ready to take notes on this amazing presentation you can use with your team. Full Episode on YouTube ☞ youtu.be/tmf_em9u_Uc You can reach out to him on Twi...

The greatest nonrenewable resource and biggest thief is called "TIME" John sits down with PJ Katz of ProQuickDraw and dives into and show us how easy it is to integrate PQD with HUDL. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. We all know the powerhouse called HUDL. Now take your team to the next level. Yes, you can actually upload your PowerPoint Playbook into HUDL. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/M_XBYj7EzGY Follo...

Each year John Torrey and John Weaver pick a word for the New Year that will inspire us to be our best. We started this practice three years ago. As most of you may know Jon Gordon wrote One Word with Dan Britton and Jimmy Page to help people discover their word for the year. Dan and Jimmy invented the "One Word" practice and have been doing it with their families for over twenty years. Our words...

Many words can be used to describe the man known as college football’s Pirate — “quirky,” “unique,” “genius” — but one thing is certain: Mike Leach beat to the rhythm of his own drum. In this episode we look into the legacy of Mike Leach. Joining Hal Mumme's staff is 1989 as the OC at Iowa Wesleyan, the Valdosta State, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. His first head coaching gig was at Texas Tech from 2000...

This episode we sit down with Jackson Prep's state champion defensive back coach, Graham Eklund. He has won state championships now as a coach and as a student-athlete for the Patriots. Graham has a unique story about his career path as a player. We also dive into how he navigated playing for Hall of Fame football coach Ricky Black and then coached on his staff after playing at the University of N...