
Coaching Culture
A podcast for leaders and coaches sharing practical strategies and tools to build your team's culture and help you grow as a leader. Co-hosted by J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson of TOC Culture Consulting, and Betsy Butterick. Get the podcast notes and learn more about us at tocculture.com
Latest episodes

Jun 11, 2023 • 36min
300 Exploring Self-Deception with Chip Huth, Former KCPD Officer and Leadership Consultant, Part 1
JP's latest book, The Culture System, explores the concept of The Outward Mindset in its first chapter. This perspective is crucial for leaders to consistently operate from, enabling them to be authentic and gain acceptance. The podcast episodes 180 and 181 previously discussed this way of thinking. In this week’s episode, Chip Huth joins as a guest to share insights about his upbringing, his law enforcement experiences, and the transformative paradigm shift he underwent throughout his professional journey.
√ Compliance can be resistant despite obedience
√ Lessons from Leadership and Self-Deception
√ Robotic behavior will ruin relationships
Guest Twitter: @Chip_Huth
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Jun 4, 2023 • 37min
299 Unleashing the Leader Within: Game-Changing Leadership Development for Athletes
As the academic year comes to a close and sports seasons draw to an end, coaches start planning for the upcoming season. Inevitably, they ponder the question, "What will leadership look like for our team next year?" Is leadership merely about holding players accountable, or does it encompass more? How can we enhance player ownership? JP and Nate explore strategies to tackle the leadership gaps that arise with each graduating class and propose systems to support this endeavor.
√ Why leadership development isn’t developing leaders
√ Empowerment by allowing players to co-create
√ Joe Maddon’s philosophy on identifying leaders
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May 28, 2023 • 32min
298 Tim Elmore on Working with Parents of Gen Z & Leading Gen Z Coaches on Your Staff, Part 2
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore, the renowned founder and CEO of Growing Leaders and a bestselling author with an impressive collection of over 30 books, JP and Nate delved into various topics aimed at bridging the gap between previous generations and Gen Z individuals. In Part 2, Tim takes the discussion further, placing significant emphasis on the crucial aspects of trust-building, relationship establishment, empowering ownership, fostering growth through incentives, and instilling hope in what is often referred to as a cynical generation.
√ Tim says: The problem isn’t the kids, it’s the parents
√ Don’t think of control, think about how to connect
√ How to create modern elders and young geniuses
Guest Twitter: @TimElmore
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May 21, 2023 • 36min
297 Tim Elmore on Working with Parents of Gen Z & Leading Gen Z Coaches on Your Staff, Part 1
Over the past two decades, we have witnessed an unparalleled pace of growth, surpassing any other period in human history. Dr. Tim Elmore, an esteemed guest on this podcast episode, joins JP and Nate to shed light on bridging the generational gap caused by this cultural transformation. Dr. Elmore, the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders and a bestselling author with over 30 books to his name, is dedicated to helping adults understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by today's generation.
√ The ineffectiveness of outdated borrowed experiences
√ Have A LEG to stand on when connecting with GenZ
√ The use of gratitude as a tool combating entitlement
Guest Twitter: @TimElmore
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May 14, 2023 • 51min
296 It's NOT Just a Game- How to Focus on BOTH Winning AND Purpose
In this episode, JP and Nate discuss two contrasting perspectives held by sports enthusiasts. On one side, there are those who believe that there is no such thing as failure in sports, but rather continuous progress and valuable lessons to be learned. On the other side, there are individuals who emphasize that the scoreboard is the ultimate determinant of success. Our hosts explore the question of whether coaches, players, and organizations can genuinely prioritize both winning and purpose in their approach.
√ It’s more than a game, but not a true measure of worth
√ “There is no failure in sports” (Giannis Antetokounmpo)
√ Differences in approach: John Wooden vs Dave Brandt
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May 7, 2023 • 31min
295 Dusty May on How to Embrace Personal Growth and Development as a Busy Leader
JP and Nate are joined by special guest Dusty May, the Head Coach of the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Men’s Basketball Team for Part 2 of this conversation. Coach May led his team to make history in the NCAA Tournament by advancing all the way to the Final Four. Dusty shares more about his personal journey and how he navigates the rapidly-changing landscape of college sports, while staying committed to leading every day.
√ Accept the evolution of expectations and operations
√ Value people, character, and consistency
√ Staying the course vs. stockpiling talent
Guest Twitter: @CoachDustyMay
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Apr 30, 2023 • 48min
294 Dusty May on his Leadership Style that Took FAU from Underdog Status to the Final Four
Coaches are always looking for inspiration and the secrets of successful coaches, especially those from unexpected places. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with special guest Dusty May, who is the Head Coach of the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Men’s Basketball Team. Coach May and his Owl’s made history this year in the NCAA Tournament by advancing all the way to the Final Four. As a lifelong learner, Dusty reached out to JP after reading Calling Up. Dusty shares some of his journey and what he attributes to his growth and most notably recent success.
√ Make people aware of leadership strengths & weaknesses
√ Using confidentiality is more effective than confrontation
√ Culture evidence shows up in the quality of conversations
Guest Twitter: @CoachDustyMay
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Apr 23, 2023 • 39min
293 Truth Talk: Unlocking Honest Conversations without Straining Relationships
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
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Apr 16, 2023 • 55min
292 Anson Dorrance on Accountability, Playing Time, Valuing Every Player, Helping Players Get to the Truth, and Working with Parents
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
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Apr 9, 2023 • 46min
291 Anson Dorrance on Creating a Competitive Cauldron, Peer Evaluations, and Challenging the Fragility of Today’s Athletes
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
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