Coachspeak Podcast

It's Coachspeak Podcast season one episode eleven. Our guest today is Mike Gregory, the head football coach at Tampa Catholic High School. Justin and Mike have known each other for 18 years dating back to their times as freshman football assistants in 2006.

Justin and Mike are going to discuss Core Values. The method they use to select Core Values in their football program and school, the pros and cons of different methods of selecting CV's, and how to define CV's for their programs. This is an in depth, actionable episode filled with insight from two coaches with 18 and 21 years of experience in coaching. 

Mike has been a football coach for 18 years including multiple runs as the head coach at TC, as an analyst at Georgia Tech, the offensive coordinator at IMG for the National Team, and assistant stints at University High (Orlando, FL) and TC.

Twitter:  Mike Gregory

In his second show of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin discusses the ancient art of Wabi Sabi. Wabi Sabi is the art of appreciating the natural imperfections of life. Learn how that relates to coaching in all walks of life. 

Justin will present for you five actionable steps to using Wabi Sabi, the three ways that perfectionists go wrong, and how Wabi Sabi can be used on the 10-80-10, as well as in relation to your Purpose. 

If you're a teacher and expect a lesson to go perfectly, a coach and expect installing A-Gap Power or a pick & roll to be flawless, or a human and think life is going to have zero flaws or faults- you're not being realistic. 

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Erica Suter. Erica is the owner and head coach at ES Performance in the Tampa, FL area. Erica is a Johns Hopkins Hall of Fame athlete and three-time All-American as a soccer player.

Erica is an unbelievable source for all things female athletes and female soccer players. Erica is an author, podcaster, content creator and coach. Her books, The Strong Female Athlete and Female Athlete High Performance, are amazing tools for parents, athletes, sport coaches and strength and conditioning coaches alike.

Erica and Justin discuss Erica's Purpose in coaching, her shift to working and focusing on younger female athletes,  her weariness of early specialization, and her answer to parental questions about programming.

Twitter: Erica Suter
Instagram: Erica Suter

The Coachspeak Podcast has been up and running for over a month. We've had some amazing guests tell us about the journey to finding their WHY, but now and we're going to shift the focus from our guests to you- the listener.

Our first 'deep dive' topic is the 10-80-10. I've used the 10-80-10 in my classroom for over eight years, and I believe it relates to any 'team' in any field, ie. police squads, military platoons, football teams, AP Government class rosters, sales teams, etc.

Essentially, the 10-80-10 says the lower-10% of your people are "lost" and need guidance to the basics of having clarity (goals and plans) and confidence (Bandura's self-efficacy). The middle 80% of your group are "found" and have clarity and confidence but needs that extra Conviction to the Drive necessary to become elite. 

The top-10% are your "elite," they need no motivation or extra time, they're the best of the best and inspiring to be around. They need to learn how to 'hang loose' and to take advantages of opportunities to rest and recover. 

Find out how to get the highest levels of performance out of the 10-80-10 in your life by listening to the latest episode of Coachspeak Podcast. Fulfill your Purpose and guide those around you to finding and fulfilling their Purpose every day. 

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin returns to talk with Kendall Green. Coach Green is the owner and head coach at Green Roots in Virginia. Kendall is a former high school football player, and has coached football and track, but his main focus is in the strength and conditioning world. 

Unlike many of the previous Coachspeak Podcast guests, Kendall and Justin have no prior relationship outside of social media follows. This episode proves the importance of networking, reaching out for guidance on certain exercises or topics, as well as getting yourself published (Justin saw Kendall published on SimpliFaster!) 

Justin and Kendall discuss Purpose statements, Core Values and your business plan, some great advice for anyone but especially young coaches, and the art of staying authentic while experiencing and being open to growth and change.

Twitter: Kendall Green

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Kendall Green. Coach Green is the owner and head coach at Green Roots in Virginia. Kendall is a former high school football player, and has coached football and track, but his main focus is in the strength and conditioning world. 

Unlike many of the previous Coachspeak Podcast guests, Kendall and Justin have no prior relationship outside of social media follows. This episode proves the importance of networking, reaching out for guidance on certain exercises or topics, as well as getting yourself published (Justin saw Kendall published on SimpliFaster!) 

Justin and Kendall discuss Purpose statements, Core Values and your business plan, some great advice for anyone but especially young coaches, and the art of staying authentic while experiencing and being open to growth and change.

Twitter: Kendall Green

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Hakeem Dickson. Hakeem is a Restaurant Director with Chick-Fil-A in Austin, TX. Hakeem is a former high school football coach and youth ministry director. 

Justin and Hakeem go all the way back to the summer of 2011. Justin was Hakeem's football coach before hiring Hakeem onto the coaching staff. Justin and Hakeem coached together for four seasons serving as defensive coordinator, running backs and linebackers coach. 

Justin and Hakeem discuss leadership in a variety of ways including Hakeem's "70%" rule, as well as definitions of success, Core Values, their purpose statements, and why they've left jobs. 

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Dr. K aka Kelsey Evans-Amalu. Kelsey is a college professor with her PhD in Education with a focus on Mindfulness. Kelsey is a 500-hour yoga teacher, certified life coach and the owner/Somatic Coach of The Mindful Prof.

Kelsey and Justin used to work together in education, where Kelsey was an AP social studies teacher and the yoga teacher for the football program. Kelsey still teaches yoga, and is a former competitive volleyball player.

Justin and Kelsey discuss self-forgiveness, authenticity, appropriate expectations, stress management, mind-body connection, beginning teaching and MUCH MORE.

Twitter: @TheMindful_Prof
IG: @themindfulprof
Website: themindfulprof.com

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Sean Davidson. Sean is a a high school AP social studies teacher, and has started his educational leadership program.

Sean is also a former college and high school football coach. In those roles, Sean has served as a  Director of Football Operations, Assistant Head Coach, and offensive coordinator. Sean is also a former Division III quarterback and punter.

Sean and Justin discuss both the alignment and non-alignment of your Core Values to job opportunities, being 'brutally honest' with yourself, and why establishing your WHY before starting coaching is the key to fulfillment in the field.

Twitter: Sean Davidson

On this episode of the Coachspeak Podcast, Justin talks with Annie Schmidt. Annie is a senior manager of capacity building with the NAMI National Office. In her current role, Annie serves as an "executive coach" helping executive directors for NAMI state offices in a variety of areas.

Annie is also a former executive director and has coached interns and has served as a volunteer coordinator in the past. 

Justin and Annie discuss her shift from being an ED to coaching ED's, how to establish boundaries at the workplace, Core Values, and she gives great advice for creating an awesome experience for interns.

Twitter: Annie Schmidt