EPISODE # 8 ...Coach Bill Curry
Today’s guest is legendary player, coach, and leader Bill Curry. If you don’t have something to write with or on now stop the podcast and take care of that because this one is special! Josh and I had the honor of listening and learning from Coach Curry who was so very generous with his time. A member of the legendary Green Bay Packers coached by Vince Lombardi and the Baltimore Colts coached by Don Shula. Coach Curry then went on to be the Head Football Coach at Ga. Tech, Kentucky, Alabama and Ga. State. An ACC Coach of the Year and 2x SEC Coach of the year. Coach Curry has been named the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year and in 2007 was recognized as the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award winner. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and moved as we settle in and get to know Coach Bill Curry.
1:21- Introduction
4:04- Coach Curry’s High School Days
6:29- The ‘Straightforward, Honest’ Coach
7:52- Investing in the Younger Generation… ‘Magnanimitas’-Greatness of Spirit
10:45- Being Loved & Coached by Coach Bobby Dodd
14:18- Working for a great Athletic Administrator, Dr. Homer Rice
17:56- Who Equipped Bill Curry for a Lifetime of Success
21:18- Teaching Teams to Work Together as ‘Brothers and Sisters’ (Andrew Young)
25:00- Importance of Reading, Prioritizing Your Life while Coaching
27:39- Where did Coach Curry find Advice & Answers to his Players Issues
31:30- Taking Personal Responsibility for Societal Issues
34:59- Being Proud of a Full Resume after a Life in Coaching
37:07- 2 Minute Drill
43:51- “The Huddle” …written & narrated by Coach Bill Curry
You can follow Coach Bill Curry on Twitter @CoachBillCurry
About Hangin With The AD Podcast….
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.
Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)
Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. @mathews14 (twitter) @jwmathews14 (instagram)