Connecting Through Community: Andy Hadfield's Journey as Lehi Football Head Coach
In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Andy Hadfield, the newly appointed head coach of Lehi High School Football. Andy shares his journey from becoming an assistant coach to head coach, balancing a full-time lawn care business, and the challenges and triumphs along the way. He delves into his coaching philosophy, the importance of building team culture, and ensuring players learn valuable life lessons through sports. From the highs and lows of the game to the support of the Lehi community, Andy's passion for coaching and making a difference shines through. This episode is a reflection of how sports, teamwork, and community intertwine to create lasting impacts on the lives of young athletes.
00:00 Introduction to Roots and Branches of Lehi
00:38 Meet Andy Hadfield: Lehi's New Head Football Coach
01:06 Balancing Coaching and Business
01:55 Journey to Becoming Head Coach
05:16 Building a Winning Team Culture
09:57 The Importance of Respect and Communication
12:09 The Role of Sports in Personal Development
17:36 College Recruiting and High School Sports
27:53 Handling Highs and Lows in Sports
28:11 Coaching Philosophy: Striving for Perfection
28:45 The Importance of Self-Reflection
29:10 Grading Players Beyond Results
31:40 Balancing Perfectionism in Youth
32:42 Coaching with Compassion
35:52 The Role of Community in Coaching
39:21 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation
41:16 The Value of Being Present
42:38 Personal Growth Through Adversity
43:46 Supporting Kids' Passions
50:55 The Joy of Community Involvement
54:09 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects
55:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts