Teams that gel. It’s every leader’s ambition. And legendary college football coach Urban Meyer’s specialty. His approach earned him 17 championship titles, 3 perfect seasons, 5x coach of the year, and one of the most winning records in history (187-32). What does it take to go from a collection of players to a winning institution? Alex and Coach reflect on their time together at Utah. Coach Meyer opens up about the personal toll of his obsessive pursuit of excellence. The conversation gets into the heart, mind, and soul of one the greatest coaches of all time to unpack what it takes to stay on top of your game and win as one team.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:07:09) Early Impressions of Alex Smith

(00:14:07) The Crucible of Training

(00:17:40) Recruiting and Identifying Talent

(00:31:07) Creating a Culture of Selflessness

(00:35:25) Dealing with Expectations and Mental Health

(00:37:15) Health Scare and Career Reflection

(00:39:07) Coaching Philosophy and Mental Health

(00:40:58) Implementing Changes at Ohio State

(00:46:38) The Evolution of the Spread Offense

(00:50:27) Leadership and Trust in Coaching

(01:02:00) Transitioning from Coaching to TV

(01:04:07) Giving Back

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