Coach Michael Cano, a certified strength and conditioning coach, shares his approach to coaching and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of being of service to athletes and creating a positive and empowering environment. He discusses the significance of preparation, both in terms of personal development and planning for coaching sessions. Coach Cano believes in earning the respect of athletes and being real and authentic with them. He acknowledges that he makes mistakes but is committed to learning from them and apologizing when necessary. His ultimate goal is to see his athletes succeed and hold up a trophy. Coach Michael Cano emphasizes the importance of producing results and obsessively tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish credibility and gain the trust of coaches and athletes. He believes that leadership is about serving others and being of value to them. He stresses the need to adapt and constantly learn from others in order to improve as a coach. Coach Cano also discusses the importance of personal growth, setting goals, and making daily choices and habits that align with those goals. He envisions his company, 180 Athletics, continuing to provide personalized and valuable services to coaches, parents, and athletes.
