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We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

In a recent Lead 'Em Up training our Regional Coach Leon Thurston was asked by a player in reference to our desire to remove "red" character traits, why don't we just remove "red" people, to which Leon gave an inspiring response. Leon's response can serve as...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Character: It’s Not What You Think It Is

In this episode of the Lead 'Em Up podcast, we challenge the traditional understanding of what character means and how it relates to leadership. We explore the idea that character is not just about being a good person, but rather encompasses a range of traits and...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

What to do when You Want it More than Your Players do

Coaches want to win. Badly. They want the best for their athletes and for the team to reach the ceiling. But what happens when it seems like the coach wants it more than the players? This episode will help coaches raise their player's level of desire and win at a...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Keeping Athletes Engaged to Avoid Burnout

Athlete burnout is real. How can it be avoided? In this episode, we share tips and strategies to keep your athletes, highly engaged and avoid the burnout that plagues so many across the country. No matter what level you are at, this episode will help you keep your...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

How Much Influence does Hip-Hop Have on Today’s Culture?

This episode explores the relationship between hip-hop and today’s athletes. We discuss how this genre influences today’s athletes and the impact it has. We’re joined by Lead ‘Em Up regional coach Leon Thurston who provides great perspective and insight as a former...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Unstuck with Leon Thurston

In this episode, the guys are joined by Lead ‘Em Up Regional Coach Leon Thurston. Leon shares his inspiring story and how he has used it to help today’s students and athletes achieve academic and athletic success. The conversation and insights shared by Leon provide a...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

The Problem with Leadership Councils

Leadership Councils are a good thing, but there’s a problem with them. What could possibly be the issue? In this episode, Adam and Kyle discuss what the problem is, how to avoid it, and what can be done to get the most value out of a leadership council. If your school...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Building & Maintaining Trust

Trust is essential for team success. Without trust, everything else falls apart. In this episode, Adam and Kyle discuss how coaches can build a high level of trust with their players. This episode is filled with great conversation and practical tips to help coaches...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Taking Back Control with Andrew J. Simpson

In this episode, Adam and Kyle are joined by business owner, coach, and author Andrew J. Simpson. Andrew is a wealth of knowledge and shares some incredible tips and exercises on how to help today’s athletes thrive. In the episode Andrew shares his company establishes...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Underclassmen vs Upperclassmen

How should underclassmen honor upperclassmen? How should upperclassmen respect underclassmen? In this episode we dig into the dynamic all coaches deal with, how to effectively incorporate underclassmen and upperclassmen together on their team. Adam and Kyle give some...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

The Man

A lot of people want to be “The Man” (the star, center of attention, have the spotlight) but aren’t willing to do what it takes to claim that title. In this episode, Adam and Kyle discuss what athletes need to be willing to do in order to claim the title of “The Man.”...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Leading from Season to Season

Have you ever had an athlete excel as a leader in one sport and struggle to lead in another? In this episode Adam and Kyle unpack what might cause an athlete to struggle leading from season to season. Not only do they share why an athlete may struggle, but the guys...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

Circumstantial Motivation

In this leadership discussion, Adam and Kyle share an important concept you’ll want to discuss with your team, Circumstantial Motivation. This episode raises an important question, what are our athletes driven by? Are they internally or externally motivated? How do we...

We Believe in Hope… and so Should You!

7 Signs You Might be Red

In this episode we share seven signs that an athlete may be red. For teams to reach their highest potential, teammates must be vigilant on keeping their teammates out of the red. Adam and Kyle not only share what warning signs we should keep a lookout for, but also...

Whose Responsibility Is It?

Whose Responsibility Is It?

In this episode, Adam and Kyle discuss one of the many intricacies related to building team-wide leadership. When we have a player who’s living in the red or having a red moment, whose responsibility is it to address the red teammate? How should they address them?

Connecting Like Never Before

Connecting Like Never Before

Today's episode is all about connection. For teams to reach the necessary level of leadership to reach their potential, we have to spend time investing in deep relationships. As you'll hear Adam share in the episode, we need to move teammate relationships from "we're...

3 Easy Ways to get Greater Buy-In from your Players

3 Easy Ways to get Greater Buy-In from your Players

Part 4 of our Season Set-Up series will give you 3 tangible ways to develop greater buy-in from your team this season. These are easy to understand concepts, but take work and commitment to implement with your team. If done properly, these 3 ideas can be the jumpstart...

The Two Boxes you need to check before your season begins

The Two Boxes you need to check before your season begins

We are back with episode 3 of our Season Set-Up Series, getting your team ready for it's best season ever. Adam and Kyle share two of the most important pieces of communication you need to have with your team BEFORE the season gets into full swing. Checking these...