In this powerful episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with Tom Bendt, founder of Conversations and Coaching, former athletic director, and seasoned high school coach, to explore how coaching coaches is the next evolution in leadership.
From his early days on the basketball court to leading culture change across districts, Tom shares what happens when we stop chasing the scoreboard—and start investing in people. You'll hear how a simple Saturday morning workshop turned into a movement, why handwritten notes still matter, and what it really takes to build intentional culture in today's disconnected world of high school sports.
Whether you're a coach, AD, or educational leader, this episode offers practical insights on:
Building transformational relationships
Creating reflective leadership environments
Supporting assistant coaches who often get overlooked
Coaching through change, pressure, and burnout
Why “everyone benefits from being coached and being coachable”
Plus: The secret sauce to high-impact culture isn’t a new playbook, it’s conversations that matter.
This one’s for the coaches who want to grow, give back, and go beyond the game.
