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 commodity: Time

√ Avoid the fringe-case frustration

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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, meaning many coaches are afraid to make decisions or hold players accountable because of how athletes might respond. Listen in on how to equip yourself (and others) with tools on how to overcome any setback or challenge.

√ Framing matters: Cortisol or Adrenaline

√ Inherent laziness or unimportance/irrelevance?

√ Zooming out of the downward spiral

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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 about his work focusing on increasing performance, understanding mental growth and mindset, as well as relative coaching challenges like stress, film review, and the use of consequences.

√ A growth mindset experiences discomfort

√ The shifting of power dynamics in sports & society

√ Our default is often not optimal, but familiar

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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.

√ Transformational coaching prioritizes the experience

√ Value the things that are most important to you

√ To grow in courage, you must know your ‘Why’

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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 ownership

√ Leadership is not a rank and now needs a why

√ Motivating and inspiring leadership

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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 accountable - the blueprint of a transformational coach. 

√ Go after ‘and’ players, not ‘but’ players

√ Develop Your Leaders

√ Personal Investment Player Days

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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 affirmations in a new, stable situation.

√ Pattern recognition can bring positive change

√ Affirmation from administration can have empowering results

√ Seek help from others that can relate and give reassurance

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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 attacks an individual’s character, it tends to dehumanize coaches that have invested so much into their work, relationships, and life. In Part 2 of our conversation with one of the most experienced character and culture coaches in the world, Jack Easterby, we hear some words of wisdom, coupled with personal accounts, on navigating transitions in life.

√ Demands start with self and systems

√ The value of your inner circle

√ Criticism: Repurposed care

Guest twitter: @JackEasterby

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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, joins the podcast for a 2-part conversation. Starting with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and then moving to the University of South Carolina, then back to the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, and onto the New England Patriots where he was a part of 3 Super Bowl Championships, Jack has a wealth of experience to pull from during his time in these organizations, including a front office role for the Houston Texans as the Vice President of Team Development. JP and Jack know each other from years back, growing up in close proximity in Columbia, South Carolina. In this episode, Jack shares some core principles along with many insights from his time with one of the greatest dynasties of all time - the New England Patriots.

√ The Patriots Secret Weapon

√ Love prompts intentionality

√ Leadership must be sustainable to be followable

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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

√ It isn’t about you, yet it’s all about you

√ You are a performer, not an endless giver

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Guest twitter: @CodyRoyle

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