Today we’re joined by Coach Jason Pillion to dive into leadership, building lasting culture, and creating championship-level teams without relying solely on talent. Get ready for real talk on relationships, accountability, and the mindset behind "Floor Burn High." 🏀🔥

📝 MAIN POINTS:

• The 3 traits of great coaches:

  1. Build genuine relationships

  2. Be a consistent truth teller

  3. Hold players accountable every day

• How to build trust without becoming "just a buddy":

  • Intentional conversations before/after practice

  • Focus on professionalism, not locker-room talk

• Why culture beats talent in the long run

• The meaning of "Floor Burn High":

  • Toughness, energy, and finding advantage no matter the situation

• Details of Coach Pillion’s two-week Boot Camp:

  • Developing leadership

  • Building mental and physical toughness

  • Creating ownership among players

• How to handle defeat:

  • “Never waste a failure.”

  • Use losses to teach and grow without losing team confidence

• How to stay humble and hungry after big wins

  • Focus on the process, not the outcome

💬 IMPORTANT QUOTES:

• "Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

• "Be a truth teller — even when it’s hard, even when it hurts feelings."

• "You can’t be talent addicted."

• "Floor Burn High isn't just about diving for loose balls. It's about handling adversity without excuses."

• "You can’t afford slippage. Standards must stay high every day."

• "When the light shines brightest, the cracks show up. That’s why culture matters."

💡 BIG IDEAS:

• Great programs are built one conversation at a time, not one championship at a time.

• Consistency — not flash — is what separates good from great.

• Relationships come first; wins are a byproduct.

• True leaders show up every day, especially when it's hard.

• Every moment (a player walking into the gym, a casual hello) is a chance to build trust.

🎧 LISTEN NOW and learn how to build a team that wins with character, toughness, and heart!

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