
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

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Apr 2, 2023 • 45min
290 Creating Your Own Coach Development Plan
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
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Mar 26, 2023 • 31min
289 Helping Others Pursue Excellence with Ryan Hawk, Part 2
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
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Mar 19, 2023 • 35min
288 The Pursuit of Excellence with Ryan Hawk, Part 1
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
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Mar 12, 2023 • 36min
287 Getting Intentional in Your Post Season Review
Dive into the world of coaching as JP and Nate highlight the importance of intentional reflection at season's end. They explore how evaluating decisions, much like poker strategy, can enhance outcomes. Coaches are encouraged to gather diverse feedback and manage their time wisely. The conversation emphasizes the 1% rule—refining existing practices instead of adding new ones for efficiency. Ultimately, they advocate for a supportive environment through thoughtful communication and exit interviews with players, promoting genuine growth.

Mar 5, 2023 • 38min
286 Steve Magness on Building Mental Toughness in Athletes, Part 2
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
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Feb 26, 2023 • 44min
285 Steve Magness on Old School Coaching & Effective Accountability, Part 1
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
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Feb 19, 2023 • 29min
284 The Courage to Coach
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’
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Feb 12, 2023 • 38min
283 Eric Lang On Taking AIC Hockey Team From the Worst to One of the Best in Division One, Part 2
Eric Lang is the Head Coach of the American International College Men’s Hockey team. He has had great success at his alma mater not just on the ice, but within his program as a transformational coach. This episode is the 2nd of a 2-part conversation. Eric gives many practical ideas for leadership, practice planning, and ways to propel players to be great.
√ Radical transparency of mistake ownership
√ Leadership is not a rank and now needs a why
√ Motivating and inspiring leadership
Guest twitter: @ericlang9
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Feb 5, 2023 • 37min
282 Eric Lang On Taking AIC Hockey Team From the Worst to One of the Best in Division One, Part 1
In 2016, Eric Lang took over as Head Coach of the American International College Men’s Hockey team. The previous season prior to his arrival, they were ranked 60 of 60 Division I NCAA hockey teams. In three years, they became a Top-25 team, and a nationally recognized program. In this episode, he shares how he has invested in the people under his care, raised his standards, and held his players accountable - the blueprint of a transformational coach.
√ Go after ‘and’ players, not ‘but’ players
√ Develop Your Leaders
√ Personal Investment Player Days
Guest twitter: @ericlang9
Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com
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Jan 29, 2023 • 37min
281 Coaching PTSD: Not Letting Your Past Impact Your Present
This podcast dives into the impact of past traumatic experiences on coaches, highlighting the breakdown of trust and negative perceptions it can cause. It explores how trauma shapes our perception and defense mechanisms, using triggers and anxiety as examples. The importance of seeking help for mental health issues and engaging in open communication is also discussed.