In this episode, we sit down with Coach Eric, head coach of the 12U and president of the Wolf Pack Organization, to explore the incredible five-year journey of a program that has transformed from a small, growing team into a championship contender. Coach Eric reflects on the people who helped build the foundation, the kids who fuel the heart of the organization, and the culture that has pushed the Wolf Pack to new heights.

We dive into his personal story, what first inspired him to become a coach and how he’s learned to balance two major roles with a leadership style reminiscent of Bill Belichick. He opens up about how his coaching approach has evolved, how he went from being unsure about coaching this year to preparing his team for a title run, and the behind-the-scenes process of film study, practice planning, and game-week preparation.

Coach Eric also breaks down what makes a great locker room, how he handles discipline and conflict, the traits he looks for in team captains, and the differences between coaching star players and essential role players. He shares the toughest loss of his career, the lesson it taught him, and the best coaching advice he’s ever received. And of course, he reveals his go-to play on fourth and short and what fans never understand about the coaching world.

To close the episode, we spark some fun and heated sports debates with legend vs. legend matchups from Brady vs. Mahomes and Ray Lewis vs. Aaron Donald, to Gronk vs. Kelce, Calvin Johnson vs. Randy Moss, and iconic defenses like the 2000 Ravens vs. the Legion of Boom.