Becky Burleigh

Becky is an American soccer coach who has just retired after leading the University of Florida Gators for 26 years.

She was the inaugural coach in 1994, and went on to win the NCAA title in 1998. She retired with a winning percentage of 75, and ranks second in total number of all-time wins among Division I coaches. In her time at Florida she also led the team to 14 SEC championships.

With her colleague Brett Ledbetter she also runs the very successful What Drives Winning conferences that bring together Great Coaches from all over the world.

In this interview some of the key highlights for me were:

·     Her belief that there is no task that is so important or critical that it should stop you from her bringing your best energy to the team.

·     Her view on the importance of courage as a coach.

·     That the way you treat people is more important that the tactics you deploy.

·     And the story she shares about how she controls her emotions during a game. Which I think has great applicability in the work place.

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