I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why culture has become such a buzzword and why every team is dealing with the conflict that competing agendas bring to the table.

Want to receive these posts via email? Sign up for the Culture Coordinator email list here Goal: I will understand why information and opportunity symmetry create an opportunity for me as the Culture Coordinator of my program and why I must cast a compelling vision. Information and opportunity symmetry are two concepts every Culture Coordinator...Read More

Want to receive these posts via email? Sign up for the Culture Coordinator email list here Goal: I will understand why it’s crucial my discipline system lines up with the type of culture I am striving to build and what I am teaching my athletes about ambition, motivation, and mindset. Have you ever driven a...Read More

Want to receive these posts via email? Sign up for the Culture Coordinator email list here Far too many coaches spend far too much time trying to “motivate” their athletes. Controversial opinion alert: I think trying to motivate your athletes is an utter waste of time. Many coaches take pride in being great motivators, and...Read More

Want to receive these posts via email? Sign up for the Culture Coordinator email list here In this episode, we take a look at why it’s more important than ever to be intentional and how the Culture Coordinator System works.

I am not a motivator. Say it with me: “I am not a motivator.” Lots of coaches take pride in being great motivators and I think being a great motivator is huge mistake. Motivation, by definition, is the reason a person has for acting or behaving in a particular way. When a coach establishes himself...Read More

“When we punish kids for crimes, we look backward at what they’ve done,  wanting to bring justice to the situation. When we discipline kids, we look forward to the future and equip them to change their thinking and actions. Both require leadership, but discipline generally leads to better outcomes” Tim Elmore Did you catch the...Read More

Over the last 6 weeks we’ve seen unparalleled improvement in our weight room. There are likely several factors at play, but they all come back to culture. It’s been the culture, not the program design, that has made the difference. A few resources mentioned in the podcast: The sheets/packets the athletes are keeping track of...Read More

Today I’m talking with Chris Fore. Coach Fore has not only develops his players, but he pours a lot of his resources into developing coaches. He is well known for his contributions to the world of special teams, especially the shield punt. He is also the founder of Eight Laces Consulting which helps coaches with...Read More

You would never leave the installation of your offensive and defensive schemes to chance. Great coordinators plot out every step in the process and systematically install their playbooks. But do you think that way about YOUR culture? Today’s episode is about how to go about systematically installing your culture in the months leading up to...Read More