Awareness leads to responsibility. Responsibility leads to growth. It is our responsibility as coaches to get our players to the truth so that we can help them maximize their growth. Many times, coaches are fighting against the inaccurate voices that influence players outside of the program. JP and Nate discuss many best practices to enhance the player-coach relationship. √ Accept reality so that perception is accurate √ The cost of candor vs. the cost of kindness √ The false narrative from the board of advisors Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron & Playing Time System as discussed by Anson Dorrance in previous episodes.

The fight against mediocrity is taxing. It is even more taxing from a leadership perspective where you can’t just take care of yourself, you have to inspire the ones around you to follow your example. In this episode, JP and Nate continue the conversation with special guest Anson Dorrance, the longtime head coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics and with Dorrance's guidance, the Tar Heels have won numerous NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. √ Do not make playing time complex or subjective √ Coaches oftentimes owe the parents a thank you √ Get people and players to the truth as fast as possible Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron as discussed by Anson Dorrance & Playing Time System.

The climate for developing players is better when competition exists. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Anson Dorrance, the longtime head coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance's leadership, the Tar Heels have won numerous NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. √ Lessons from UNC coaching legend, Dean Smith √ Design a program you would want to play in √ Target alphas, not lowest common denominators Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron as discussed by Anson Dorrance.

How do you get better at coaching when you aren't coaching? Similar to our desire as coaches for players to grow out-of-season in various areas of their lives and sport, we too must take ownership of our development beyond the sidelines. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss the harsh realities of problems in programs and where fault falls. They share ways to develop solutions personally and professionally. √ Whose fault is it and does it really matter? √ Psychological safety: A non-negotiable √ The gift of transparency & vulnerability Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses.

In this episode (Part 2 of 2), JP and Nate continue the conversation with special guest Ryan Hawk. Ryan was formerly the quarterback at Miami University. After finishing his playing career, he started The Learning Leader Show (Podcast). He is the author of two books - Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader and The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of The World’s Most Productive Achievers. Working his way up from an entry-level salesman, he is now an author, podcast host, and also a consultant. √ It’s more than just executing the offense √ Have strong beliefs, weakly held √ Outwork your self-doubt Guest Twitter: @RyanHawk12 Ryan’s Newest Book: The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses.

In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Ryan Hawk. He was formerly the quarterback at Miami University. After finishing his playing career, he started The Learning Leader Show (Podcast). Ryan is the author of two books - Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader and The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of The World’s Most Productive Achievers. Working his way up from an entry-level salesman, he is now an author, podcast host, and also a consultant. √ Inspire others to value & pursue excellence  √ Learn how to become a Learning Machine  √ Lead yourself so that you can lead others Guest Twitter: @RyanHawk12 Ryan’s Newest Book: The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Experience in leadership is both undervalued and overrated. Some things must be experienced to be understood. John Dewey said, “We do not learn from experience... We learn from reflecting on experience.” In this episode, JP and Nate discuss the intentional process that coaches should have as seasons come to an end. √ Prioritize the process of post season evaluations √ Assess the most precious commodity: Time √ Avoid the fringe-case frustration Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent book is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. In Part 1 of this series, JP, Nate, and Steve discussed the dangers of leading with fear. In this episode (Part 2), JP and Nate visit with Steve about coaches that actually lead out of fear, meaning many coaches are afraid to make decisions or hold players accountable because of how athletes might respond. Listen in on how to equip yourself (and others) with tools on how to overcome any setback or challenge. √ Framing matters: Cortisol or Adrenaline √ Inherent laziness or unimportance/irrelevance? √ Zooming out of the downward spiral Guest Twitter: @stevemagness Steve’s New Book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Collectively, his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with Steve about his work focusing on increasing performance, understanding mental growth and mindset, as well as relative coaching challenges like stress, film review, and the use of consequences. √ A growth mindset experiences discomfort √ The shifting of power dynamics in sports & society √ Our default is often not optimal, but familiar Guest Twitter: @stevemagness Steve’s New Book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Coaching is challenging. Decisions can be questioned, players can be difficult, and parents can be major disruptors - causing significant issues that seem to steal any joy from the profession. This job takes courage. Choosing the transformational path is not an easy one. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss this topic of courage and openly share from their own personal experiences. √ Transformational coaching prioritizes the experience √ Value the things that are most important to you √ To grow in courage, you must know your ‘Why’ Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses