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In this powerful episode of Live Life by Design, host Jeff Mendez sits down with Adam Hall, head wrestling coach at Utah Valley University, former All-American, and leadership powerhouse. From his roots in Idaho to coaching on the national stage, Adam shares raw, tactical insights on what it takes to lead under pressure, delegate with trust, and build a winning culture from the ground up.
Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or striving for personal greatness—this episode breaks down how structure creates freedom, how to lead with clarity, and why accountability is love. It’s not just about wrestling. It’s about life, purpose, and living by design—not default.
⏱️ Key Moments
0:00:07 Intro & Guest Welcome
0:00:49 Adam’s Journey to Coaching
0:03:29 Leadership & Delegation
0:05:21 Culture & Communication
0:11:38 Team Structure & Roles
0:16:06 Budgeting & Fundraising
0:21:56 Raising Academic Standards
0:24:00 Life After Graduation
0:38:58 Recruiting & Transfer Portal
0:49:06 Structure Creates Freedom
0:53:50 Wrestling Mindset & Ownership
0:56:35 Leading Through Tragedy
1:05:00 Living by Design
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By Jeff Mendez5
1616 ratings
In this powerful episode of Live Life by Design, host Jeff Mendez sits down with Adam Hall, head wrestling coach at Utah Valley University, former All-American, and leadership powerhouse. From his roots in Idaho to coaching on the national stage, Adam shares raw, tactical insights on what it takes to lead under pressure, delegate with trust, and build a winning culture from the ground up.
Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or striving for personal greatness—this episode breaks down how structure creates freedom, how to lead with clarity, and why accountability is love. It’s not just about wrestling. It’s about life, purpose, and living by design—not default.
⏱️ Key Moments
0:00:07 Intro & Guest Welcome
0:00:49 Adam’s Journey to Coaching
0:03:29 Leadership & Delegation
0:05:21 Culture & Communication
0:11:38 Team Structure & Roles
0:16:06 Budgeting & Fundraising
0:21:56 Raising Academic Standards
0:24:00 Life After Graduation
0:38:58 Recruiting & Transfer Portal
0:49:06 Structure Creates Freedom
0:53:50 Wrestling Mindset & Ownership
0:56:35 Leading Through Tragedy
1:05:00 Living by Design
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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