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Character Before Leadership

Character Before Leadership

In this episode, we discuss the priority of character development. Many athletes skip past the part of character development and jump to leadership. This is a trap that many fall into which leaves their leadership coming up short. Athletes need to understand they have...

Character Before Leadership

The Future of the Leadership Coach in Sports

In this exciting episode of the Lead 'Em Up podcast, we delve into the dynamic landscape of sports leadership coaching and explore its future trajectory. Join us as we dissect emerging trends, innovative strategies, and the evolving role of leadership coaches in...

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Teaching Leadership at the Youth Level

In this illuminating episode we share the art of teaching leadership at the youth level. Join us as we explore age-appropriate strategies that will help you empower the next generation of leaders both on and off the playing field. Don't miss this opportunity to shape...

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How To: Enhance Your Athletes’ Emotional Intelligence

In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial topic of elevating your athlete's emotional intelligence. Join us as we explore practical strategies on how to empower young athletes with the emotional skills they need to thrive both on and off the field.

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Leaders & Dawgs

After their big season-opening win, the University of Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders shared he doesn’t have “Captains.” Coach Prime has “Dawgs” and “Leaders” on his team. In this episode, we unpack this unconventional approach and share what we’d like to see on our...

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When Should You Host Leadership Training?

In today's episode, we dive into the crucial question of timing when it comes to enhancing leadership skills and empowering teams. It’s not an easy question to answer. There are many nuances that come into play. Join us as we discuss when is the best time, location,...

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How to Dig into Greatness with Thomas R. Williams

In this captivating episode of the Lead 'Em Up podcast we are joined by former athlete turned inspirational speaker and author, Thomas R Williams. Strap in for an empowering conversation as Thomas shares his unique journey from the football field to the stage,...

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The Danger of Red Behavior in Pro Sports

What impact does red behavior have in pro sports? In this episode, we discuss a recent clip from Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. In it, Draymond discusses how his incident involving Jordan Poole affected his team and ultimately cost them a shot at...

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Championship DNA with UCONN’S Jordan Hawkins

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Hawkins, one of the key members of the University of Connecticut Men's National Championship basketball team. Listen in as we delve into the secrets behind their remarkable success. Jordan shares his insights on building team...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...