Harnessing the Power of Coaching with Brian White

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Sep 5, 2024

Brian White, the Running Backs Coach at Bowling Green, shares his coaching journey and highlights the parallels between sports and leadership. He discusses the importance of will over skill and fostering intimate player connections to build a collaborative team culture. White emphasizes learning from both wins and losses, the necessity of effective communication, and the role of feedback in personal and team growth. Tune in for his insights on adapting to evolving dynamics and creating a nurturing environment for high-performance teams.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

A Passion for Coaching: From Wall Street to Football

04:46 • 3min

The Art of Coaching: Lessons from Wins and Losses

08:00 • 22min

The Art of Engagement in Coaching

29:53 • 14min

The Skill-Will Dynamics in Teams

44:05 • 6min

The Essentials of Team Dynamics and Leadership

50:01 • 2min

In this episode, John Kaplan and John McMahon dive into the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and team dynamics with Brian White, the Running Backs Coach at Bowling Green. They explore the parallels between sports and sales leadership, emphasizing the importance of will, skill, and creating a team-oriented atmosphere. White shares insights from his illustrious career, including his coaching philosophy, the importance of building intimate relationships with players, and balancing individual and team goals. The discussion also addresses the evolving challenges in coaching amidst a backdrop of changing team compositions and maintaining a competitive edge. Tune in for an engaging session filled with practical advice and inspiring anecdotes on leading and motivating high-performance teams.

Tune in and learn more on this episode of The Revenue Builders Podcast.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about Brian White:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-white-38bb5716a/

HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT
[00:04:20] Brian White's Coaching Journey
[00:08:12] Lessons from Wins and Losses
[00:09:04] The Role of a Coach
[00:13:05] Building a Team Culture
[00:19:58] Effective Communication in Coaching
[00:25:10] Creating a Roadmap for Success
[00:27:27] Competitive Memory in Sports
[00:27:57] The Importance of Fundamentals
[00:29:28] Intimacy in Coaching
[00:30:38] The Role of Feedback
[00:31:30] Coaching vs. Teaching
[00:32:12] Leadership and Parenting
[00:33:22] Creating a Comfortable Environment
[00:34:33] Being Coachable
[00:41:37] Evolving as a Coach
[00:44:24] Skill and Will Matrix

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

[00:09:25] "The role of a coach is to help you reach your genetic ceiling. I want you to get a concussion banging your head on your genetic ceiling."
[00:07:17]"For every buyer, there has to be a seller. It’s not real complicated—when the market crashed, there were no buyers. Simple wisdom applies to life as well."
[00:15:49] "Play as hard as you can, as fast as you can, for as long as you can—and be a great teammate."
[00:10:21] "People haven’t changed; they still want to be touched and connected with on a human level."