In this episode Brian sits down with former UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and University of Tennessee Baseball Head Baseball Coach Dave Serrano to talk about lessons learned from a lifetime of coaching NCAA Baseball. 

In this episode Dave shares strategies that you can use as a coach to grow yourself and your program.

Dave was a part of leading 3 college world series programs to Omaha, The University of Tennessee and Cal State Fullerton as an assistant and UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton as a head coach. In this podcast he discusses:

Doing Whatever It Takes To Pursue What You Love

The Dangers of Pursuing Your DREAM vs. Being Where Your Feet Are

Understand Who You Are, Where You Came From and Why You Do What You Do

Being Grounded Is More Valuable Than Reaching For Bigger

The ONE Book That Has Changed Coach Serrano’s Life - Heads Up Baseball

Breathe, Control What You Can Control, Stay Present

The Competition Between The Lines & In Life Is Real

When You Know It’s No Longer About You

How To Manage A High Stress Position SEC Coach

The 3MS for Post Retirement That Dave Learned From Drew Brees

Mastery - What To Do In Your Life

Mentorship - What You Do When You Are Coaching

Making A Difference - What To Do Post Retirement

Advice For Young Dads…

Work Life Balance vs. Work Life Integration

Working The Process and Avoiding The Results Trap

You Can Learn More About Coach Dave Serrano at DaveSerranoCoaching.com

Family Always Comes First, Team Always Comes Second

Don’t Let The Scoreboard Judge You

Stand For What You Stand For, Don’t Let The Scoreboard Change You From Who You Are

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