The title reflects their journey. Two coaches who've always operated outside the traditional establishment and finding belonging with those who saw the world differently. They became chosen family through the trenches—staying gold even as seasons changed and forced them to grow up.
In this episode, Tex and Luke dive into the psychology of identity—who you are versus who others expect you to be. They explore empathy as the foundation of coaching, the danger of labels and stereotypes, and why understanding someone's perspective changes everything. Luke breaks down practical tools for building self-awareness, filtering criticism, and teaching athletes to find their swagger regardless of external noise.
This conversation is about bridging divides, breaking faulty feedback loops, and staying true to your code even when the world tries to define you differently.
KEY TOPICS:
- Self-discrepancy theory
- Breaking faulty feedback loops created by negative coaching
- The Charles Barkley filter
- Curiosity + skepticism = the most powerful coaching combination
- Body language, swagger, and acting as if
- Parenting lessons that translate to coaching
- Operating outside the establishment and building chosen family through coaching
Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train
Education - Why They're Not Listening: Coaching the Modern Athlete - http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com
