The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons

The 4 Steps of Risk Evaluation

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Vinod Khosla’s four step framework for evaluating risk, building teams, and hiri...

What Could I Be Missing Here?

20 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos to explore an important leaders...

Level 5 Leadership: The Journey from Good to Great

19 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Jim Collins’ framework of Level 5 Leadership from Good to Great, breaking down t...

The 7 Elements of Team Composition

18 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the seven key elements of building a successful team. From talent and character to...

Nick Saban and the 3 Flexibilities

14 May 2026

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Nick Saban built one of the greatest coaching careers of all time by staying true to his philosophy while remaining flexible in his approach. In this ...

Einstein and the Questions on the Elevator Ride

13 May 2026

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Einstein believed his best ideas came in moments of relaxed curiosity, like walks or showers. In this episode, we explore how leaders can apply that s...

David Tepper: Having the Right Systems

12 May 2026

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In this episode, we explore why sustainable success is built on systems, not stars. Using David Tepper and the Carolina Panthers as an example, we exa...

Jimmy Buffett, the Storyteller

11 May 2026

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Jimmy Buffett built more than a music career. He built a feeling, a story, and a world people wanted to escape into. In this episode, we explore how B...

The Difference Between Good and Great

07 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons explores the difference between good and great performance and why consistency under pressu...

3 Rules of Simplicity

06 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons explores the three rules of simplicity and why great performers choose clarity over complex...

Hats, Haircuts and Tattoos

05 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons breaks down James Clear’s framework of hats, haircuts, and tattoos to improve decision ma...

Inky Johnson: The Difference Between Good and Great

04 May 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons explores why talent is only the starting point and why studying the craft is what separates...

The Godfather: What Do They Know That I Don't?

30 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple decision making question: what do they know that I do not? Through Jack W...

The NFL Draft and 'Preference Falsification'

29 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Timur Kuran’s idea of preference falsification and how public pressure can disto...

Are We Unlocking Doors for Others?

28 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple leadership test: are you unlocking doors for others? It explores why grea...

The 49ers and the Problem With Shaping Decisions

27 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the hidden danger of “shaping,” when people collecting information start slant...

Bob Knight: What Makes a Great Player Great

23 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bob Knight and his five requirements for great players. It explores why thinking a...

The 3 Types of Underachievers

22 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits A Bronx Tale and the warning that the saddest thing in life is wasted talent. It b...

The NFL Draft and Shoshin

21 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the NFL Draft and why “expert” evaluation still fails so often. It explores ho...

Josh Harris: Taking Over a Toxic Workplace

20 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Josh Harris inheriting the Washington Commanders and the real challenge of taking ...

Guy Kawasaki: The Bozo Explosion

16 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Guy Kawasaki’s warning about the “bozo explosion,” when success leads organi...

Dr. Jim Afremow and the Champions Mindset

15 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Dr. Jim Afremow’s lesson that the NFL Combine can measure athletic traits, but i...

Stephen Curry is Never Satisfied

14 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Steph Curry’s unlikely path to stardom and the mindset that separates great from...

Stephen Curry is Never Satisfied

14 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Steph Curry’s unlikely path to stardom and the mindset that separates great from...

Stephen Curry is Never Satisfied

14 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Steph Curry’s unlikely path to stardom and the mindset that separates great from...

Cynthia Ann Parker: Understanding the People We Lead

13 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the story of Cynthia Ann Parker and the danger of leading without understanding. I...

Becky Hammon: Planted, Not Buried

09 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Becky Hammon’s powerful reframe for hard seasons: you are planted, not buried. I...

The Invisible Teammates

08 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the invisible teammates who keep every team running after the final whistle, from ...

Bill Parcells and the Power of Resilience

07 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Parcells’ turning point after a 3-12-1 season and the moment he decided to ...

Joe Mazzulla: Anchored in the Standard

06 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Joe Mazzulla’s mindset on silencing the noise and staying anchored to the standa...

Sister Jean: The True Meaning of Purpose

02 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Sister Jean and the purpose driven life that made her impact feel bigger than her ...

Rick Pitino: What Will You Do With Your Sand?

01 Apr 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Rick Pitino’s hourglass lesson and the reminder that time drains faster than we ...

Roger Federer: From Talent to Control

31 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Roger Federer’s transformation from raw talent to lasting greatness through self...

Ed Reed: Are You A Schemer Or A Teacher?

30 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Ed Reed’s blunt critique of “paper coaching” and the question Lou Holtz aske...

Tom Brady and the Long Bridge to Greatness

26 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Tom Brady’s lesson on the gap between talent and stardom, and why talent alone i...

How Are You Spending Your 86,400?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a daily truth: you are given 86,400 seconds each day, and whatever you do not use ...

Actor/Observer

24 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the actor observer bias and how it quietly shapes the way we judge ourselves and o...

A Title Today, a Pink Slip Tomorrow

23 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a harsh truth in sports and business: a title today can become a pink slip tomorro...

Aristotle and The Invisible Bond That Holds Us Together

19 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Aristotle’s idea of the transcendent third, the shared purpose that makes relati...

Alan Weiss: The 4 Bases to Better Relationships

18 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Alan Weiss’s framework for building deeper relationships using the four bases of...

Einstellung Effect

17 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the classic water jar experiment and the Einstellung effect, the tendency to keep ...

Bob Dylan's Search for Inspiration

16 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bob Dylan’s unusual search for inspiration, when he was found walking in the rai...

John Wooden: Wizard of Westwood

12 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits John Wooden’s timeless teaching philosophy and his belief that great leadership ...

Who’s On Your Personal Board of Directors?

11 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple question: who is on your personal board of directors? It explores why lea...

Geno Smith: The Pen Is Still in Your Hand

10 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Geno Smith’s Monday Night moment and the line that became a leadership lesson: “...

Bill Walsh: Bus Driver Players

09 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Walsh’s commitment to meritocracy and his warning about “bus driver playe...

Buck Showalter: Holding the Standard in the Quiet Months

05 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Buck Showalter’s reminder that great teams do what is right regardless of the sc...

A New Day: Bear Bryant’s Daily Lesson in Growth

04 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bear Bryant’s daily reset and the simple poem he carried in his wallet, “A New...

Steve Jobs: Reduce Variables, Gain Production

03 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple performance principle from baseball and one of Steve Jobs’ most famous ...

Thomas Edison: The 5-Hour Rule

02 Mar 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the Five Hour Rule through the early habits of Thomas Edison, who turned daily rea...

Dan Hurley and the Culture Behind Winning

26 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Dan Hurley’s approach to building a winning culture at UConn, and why sustained ...

Taylor Swift and the Price of Your Energy

25 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Taylor Swift’s simple but sharp reminder that energy is expensive, and you have ...

Kara Lawson and the Truth About Conflict

24 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Kara Lawson’s powerful perspective on conflict inside high performing teams. Rat...

Jalen Hurts and The Rent of Greatness

23 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Jalen Hurts’ powerful mindset on sustaining excellence and paying the daily “r...

Liane Davey: The Cost of Conflict Aversion

19 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Liane Davey’s warning about conflict aversion and the long term damage it causes...

Bo Nix and the Illusion of Choice

18 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bo Nix’s journey through transfer, transformation, and sustained commitment, hig...

Accountability Vs. Responsibility

17 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Walsh’s distinction between accountability and responsibility, using a simp...

Muhammad Ali: Loyalty Versus Devotion

16 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the difference between loyalty and devotion through the relationship between Muham...

Tony Bennett: Can You Both Motivate and Inspire?

12 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Tony Bennett’s remarkable longevity and the leadership lesson behind his ability...

Mike Norvell: More Than a Game

11 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Mike Norvell’s postgame message following Florida State’s Orange Bowl loss and...

J.D. Salinger: Failure Before Success

10 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the early writing career of J.D. Salinger and the mentor who taught him that failu...

Communication Is About Vision, Not Just Words

09 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how elite leaders communicate vision, not just instructions. Through examples from...

Navy SEALs: Trust Over Talent

05 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits why the Navy SEALs value trust and character over raw talent when selecting elite ...

Nick Saban and the Roots of Hard Coaching

04 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits what hard coaching really means through a moment between Nick Saban and Alabama de...

Angela Duckworth and the Eight Traits of Grit

03 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the idea of sticktoitiveness and what it teaches us about grit and perseverance. D...

Is Your Message Preparing Your Team for When Adversity Hits?

02 Feb 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how a leader’s words shape a team’s mindset long before adversity strikes. It ...

How John Cooper Reached His Team

29 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how Stanley Cup–winning coach John Cooper uses creativity and clarity to reach h...

How Pat Riley Communicated a Message

28 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how Pat Riley used a simple but powerful moment to communicate expectations and ca...

Jerome Tang and the Mamba Mentality

27 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a powerful message from Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and the standard set by Kob...

Brendan Shanahan and a Forgotten Maple Leaf

26 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a quiet but powerful leadership moment from Brendan Shanahan’s time with the Tor...

The Heroics of Doris Miller

22 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the extraordinary courage and selflessness of Doris Miller, a Navy sailor whose he...

Absence of Ego With LSU's Coach O

21 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how LSU’s historic championship season was fueled not just by talent, but by the...

Don’t Let Five Bad Minutes Steal Your Day

20 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how small moments can quietly shape our entire day if we let them. It explores why...

Barrels vs. Ammunition

19 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the idea of barrels versus ammunition and what it teaches us about promotions, lea...

Austin Reaves and Seizing the Moment

15 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the rise of Austin Reaves and what his journey teaches us about preparation, prese...

Reclaiming Hope: The Gift That Holds Us Up

14 Jan 2026

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This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits what hope really means, not as wishful thinking, but as a steady confidence in who...

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Quiet Leadership

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge do not lead with speeches or spotlight moments. They lead through presence, consistency, and the way they treat everyone...

Pavlov’s Dog at Camp Randall

12 Jan 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how Dan Lanning used the science of conditioning and a famous Wisconsin trad...

Mount Everest and 'Reflected Glory'

08 Jan 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit a defining moment high on Mount Everest, when Dr. Ken Kamler faced a critica...

The Navy SEAL Munchkin Crew

07 Jan 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Admiral William McRaven’s story of the Navy SEAL “Munchkin Crew,” a gr...

Mack Brown: Celebrating the Wins Along the Way

06 Jan 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit a moment that reveals why perspective matters as much as performance. At 71,...

What Great Leaders Understand About People

05 Jan 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the leadership principles behind one of the most enduring dynasties in sport...

AJ Brown and the Strength to Speak

31 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the powerful example set by AJ Brown and his willingness to speak openly abo...

Sandra Oh: The Courage to Sit With Discomfort

30 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the courage it takes to sit with discomfort rather than outrun it. Drawing o...

Don't Be Old School

29 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the idea of being old school and why clinging to it can quietly limit leader...

Rick Pitino: Who We Lead

24 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Rick Pitino’s decision to strip away status, resources, and expectations t...

Tempo is Winning Time

23 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how tempo became a competitive advantage during the rise of the Los Angeles ...

How Bill Self Contextualized Adversity

22 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how Kansas head coach Bill Self contextualized adversity during one of the m...

Living To 100 ― And Focusing on the Present

18 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the remarkable life of Betty Reid Soskin, who retired from the National Park...

Bob Hope and the Three Kinds of Truth

17 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the remarkable morning when comedian Bob Hope listened to news outlets annou...

Shane Lowry: Hit the Range

16 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we explore Shane Lowry’s Open Championship victory and the deeper leadership principl...

Jake Gaither: Team of Character

15 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the remarkable legacy of Jake Gaither, the Florida A and M coach whose moral...

The 4 Types of Coaches

11 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the four types of coaches most often hired in college football and why so ma...

Shaheen Holloway: When the Subs Come In

10 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit St. Peter’s unforgettable Elite Eight run and a ten second moment that reve...

Jenny Boucek: Motherhood, Leadership, and the NBA Finals

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the remarkable journey of Indiana Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek, whose...

What Loss Teaches Us If We Let It

08 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Oregon State coach Mitch Canham's powerful reflection after a crushing p...

Crichton, Gell-Mann Amnesia and the NFL Draft

04 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit a powerful idea from Michael Crichton about how easily we doubt experts in o...

Ernie Johnson: Control What You Can Control

03 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Ernie Johnson's powerful reflection on uncertainty during the final Insi...

George Boiardi: The Hard Hat Way

02 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the legacy of Cornell Lacrosse Senior Captain George Boiardi through the phi...

Neil Diamond, Sweet Caroline, and the Creative Spark

01 Dec 2025

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In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how Neil Diamond found breakthrough through awareness and quiet iteration. F...