Episode # 14 … Jayme Pendergast

Today’s guest is Jayme Pendergast. Jayme serves as the Director of Athletics for Life University located in Marietta, Ga. She is a small-town girl who has done and who continues to do big things. A lover of learning and one who fosters a growth mindset in those around her Jayme has been a pivotal part in the tremendous growth that Life Athletics has experienced in recent years growing to serve over 500 student-athletes while seeing multiple programs rise to new heights of success. Let’s jump in and get to know Mrs. Jayme Pendergast.  

1:02 - Introduction 
4:51 - Leading an Athletic Department of over 500 athletes
6:36 - What makes a Great Coach? What do you look for when hiring a new coach?
8:00 - Benefits of a Sports Psychology Degree 
9:41 - What shaped Jayme Pendergast’s Leadership Style
12:12 - What does a successful ‘student-athlete experience” look like?
14:09 - Motivating Your Coaching Staff
17:45 - Promoting your Programs through Social Media
19:49 - Three Pieces to Success -Show Up, Engage, Be Coachable
22:52 - The Intrigue of Life University Athletics
24:12 - Developing an Athletic Department Hall of Fame
25:55 - A Fan of Author, Joshua Medcalf
27:05 - Systems & Processes…Data Collection
32:11 - Facility Improvement through a Video Room
33:39 - AD Honor Roll
35:18 - Initial Trust & Respect when Meeting New People
38:55 – Highlights of Life University Athletics
41:52 - Leadership Qualities from Dr. Ike Reighard
44:00 - 2-Minute Drill 

Book Mentions:  Infinite Game (Simon Sinek)  Talent Code (Daniel Coyle)  Chop Wood, Carry Water (Joshua Medcalf) Pound the Stone (Joshua Medcalf) Burn Your Goals (Joshua Medcalf)  Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell)  Culture Code (Daniel Coyle) Talking with Strangers (Malcolm Gladwell) 
 
You can follow Jayme Pendergast and Life University Athletics on social media  Twitter: @JaymePendergast   @LifeUAthletics   Instagram: Life U Athletics    Jayme Pendergast 

Find out more about Mrs. Jayme Pendergast and Life University Athletics at: Life U Athletics