Lesle Gallimore - Managing the Evolution of Team Culture

Gary talks with Lesle Gallimore, who has just completed 26 season as head coach at University of Washington, and achieved phenomenal success with 15 NCAA Tournament appearances, 270 wins, and numerous Coach of the Year awards at national level. Lesle discusses the following: - Are cultures more difficult to manage when you experience success? - How do you judge character of players in the recruitment process? - Why are humor and fun critical aspects of team environments? - Ways to manage different types of personalities? - Can you coach with "tough love" today? - How do you avoid burnout? - Why are relationships with peers so important? And much more! This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. Raise your club's profile in your local community, and give them a professional look this season, with NFHS and FIFA approved custom textured training balls and training vests from Bounce Athletics. Fully customized with your logo and color scheme, and produced in the same factories as the global-brand balls you are already using, Bounce Athletics training balls feature a textured PU outer with hybrid seamless construction so they look, feel, and play like match balls. They also feature premium butyl bladders that hold their air all season so you can spend your time setting your sessions and not pumping balls. With only 25 ball minimums, a quick four-week turnaround, and a 2-year warranty, Bounce Athletics can still get you a custom look in time for the spring. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.