The Roots of Ambition

From Manaboo to Mentor: Coach L Block on Family, Coaches & Breaking Cycles | Episode 23


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This one hits home. Coach Lawrence “L Block” McGee — aka Manaboo from Sunny Hills / Milpitas — pulls up to talk fatherhood, engaged parenting, youth football, discipline, and breaking generational cycles. You’ll hear how he and Angel first crossed paths on the Berryessa Cougars fields and why “no receipt came with this child” is the realest parenting bar you’ll hear all week.What’s inside:Meeting Coach Lawrence (L Block / Manaboo) & those Sunny Hills rootsCoaching 20 years at the big-boy level + a wild playoff storyWhy parents must engage with their kids (not just “be there”)“No receipt for this baby” → grow up fast and rally as a villageDaughters & standards (protective dad talk)On identity & purpose: break the cycle and give backIf he were an animal: lion (or a silverback)If you’re a parent, coach, or anyone leading the next generation — this episode is for you.Like, comment, and subscribe to fuel the movement. New drops weekly 🔥⏱ Chapters00:00 Intro & why this one’s special01:05 Meeting “L Block” (aka Manaboo) in Sunny Hills / Milpitas03:30 Berryessa Cougars & Coach Keith (“Grumpy”)07:10 What makes a real coach (& first impressions)12:20 Family structure & respect in the home16:45 Advice to young parents: “No receipt came with this child”22:15 Tough love vs being an a** — how to lead your kids28:40 Engaged fatherhood — be present on purpose35:10 Breaking generational cycles & purpose42:00 Wild playoff story & coaching the “big-boy” level50:30 Raising daughters / high standards / non-negotiables58:20 If he were an animal: lion vs silverback gorilla1:03:00 Aging, wisdom & being “Papa”1:10:00 Final takeaways + what’s next (Part 2 coming 👀)

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