🧭 “The culture you cultivate will never outshine the example you set.”

We pour time and energy into building team culture... but what happens when we, as leaders, don’t lead ourselves well?

In this clip, we explore a hard truth: your culture plan means nothing if you’re burned out, inconsistent, or not living the values you preach.

Elite performance starts with wellness—and that includes you, Coach.

🧠💥 Are you leading yourself with the same intention you expect from your team?

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Ever wonder how top coaches manage players with wildly different commitment levels, all aiming for the same championship? This video dives into a common coaching dilemma: how to unite a team when some players are all-in and others have different priorities.

We'll break down how coaching legends like Bill Belichick handled the dynamic duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski – two superstars with vastly different off-field approaches, yet an undeniable connection on the field. Learn how Brady's disciplined dedication and Gronk's playful spirit not only coexisted but thrived for the New England Patriots!

In this video, you'll discover 3 actionable strategies for coaches to navigate varying levels of commitment within their own teams, whether you're coaching high school, youth, or even professional athletes:

Ask Questions to Foster Awareness: Go beyond "what are your goals?" and ask questions that truly reveal an athlete's commitment and willingness to sacrifice.

Establish, Support, and Enforce a Minimum Standard: Learn how setting clear boundaries, and having leaders reinforce them, is crucial for team success.

Appreciate the Types of Commitment: Understand that "different" isn't "less." Explore how diverse approaches to commitment can actually strengthen a team dynamic.

Don't let varying commitment levels derail your team's success! Learn how to inspire, unite, and lead your athletes to achieve their shared goals, just like Brady and Gronk did.

If you're a coach looking for practical ways to manage team dynamics and maximize potential, this video is for you!

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What happens when rules don’t fit real life?
In this clip, I share a real-world leadership dilemma from a coach trying to balance fairness with empathy — a struggle every leader will face at some point.

When a player misses practice for a haircut and for a serious family issue, how do you respond in a way that’s consistent, compassionate, and fair?

Leadership lives in the grey — and this episode explores how to lead with clarity, flexibility, and integrity when things get messy.

📌 Principles over rigid rules
📌 Co-creating clarity with your team
📌 Building trust through transparent processes

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"Mindset is a pretty social experience..." — Dr. Alex Auerbach shares a powerful reminder that what drives team behavior lies beneath the surface.

In this clip, I reflect on a fundamental leadership insight: if you want to change culture, don’t just focus on behaviors — focus on the beliefs driving them.

Drawing from books like The Culture Code and What You Do Is Who You Are, I explore why high-performing teams succeed not just because of what they do, but because of what they believe.

🎯 Whether you’re a coach, leader, or culture builder, this perspective will reshape how you think about performance, mindset, and transformation.

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Unlock the secrets to fostering growth and development in others (and yourself!). This episode explores the pivotal moment when tennis pro Tim Gallwey abandoned instruction and embraced awareness, leading to his groundbreaking book, "The Inner Game of Tennis." We trace the journey of these principles into the business world with John Whitmore, revealing how their insights birthed the powerful practice of leadership coaching. Learn how to move beyond simply telling and start truly coaching through questions and self-awareness. Perfect for leaders, managers, and anyone interested in human potential.

🧠 Coaching different age groups or skill levels? Here’s the mindset shift that changes everything:Don’t ask your athletes to adapt to your style—adapt your style to serve their needs.🔥 3 Steps to Coach More Effectively:1️⃣ Ask: “What do my athletes need?”2️⃣ Separate your style from your values.3️⃣ Adapt your approach without losing your identity.Great coaches stay true to who they are—while meeting athletes where they are.Ready to grow? Explore the TOC Transformational Coaching & Culture Certification at tocculture.com.#CoachingCulture #CoachDevelopment #LeadershipGrowth #YouthSports #HighPerformanceCoaching #AthleteCentered #TransformationalCoaching

💥 Every coach messes up. The real test of leadership? How you recover.

In this clip from The Coaching Culture Podcast, we break down how to apologize effectively — without letting athletes off the hook:
✅ Own your mistakes (no excuses!)
✅ Restate the facts
✅ Share what you wish you’d done differently

When athletes see you take responsibility, they learn to do the same. That’s leadership in action. 👊

Coaches — when was the last time you modeled a great apology?

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During a layover in the Philadelphia Airport, a conversation with Michigan fans sparked a deeper reflection on the evolving image of leadership in sports. In this episode, we contrast the fiery sideline style of Dan Hurley with the calm, intentional presence of Dusty May—two winning coaches with dramatically different approaches.

We explore the hidden strength behind composed leadership, the media’s obsession with intensity, and the real cost of clinging to outdated coaching models. Drawing on insights from psychology, executive coaching, and recent tournament moments, we ask the essential question every coach must face: Can you evolve without losing what makes you great?

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or leader in any arena, this episode challenges you to rethink what effective leadership really looks like in today’s game.

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Resources

• youtu.be/nIbL3N8OU-E?feature=shared&t=169
• https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2025/03/23/dan-hurley-connecticut-making-change-march-madness/82627474007/
• https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43322013/nfl-vikings-coach-kevin-oconnell-sam-darnold-rams-playoffs

💥 "You ruined my season!" 💥
If you've ever been hit with that from a player or parent, you're not alone—and you're not to blame.
But as coaches, we do have a responsibility: to create an environment where athletes can grow.

✅ Get curious
✅ Build relationships
✅ Ask questions that lead to ownership

The best coaches don’t avoid hard moments—they lead through them.
🎧 Tune in to Episode 395 of the Coaching Culture Podcast: Leadership Confidence: How to Avoid Self-Doubt & Empower Your Team.

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💡 How do I get my team to be more _______?
Resilient. Positive. Selfless. Accountable. Grateful. Better leaders.

It's the question every coach asks.
And the answer? Simple—but not easy.

👇 Here are two powerful ways to start building the team culture you actually want:

🔑 1. Become More ______ Yourself
Your team won’t outgrow your example.
If you want them to be more resilient—you need to stay committed in adversity.
If you want them to be more selfless—you need to live it, praise it, and model it daily.

🏀 As Coach John Wooden said:
"Your own personal example is one of the most powerful leadership tools you possess."

🛠️ 2. Systematize Your Values
Core values can’t just live on posters or t-shirts. They have to show up every single day.

✔️ Start and end practice with value-based questions.
✔️ Highlight behaviors during film.
✔️ Build values into communication, reviews, and team meetings.
✔️ Share stories that inspire and reinforce who you want them to become.

📢 If your players aren’t joking about how often you bring up core values…
You’re not doing it enough.

Ready to stop talking about culture and start living it?
Let’s go. 🔥

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