Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Ehrmann

Joe Ehrmann is the critically acclaimed author of InsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. He was an All American football player, was named to Syracuse University's All-Century Team, lettered in lacrosse and received the Arents Award, SU's Most Distinguished Alumni honor for his contributions to society.  Joe played professional football for 13 years and was named Baltimore Colt's Man of the Year.  He was the NFL's first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient, and named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine.  The Institute chose him as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America for International Sport. Joe also the subject of New York Times Best-Seller, Season of Life:  A Football Star, a Boy, A Journey to Manhood.  Jody Redman is a nationally recognized facilitator and speaker. She is a former collegiate basketball player and has served as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director, Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels.  Jody carries a dual portfolio as Associate Director for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and co-founder of the InSideOut Initiative. Jody oversees Minnesota's education program for 500 member high schools that includes a professional development program, continuing education requirement and ongoing support and outreach.  In this replay of our 100th episode, Joe and Jody share their wisdom and about the work they do with the InsideOut Initiative. This podcast would not exist, the Changing the Game Project would not exist, if it were not for Joe Ehrmann. Many years ago, I read his incredible book InsideOut Coaching, and it changed my life forever. It validated for me that there was more to coaching than Xs and Os, and that I wanted to be a “transformational coach, and not a transactional one.”  This episode is everything I hoped it would be, as the wisdom Joe and Jody share is incredible. Some highlights include: 8 mins: the four-part system that defines the role of sports in schools 9 mins: the difference between performance character and moral character, and how coaches can teach it 17 mins: to be a better coach, you have to be a better you 24 mins: how sports is not meeting the fundamental needs of student-athletes anymore 28 mins: what are the moral and performance values that define your coaching why 35 mins: how to show every child that you value him or her 43 mins: the four most powerful questions a coach must ask 54 mins: final words of wisdom from Jody and Joe PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. 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In Episode 158, we are re-casting our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA and former coach at all levels of soccer, who talked with Phil about the #1 tool college coaches use to find recruits, how soccer players can find the “right fit,” the recruiting implications of the small world of college and pro soccer, “punching coaches in the nose” with player emails and videos, and real-world lessons kids can learn through the recruiting process. Specifically, Don discusses: ·      His story and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and his long journey to SRUSA Soccer (3:31) ·      How Don's work with SRUSA is similar to his work as a coach of soccer teams at all levels (7:19) ·      The need for players to have both raw athleticism and passion for the sport to play at the college level and beyond (13:06) ·      The importance of soccer players finding the “right fit” and how they can do so (18:00) ·      Why creating and knowing your budget is critical in the recruiting process (25:53) ·      Selling yourself and not burying the lead in your videos, emails, and other recruiting communications with prospective colleges (and employers) (34:53) ·      The importance of “punching someone in the nose” in the recruiting process (39:17) ·      How to make videos on a tight budget (42:58) ·      Making the kids put in the work with their videos, emails, and other areas of the recruiting process (45:33) ·      The small world of college and pro soccer, and how it relates to the world outside the game (46:58) ·      The #1 tool that college coaches use to find recruits (51:46) ·      What most coaches are looking for when they recruit at tournaments and showcases (57:08) ·      Showing the colleges (or employer) that you've done your homework on them and that you know why you think it's the right fit for you (1:01:44) ·      Real world lessons kids can learn during the recruiting process (1:05:50) ·      How to grab a coach's attention in a subject line and email (1:08:56) ·      How Don is using lessons learned in soccer in his life outside the game (1:12:22) ·      Don's book recommendations Resources and Links from this Episode ·      Uncut Video of the Episode ·      HSEL Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership ·      Don's Twitter handle -- @Don_K_Williams ·      SRUSA Website -- https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com ·      How Soccer Explains the World, by Franklin Foer ·      Inside Out Coaching, by Joe Ehrmann ·      10% Happier, by Dan Harris ·      Inside College Soccer Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-soccer/id1480369430

Welcome into a Friday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to do today as we get set for the return of sports! Stan ‘The Fan' Charles will be in studio with us as we talk some Orioles trades rumors, preview their series with the Texas Rangers this weekend and dive into the latest out of the Maryland State Athletics Hall of Fame. Early in hour 1, we will talk Orioles and their first round draft pick, Vance Honeycutt, with his Head Coach at North Carolina, Scott Forbes, as we learn a little more about Vance and the player he was in college, and high school. At 10:45am, we will switch gears over the Maryland State Athletics Hall of Fame when we have an opportunity to chat with Baltimore Colts legend, Joe Ehrman, to talk to him about his career, culminating in the MD Athletics HOF. At 11:15am, we will then stay on that topic when we catch up with former Maryland Football Coach, Ralph Friedgen, who will be receiving the Coaching Legacy Award from the Maryland State Athletics HOF. And later on, rather than going around baseball with This Week In (the rest of) Baseball, Glenn, Stan and Griffin will look back at their pre-season MLB predictions and see what picks they'd like to have back as we get set for the second half.

In this episode, we explore the vital traits that contribute to the making of a true man. We delve into the virtues of honesty, integrity, accountability, and courage, and the impact they have on leadership and service to others. Join us on this journey to challenge the traditional views of manhood and to embrace a more authentic and virtuous way of living.Episode Breakdown:Introduction to Joe Ehrmann's TED Talk and the Building Men Program (0:00:02)We kick off with a personal narrative on how Joe Ehrmann's life story and the loss of his brother led to the inception of the Building Men program. We delve into how his experiences and his TED Talk, played pivotal roles in shifting the cultural norms of masculinity, especially in sports.Exploring the Essence of Manhood (0:13:33)Reflect on the incredible rarity of existence and the importance of finding one's purpose. This segment examines the characteristics of manhood that extend beyond physical strength and material success, highlighting virtues like integrity, honesty, courage, humility, and the importance of being other-centered.Building Men Podcast Promotion (0:24:44)We encourage listeners to engage with the Building Men community through our website and email. We invite feedback and sharing of our message and thank our audience for their commitment to growth and character development.Key Transcript Excerpts:Joe Ehrmann's transformative journey from an NFL player to a coach and mentor after a personal tragedy, and how his philosophies on masculinity, expressed in his TED Talk, inspired the Building Men program.A deep dive into the qualities that define true manhood, including responsibility, integrity, honest communication, and the strength to face adversity. It also emphasizes physical health, humility, self-discipline, and the capacity to foster loving relationships.Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode that is more than just a conversation; it's an invitation to be part of a community that champions character, integrity, and the redefinition of manhood. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and shaping a better future for men everywhere. THE FOUNDATION - Virtual Community for Young MenBuilding Men InstagramBuilding Men WebsiteBuilding Men YouTubeBuilding Men FacebookWork with Dennis as your 1 on 1 coach If our podcast resonates with you, please consider rating, reviewing and sharing it with anyone who you believe would benefit from the message.Visit our sponsors - Finish The Race – Home of the official Building Men gear

In this episode, Corbin and Dr. Armstrong discuss the five dimensions of wellness—what Dr. Armstrong refers to as “well-centered fitness.” The hosts discuss the importance of incorporating Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness in our daily lives. “Fitness” refers to something that one improves over time and can be defined as a state of physical and mental well-being that allows an individual to perform daily activities with vigor and without undue fatigue. “Well-centered fitness” is discussed as a mindset and a continuous journey requiring regular physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices, and a positive mindset to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness and to… age well.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong refers to InSideOut Coaching by Joe Ehrmann. This is a book about “transformational” v. “transactional” coaching, but it is equally relevant for those of us who are “self-coaching” and seek to… age well.Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on "Aging Well"? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast

In 2015, Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman, with a grant from the NFL Foundation, implemented a statewide pilot program in partnership with high school athletic associations, educational leadership associations, and the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. Since that time, the InSideOut Initiative has partnered with 20 NFL teams in 17 states. With the support of the NFL Foundation, the InSideOut Initiative is creating a national movement to transform interscholastic athletics.    Joe Ehrmann, All-American football player played professional football for 13 years and was the NFL's first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient. Joe is the author of the highly influential and popular InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives which provides the basis for purpose-based athletics: connecting student-athletes to transformational coaches, in a nurturing community for their social, emotional and character development.    Jody Redman is a nationally recognized speaker, facilitator, author, and thought leader on strategic planning, organizational design and transformation, and leadership development. She is a former collegiate basketball stand-out, high school teacher, head coach, and Athletic Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels. During her nineteen-year tenure as an Associate Director for the Minnesota State High School League, Jody authored, developed and produced cutting edge online education that supports the social-emotional and character development of school community stakeholders.     In this episode, Joe, Jody and Cindra talk about:  Why it is important to be purpose-driven  What it means to be an inside-out coach and leader  How leaders can become transformational  What healthy masculinity looks like     HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/534   FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901       

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How do we find the true riches of life? In this series of talks we've discussed many fears and pitfalls that men experience - the fear of failure, battling the pressure to perform and 'act like a man.' We compare and compete constantly. This leaves men feeling isolated and alone. If you think about it, a man's greatest fear should never be the fear of failure, but the fear of actually succeeding at something that doesn't really matter. Author and coach Joe Ehrmann said, "At the end of our life, we ought to be able to look back over it from our deathbed and know somehow the world is a better place because we lived, we loved, we were other-centered, other-focused." Every real man should be investing their life in a cause that is bigger than your own individual hopes, dreams and desires. But how do we make the changes necessary to do that? Today is the last of 3 talks that I gave back in 2009 after the stock market crash. These talks became the foundation of my book The True Measure of a Man, which continues to impact many lives, both men and women. Learn how to get Chapter 1 of The True Measure of a Man for FREE here.

In this weeks episode I discuss my opinions on being a multi-sport athlete. I list some role models such as: Jim Brown, Jenny Williams, Miles Jones, Sergio Perkovic, Jason Alessi, Isaiah Wilson, Jamir Jones, John Mackey Syracuse, Will Yeatman, Sam Hubbard, Joe Ehrmann, Jared Bernhardt, Matt Baker. I talk about the pros and cons of playing multiple sports including lacrosse. Here is the link to the Polish Lacrosse Website: https://polandlacrosse.org/Here is the link to the 2023 World Games: https://worldlax2023.com/intro/indexhttps://www.omnialacrosse.com

The legendary Bill Campbell is called the trillion dollar coach by his biographers. Campbell coached and mentored larger-than-life business leaders Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, Steve Jobs, Marissa Mayer, and many others.If Bill was the trillion dollar coach, then I'm not sure what to call Joe Ehrmann and his friend and fellow coach, Biff Poggi who are central pillars in the book Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx.Little did Jeffrey Marx know that his life would be transformed forever once he stepped on a Baltimore Colts football field during training camp as an eleven-year-old. Years later, he would reconnect with Joe Ehrmann who took him under his wing during those earlier years. What was supposed to be a newspaper article about the demolition of a football field turned into a book about the building up of young men not just in football, but in the bigger game of life.Season of Life is one of the best books I've read in years. Central themes include false masculinity, revolving integrity, the best definitions of coach and success, and a young football player's reflection on a huddle.

In Episode 92 and other episodes this summer, we are taking a break from our normal programming to share with you some unreleased episodes from the Coaching Character Podcast, which Phil recorded with Coach Roz, who played football for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego State, and now runs The Playmakers, which works with at-risk and developmentally different children. This is great content that we wanted to ensure got the airtime it deserves. In this episode, Coach Roz and Phil talk about their previous conversation with Andrew Murakami, strengthening marriages, how coaches can supplement the roles of moms and dads in their kids' lives, and how coaches can help their players flourish by being more relational than transactional. Resources and Links from this Episode Playmakers Website HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives, by Joe Ehrmann

Get the podcast notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn more or Sign Up for the next cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a book club: CGTBookClubs.com About Joe Ehrmann: Joe was an All-American football player at Syracuse university, then went on to have a 13 year NFL career. Following his NFL career, he has done several things, including coaching, writing, and educating coaches. He has been named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine and the Institute of International Sport chose Joe as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America. Coach Ehrmann's revolutionary concepts of purpose-based football, transformational Coaching and developing healthy masculinity are the subject of New York Times Best-Seller, Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, A Journey to Manhood. Joe is also the author of the highly influential and popular InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. Joe is currently the President of the InSideOut Initiative, an evidenced-based, systems-level approach that inspires and catalyzes communities to transform the current interscholastic sports culture to one that values the human growth and development of student-athletes. Connect with Joe Ehrmann: Books: InSideOut Coaching - Season of Life Website: insideoutinitiative.org Email: joe@insideoutinitiative.org Twitter: @JoeEhrmann76 Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com

Get the podcast notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn more or Sign Up for the next cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a book club: CGTBookClubs.com About Joe Ehrmann: Joe was an All-American football player at Syracuse university, then went on to have a 13 year NFL career. Following his NFL career, he has done several things, including coaching, writing, and educating coaches. He has been named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine and the Institute of International Sport chose Joe as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America. Coach Ehrmann's revolutionary concepts of purpose-based football, transformational Coaching and developing healthy masculinity are the subject of New York Times Best-Seller, Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, A Journey to Manhood. Joe is also the author of the highly influential and popular InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. Joe is currently the President of the InSideOut Initiative, an evidenced-based, systems-level approach that inspires and catalyzes communities to transform the current interscholastic sports culture to one that values the human growth and development of student-athletes. Connect with Joe Ehrmann: Books: InSideOut Coaching - Season of Life Website: insideoutinitiative.org Email: joe@insideoutinitiative.org Twitter: @JoeEhrmann76 Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com

In Episode 46, we are re-casting our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA and former coach at all levels of soccer, who talked with Phil about the #1 tool college coaches use to find recruits, how soccer players can find the “right fit,” the recruiting implications of the small world of college and pro soccer, “punching coaches in the nose” with player emails and videos, and real-world lessons kids can learn through the recruiting process. Specifically, Don discusses: His story and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and his long journey to SRUSA Soccer (1:31) How Don's work with SRUSA is similar to his work as a coach of soccer teams at all levels (5:19) The need for players to have both raw athleticism and passion for the sport to play at the college level and beyond (11:06) The importance of soccer players finding the “right fit” and how they can do so (16:00) Why creating and knowing your budget is critical in the recruiting process (23:53) Selling yourself and not burying the lead in your videos, emails, and other recruiting communications with prospective colleges (and employers) (32:53) The importance of “punching someone in the nose” in the recruiting process (37:17) How to make videos on a tight budget (40:58) Making the kids put in the work with their videos, emails, and other areas of the recruiting process (43:33) The small world of college and pro soccer, and how it relates to the world outside the game (44:58) The #1 tool that college coaches use to find recruits (49:46) What most coaches are looking for when they recruit at tournaments and showcases (55:08) Showing the colleges (or employer) that you've done your homework on them and that you know why you think it's the right fit for you (59:44) Real world lessons kids can learn during the recruiting process (1:03:50) How to grab a coach's attention in a subject line and email (1:06:56) How Don is using lessons learned in soccer in his life outside the game (1:10:22) Don's book recommendations Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership Don's Twitter handle -- @Don_K_Williams SRUSA Website -- https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com How Soccer Explains the World, by Franklin Foer Inside Out Coaching, by Joe Ehrmann 10% Happier, by Dan Harris Inside College Soccer Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-soccer/id1480369430

An All-American at Syracuse and an NFL standout for 13 years, Joe Ehrmann understands the difference between transactional and transformational coaches. Through empathy, kindness and service to others, he coaches to, “help boys become men of empathy and integrity who will lead, be responsible and change to world for good.” His program, the InSideOut Initiative is committed to transform the sports culture to one of human growth and development. This is the Mindset of Coaching.

When Joe lost his brother at the age of 19, he began to question the meaning of sports.  As he began to evaluate the Coaches he had throughout his life, he began to see the differences in transformational vs transactional coaches.  This ultimately lead Joe to his life's work! 

"To be a better COACH, you've got to be a better YOU." // Joe Ehrmann is a former defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts and the Detroit Lions. He was named to Syracuse University's All-Century Football Team and played lacrosse for legendary coach, Roy Simmons Jr. After the NFL, Joe pursued a career in service leadership, urban ministry, and coaching, and he coached football at Gilman School for twelve years alongside Biff Poggi. Coach Ehrmann has received widespread recognition for his messages on masculinity and transformational coaching. He is currently the President of a national movement called InsideOut Initiative, an evidence-based approach to mentoring and developing student-athletes. // On Episode #46 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Joe discuss Syracuse University's Roy Simmons Jr., what a transformational coach is, coaching and modeling moral character, the three myths of masculinity, what it takes to "be a man," athletics as a vehicle for character building, Joe's proudest moments as a football coach at Gilman School, issues facing young men today, determining your life narrative and finding purpose, Joe's 2011 book 'InSideOut Coaching,' and his initiative to use sports to transform lives. // Many thanks to the all-powerful Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //

Dai Rees is former rugby player at Newbridge, Swansea, Newport & Cross Keys and made the transition after retiring from injury into a successful career as coach. Some of his rugby coaching highlights include a number of head coach positions at Wales Representative level including Wales 7s, U19, 20, 21s and Wales Women. He then spent around a decade in Hong Kong coaching and was the Chief Rugby Operations officer and general manager for high performance. Now back in the UK he has been working as a teacher in a private school as well as building on his vast experience as a mentor and high performance coach. He has very recently made the decision to finish his full time role at his school and jump with two feet into following his passion for authentic leadership, personal development, mentoring and coaching. In this conversation we talk about Dai's learning and experience of over 40 years involved in the game of rugby. We go pretty deep into his revelations around his own early struggles with managing his emotions and how his exploration into emotional intelligence has revolutionised his approach to leadership, coaching and teaching. He talks about the importance of learning, especially as we enter later life and recommends the book 'A permission to feel' by Marc Brackett to anyone who wants to take a first step into learning about their emotions. He also touches on some of the ideas of masculinity in the book 'Backbone' by David Wagner and in our discussion we talk a little bit around how men especially find it hard to express emotions. One final recommendation from Dai to the teachers and coaches out there was the book 'Inside out coaching' by Joe Ehrmann which he says has helped him implement some of his experience with emotional intelligence into the High Performance environments he has managed in recent years. I am sure you will enjoy this slightly longer but more in depth conversation with someone with such a rich experience in the game. Huge gratitude to Dai for sharing with us today, you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dai-rees-56297223 Finally, The Post Rugby Podcast would like to invite you to our Free Facebook Group - The Post Rugby Community to connect with other rugby players (current and retired) and like minded people to continue your journey to a happier and healthier life post rugby. The time for raising awareness for improved physical and mental health in the game of rugby is over and the time for taking action is here! I hope you found some inspiration listening to this podcast but please be encouraged to take action today but trying some of things the guest talks about or joining the community and getting involved in the next challenge or programme. See you next time :)

In Episode 14, Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA and former coach at all levels of soccer, talks with Phil about the #1 tool college coaches use to find recruits, how soccer players can find the “right fit,” the recruiting implications of the small world of college and pro soccer, “punching coaches in the nose” with player emails and videos, and real world lessons kids can learn through the recruiting process. Specifically, Don discusses: His story and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and his long journey to SRUSA Soccer (1:31) How Don’s work with SRUSA is similar to his work as a coach of soccer teams at all levels (5:19) The need for players to have both raw athleticism and passion for the sport to play at the college level and beyond (11:06) The importance of soccer players finding the “right fit” and how they can do so (16:00) Why creating and knowing your budget is critical in the recruiting process (23:53) Selling yourself and not burying the lead in your videos, emails, and other recruiting communications with prospective colleges (and employers) (32:53) The importance of “punching someone in the nose” in the recruiting process (37:17) How to make videos on a tight budget (40:58) Making the kids put in the work with their videos, emails, and other areas of the recruiting process (43:33) The small world of college and pro soccer, and how it relates to the world outside the game (44:58) The #1 tool that college coaches use to find recruits (49:46) What most coaches are looking for when they recruit at tournaments and showcases (55:08) Showing the colleges (or employer) that you’ve done your homework on them and that you know why you think it’s the right fit for you (59:44) Real world lessons kids can learn during the recruiting process (1:03:50) How to grab a coach’s attention in a subject line and email (1:06:56) How Don is using lessons learned in soccer in his life outside the game (1:10:22) Don’s book recommendations Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode – https://youtu.be/B12pc9XvRTk HSEL Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership Don’s Twitter handle -- @Don_K_Williams SRUSA Website -- https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com How Soccer Explains the World, by Franklin Foer Inside Out Coaching, by Joe Ehrmann 10% Happier, by Dan Harris Inside College Soccer Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-soccer/id1480369430  

"My job really isn't to teach [students] pre-calculus. My job really isn't to get them to win the 100-meter dash. My job is to be a support for them, to serve them, and to look out for their best interests. And that's what I try really hard to do every day." // Jeff Gouline '00 is the Chair of the Mathematics Department at Gilman School and a character education coach for student-athletes. He's a committed mentor, devoted advisor, talented pastry chef, long-distance runner, and the antithesis of a box-checker. // In Episode #26 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Jeff discuss supporting students emotionally during the pandemic, misconceptions about math, being an athlete at Swarthmore College, the unlikely combination of math and history at UVA, Upward Bound under Bill Greene, Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Jeff's first day of teaching, impactful teachers during Jeff's time as a Gilman student, Peter Julius's writing standards, deeper meanings in literature, Jordan Peterson on life as a series of games, team versus individual sports, the reason schools emphasize athletics, the philosophy of Joe Ehrmann, manhood as a structure, Jeff's daily motivations, having a deeper sense of purpose, the power of listening, Jeff's life-altering experience reading "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers, and apple pot pie! // Enjoy the episode? Don't forget to subscribe and follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. Many more episodes to come! // Thank you for listening! And as always, thank you to Cesare Ciccanti for the visuals.

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Jeff Thorne, head football coach at North Central College. Jeff has continued his father’s legacy by taking over as head coach and is here to talk about his experience and lessons he’s learned from years of being a leader. He talks about maintaining focus and enthusiasm as a leader and speaks on the importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you.   Listen in to learn why storytelling is a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability, as well as what can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow. You’ll also learn Jeff’s motivation for being a coach and what books have inspired him and his team.   “I believe when you give young people the opportunity to learn about each other… the beauty of this game is black, white, orange, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, tall, short, wide, skinny. You’re all pulling in the same direction. It’s such a great microcosm of what our country should look like but doesn’t.” [14:42]   What You Will Learn:  [2:18] His father’s journey into North Central and the legacy they have built there over the last several decades [4:04] How Chase The Lion relates to his life [6:03] The definition of a Chase The Lion goal [6:13] Who takes the credit for the improvement of their facilities [7:00] The importance of being diligent and trusting the process [7:56] How Jeff maintains focus and enthusiasm as a leader and a coach [11:34] How leaders can keep the stories of our history alive + Strategies Jeff has used [15:09] The consistent thread in the heated topics of the world is division + The importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you [17:58] Storytelling as a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability [19:45] Vision casting is part of leaders’ responsibility + What can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow [20:30] Jeff’s driving force for being a football coach [22:58] The team’s mission and goals and how they differ [23:30] Humans are wired to want to be good at what they do and our responsibility is to educate, empower, and equip them to do so [25:13] How the Navy Seals impacted his team’s culture [25:54] How Jeff integrates “Love, Serve, Care” into his leadership [27:03] Great leaders have to tell the truth: Why leaders may avoid difficult conversations with their people   Relevant Links: Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy Email: academy@lci1.com Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson: www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion The Season of Life by Joe Ehrmann: www.amazon.com/Season-Life-Football-Journey-Manhood/dp/0743269748 The Garden by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/garden The Carpenter by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/carpenter

In this episode we explore the path of Dan Jablonic, father of twins and ADM Regional Manager for USA Hockey. Dan grew up playing in Minnesota where he played for Blaine High School. He then moved to play in the USHL before moving to play at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 1993-97. While at Duluth, Dan received a bachelors in sports psychology. After college he played in the ECHL and spent time playing in Sweden. Dan started his coaching journey in college working at camps and hockey schools in Minnesota. He began coaching officially in Skelleftea (Sweden) in 2005 as an Assistant coach for th U18 team. He moved to U20 and then as an Assistant Coach for the Men's SHL team. He then moved to coach at Timra IK as the head coach of the U20 team. Before moving back to the US, Dan made a final stop in Sweden at Frölunda Gothenburg where he served as an Assistant Coach. Dan returned Stateside and became the Hockey Director for the Washington Little Caps where he spent almost 7 years. He then became a Regional Manager for the state of Illinois in 2018 where he is working currently.  With Dan we talk about his favorite hockey memory, why he started coaching and what helped him get started, his motivation, his philosophy and values, and what he brings back to the US with him from his time in Sweden. We then explore the responsibility of his current role and the advice he would give himself if he was starting his path again.  Dan recommends a couple of books including, "The Language of Coaching" by Nick Winkelman and "InSideOut Coaching" by Joe Ehrmann.  Check out Dan on twitter (@coachjablonic). Don't forget to connect with the hosts Derek (@DerekERead) and Rick (@RickSchreiber68) on twitter as well as the show (@thecoachsroad). We would love to hear from you, please send us an email to thecoachsroad@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

“Our brains and our bodies are designed to connect with other people. We are hardwired to connect.” – Joe Ehrmann Scientifically and biologically, we are created to be in relationships, but it’s not always easy. In this episode, the fifth in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann discuss what it means to love unconditionally inside a healthy relationship. Topics include the three basic things that every person needs to connect with others, the vital importance of deep friendships and the reasons why our wounds can stop us from developing the sorts of intimate connections that we are designed to have.   READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: The qualities that exist in a loving relationship. How to love people who are difficult to get along with. Why you must always work on yourself first.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: InSideOut Initiative Gilman School HBO Real Sports, Part 2 “Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we could ever address the lack of meaningful relationships with people in this world, we could deal with most of the social problems in this society.” – Joe Ehrmann “Friendship means you get face to face. You reveal your deepest, most intimate struggles and who and what you are.” – Joe Ehrmann “All relationships in one way or the other fall into two categories: It's either a relationship built around devotion, or it's a relationship built around duty.” – Brian Buffini “Relationships are always organic. You might have had a great loving relationship three weeks ago, but you’ve got to keep working on that relationship. It takes time. It takes commitment. And it takes investment.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“Our brains and our bodies are designed to connect with other people. We are hardwired to connect.” – Joe Ehrmann Scientifically and biologically, we are created to be in relationships, but it’s not always easy. In this episode, the fifth in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann discuss what it means to love unconditionally inside a healthy relationship. Topics include the three basic things that every person needs to connect with others, the vital importance of deep friendships and the reasons why our wounds can stop us from developing the sorts of intimate connections that we are designed to have.   READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: The qualities that exist in a loving relationship. How to love people who are difficult to get along with. Why you must always work on yourself first.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: InSideOut Initiative Gilman School HBO Real Sports, Part 2 “Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we could ever address the lack of meaningful relationships with people in this world, we could deal with most of the social problems in this society.” – Joe Ehrmann “Friendship means you get face to face. You reveal your deepest, most intimate struggles and who and what you are.” – Joe Ehrmann “All relationships in one way or the other fall into two categories: It's either a relationship built around devotion, or it's a relationship built around duty.” – Brian Buffini “Relationships are always organic. You might have had a great loving relationship three weeks ago, but you’ve got to keep working on that relationship. It takes time. It takes commitment. And it takes investment.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“Healing is a lifestyle. It's a lifelong journey to process this.” – Joe Ehrmann Healing is a continual journey, with many ups and downs along the way. In this episode, the fourth in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann teach the process of healing and explain why it will help you experience fuller relationships and ultimately find your transcendent cause and purpose. Topics discussed include why it’s vital to verbalize your wounds and share them with someone you trust, why you must question the beliefs behind your emotions and why the discipline of journaling is so helpful in digging for truth.     READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: Six steps to heal from the wounds of your past. Why pain is a part of healing. Why healing yourself positively impacts others.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: InSideOut Initiative   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There's a certain reality that whatever we resist is going to persist in our life. The more we avoid, or deny or suppress the wounds of our life, the more they continually show up.” – Joe Ehrmann “The mind or our subconscious doesn't hide things from itself. They continually stay there. They keep playing. Those old wounds and the messages that came from those wounds continue to play.” – Joe Ehrmann “We need someone in our lives that we can share this journey with, this healing process with. Someone with whom we can share our most intimate and deepest secrets.” – Joe Ehrmann “Life really is about digging for the deeper truth and the meanings of life.” – Joe Ehrmann “You've got to give yourself permission to really feel what you feel. Emotion is energy.” – Joe Ehrmann “You've got to keep digging deeper into the truth, into belief systems, and see whether they're true or whether they're false. Don't let emotional discomfort determine for you whether something is true or false.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“Empathy is part of our human nature. It's the capacity to feel what other people are feeling. It's what separates animals from human beings. It's part of our nature; but it also has to be nurtured.” – Joe Ehrmann If we don't address the wounds that we experience in life, we will go on to similarly wound others. In this episode, the third in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann discuss why developing empathy for ourselves and others is a crucial step in helping us to understand and move forward from the hurts of the past. Topics discussed include why we often build rigid defense mechanisms and destructive life patterns to cover our wounds, how we can transform these patterns and become wounded healers and what role faith takes in this journey.   READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: How a lack of empathy manifests in society. The differences between positive and negative empathy. Why journaling helps to make sense of the journey to healing.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: InSideOut Initiative   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we don't enter into the woundedness of ourselves; if we don't identify and name our own life patterns; if we don't see the destructive behaviors that come out of that woundedness, we become the wounders.” – Joe Ehrmann “We take the people we love, the people we want to be invested in and that we care about, and we can't help but wound them because we haven't addressed our own woundedness.” – Joe Ehrmann “You have to take that first step of entering those wounds with a sense of empathy.” – Joe Ehrmann “One of the missing pieces in America is a lack of empathy. We do victim blaming, we have apathy and indifference. But we've got to learn how to develop positive empathy for people, their situations and, particularly, for ourselves.” – Joe Ehrmann “They always say the most competitive sport in America is parenting.” – Joe Ehrmann “You've got to take those wounds from your past and heal them so you can move forward.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“We've got to name these wounds. We've got to enter into them, touch them, heal them, verbalize and then release them so that we can be the people that we were created to be.” – Joe Ehrmann   Wounds from your past can have a devastating impact on the way you feel about yourself and others. In this episode, the second in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann teach how to identify and heal those wounds that make it difficult for you to truly love and be loved. Topics discussed include how a deeply personal experience with his young son led Joe to reflect on his own relationship with his father; how an incident in Brian’s childhood inspired his motivation to succeed in life; and why healing is not about affixing blame, but about understanding what shaped you.   YOU WILL LEARN: The three basic questions we all have about identity, intimacy and industry. How we can be wounded by our nature, our nurture and our culture. Why the number one wound in our society is the father wound.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: InSideOut Initiative   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think all of us come into this world with three basic questions. And the first is a question of identity: Who am I? The second is a question of intimacy: Who will love me? And the third is one of industry: What can I do with my life?” – Joe Ehrmann “Most people want to change their circumstances, but they don't want to change themselves. The challenge is, if you change yourself, circumstances will change also.” – Brian Buffini “If you have a pebble in your shoe and you leave it there, you're eventually going to develop a limp. And you can learn to walk through life with a limp, but it's better to go back, take it out, then learn to walk properly and then maybe help others get this pebble out of their shoe.” – Brian Buffini “We share our woundedness with others to offer that as a hope for healing.” – Joe Ehrmann “A wound is some unresolved issue. And it's not the fact that we're wounded in life. It's a decision we make as adults to deal with them.” – Joe Ehrmann “All of us have woven into us this deep need for satisfaction. To be unconditionally loved, to be known for who and what we are and to be accepted for that.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“All of life is about relationships. It has to do with the capacity to love and to be loved.” – Joe Ehrmann   All of us long to love and be loved, but giving and receiving love is also one of the most difficult challenges we face in life. In this episode, the first in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann teach why we must better understand and love ourselves so that we can love other people and receive love in return. Topics discussed include how damaging ideals of masculinity and femininity are passed from generation to generation; how we can recognize and reject these false concepts of who and what we are; and how we can correct and redefine our models for humanity, improve our relationships and discover our true purpose.   YOU WILL LEARN: Three lies of the false self for men. Three lies of the false self for women. Two criteria to measure success as a human being.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx InSideOut Initiative   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All of us have been wounded on life's journey, and we've got to find some kind of healing so that we can be connected to people at our deepest levels, intimately with our souls and with care and compassion and with empathy.” – Joe Ehrmann “We've got all these young boys and girls looking for all the wrong things in each other and none of them feeling good about who and what they are, because there's this tremendous sense that ‘I don't measure up’.” – Joe Ehrmann “If you don't come to grips with your own woundedness and your own pain, your own false concepts and false self-identity, then these problems are going to go from generation to generation.” – Joe Ehrmann “If you haven't been relationally successful, life ends up becoming extremely unfulfilling. You can only measure success in terms of relationships.” – Joe Ehrmann “At the end of your life, you ought to be able to look back over and know that the world is a different place, a better place because you lived, you loved and you were involved, and you live that as some kind of other centered purpose.” – Joe Ehrmann   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

“Instead of a cancel culture, we need a kindness culture.  Instead of engaging in conflict, we have to engage in discourse.” – Brian Buffini   Division is everywhere in our world today. In this episode, Brian reflects on why people have become separated and teaches how we can come together to be more unified. He explains why this is one of the most unusual times in our history, shares some observations about where we are in our cultural dialogue and outlines proactive steps everyone can take to heal and reunite.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why respect for others is so important. How to have grace. Why we shouldn’t conform.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” by Miles McPherson “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Dead Poets Society,” movie How to Love and Be Loved, podcast series with Joe Ehrmann   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Winston Churchill "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." – Thomas Jefferson “Nothing great has ever happened from hate.” – Brian Buffini “Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.” – Dale Carnegie “If there's any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own.” – Henry Ford “You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view.” – Harper Lee “The smallest change in perspective can change a life.” – Oprah Winfrey "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." – Marcus Aurelius "It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see." – Henry David Thoreau “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts."– Aristotle "None of us is as smart as all of us." – Kenneth Blanchard "Diversity: the art of thinking independently together." – Malcolm Forbes “If we find ourselves becoming critical of other people, we should stop examining them and start examining ourselves.” – William Barclay “I do not understand the mystery of grace, only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” – Anne Lamott "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." – Mark Twain “Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.” – Eleanor Roosevelt "Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." – President John F. Kennedy "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson "Conformity is the last refuge of the unimaginative." – Oscar Wilde “I still believe America’s best days are yet to come.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave  

Scripture says we are given both life and breath because breath is what animates our spirit when we choose to take action. But as Paul Coughlin shares, all men have life but not all men have breath, and that is why their lives are unfulfilled. Plus, the defining characteristic of God that Paul shared with atheists; Joe Ehrmann on a powerful solution to bullying; President Theodore Roosevelt on being a person of influence; Tocqueville on what causes depression for those who seem to have it all; Dr. Julie Slattery on why Legos are a metaphor for happiness; Peter Hammond on true prayer; Chesterton on why honorable soldiers fight; how the Army defines courage; and Todd Beamer’s witness to taking action when it is needed most.

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we welcome Joe Ehrmann, Jody Redman, Nate Baldwin and Bev Smith for an incredible cup of virtual coffee as we dive into what the purpose of youth sports is and what we should do when sports start back up. We discuss how the pandemic will change the demand of Youth Sports, how program directors can layer in character development curriculum, and how to create a trickle down effect so that youth coaches create athletes that want to keep coming back.    Read below for the bios of our fantastic panel:  Jody Redman is a nationally recognized facilitator and speaker. She is a former collegiate basketball player and has served as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director, Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels.  Jody carries a dual portfolio as Associate Director for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and co-founder of the InSideOut Initiative. Jody oversees Minnesota’s education program for 500 member high schools that includes a professional development program, continuing education requirement and ongoing support and outreach. Her leadership skills and passion for education-based-athletics led her to develop an extensive curriculum called WHY WE PLAY, intended to redirect the focus of the win-at-all-costs sports culture.  Twitter @ISOInitiative and email at info@insideoutinitiative.org   Joe Ehrmann is the critically acclaimed author ofInsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. He was an All American football player, was named to Syracuse University’s All-Century Team, lettered in lacrosse and received the Arents Award, SU’s Most Distinguished Alumni honor for his contributions to society.  Joe played professional football for 13 years and was named Baltimore Colt’s Man of the Year.  He was the NFL’s first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient, and named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine. The Institute chose him as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America for International Sport. Joe also the subject of New York Times Best-Seller,Season of Life:  A Football Star, a Boy, A Journey to Manhood. Among many other awards, the Baltimore Business Journal selected him as the Renaissance Person of the Decade for his dedication and commitment to Baltimore City’s betterment.  He was the National Fatherhood Initiative’s Man of the Year and the Frederick Douglass National Man of the Year award recipient for empowering youth to prevent rape and other forms of male violence. Twitter: @JoeEhrmann76 and email at info@insideoutinitiative.org   Nate Baldwin is an experienced recreation programmer and advocate for inclusive, high quality youth sport experiences.  From 2014 to 2020, Nate led the revitalization of the Appleton (WI) Parks & Recreation youth sports program.  Through the development and delivery of a program vision centered on core values of inclusion, skill development, balance, and lifelong enjoyment of sport, the Appleton P&R youth sports program grew by an astonishing 75% during Nate’s tenure, reversing multiple years of participation decline that mirrored national trends.  This work culminated in recognition as an inaugural Aspen Institute Project Play Champion in 2018, and guest appearances with the Changing the Game Project, as well as their hosted “Way of Champions” podcast. Prior to serving in Appleton and committing to his passion for youth sport, Nate created and managed an adult social sports business in Denver, CO (Western Alternative Sports Assn.), which in 10 years, elevated from startup to one of the largest independent recreation providers in the state, and was featured on the Discovery Channel series “Wreckreation Nation” in 2009. In addition to his appearances with Changing the Game Project and Project Play, Nate also serves as a regular speaker, presenter and writer at  the regional and national level, sharing insight, advice and best practices with all who seek to redefine and deliver a better youth sports experience.   Twitter: @nbaldwin75 and email at nbaldwin1975@gmail.com.     Beverly Smith is a Canadian basketball player and coach. Smith played college basketball at the Oregon Ducks, where she was named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-American in 1981 and 1982. Smith is a former Oregon student-athlete who coached and played in the Olympics, Smith is an exemplary teacher of the game. A Salmon Arm, B.C., native, she served as the Canadian National Team women’s coach from 1997 to 2001 before former UO assistant coach Allison McNeill took over those reins in October 2001. Most recently, she served as an assistant coach for Team Canada in the 2016 Rio Games.  Twitter: @kidsportsbev and email at bevs@kidsports.org   Listen on, iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher   Highlights from the Podcast: What has this great “pause” in youth sports brought to attention? How do we know when we as parents are giving our child the best chance to succeed? What are the opportunities for HS athletes during this time? Sports should “complement, not consume our lives" How will the pandemic change the demand of Youth Sports? What will sports look like with all the new restraints? How can program directors layer in character development? Do organizations know the “why” they do what they do? “Youth sports should be a delivery system for character development curriculum." What are the outcomes of character development and transformational coaching?  "Character can’t be taught, it must be modeled." Do we clearly define what a coach’s expectations are as the leader of that team? How to grow a program that includes ongoing coach training Do volunteer coaches want training and how do you keep them coming back? Creating a new scoreboard for assessing coaches and defining success What happens when a coach pushes back on teaching character development, aka “Resistors" “To be a better coach, you need to be a better you." How do you create a trickle down effect so that youth coaches create athletes that want to keep coming back? With no youth sport governing body, how do we make changes nationwide? What happens when public park and rec associations are actively shying away from growth and change? Can we be more proactive with organizations to provide opportunities for athletes to participate in sport? How do we spread the message that physical play is not just for the physical, but the social-emotional benefits    Four Questions every coach should consider, from InsideOut Coaching: Why do you coach? Why do you coach the way you coach? How does it feel to be coached by you? How do you define success?   Resources Mentioned Registration for Coaching Mentorship LIVE Course starting May 19th Episode #100 “Every Child is One Relationship Away from a Successful Life:” A Lesson on Transformational Coaching from Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman of the InSideOut Initiative Episode #85 How to Transform the Culture of Your Youth Sports Program with Nate Baldwin, Appleton Parks and Recreation Sports Coordinator The insideOut Initiative https://www.kidsports.org/   Help Support the Podcast! 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Hello friends, welcome to the show. In today’s episode, Brad and I have a great chat with Coach Brad Dixon. Coach Dixon wears many hats at Central High School in Camp Point, Illinois. He is the head football coach, the boys track coach, the strength and conditioning coach and a physical education teacher. His football team has made 12 straight playoff appearances, along with a state runner up in 2018 where Coach Dixon was the coach of the year. A man of many mottos (#wintheday, #upearlytotrain, and his team’s FREAK standards, which we will chat about on the podcast), Brad knows what it takes to get kids to buy into a system and provide the leadership, mentorship and support high school kids need to thrive in today’s school and sports environment. As always, please rate and review the show after you have listened. If you know anyone who would benefit from Coach Dixon’s thoughts, please share the show with them or follow him on twitter @coachbdixon. Let’s continue to grow the mind, optimize performance and change the system.HS PE teacher, Head Football Coach, Boys Track Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Central High School in Camp Point, Illinois 12 straight playoff appearances in football2018 Class 1A Second Place2018 KHQA Awards Week: Football Coach of the Year - Brad Dixon, Camp Point CentralTwitter: @coachbdixonEmail: bdixon@cusd3.comBooks Mentioned:3D Coach by Jeff DukeInsideOut Coaching by Joe Ehrmann

This week’s podcast guest is J.P. Nerbun, mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. We dive into the difference between transformational coaching and transactional coaching, why labeling an athlete as “uncoachable” is more of a reflection on the coach than the athlete, and why every coach should be intentional about their “non-negotiables.”   JP has coached basketball in Ireland, Lithuania, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. While in Ireland, JP coached 30 teams in five years! That is a lot of time to learn a lot of lessons in coaching.    Highlights from the Discussion: A discussion on parents wanting transformation, but expecting transactional coaching How did JP develop his coaching style? The importance of coaches asking themself, “What can I do better?” and “What are my blind spots?" A discussion on the “uncoachable” athlete How does JP advise coaches on how to shape behavior? Every coach should have their “non-negotiables”  JP explains why he wrote Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership   In 2017, JP started Thrive On Challenge as a blog, and it grew into a sports consulting business. He has served coaches, athletes, and parents across the world, at every level and in every sport you can name. He is most passionate about walking with coaches on their journeys to becoming better leaders and build a transformational culture. Connect with JP Nurbun Website: https://thriveonchallenge.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JpNerbun LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpnerbun/  References Mentioned Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership by JP Nurbun Coaching Culture Podcast InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann  Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions)for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Joe Ehrmann, author of InsideOut Coaching, joins us to explain how he came up with this idea of a transformational coach and how that differs from a transactional coach.

Ryan Krzykowski has Director of Community for Coaches since 2008, a group based in Kansas City that provides training and mentoring for athletic coaches at all levels of sport 42 years old Married to Erica, four sons ranging from 18 to 10 years old teach High School Math in addition to leading CFC. Ryan is raised in Southwest Florida, played many sports growing up and later played college (American) football at Yale University He has coached many sports with children of all ages. He shares some great points for coaches and parents.  53:05 min Overview of our conversation 0:00   Introduction to the show & Ryan Krzykowski 5:00   Ryans background in sport and teaching 7:32   Beginning of Community Coaching-Why are we coaching? 11:46 Sports fan mode or parent mode? 16:45 Winning in proper context, building up players and creating a learning opportunity. 34:33 Why do you coach and are you a good coach? 39:57 A strong push for environmental changes are brewing. 43:55 Coaches Purpose Statement   A book recommended by Ryan, Inside out coaching by Joe Ehrmann https://www.amazon.com/InSideOut-Coaching-Sports-Transform Lives/dp/1439182981 To contact Ryan Email: ryan@communityforcoaches.com  Facebook @communityforcoaches Twitter Handle: @CFC_KC Web: https://communityforcoaches.org

This podcast would not exist, the Changing the Game Project would not exist, if it were not for Joe Ehrmann. Many years ago, I read his incredible book InSideOut Coaching, and it changed my life forever. It validated for me that there was more to coaching than Xs and Os, and that I wanted to be a “transformational coach, and not a transactional one.” Thus, to celebrate our 100th episode of The Way of Champions Podcast, we bring you Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman, founders of The InSideOut Initiative, a collaboration with the NFL whose goal is to “inspire and catalyze communities to transform their sports culture.”  This episode is everything I hoped it would be, as the wisdom Joe and Jody share is incredible. Some highlights include:  8 mins: the four-part system that defines the role of sports in schools 9 mins: the difference between performance character and moral character, and how coaches can teach it 17 mins: to be a better coach, you have to be a better you 24 mins: how sports is not meeting the fundamental needs of student-athletes anymore 28 mins: what are the moral and performance values that define your coaching why 35 mins: how to show every child that you value him or her 43 mins: the four most powerful questions a coach must ask 54 mins: final words of wisdom from Jody and Joe  About our guests: Jody Redman is a nationally recognized facilitator and speaker. She is a former collegiate basketball player and has served as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director, Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels.  Jody carries a dual portfolio as Associate Director for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and co-founder of the InSideOut Initiative. Jody oversees Minnesota’s education program for 500 member high schools that includes a professional development program, continuing education requirement and ongoing support and outreach. Her leadership skills and passion for education-based-athletics led her to develop an extensive curriculum called WHY WE PLAY, intended to redirect the focus of the win-at-all-costs sports culture. Joe Ehrmann is the critically acclaimed author of InsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. He was an All American football player, was named to Syracuse University’s All-Century Team, lettered in lacrosse and received the Arents Award, SU’s Most Distinguished Alumni honor for his contributions to society.  Joe played professional football for 13 years and was named Baltimore Colt’s Man of the Year.  He was the NFL’s first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient, and named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine.  The Institute chose him as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America for International Sport. Joe also the subject of New York Times Best-Seller, Season of Life:  A Football Star, a Boy, A Journey to Manhood. Among many other awards, the Baltimore Business Journal selected him as the Renaissance Person of the Decade for his dedication and commitment to Baltimore City’s betterment.  He was the National Fatherhood Initiative’s Man of the Year and the Frederick Douglass National Man of the Year award recipient for empowering youth to prevent rape and other forms of male violence.  Connect with Joe and Jody: https://insideoutinitiative.org/ Twitter: @ISOInitiative Twitter: @JoeEhrmann76 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideoutinitiative If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad  Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!  

American families spend $15.3 billion on youth sports activities, an amount that has literally doubled in the last 10 years. A family’s investment in youth athletics can often represent as much as 10% or more of a family’s income. Given these numbers, it may come as no surprise that more kids are placed onto “travel” and “select” teams than ever before. Year-round specialization and private training have become the norm in many communities, and the market incentives driving what has become known as the “youth sports industrial complex” show no signs of slowing. Gregory, S. (2017, August). How Youth Sports Became a $15 Billion Industry Time. There’s no question that getting and keeping kids involved in a sport of some kind, at any level, is of tremendous value. Sports help teach teamwork, build character, and are important in promoting health and fitness. The time spent bonding with teammates and parents, and of course the incredible value of developing mentoring relationships with coaches, can be priceless. But as the “scholarship chase” trickles down to younger and younger age groups, many families are ow waking up to the stark reality that the intense pressure to perform is also causing them to burn out at an early age - and maybe even worse, to never learn to enjoy “the game.” So, what can be done to put the “fun” back in sports for these kids who are now at the epicenter of a multi-billion dollar pressure cooker? I asked that very question of Jason Pierce, a professional youth sports coach. In this episode of the podcast, Jason and I discussed: His tips on effective coaching and relationship building with players Why adults sometimes need to step back and “let the kids play” The importance of avoiding early specialization What can be done to increase retention and keep kids playing longer How coaches can help parents keep a healthy and balanced perspective How Jason’s understanding of the problem has led him to coach the way he does - and why that’s still an effective way of developing a youth athlete I hope you enjoy this episode on the purpose in the process of keeping sports fun! About Jason: Jason Pierce grew up in Massachusetts, about 20 miles west of Boston. Jason started skating at 5 years old.  He joined his first travel league (select hockey) at the age of 10, playing for the AAA Assabet Valley Patriots in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Hockey League.  After, he joined the 495 Stars organization where he played up until his freshman year of high school.  After four years of public high school hockey in Massachusetts, Jason attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, a NCAA Div. II school.  He went on to 4-year career that saw him hold the single season point record (if only for one year!) and was Captain of the team his senior year.  Jason’s coaching career started a few years after graduating from college. His first year coaching was for a AA bantam team in Newton MA.  After that, he was hooked and wanted to pursue coaching as a career.  In 2011, Jason became the head coach for the Boston Bruins FUNdamentals program in Greater Boston.  In 2012, Jason relocated to Austin, Texas to open a new rink, The Pond Hockey Club, where he currently serves as the Director of Player Development.  Jason also serves at the Director of 12U & 14U leagues in the Austin Metro Hockey Association.  When not on the ice, Jason enjoys mountain biking, reading, golfing, playing guitar and spending time with his 3 year old son, Keegan, his wife, Brandi and their two dogs, Haley and Lula.   Links and More Information on this Topic: InsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives, by Joe Ehrmann. Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcom Gladwell. In addition to the Time article cited in the top paragraph above (which has some interesting statistics on the topic) here’s an article focused on the actual chances of obtaining full-ride athletic scholarships, and another on why it may not even truly be what you or your kid may want for his or her future. The Pond Hockey Club - where Jason leads up the youth development programs. This rink was started by a team of people who believe strongly in both kids and adults keeping “fun” at the center of every practice, and every game. I can tell you from experience that they run a great adult program as well! (a “beer league” full of novice to former college/pro players, all just wanting to hit the ice and have some fun). If you’re in Austin, Texas and want to get your kids involved in the locally growing sport of ice hockey, you can learn more about youth hockey in Austin in general at the Austin Metro Hockey Association The USA Hockey website - while it’s definitely centered on youth and adult hockey, their online training materials on coaching kids and developing youth athletes really first-class.

2:33: Cory McCray, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from East Baltimore, talks about what got him off the streets where he sold drugs as a young man — his mother, an apprenticeship program, and an inspiring community leader in Belair-Edison.15:19: Anthony Smith, executive director of Cities United, talks about a national effort to reduce violence among African-American men and boys in more than 100 communities across the country, a collaboration of mayors to identify best practices and sustain them over a generation or more.47:33: Joe Ehrmann, former Baltimore Colt defensive tackle, minister, coach and motivational speaker, talks about the InSideOut Initiative to bring a big change in coaching philosophy to high schools, including Baltimore's. Partnered with the Ravens, the program aims to instill character development and moral leadership in student-athletes by breaking through the win-at-all-costs coaching approach too common in youth sports.

This week’s guest is Jason Leydon, owner of Crossfit in Milford, CT. Jason is one of the most successful Crossfit coaches of all time — coaching over two dozen games athletes, including teams, individuals, and masters. We dive into specific ways to improve your mindset, how you should approach the off-season, and how you can get the most out of off-season competitions. He offers specific tips for improving self-talk and staying focused all year round and I think you’ll come away from our conversation with more than one excellent idea on how you can up your training and your game.  Enjoy the show!   Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.   Topics of discussion: [:34] The view from Power Monkey Camp [2:00] Productivity starts with disciplined scheduling and saying “No.” [7:00] Coaching elite athletes means offering guidance and having deep conversations. [11:52] Focus on what is in your control to see quicker improvement. [13:24] Jason’s tips for greater mindset control [15:46] Why is meditation so crucial for athletes? [20:00] “The most contagious thing in the world isn’t a positive action — it’s a negative thought.” [24:00] What athletes need to be doing — and avoiding — in the off-season [28:00] How you can tell if you’re overtrained [33:30] Avoid doing this as you’re preparing for the opens. [37:48] Treat competitions as opportunities to learn. [42:40] Unique challenges and insights from coaching master athletes [45:30] The perfect training program is the one you actually follow. [47:06] What this coach has learned from his athletes. [48:47] Jason is a better person because he’s learned to let go of control. [49:27] Fill-in-the-blanks about BBQ and man-crushes [52:00] Connecting with Jason   Links: Jason Leydon Power Monkey Fitness InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives, by Joe Ehrmann and Gregory Jordan Self Coaching 101: Use Your Mind — Don’t Let It Use You, by Brooke Castillo   Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

This week we speak to Joe Ehrmann, former NFL Player and founder of Inside Out Coaching: How Sports Can Change Lives. Also, I speak about the solidarity statement we organized to support Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett, in his efforts to challenge the violence and racial profiling of the Las Vegas police; a solidarity statement that brought together people from Angela Davis to Colin Kaepernick.We have Just Stand Up for friend of the program, Jemele Hill, after she tweeted out truths about No. 45...and then was subsequently scolded by her employer. ESPN, you can Just Sit Down. As always, we've got your Kaepernick Watch -- can you believe that we have something nice to say about Stephen A. Smith? You've gotta hear this!Joe Ehrmann, Former NFL Lineman Defensive LinemanFounder, InSideOut InitiativeZirin, The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennetthttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-las-vegas-police-union-goes-in-the-gutter-to-attack-michael-bennett/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Chief Don't Run - Jidenna | Pull Up - Wiz Khalifa Ft. Lil Uzi Vert | My Way - Calvin Harris | Cot Damn - Clipse | Passin' Me By - The Pharcyde | Break 'Em Off Somethin' - UGK |  Ambitions Az a Ridah - Tupac | The Wire Outro

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Pulitzer Prize winner and NY Times Best-Selling Author Jeffrey Marx to talk about transformational vs transactional coaching, building healthy relationships, building community, and ultimately building leaders. Jeffrey talks about his book Season of Life, why and how he went about writing it, its underlying message, as well as InSide Out Coaching, Joe Ehrmann and ultimately how sports and coaching can transform lives! Visit his website JeffreyMarx.org to learn more!

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by Pulitzer Prize winner and NY Times Best-Selling Author Jeffrey Marx to talk about transformational vs transactional coaching, building healthy relationships, building community, and ultimately building leaders. Jeffrey talks about his book Season of Life, why and how he went about writing it, its underlying message, as well as InSide Out Coaching, Joe Ehrmann and ultimately how sports and coaching can transform lives! Visit his website JeffreyMarx.org to learn more!

My guest today is Jeffrey Marx, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Season of Life." Today on the show, Jeffrey talks about his relationship with retired NFL athlete and now minister and high school football coach Joe Ehrmann. Jeff begins by sharing what he learned from Joe and other NFL players about what it means to be a man during his stint as a ball boy for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970s. He then shares how Joe went from a party animal to an inner-city minister who focused on helping young men. We then discuss what Joe sees as the lies of masculinity in the popular culture and how they need to be replaced with strategic masculinity. We end our conversation talking about how coaching high school football ties into Joe’s ministry to men and how Joe’s philosophy on masculinity helped Jeffrey draw closer to his father. Lots of great insights on this show so be sure to take notes.

- Sara Erdner is a PhD student in Sport Psychology & Motor Behavior at the Univ. of TN. She is a lifelong athlete including multiple triathlons and most recently Strongman competitions. Today she will share with us some of the research she has done on relational resilience. Twitter: @serdner Facebook: /sara.erdner - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'In society we think of competition as going head to head with someone else and trying to beat them. But if you look at the Latin root of the word - it means To Strive Together. You put your best foot forward and I'll put my best foot forward. Even if I lose, I will thank you as my competitor for bringing your best that day.' - Joe Ehrmann, paraphrased Competition Joe Erhmann talks about the word competition - 'In society we think of competition as going head to head with someone else and trying to beat them. But if you look at the Latin root of the word - it means To Strive Together. You bring your best foot forward and I'll put my best foot forward. Even if I lose, I will thank you as my competitor for bringing your best that day.' Relational Resilience Adversity - Perception is reality, so if you perceive a situation as adverse, then it is. 5 characteristics of being resilient: 1 - Positive outlook 2 - Intrinsically motivated 3 - Focused 4 - Confident 5 - Perceived social support is high Coaches' & Parents' role in resilience in athletes It all starts with you. If you are not resilient yourself, it's nearly impossible to develop resilient athletes. Are you positive & focused? Self reflection is one of the most powerful thing you can do as an individual. Acknowledging when you've done something wrong is important. Emotional support is the key. The concept of empathy is critical. Being able to strive to put yourself in the other person's shoes. Empathy is important to overcoming and working through the shame that has been put on you by your parents or coaches or others in your life. Mental toughness Traditional coaching behaviors such as yelling, throwing things - these old standards create negative emotions that drive fear and anxiety Care, love, positive emotions - are the true ways to bring out the best performances Caz McCaslin's Coaching Tips Developing a player athletically: Teach them to have a great work ethic Teach them to be constantly learning Empowering kids Ask open-ended questions What do you think you would have done in that situation? Are there other things you might add to that? It takes more time, but it has infinitely more valuable Positive Energy Sara gets her positivity from her mom - Shout out to Sheryl Erdner! The One that got away Sara was in a triathlon and was so in the flow state that she forgot to do the 2nd lap of the biking portion. She had a friend tell her - 'These are the moments that will have the biggest impact on making you a better athlete, because it forces you to think about what happened and what you could do have done better' Best Stolen Idea Dr. Rebecca Zakrajsek, PHD from Univ of Tennessee - Had a book called The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha - she shared a story from to start each class. Started the class with positive energy. Eventually she started to ask the class what awesome thing happened to them lately. Favorite coaching book/quote Quote: 'Stop trying to prove yourself because you've already done it.' There's a difference in trying to prove yourself and trying to improve yourself. Book: Grit by Angela Duckworth Parting Advice Start practices with something fun and something motivational/positive. -  Today's Sponsors Established in 1995, Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian youth sports provider. Approximately 100,

Donald Trump's dismissal of his comments about women as "locker room talk" has angered the sporting community. But is there some truth in what he's saying - in terms of what is said in players' dressing rooms? Former NFL player Joe Ehrmann is now coaching American sportsmen to change their negative attitudes towards women. He believes that the outcry over Trump's comments can be used as a catalyst to change those attitudes. As Fifa continues its process of reform following a series of corruption scandals, Joyce Cook has become the first disabled person to be appointed to the management board of world football's governing body. A wheelchair user herself, she's initiated a range of diversity and inclusion projects within the game. How does she see her new role at Fifa? The Volvo Ocean Race is encouraging more female sailors to take part by introducing mixed crews for next year's race. Men-only line-ups will be limited to seven sailors, while an all-female crew can number eleven. But there will be various combinations in between, such as seven men and two women. Two veterans of the race, two-time winner Phil Harmer and Abby Ehler, debate the new rules and consider what the best combination would be. When Spain's Carolina Marin won badminton gold at the Rio Olympics it was a landmark moment for her country and for the sport. Never before had a woman from outside of Asia won the Olympic title. Marin tells how she abandoned flamenco dancing for badminton and became the world's best. The quest is on to become the first rider to take a motor cycle past the 400 miles an hour mark, with recent attempts taking place in the American state of Utah. But land speed records aren't limited to motorcycles and cars. We've been to the 'Straight-liners' event in the north of England - featuring plenty of weird and wonderful machines.

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Drew Maddux shares stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth sports coach. Drew Maddux is the Head Coach at Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) in Nashville. Maddux has a combined record of 240-44, while being ranked in the Top 10 each of those seasons. In 2008 and 2009, Maddux lead his team to the Region 5AA Championship. Maddux has acquired many coaching accomplishments being named the NBCA Coach of the Year in 2008, 2011-2012 District 10-AA Coach of the Year, 2012 Tennessean Coach of the Year, and 2012 Nashville Civitan Coach of the Year. In the 2011-2012 season, he lead to Lions to their first ever State Championship and finished the season an impressive 37-2. In 2012-13, Maddux lead the Lions to another State Championship with another 37-2 record. 2013-14 was yet another great season for Maddux and his program as the posted a record of 34-3 and went to the Final Four Drew has coached 4 Mr. Basketball award winners, 19 players that received college scholarships, and 1 NBA first round draft pick. From 1994-1998, Maddux was a four year starter at Vanderbilt University where he scored an impressive 1689 points in his career, good for 11th all-time at Vandy. There he received several individual awards including All-SEC Freshman, USA Olympic Festival Team, First Team All-SEC, and Honorable Mention All-American honors. Off the court Maddux was just as impressive being an Academic All-SEC member as well as being recognized as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1998. During his junior year, Maddux averaged a team best 16.8 points 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as he lead his team to the NCAA Tournament. Drew Maddux first started working with Elite Hoops in 2009 as a Camp Co-Director. Since then, Maddux has been instrumental in growing the Nashville market and in 2014, he will direct 6 NIKE Basketball Camps with over 600 players in attendance. Twitter: @DrewMaddux; @EliteHoops Facebook: /EliteHoops Instagram: /elitehoops Website: elitehoopsbasketball.com Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Quote 'We were running the program with a fear-based approach instead of a freedom-based approach.' Career decisions Drew had the opportunity to lead a large sales organization, but felt the calling to leave the business world and become a full-time coach Identity being tied to athletic performance As an athlete growing up, Drew felt he was only as good as his last sports performance 'My total mission in coaching is to release that identity-driven performance bug out of the lives of our kids and out of their hearts, and that they would understand and be able to perform with freedom and be able to experience all that they have been provided with.' Joe Ehrmann's 3 big lies being told to our kids Coach Maddux teaches the boys he coaches about the 3 big myths/lies being taught about masculinity: Ballfield - a man's worth is based on his athletic performance Bedroom - a man's worth is based on his sexual conquests Boardroom - a man's worth is based on his business successes Coach Maddux contrasts these myths by teaching the real truths about what being a man is all about: Man was built to be in relationships with God, themselves, and others Man was built to be part of a cause that is bigger than themselves To see more details about this see here: winningyouthcoaching.com/3-big-lies-2-truths/ My Cringe & ‘Ah-Ha' Moments In Drew's early years he remembers still being too focused on outcomes and placing his worth on the team's win/loss record 'We were running the program with a fear-based approach instead of a freedom-based approach.' Creating a Winning Culture HUGE IDEA #1 Jim Collins book - Good to Great Every aspect of your program becomes about excellence - Coach Maddux began an early morning regiment with his co...

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Mike Frederick shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful coach. Mike played 5 years in the NFL, including a Super-Bowl run with the Tennessee Titans, 1 year with the original Cleveland Browns, and 3 years with the Baltimore Ravens. He is now the head football coach at his alma mater, Neshaminy High School in Philadelphia.  Mike is married and has four children. Neshaminy H.S. on Twitter: @neshaminy Neshaminy H.S. Website: neshaminyfootball.com NFL Player article on Mike: nflplayerengagement.com Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote 'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom' click to tweet! The Music City Miracle This was a play they practiced every week all season - so the team was prepared, the coach did not panic, and even though it didn't go exactly as planned - the players were prepared and executed the play successfully. My ‘Cringe' Moment Pulling players immediately after they make a mistake - you teach your players to play in fear instead of aggressively My ‘Ah-Ha Moment' HUGE IDEA #1: 'The best time to implement change is after a win'  - players are in a good mood, your voice will come across less irritating, studies show kids are apt to listen more after a win.  After a loss is when you need to be more encouraging. Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun Each kid responds to different types of teaching - and the only way to figure it out with each kid is trial and error Change things up: Play loud music during practice(learning to communicate in a loud setting); set fun goals: if our running back out-rushes their running back then we get ice cream(great goal b/c it affects the offense and defense) Best Stolen Idea/Advice from another Coach 'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom' Recommended Resources HUDL - allows him to watch film with his coaches while at their own home.  Also they exchange 3 films with each team they play- so they physically don't send any scouts to any games.  You can also track how long players have been on HUDL - so they try to catch their players doing something right and recognize players that are putting extra time in. Other coaches - if you're struggling with something - call up some other coaches and ask for a few tips Discipline 4 step process for a player who has a concern or is upset: Talk to your position coach Talk to your coordinator Talk to the head coach If there is still a problem - then the head coach can pull in the parents if needed Reward and Recognition Mike asked the players if there were any 'entertainers' in the group (artistic, musicians, rappers, etc.) - told them to prepare something  - and on the last 3-a-day of the summer - they skipped the last practice and let the players 'entertain' the team Inspiring Story Joe Ehrmann has been a personal mentor to Mike, and Mike has implemented Joe's philosophy of how to love these kids. Mike shared a story of a kid from Haiti who didn't have much money or insurance, but when he turned 18 he purchased his own 4-month insurance rider and is playing for their team his senior year.  Very inspiring to Mike and the whole team.  'That's why I coach' Winning/Goals for a Youth Coach HUGE IDEA #2- Priorities for a Youth Sports Coach: Top priority: teaching safety techniques Next priority: Avoid specialization - play multiple different sports - not only are their mental benefits(keeping things fresh) but also there are physical benefits(mixing up which muscles you are using) The One(s) that Got Away Mike shares a high school memory of fumbling on the goalline in a game they lost 7-6.  The thing he remembers though is 'I am glad it was me.'

Joe Ehrmann ([@JoeEhrmann76](https://twitter.com/JoeEhrmann76)), a PCA National Advisory Board Member and winner of PCA's Ronald L. Jensen Award for Lifetime Achievement, is a former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman, founder of Coach For America and author of *InSide Out Coaching*. Ehrmann gained additional prominence when *Parade Magazine* dubbed him “the most important coach in America” for his unorthodox, but highly effective, coaching at Gilman School in the Baltimore area. Ehrmann was also the subject of *Season of Life* by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Marx. Ehrmann was asked to advise the NFL on the Ray Rice domestic abuse controversy. He joined PCA Senior Marketing Communications and Content Manager David Jacobson ([@CoachDaveJake](https://twitter.com/CoachDaveJake)) for a conversation, heard here, covering his work with the NFL around these issues and the role youth and high school sports can play in preventing gender violence.

**Listen in as Positive Coaching Alliance goes 1-on-1 in interviews with top pro and college players, coaches, executives and other major sports figures who provide tips, tools, information and inspiration for youth and high school sports coaches, parents and student-athletes.** This 1-on-1 interview features Joe Ehrmann ([@JoeEhrmann76](https://twitter.com/JoeEhrmann76)), a PCA National Advisory Board Member and winner of PCA's Ronald L. Jensen Award for Lifetime Achievement. Ehrmann is a former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman, founder of Coach For America and author of *InSide Out Coaching*. Ehrmann gained additional prominence when *Parade Magazine* dubbed him “the most important coach in America” for his unorthodox, but highly effective, coaching at Gilman School in the Baltimore area. Ehrmann was also the subject of *Season of Life* by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Marx. Jim Thompson ([@JimThompson18](https://twitter.com/JimThompson18)), PCA Founder, talks to Ehrmann about negative cultural trends defining masculinity and femininity. He talks about the vital role coaches, parents and leaders can play in correcting a problem with the American culture, which allows for instances of bullying when youth do not fit into prevailing societal standards. Ehrmann also believes in the importance of moral courage, and that sport is the perfect environment to allow this to develop alongside physical courage. Here's where you'll find Ehrmann talking about featured topics: - **Coaching Own Child**- 11:30, 22:30 - **Specialization**- 15:20 - **Injury**- 20:48 - **Mistakes**- 21:50 Like what you hear? To subscribe to our podcast in iTunes, [click here](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pca-development-zone/id952838976?mt=2)

Highlights of Episode 109     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the new updates at StrengthCoach.com, including the merger with SCWebinars.com.  We also talked about the forum thread "Performance Enhancement vs. Injury Reduction" and Joe Ehrmann's "20 Year Window". Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr   gives us a rundown on latest Sale as well as a new product from Trigger Point Therapy. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch asks "What is Your Destination?" "Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Brett Jones answers questions from the StrengthCoach.com forum about the FMS. Special Segment- Justin Levine from California Fitness Academy tells us about a unique challenge he is doing to motivate his members and raise money for a great cause.  Check out Limitless Life in Motion.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 107 (part 1) "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Kelly Starrett (San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD) discusses his philosophy on movement, mobility, breathing, strength & conditioning, "Is Icing Bad?" and his new book "Becoming a Supple Leopard, The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance.".  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Understanding (or Misunderstanding) Aerobic Training", Joe Ehrmann's book "InsideOut Coaching", and his thoughts on the RKC. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  gives us a rundown on upcoming educational opportunities and the HUGE Summer Sale. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "Your Business Plan" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman discusses "Information" "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook reviews the corrective exercise philosophy of Functional Movement Systems.  This is in Part 2 of this podcast- Episode 107.5 "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)