In this live 55min group coaching call, Brian Cain, MPM is joined by Eastmont HS Director of Athletics Russ Waterman, MPM. Brian and Coach Waterman discuss leadership and culture in athletic administration and:

• Why you must love em’ in order to lead em’
• Being a Transformational vs. Transactional Coach
• Principle vs. Preference based focus
• The Motto of “Don’t Stop Believing”
• What Does Mental Toughness Actually Mean?
• Why your culture is what you accept, not what you say
• The importance of officials recognition
• The importance of taking care of yourself first.

CALL RESOURCES

• Power Point
• Wildcats Today, Wildcats For Life Video
• Eastmond High School MVP Process

How and Why Culture is King 

• Eastmont MVP Process "Wildcats Today Wildcats for Life" 
• Bag Tags
• Signs and Messaging
• Bracelets 
• Swag for athletes based on WILDCATS principles

What you accept is the culture you have (Culture Guardrails) 

• Cain on Campus / Fundraiser University
• Group Coaching Calls 
• Coaches Council 
• 1st Monday of the month with one core principle on agenda for discussion 
• Head Coach "Check-in All in" meetings (20 minutes max) 
• In season 1x a week in person or online 
• Out of season 1x a month in person or online 
• Eastmont Leadership Academy 
• Intentional instruction on being a responsible and accountable athlete (30 day Athletes course, MPM, Jeff Janssen)
• 2x a month at 7:30 am with breakfast served.
• WILDCATS of the Month 
•  Athlete chosen based on exhibiting core principle and performance

Mental Performance Mastery in Action 

• Showcase 1 MPM strategy/Pillar being used by programs 
• Programs responded (Boys and Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Softball, Baseball, Boys Golf, Cheer, Wrestling, Tennis, Boys Basketball) 

Fundraiser University experience 

• explain the experience and importance 

Investing in YOU - Walking the Walk

• Russ Waterman taking Care of Russ Waterman