In this episode of the OCR Lounge, we sit down with Trace Walters, a state champion coach whose journey is all about pursuing your passion and following your dreams. Trace shares insights on why relationships are the foundation of high school athletics—how building trust, investing in your athletes, and connecting on a personal level can transform a team.
We dive into his own athletic career as a standout high school runner and his time competing at Ole Miss, exploring the experiences that shaped him as both an athlete and a person. Trace opens up about how his time on the track eventually led him to discover his true calling: coaching. He talks about catching the coaching bug and realizing he has a genuine gift for motivating, educating, and inspiring athletes in the sport of running.
This conversation is full of wisdom about leadership, the power of passion, and the incredible impact a coach can have on young lives. Tune in to hear Coach Walters share his journey, his philosophy, and what drives him to help athletes reach their full potential—all on this episode of the OCR Lounge.
