Coaching Culture 391: Accountability & Ownership: Keys to UNC Women’s Soccer National Championship | Part 2 Tracy Leone
Mar 9, 2025
Tracy Leone, assistant coach of the UNC Women's Soccer team and 1991 World Cup champion, shares her insights on building a winning culture. She discusses the pivotal role of mental toughness and high standards, illustrated by the infamous Cooper Run. Tracy delves into her evolving coaching philosophies and emphasizes player ownership of values. The importance of fostering accountability and a joy for competition shines through as she reflects on the team's recent championship success, highlighting strong character and camaraderie.
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Co-Coaching Success Story
- Tracy Leone shared how she and Ray, her co-coach at Clemson, complemented each other's coaching styles effectively.
- She was structured, while Ray brought creativity, and together they built a passionate and positive team culture.
Build Values with Team Ownership
- Engage your team in defining core values to foster ownership and accountability.
- Translate core values into clear behaviors and post them to reinforce commitment throughout the season.
Revisit Values with Data & Leadership
- Regularly revisit core values with leadership groups to maintain accountability and focus.
- Use factual data like game stats to show how off-field accountability affects on-field performance.