Glass and Out University of St. Thomas Head Coach Bethany Brausen: Creating a self-governing culture, leadership myths and every person has a story
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Apr 24, 2025 Bethany Brausen, Head Coach of the University of St. Thomas Women's Hockey program, shares her journey from playing at the University of Minnesota to coaching. She discusses the importance of fostering a self-governing culture and dispels common myths about leadership. Bethany highlights how individual stories shape team dynamics and emphasizes empathy in coaching. She also addresses the challenges within modern college athletics, including the transfer portal and NIL, while advocating for building trust and a strong team identity for future success.
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Leadership Happens in Small Moments
- Leadership is shown in small, meaningful moments, not just big speeches.
- Showing up uniquely for others builds true leadership influence.
Create Self-Governing Team Culture
- Culture must be intentionally developed and taught by coaches.
- Empower players to self-govern and lead their own team environment.
Design Intentional Player Interactions
- Design intentional non-hockey conversations to build trust with players.
- Prioritize knowing players' lives beyond sport to improve performance intrinsically.
