Today we have on Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach, University of Alabama Murph is in his 25th year at Alabama; 23rd year as head coach. In his tenure, he is the winningest coach of all-time in any sport at Bama. They have been to the NCAA tournament 22 straight years and all 15 Super Regional rounds that have been played. They have been a 12-time WCWS participant. He is a 6-time SEC champion, they have been the national attendance leader 14 years running and they have had the most academic All-Americans of any softball program the past 10 years.
On the show, we discuss all things program building which includes leadership dinners, involving parents, creating a culture of affirmations and gratitude and so much more.
You're gonna love this episode with Patrick Murphy!
Time Stamps
4:00- Vision when Patrick got the job
8:11- First Steps
12:30- Combating the anxious generation
15:30- "its all about the relationships"
17:15- Leadership Dinners
23:15- "Dont hold grudges"
27:20- Involving Parents
35:00 The power of affirmations
41:30- Holding teammates accountable
46:40- Classroom Sessions
49:40- Practice Planning Advice
56:30- Quick Hitters
Resources
Leadership from a dancing man
The Choice- Edith Eger
Contact
Coach Murphy
pmurphy@ia.ua.edu
