For the Good of the Neighborhood

Join Eric Bowling, Director of Student Leadership and Service at Wheaton Academy as he looks to help leaders develop internally so that they are equipped to create positive influence externally. In this first episode, Coach Bowling will explain the reasons for the name "lead with a towel" and how that ties in the FUEL philosophy. We will also cover some ways that others can learn to "lead with a towel" 

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Coach Bowling is talking about mental health issues and today's athlete. This episode looks at the athlete's experience with mental health issues, why you can't treat mental health issues like a sports injury and what to do if you are experiencing a mental health issue. If you or someone you know needs help dealing with socio/emotional issues, please talk with someone you trust who can help you deal with your issue. You can also visit the following links for more information - 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental Health America

Stamp Out Stigma

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Coach Bowling is talking about mental health issues and today's athlete. This episode looks at the athlete's experience with mental health issues, why you can't treat mental health issues like a sports injury and what to do if you are experiencing a mental health issue. If you or someone you know needs help dealing with socio/emotional issues, please talk with someone you trust who can help you deal with your issue. You can also visit the following links for more information - 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental Health America

Stamp Out Stigma

Motivation. A complex psychological process that directs and maintains a behavior toward a goal. The interesting thing about motivation is you know when you have and you know when you don't. In this week's episode, Coach Bowling looks at two types of motivation - achievement and affiliation. We will talk about the positives and the potential negatives of both and the tension of trying to balance the two in our own motivation as we coach our teams

Motivation. A complex psychological process that directs and maintains a behavior toward a goal. The interesting thing about motivation is you know when you have and you know when you don't. In this week's episode, Coach Bowling looks at two types of motivation - achievement and affiliation. We will talk about the positives and the potential negatives of both and the tension of trying to balance the two in our own motivation as we coach our teams

Does gender matter in coaching? Listen in as Coach Bowling discusses the similarities and differences in coaching males vs. females with special guest Coach Heather Green. Coach Green brings a unique perspective to our conversation as tennis coach to both male and female players. So, does gender matter in coaching? Listen to today's episode to find out!

Does gender matter in coaching? Listen in as Coach Bowling discusses the similarities and differences in coaching males vs. females with special guest Coach Heather Green. Coach Green brings a unique perspective to our conversation as tennis coach to both male and female players. So, does gender matter in coaching? Listen to today's episode to find out!

Leadership requires the balance of being hungry - driven, purposeful and motivated and humble - it's not all about or because of you. On this edition of Athleticology, Coach Bowling looks at the necessity of being good at both. The book H3 Leadership: Be Humble, Stay Hungry, Always Hustle by Brad Lomenick can be found on Amazon

Leadership requires the balance of being hungry - driven, purposeful and motivated and humble - it's not all about or because of you. On this edition of Athleticology, Coach Bowling looks at the necessity of being good at both. The book H3 Leadership: Be Humble, Stay Hungry, Always Hustle by Brad Lomenick can be found on Amazon

In leadership, most of us are going to be "leading from the middle." Today we ask the question "how do we balance leading AND following?" Listen to this episode of Athleticology as Coach Bowling and guest Daniel Smith - host of Danalytics podcast - discuss how to lead when you are not in charge. The books referenced in this episode, How to Lead When You Are Not In Charge, and Extreme Ownership can be found on Amazon. Follow Coach Bowling on twitter @Coach_EBowling