Podcast

We are joined by Ken Byard, Principal of North Muskegon High School (MI), to discuss the incredible school culture he has helped create. From implementing a dedicated school wide leadership program to taking measures against the intense pressure students face in this...

One of the best ways to impact someone and help them reach new levels is to help them change their identity. Getting them to view themselves in a new light may be the first step in their transformation. Helping students begin identifying themselves as leaders is a...

Today Adam and Kyle discuss the difficult reality of joy leaving classrooms all around the country. With students and teachers are facing many obstacles, it is easy to understand this situation. That being said, can anything be done to bring joy back to the classroom...

Today we are joined by Shane Oakes, MTSS Coordinator at White River Valley School District (Vermont). Shane has been a huge part of changing his school culture through rolling out a schoolwide leadership program, using the Lead 'Em Up curriculum. While many leadership...

We are joined by Rob Dinsdale, assistant Principal at George Fitton Middle School in Brandon, Manitoba. Rob has 11 years in education, with large leadership roles at both the middle school and high school level. Rob speaks about the differences he's seen in teaching...

We are joined again by leadership expert Chris Woodside, this episode to discuss how you can practically get leadership theory into real practice reps. This conversation will help you find ways to get your players the leadership reps they need to improve. You can...

Today we are joined by Kevin Orr, Head Boy's Basketball coach at Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Coach Orr shares insight into how his teams have become as strong as ever by dedicating time weekly to leadership, character, and team building.

Today we are joined by leadership expert Chris Woodside. Chris is currently a sports management professor and co-facilitator of a leadership academy, as well as an assistant college basketball coach. In his research on leadership, he has outlined four roles of...

As you will hear in today's episode, we believe fear based leadership is the laziest form of leadership. Almost every single person that has heard the phrase, "because I said so" from a coach in their life, which has been a go-to response from coaches for the longest...

Today Adam is joined by state championship football coach John Kelley of Quince Orchard High School to share behind the scenes insights into his team's recent 4A Maryland state championship run. This episode will give coaches specific ideas they can consider for their...

With college football bowl season and the NFL playoffs close, lots of eyes will be on big games. During these games, players and coaches are sure to see and share viral clips of powerful mic'd up moments of leadership. We love these moments. However, we want players...

In this Green Team Talk, we share a critical dynamic all players need to know in regards to their personal success compared to the team success. Teams that trust this concept will maximize their talent level and overachieve this season rather than underachieve.

Maryland Lacrosse commit Eric Kolar joins the podcast today to share his experience taking a gap year in a post-graduate high school program as he prepares to compete at the highest level. Eric shares his thoughts that went in to the decision to take an extra year of...

In this episode Adam is joined by Southeast Regional Coach Kyle Elmendorf to share a powerful mind shift coaches should consider when it comes to the expanding nature of the transfer portal. Should all transfer situations be viewed with a negative mindset? Is there an...

In this episode Adam is joined by Nathan Emrick from Carterville High School in Illinois. Adam and Nathan discuss an uncommon topic in team situations - losing. This conversation covers teaching players how to lose, responding to losing, and more. In a competitive...

This episode features Minnesota high school basketball coach Dale Moga, who leads the Houston Hurricanes girls basketball team. Coach Moga took over the Hurricane program that experienced over 40 years of losing records, and has now built a winning culture with state...

Today Adam is joined by coaches Eric Sutz and Sean Dooley from Port Washington in Long Island to talk about Classroom Coaching. Eric and Sean share their experiences impacting athletes through transformational coaching in the classroom setting, and how you can do the...

In this episode we are joined by Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Adam Harrington. Adam has reached the highest level of coaching by building incredible relationships with the players and coaches he has worked with. He shares about his passion for coaching and developing...