Thrive On Challenge Blog

Coach Kurt Hines joins us today on the podcast sharing some of his favorite and most successful culture building lessons. As a coach, it’s important to be authentic with our players, and even more important than that, focusing on our why and reevaluating our driving factor for coaching athletes every day. Coach makes the distinction between fear and respect and gives us examples of what to do and what not to do! As a coach, how do you start a great culture? • People, people, people!! • Love people and they aren’t part of an agenda for your own success. What should you do in your 1st Coach Staff Meeting? • Share your “Why” • What do you want to hold on to from the previous culture? How do you connect with your athletes? • Intentionally teach and use the word “love”. • Be mindful of your ACTIONS. (Actions affect their perception of your more than your words!!) • Communicate that our love is not dependent on their ability. Possibly one of the most important takeaways, which will drive yo