The Athletic Trinity - Winning Together

In Episode 31 of The Athletic Trinity: Winning Together , Coach Jerry Hernandez closes out the first season with practical summer advice for coaches, parents, and athletic programs. He encourages coaches to step away from the grind, spend meaningful time with family, prepare early for the hardest parts of the upcoming season, reconnect with mentors, organize their spaces, reflect on their leadersh...

In Episode 30, Coach Jerry Hernandez shares old-school, common-sense advice for parents, coaches, and leaders. He discusses how parents can help children transition from summer into the school year through light academic refreshing and current-events awareness. He also offers leadership guidance on handling difficult conversations with care, clarity, and encouragement. The episode closes with a po...

In Episode 29 of The Athletic Trinity: Winning Together , Coach Jerry Hernandez shares practical ideas for coaches, parents, and leaders. He explains how award boards and helmet-style stickers can motivate athletes by recognizing hustle, game-changing plays, team goals, and the little things that do not always show up on the stat sheet. He also gives parents early tips for helping students transit...

In Episode 28 of The Athletic Trinity , Coach Hernandez reflects on the small but meaningful ways parents, coaches, teachers, and leaders can bring positivity into the lives of the people who see them first each day. From greeting students at the classroom door to encouraging athletes in the locker room, this episode focuses on the power of a smile, a kind word, and being a steady source of encour...

Coach opens this episode with memories of the childhood game hide-and-seek, leading into a discussion about honesty and so-called "white lies." He offers parents and grandparents a healthier approach to helping children handle disappointing performances, while also giving coaches practical strategies for responding to mistakes during practice. In the final segment, Coach discusses respect, differe...

In Episode #26, Coach opens with a powerful discussion about time, how we use it, and how to live without regret. Reflecting on earlier conversations about determination and satisfaction, he steps away from the usual format to share insights from a motivational book by Og Mandino . Coach closes the episode with a memorable message about failure, perseverance, and how setbacks can shape champions i...

In this episode, Coach Hernandez opens with a story about a sign he saw in a barbershop many years ago dealing with how teenagers feel about their parents. He continues with what young people need in their Life's Hike backpack. He calls it part of life's road map. His next segment gives coaches an approach he used on how he wanats his players to conduct themselves. He concludes with a tip for athl...

Coach Hernandez talks about his days as a teacher and making things relevant with his students. He references some things about the movie The Karate Kid and how this can help young people develop muscle memory. Another segment on tips for AD's and businesses about websites that give you credibility and are helpful to all who go to the websites. He ends with some GOOD STUFF bout the power of words.

In this episode coach opens with a line from a Billy Joel song that leads into a discussion about making some changes in one's life. A second observation concerns the song Tin Man by America and how the Wizard of Oz helps him. This translates into helping yourself. For those in leadership positions, tips about being organized are presented. He revisits the idea about parents being their children's...

In episode 22, Coach Hernandez opens with the idea about players knowing their roles on a team and some just want to be with their friends and that courage means different things to different players. He has a tip for athletic directors dealing with medical information and adds to previous episodes about helping parents deal with the Fear of Failure situation in young people. also time management...

Coach brings back the 'NUMBERS" thing, this time with the number 21. Athletic Directors and others in positions of leadership are encouraged about being highly organized. Coaches are presented with a motivational tool focusing on player involvement. Parents are encouraged to help their children develop resiliency, before the onset of fear of failure. He gives three ways to help with this aspect of...

This episode opens with a focus on part of his title WINNING TOGETHER" and how important it is. Athletic directors, coaches and business managers are presented with an idea of what coach labels a "Captain's Council" He concludes with a continuation of his idea about helping to develop a positive attitude for players, children and workers.

In episode #19, Coach Hernandez opens with an explanation about a poem entitled "OZYMANDIAS" about a long ago deceased king whose castle ruins are discovered in the desert. It relates to his thoughts on trying to accomplish successes even though ours maybe forgotten one day. Coaches and parents are presented with the idea of young people having a Fear of Failure and some ways to help with this. Pa...

In episode 18, Coach Hernandez revisits his locker room slogan from the previous episode by helping students, or anyone, determine whether something they are about to do is right or wrong. Coaches are presented with the issue of what makes a great coach and leaving a "legacy". The parents are given some direction in helping their child get and keep motivated. He adds a promise to address "ATTITUDE...

In this episode, Coach opens with some interesting facts about numbers and presents a couple of websites that could be fascinating.   Happens that number 17 is one of his favorite numbers and explains why.   For coaches, he suggests a unique way to say a pre-game prayer.   You'll find this interesting.   He addresses to students about two important ideas...discipline and regret through a locker ro...

In Episode #16 Coach Hernandez opens with a parable that presents an example of how someone keeps things in perspective.   Our athletic children experience many things during their young years and perspective helps with dealing with this issue. For coaches, he presents "end of practice" routines that will send the players off with a few meaningful minutes.   For parents and students, Coach brings...

In Episode 15, Coach Hernandez shares leadership lessons drawn from his experience as a restaurant owner, athletic director, and Marine Corps leader. He breaks down what coaches should look for when choosing team captains, including the core characteristics that separate true team leaders from talented players. Coach Hernandez also speaks directly to parents about helping young athletes keep sport...

In Episode 14, Coach Hernandez takes a deep look at the world of travel ball and club sports. What began as an alternative pathway for development has grown into a 40 billion dollar industry in the United States, bringing both opportunity and pressure. Coach Hernandez breaks down the competitive benefits while also examining the psychological impact on young athletes and the significant financial...

In episode 12, Coach Hernandez opens with the issue of "Coaches Favorites".   Most coaches have their favorites, but while skills are part of it, they really like team members that have certain attributes that have nothing to do with their physical skills. He then discusses the issue of parents coaching from the stands, which creates difficult situations for all involved.

In this episode of The Athletic Trinity – Winning Together , Coach Hernandez examines the three-way relationship at the center of every youth sports experience: players, parents, and coaches. Using relatable stories, including the memorable "Kenilworth Special," he shows how simple, intentional communication can prevent misunderstandings, strengthen trust, and improve team dynamics. Listeners will...

In this episode, Coach Jerry Hernandez talks about the fundamental realization that "there's not another you out there", a lesson he once shared with a frustrated former assistant coach whose players were making mistakes during a high-stakes game. This concept is a powerful reminder for both coaches and parents that children and athletes often don't possess the same level of talent, experience, or...

Willie Mays' career was defined by courage, persistence, and greatness. Coach Hernandez uses this spirit of simplicity and excellence to challenge leaders, players, and parents to elevate their daily standards. For coaches, the focus is on relationship-building. Coach Hernandez emphasizes the power of greeting every team member at the door, allowing leaders to gauge their emotional state and show...

In this episode of  The Athletic Trinity: Winning Together , Coach Jerry Hernandez welcomes listeners to the year 2026 and discusses how to start the year with growth and intentionality. He suggests a unique New Year's resolution, improving physical flexibility, noting its benefits for performance, blood flow, and injury prevention. The episode provides actionable advice for each branch of the "at...

In this holiday-season episode of The Athletic Trinity – Winning Together , we mix a little Christmas humor with powerful life lessons for parents, students, coaches, and leaders. From the legendary struggle of "easy, no-tools-needed" toy assembly to the pressure-packed moments of youth sports, we explore what courage really looks like—for kids and for parents watching from the sidelines. Parents...

Coach Hernandez  shares practical ways coaches can build stronger partnerships with teachers (and why the teachers' lounge might be your most valuable "office"). He then shifts to "Parents as Coaches," urging families to be honest about athletic ability and to proudly support the athletes who don't get much playing time—often the toughest role in any program. The episode wraps with "corny" but pow...