Pocket Coach Academy: Building UIL Champions

In this episode key note speaker, author and former UIL Coach Julie Schniers joins us to talk all things leadership. In this casual conversation we hit on so many of the major issues coaches face. 

This week we attack the myth that you have to reinvent the wheel or do something different than everyone else to find success. 

Emulation of successful programs should be your first step to building. 

In this interview with Mikyela Tedder PCA's Director of Journalism Resources, we discuss the best practices for coaches and competitors when it comes to competing in UIL Journalism events. 

A five point framework for getting your team to follow through. These are my tips for creating a team that drives itself and minimizes a lack of follow through. 

1.That 2.What 3.How 4.When 5.Circumstances (Why)

After an unsuccessful UIL State, I found myself giving myself these pieces of advice. 

1. You know what you need to do, You just have to do it. 

2. Quit Reframing your goals as you go and ensuring a feeling of disappointment

3. Focus on the Impact you make in the lives of your students and less on the output and superficial recognition. 

In this episode I discuss why it is important advocate for what you need and go over some key tips in how you go about speaking to your leader or your team about getting the resources or support you need to be successful. 

Join me and the PCA Vice President of UIL Resources Rory McKenzie as we discuss all the best recruiting practices for the UIL Team. 

Pro Tip- Skip to the last 10 minutes for the short and sweet version. 

Explore the science behind chunking information into groups of threes to allow you and your students to develop effectively and efficiently.