🥎🎙  Championship Lessons from Brandon Elliott

Brandon Elliott has built Virginia Wesleyan into one of the most dominant softball programs in NCAA Division III history. With three national championships, a national runner-up finish in 2025, 11 ODAC titles, and nearly 700 career wins, he’s the winningest coach in program history—and a leader whose impact stretches far beyond the scoreboard. 

In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Brandon shares the blueprint for sustaining excellence year after year. We talk about how he’s cultivated a culture that drives buy-in without shortcuts, why speed and pressure have become the DNA of his program, and how he’s evolved as a leader over nearly two decades at the helm. He also reflects on the mentors who shaped his journey, the highs and lows of championship runs, and what it takes to lead a program with clarity and conviction. 

Whether you coach softball or any other sport, this conversation is packed with lessons on culture, consistency, and championship leadership. 

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