This week's episode features a special guest, Coach Zach Ssebatindira, a Pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong interest in cancer therapies, diagnostics, and interventions. He was my former collegiate coach at Chestnut Hill College, and I even served as his assistant for another year. This episode is one of my favorites as we reconnect and reminisce.

This episode might not be your typical story about a pro player like we've had before. It's more about the unique bond between a former player and coach. We get into all sorts of topics, from life conversations to friendly chit-chat. We talk about the value of relationships in the football world too. My hope is that listening to our chat will remind you of your own coach-player connections or bring back some great memories. If I can do that for you, then I consider this episode a success. So come join us as we celebrate this milestone and relish in the joy of reconnecting with old pals.

Timestamps:

0:00  Intro

3:17 Episode 100 with a very special guest

6:03 Being the voice of the people

12:37 What a coach is supposed to do

16:23 The importance of being curious about people

20:10 Coaching philosophy, bringing the full version of the player

32:36 Making time to talk to someone he cares about

34:36 How life outside of football impacts the game

40:42 Finding the right people around you

1:10:16 Do difficult things and embrace them

1:25:31 The importance of having a mental health expert on every team

Key Highlights:

• Embrace difficult tasks, challenges, and personal growth, recognizing them as opportunities for development and progress.
• Stay curious about people, valuing their perspectives, and using one's voice to advocate for others.
• Relationships in the football world are important as they contribute to personal growth, team dynamics, and overall success.
• Personal lives and experiences outside of football can influence and shape one's performance on the field.

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