Becoming UnDone

047 | EARNED with Ron McKeefery, Head Strength Coach, University of Washington

28 Aug 2023

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Summary:Ron McKeefery shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a broken family to becoming a successful strength coach. He recounts how a chance encounter with a football coach as a child changed his life and set him on a path towards his dreams. Ron discusses the importance of overcoming setbacks and embracing failure as a means for growth. He also emphasizes the value of building strong relationships with athletes and the impact that coaches can have on their lives beyond the sports field.About The Guest:Ron McKeefery is a highly respected and sought-after strength coach in the world of athletics. He has worked as a head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Washington, as well as with professional football teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals. Ron has been recognized as a two-time collegiate Coach of the Year and is also a best-selling author and motivational speaker.Key Takeaways:A chance encounter with a football coach as a child changed Ron McKeefery's life and set him on a path towards his dreams.Overcoming setbacks and embracing failure is a crucial part of the success journey.Building strong relationships with athletes and having a positive impact on their lives beyond sports is a key responsibility of coaches.Quotes:"That one split second decision literally changed my life." - Ron McKeefery"You never know who's watching. You don't know who's going to lead to your next job or your next opportunity." - Ron McKeeferyReach out to Becoming UnDone! Text Toby here!Support the showBecoming Undone is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyJBrooks. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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