In this episode of The Turnaround Series, host Michael Echaves sits down with Charlie TeGantvoort, a coach with a track record of rebuilding struggling programs and turning them into winners. Coach T shares his approach to building relationships, changing team culture, and creating a winning mindset—all key elements in a program's transformation.

From inheriting teams with years of losing seasons to leading them to playoff victories and championships, Coach T details the strategies, leadership principles, and culture shifts that made success possible. He emphasizes the power of one-on-one connections, how to handle negative mindsets, and why winning starts before the first game is even played.

Whether you're a coach looking to revive a struggling program or someone fascinated by leadership and culture change, this episode delivers valuable lessons on commitment, strategy, and resilience.

Topics Covered

The importance of relationship-building in a turnaround
How to change a losing mindset into a winning one
Strategic scheduling to build confidence and momentum
The role of administration, teachers, and community support
How to handle negative attitudes and keep a team moving forward
The importance of coaching staff and leadership structure

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