In this episode of Culture OS, guest host Rob Pomazak sits down with Tony Shiffman, head coach of Waterford High School in Wisconsin. Coach Shiffman emphasizes the importance of being authentic and confident in one's coaching approach. He highlights that being genuine and passionate about what you do resonates more with players than simply following a set playbook. Authenticity breeds trust and connection – essential elements in building a strong team culture. Coach Shiffman also shares his experiences with finding an equilibrium between coaching responsibilities and family life. By prioritizing family time and setting boundaries, he exemplifies the importance of self-care and nurturing personal relationships outside of the football field. Show Notes: Building Great Young Men Initial Meeting and Rapport Building Program Changes and Buy-In Leadership Style and Balance Program Development in the Offseason Maintaining Program Alignment Navigating Work-Family Relationship Advice for Aspiring Coaches Follow Tony Shiffman on Twitter/X @CoachShiffman. Related Episode: Developing Relationships, Networking, and the Pin and Pull Additional Culture OS Episodes: Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL) Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine High School (IN) Matt Drinkall, Offensive Line Coach, Army Related Episodes with Rob Pomazak: Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development What I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head Coach Remote Learning and the Four Quadrant Plan Adjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid The Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic Additional Coach Pomazak Resources: Coaching by Design: Complete Guide to Program Development Follow All We Are Doing: Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski. Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Thank you for supporting our partners: Learn More about Signature Championship Rings: Signature Championship Rings is a leading designer and supplier of championship rings, serving over 10,000 teams and organizations. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, easy team ordering processes, and affordability, Signature Champions celebrate every champion and their achievements, making their moment last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.signaturechampions.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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