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Blinkers OffLight Up Racing’s Vicky Leonard, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Sales Momentum, and Horse Racing PlayoffsThis week on Blinkers Off, we explore the latest efforts in Thoroughbred aftercare as Woodbine gears up for its fifth annual Aftercare Day and Kentucky passes a major funding bill. Then, we dive into the record-breaking sales season and what it means for the industry’s future.Plus, Colton sits down with Vicky Leonard of Kickup Racing and Light Up Racing to talk about changing the public narrative around the sport, transparency in breeding, and the differences between Australian and North American racing culture.We close things out with Mail from the Rail, including a list...
2025-10-0338 min
Coach 360347. Charles Ament: Building Momentum in the Texas Way. "What are you doing to create real change?"What happens when a school district of more than 18,000 student-athletes decides to raise the bar for sportsmanship? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, host Colton reconnects with longtime mentor and friend, Coach Charles Ament, Associate Athletic Director of Cy-Fair ISD. With nearly three decades of experience in coaching and leadership, Coach Ament brings a wealth of insight into how character, community, and consistent communication shape the culture of athletics. This conversation highlights The Texas Way—a statewide sportsmanship initiative designed to decrease ejections, build stronger relationships among coaches, athletes, officials, an...
2025-09-2247 min
Beat Around The Bench PodcastEp 111: Ironwood MaidenHere's a fun summary of Episode 111 "Ironwood Maiden" from the Beat Around the Bench podcast:Seafood talk revealed Ross has a shellfish allergy that kicks in after handling more than a pound causing massive hand swelling but still loves Baja tacos blackened redfish and Greek bronzino while Colton goes for rare tuna steaks and Jess craves lobster crab shrimp pasta with creamy tomato sauceJess survived the hottest day on record in Tampa while building his fence throwing up twice from heat exhaustion and losing hearing in one ear but managed to complete the project with neighbors saving twenty...
2025-08-011h 39Coach 360346. Jonathan Lamb: Leading with Purpose at Pflugerville ISDWhat does it take to lead through transition without losing the heart of your mission? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we welcome back Coach Jonathan Lamb—now Athletic Director at Pflugerville ISD—for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, character development, and embracing growth through change. Having spent nearly two decades in Leander ISD, Coach Lamb shares his journey from a place of comfort to one of challenge and new opportunity. Whether you're a coach considering a professional transition or an athletic leader looking to grow your impact, this episode is full of timely insights. Tune...
2025-07-0729 minCoach 360345. Todd Winfrey - Coaching With Love: Coach Winfrey's ApproachIn this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, we're joined by Coach Todd Winfrey, Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Canyon High School in Texas. With over two decades of experience serving under Coach Blake Bryant before stepping into the head role, Coach Winfrey shares a powerful testimony of leadership, patience, and the impact of long-term investment in a single community. Coach Winfrey opens up about the influence of his coaching mentors, the importance of building relationships, and how love—not just discipline—is at the heart of his coaching philosophy. This...
2025-06-2326 minCoach 360344. Kelli Barnet - The Standard - Coaching at Wichita Falls MemorialWhat happens when tradition meets transformation? For Coach Kelli Barnett, it meant stepping into a brand-new role at Wichita Falls Memorial High School—formed from the consolidation of three legacy campuses—and turning a blank slate into a platform for something extraordinary. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Barnett shares how she laid the groundwork for a culture of character, trust, and resilience among her volleyball athletes. By anchoring her program in character development and a shared mantra—"The Standard"—Coach Barnett reveals what it takes to unite athletes from different schools, build trust among te...
2025-06-0916 minCoach 360343. Daniel Fitzmorris - Data Driven Toughness, Trust, and Tradition - Pasadena Dobie HSIn this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we're joined by Coach Daniel Fitzmorris, Athletic Coordinator at Pasadena Dobie High School and a proud alumnus of the very program he now leads. With deep roots in Dobie football and a winding journey that spans Missouri, Denmark, and across Texas, Coach Fitzmorris returns to his alma mater with a clear vision: restore discipline, build tough athletes, and develop men of character for life beyond the field. Coach Fitzmorris shares how influential mentors shaped his coaching philosophy and how he's paying it forward by empowering his own staff and...
2025-05-2626 minCoach 360342. Sergio Gonzales - Real World Lessons from Blue Collar RootsWhat does it mean to lead with grit, heart, and humility? In this powerful episode of Coach 360: Beyond the Game, we sit down with Coach Sergio Gonzales, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Pasadena Rayburn High School. From his blue-collar roots in Galena Park, Texas, to leading student-athletes with passion and purpose, Coach Gonzales shares a raw and inspiring journey of character, leadership, and what it truly takes to make an impact. Coach Gonzales opens up about the defining moments that shaped his career—from his father's accident that brought him back home from college, to...
2025-05-1918 min
Coach 360339. Lawrence Johnson - Building A New Culture Through Adversity In this inspiring episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we hear from Coach Lawrence Johnson, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Wichita Falls Legacy High School. Taking on the challenge of merging three schools into one unified program, Coach Johnson shares a raw, powerful account of what it takes to build culture, character, and unity in the face of adversity. With a new campus, a new team, and no shortage of challenges—including an 0-10 season—Coach Johnson offers a masterclass in leadership through hardship. Rather than focusing on the...
2025-04-2827 min
Coach 360338. Cale Melton - Family Groups & Building a Foundation of Character and TrustIn this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we hear from Coach Cale Melton, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Hico ISD, whose leadership journey is rooted in legacy, authenticity, and building a program with lasting character. From his upbringing under a coaching father to his own transition into a head coaching role, Melton shares how trust, team ownership, and consistent investment shape the heart of a successful program—on and off the field. Coach Melton dives into the power of mentorship, the importance of genuine relationships, and how foundational trust creates not just better athletes, bu...
2025-04-2139 min
Coach 360337. Michelle Dalton - Win with Grace, Lose with Grace - Lessons in LeadershipIn the latest episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, host Colton sits down with Coach Michelle Dalton, the girls athletic coordinator at Pasadena Bondi Intermediate and a seasoned coach and mentor, to discuss the profound impact of mindset in leadership, coaching, and personal development. Through years of experience, Michelle has cultivated a deep understanding of how mental resilience shapes both individual and team success. She shares invaluable insights on how coaches can develop a winning culture, inspire young athletes, and navigate challenges with a growth-oriented perspective. With over 16 years of coaching experience...
2025-04-1420 min
Coach 360335. Huddle Up With Coach Mackey - How to Prevent Burnout: 4 Keys to Staying in the Game for the Long Haul - Coaching Tips & LessonsBurnout isn't just about feeling tired—it's the slow erosion of passion, purpose, and energy that can take even the best coaches out of the game. If you've ever found yourself drained, disconnected, or questioning if you can keep going, you're not alone. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Host Colton Leonard visits with Coach Stephen Mackey as they dive into the real causes of burnout and outline a four-step process to help coaches finish strong instead of flaming out. Whether you're a veteran coach or just starting your journey, these principles will help you st...
2025-03-3128 min
Coach 360333. Huddle Up with Coach Mackey - How to Build a Championship Culture: 4 Steps to Defining Core Values in Your ProgramCulture isn't just a catchphrase on a locker room wall—it's the foundation that defines who your team is under pressure. Every great program, from high school teams to college powerhouses, thrives on clear core values that guide athletes beyond the game. But how do you go from a list of words to a culture that actually shapes behavior? In this episode of Coach360: Beyond The Game, Coach Stephen Mackey lays out four essential steps to defining, teaching, and living out core values in a way that gets buy-in from your athletes. If you're a co...
2025-03-1736 minCoach 360332. Coach Cody Moore: Be Real & Control The Controllable: How Coach Moore is Building Leadership at Round Rock HighEvery coach wants a player-led team, but how do you create a culture where athletes hold each other accountable, play for something bigger than themselves, and show up every day ready to compete? At Round Rock High School, Coach Cody Moore and Coach Jordan Gesh have built a football program centered around brotherhood, relentless effort, and above-the-line behavior—not just on the field, but in life. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Moore and Coach Gesh discuss their turnaround season, shifting from a 4-7 record to 8-1 by focusing on culture over results. They sh...
2025-03-1041 min
Coach 360331. Huddle Up with Coach Mackey: The 5 E's of Leadership - Coaching Tips & Lessons with Coach Mackey - Coach Beyond The GameCoaching today isn't the same as it was 10, 20, or 30 years ago. The landscape of youth development has changed, and adolescence now extends well beyond high school. As adolescence expands, today's athletes need strong coaches more than ever. In this episode, Coach 360 host, Colton Leonard, welcomes back Coach Stephen Mackey for our special series "Huddle Up With Coach Mackey." Mackey introduces the Five E's of Leadership—Empathy, Example, Expectation, Equipping, and Encouragement—as a game plan for maximizing impact on and off the field. If you're looking to set high standards while still meeting young athletes wher...
2025-03-0329 minCoach 360330. Kids with Character Win | Jamie McDougald | Girls AD and Head Volleyball Coach at Iola HSToday, Coach McDougald tells us what it takes to be a championship team and lessons she has learned throughout her coaching journey. Email Address: jmcdougald@iolaisd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with 2Words Character Development? Let us know! Email Colton Leonard at: Colton@2words.tv --- Visit www.2Words.tv/gameplan to learn more and for a free week of the curriculum. PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardio, They manufacture a wide range of hi...
2023-12-1818 min
Coach 360 Arizona10. Team Cohesiveness | Elisa Hobbs | Head Volleyball Coach at Western School of Science & TechnologyToday, Colton interviews Coach Elisa Hobbs. Coach Hobbs lays out how she prioritizes building relationships and personal growth with her team throughout the year. Coach explains practical and easy to implement ways they achieve this weekly and seasonally. Connect with Coach: ehobbs@wsst.school Learn more at THE GAMEPLAN - 2 Words Character Development -- PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardio, They manufacture a wide range of high-quality products made in the USA to maximize your teams performance. Experience th...
2023-11-2240 minCoach 360 Arizona9. The Disciplined Pursuit of Kid's Hearts First | Casey Thorpe | AD at Paradise Valley Christian PrepIn this week's episode, Colton interviews Coach Casey Thorpe. Coach Thorpe lays out his coaching philosophy and shares with us the lessons he has learned from past mentors and over his transition into the AD role. Connect with Coach: cthorpe@pvcp.org or On Twitter: @CaseyThorpe22 Learn more at THE GAMEPLAN - 2 Words Character Development -- PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardio, They manufacture a wide range of high-quality products made in the USA to maximize your teams performance. ...
2023-11-2027 minCoach 360 Arizona8. Trust Leads to Effort | Bryan Shack | Berean AcademyIn today's episode, Colton interviews Coach Bryan Shack. Coach Shack has been coaching and encouraging young athletes since 1990 and is a wealth of knowledge. Coach emphasizes the importance of building trust through getting to know your athletes at a personal level. This trust leads to an opportunity to ask for great effort not just on the field, but in the classroom, at home, and in life. Connect with Coach: bshack@bereanschs.education Learn more at THE GAMEPLAN - 2 Words Character Development -- PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for...
2023-11-0125 minCoach 360 Arizona7. Strength from Within | Beau Blackard | PromaximaToday we have a special guest on the podcast in the form on Beau Blackard from PMX Promaxima. Listeners will learn more about the organization and how they have set out to support coaches and school programs across the country. To learn more, visit PMXstrength.com. If you are a partner school of either Promaxima or 2Words, we want to know about it! Reach out to us and we would love to get mackey out on site to encourage your athletes. Email Colton@2words.tv --- PMX ProMaxima is your one...
2023-10-2725 minCoach 360 Arizona6. The Scoreboard Isn't Bigger Than Them | Marcus Bronson | AD Tri-City PrepIn today's episode, Colton sits down with Coach Marcus Bronson of Tri-City Prep. Coach Bronson shares with us the importance of building relationships with athletes that lead to success not just on the field but in their lives as well. We discuss his philosophy and passion of helping students become leaders, well-rounded adults and more! Connect with Coach: mbronson@tricityprep.org Learn more at www.2words.tv/gameplan PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardio, They manufacture a wide range of high-quality products ma...
2023-10-2635 minCoach 360 Arizona5. Lead By Example | Dan Kuch | AD at Telesis PrepCoach Kuch joins us on the podcast today from Telesis Preparatory Academy. After retiring from law enforcement, Coach Kuch started his career in teaching and coaching. With a competitive background, Coach shares with us his philosophy of competition and the importance of leading by example. Connect with Coach Kuch at 928-855-8661 or by email at dkuch@telesis-academy.org Interested in connecting or taking the next step with 2Words? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to ca...
2023-10-2420 minCoach 360 Arizona4. Two Ears, One Mouth | Emmanuel Garcia | Academic Advisor, AD at Hope High SchoolToday, we sit down with Coach Emmanuel Garcia who shares what it was like starting an athletic program from scratch at Hope High school in 2016. Coach emphasizes the importance of listening to your students in order to build relationships that are founded on trust. Connect with Coach at emmanuelg@blueprinteducation.org Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv
2023-10-1335 minCoach 360 Arizona3. If You Don't Love Them You Can't Coach Them | Myles Jackson | Lead Behavior Mentor, AD at Southwest Leadership AcademyCoach Jackson has spent his career developing youth. As Head Basketball Coach and Lead Behavior Mentor for the school he shares with us some of his tactics for engaging students, building trust, getting them to open up, and being there for them when they need it the most. Email Address: myles.jackson@rop.com Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv
2023-08-2424 minCoach 360 Arizona2. Leave the Sport Out of It | Adrian Espana | Athletic Director at Western School of Science & TechToday we interview Coach Adrian Espana. He is the Director of Community Events & Extracurricular Activities and also serves as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Western School of Science & Tech in Phoenix. Learn more at: www.azcaa.com or www.azcaapreps.com And at: www.2words.tv Get in touch with Coach Espana at aespana@wsst.school to learn more about his programs. Or Colton Leonard at Colton@2words.tv to learn more about the official Character Development Curriculum of the CAA.
2023-08-0327 minCoach 360 Arizona1. Going Beyond the Game | Randy Baum | Executive Director of the Canyon Athletic AssociationFor our Coach360 AZ kickoff, we interview Coach Randy Baum of the Canyon Athletic Association. He shares with us the exciting growth the association has been experiencing, its history, and its focus for the future. One part of that focus is helping schools develop the whole athlete. That's why they have partnered with 2Words Character Development to help equip their coaches with tools and resources to go beyond the game. Jump into the episode to learn more! Learn more at: www.azcaa.com or www.azcaapreps.com And at: www.2words.tv Get in t...
2023-06-1627 min
Wicked Smart GolfREPLAY: Colton Kalkanis on Speed Training + Dispelling Distance MythsColton Kalkanis is a former pro golfer, fitness coach for men over 35, and now a professional long driver. He finished second in the 2022 World Long Drive amateur championship and has big goals for this year. In this episode we cover everything from his time as a pro golfer, speed training, and his life as a long driver. Plus, we cover: His new brand deal for 2023 How he get to 140+ mph clubhead speed What the pressure of Q-school is really like How the everyday golfer can benefit from speed training If you should focus on speed or work...
2023-06-0857 minWicked Smart Golf82: Colton Kalkanis on Speed Training and Dispelling Distance MythsColton Kalkanis is a former pro golfer, fitness coach for men over 35, and now a professional long driver. He finished second in the 2022 World Long Drive amateur championship and has big goals for this year. In this episode we cover everything from his time as a pro golfer, speed training, and his life as a long driver. Plus, we cover: His new brand deal for 2023 How he get to 140+ mph clubhead speed What the pressure of Q-school is really like How the everyday golfer can benefit from speed training If you should focus on speed or work...
2023-02-0956 min
The Fires of RevivalLegacies That Last: Leonard RavenhillIn this installment of our mini series, we look at the life of Leonard Ravenhill. At the end of the episode you will leave having a better understanding of his life, the impact he made on society, and what we can learn from his life here in this day and age.
2021-12-2324 min
Watch. Review. Repeat.168. Godzilla vs. KongWelcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! Colton and Andrew witness a spectacular battle for the ages between mythic adversaries in 'Godzilla vs. Kong'! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:48 - Andrew's Fun Fact of the Week! 00:09:54 - Emmy-Winning 'Arrested Development' and 'Archer' Actress Jessica Walter Dies at 80 00:13:23 - Paramount Delays 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Mission: Impossible 7', and More 00:17:37 - 'Party Down' Revival in the Works at...
2021-04-152h 07Coach 360277. COVID-19: From Grief to Giddy UpYou don't have to get sick to be affected by the pandemic. Everyone is experiencing loss due to COVID-19, whether that's loss of a season, loss of experiences, or loss of loved ones. Going through this difficult time is naturally going to bring up a lot of emotions, and it's not uncommon to feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster. In this episode, Mackey explains that it's okay to grieve, but it's not okay to stay in that grief for too long. At some point, you've got to go from grief to giddy up. ...
2020-08-3131 minCoach 360276. To the Beginner Coach... | A MashupStarting in a new career is tough. Whether you've been in the job market for a while before taking up coaching or whether coaching is your first job, there's a lot to learn. But perhaps the most important lesson is: Never stop learning. There's a lot of good stuff in this episode for all coaches, but especially for beginners, so don't forget to take notes and learn as much as you can! Key Takeaways: -Continually grow your coaching toolbox. -Take notes and learn as much as you can. -Don't just be a coach; be...
2020-08-1704 minCoach 360275. When the Bad Days Come, Be a Champion | A MashupBad days happen to everyone. But not everyone has the character and preparation to respond to bad days in a way that turns those bad days to growth. The good news is that everyone can develop the character and learn how to prepare to do this. There is nothing wrong with having bad days; they are just part of being human. But if you can turn those bad days into growth days, if you can be the kind of person who handles failure and setbacks with a growth mindset, then you can accomplish anything you set your...
2020-08-1005 minCoach 360274. Embrace the Grind | Tony Daniels | Edison Prep HS [OK]We tend to think of the expectations we set for our athletes as minimums, but in reality, those expectations are generally ceilings. In other words, coaches and athletes are going to rise to the expectations that are set, and go no farther unless we adjust the expectations to a higher standard each time they reach it. In this episode, Coach Tony Daniels reminds us that coaches set the expectations for their athletes, so when our athletes reach those expectations, we've got to move the bar just a little higher to encourage them to keep growing. Key...
2020-08-0319 minCoach 360273. Fail Forward | Bill Blankenship | Owasso High School [OK]Success isn't final, and failure isn't fatal. Success will always be interrupted by failure at some point, and failure is necessary for finding success. You can't have one without the other because failure and success go hand in hand. It is only through failure that we learn and grow in the ways necessary for us to find success. In this episode, Coach Bill Blankenship talks about failure, correction, and what both of those things mean for our athletes, Key Takeaways: -Failing is a huge component of finding success. -Earn your athletes' trust before you correct t...
2020-07-2722 minCoach 360272. Leadership Sets Culture | Kevin Flanigan | Tomball High SchoolCulture is crucial to success. It's true in business, it's true in the family, and it's definitely true in the locker room. Culture is the soundbite encapsulating what the athletic program or team is really like to be a part of. It's what athletes say about their team to their non-athletic friends or their family. In this episode, we talk with Coach Kevin Flanigan, who explains that a program's culture is determined by it's leadership. If you want to have a great team culture, you've got to be a great leader. Key Takeaways: -Trust should be...
2020-07-2021 minCoach 360271. Building Servant Leaders | Tony Benedetto | Woodrow Wilson HSServant leadership means serving first. A servant leader understands that he or she must serve others to find success in life. A servant leader also becomes closer to his or her team through their service to their teammates and the wider community. When a team serves together, it brings them closer together. In this episode, Coach Tony Benedetto gives us advice for how coaches can build servant leaders in their locker rooms. Key Takeaways: -When athletes serve others together, they become more of a team. -Be explicit about requiring athletes to serve others. -Know e...
2020-07-1325 minCoach 360270. How to be a Humble Competitor | Jeff Traylor | UTSA Head Football CoachSports teach us many lessons that will be useful for the rest of our lives. We are trying to reach students through athletics to teach them the skills and values that will help them find success beyond the game. Sports people have a lot of wisdom to share from their time on the field or court. So in this episode, we are speaking with Jeff Traylor, Head Football Coach at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and he gives us some pearls of wisdom about using our gifts and talents for the good of others, having a humble h...
2020-07-1021 minCoach 360269. Win the Day | JD Berna | Magnolia ISDLife is not all about sports, but sports is all about life. The things that our student-athletes learn in practice and during games will help them well beyond the field, so long as we are intentional about passing on the most important lessons. For example, one of the core values we can teach our athletes is that regardless of what life throws at us or how many setbacks we encounter, it is always possible to win the day by giving our best in everything that we do. In this episode, Coach JD Berna explains this "win the day" mindset.
2020-07-0619 min
INRHYTHM with Colton GeeHomeless In Hawaii on their new single 'Darker Days', their upcoming album 'Fear Of Missing Out', and everyday heroes!Tanner Cyr returns for his third appearance on the DTP and he brought along HIH band mate Leonard Fowley to help break down their upcoming album 'Fear Of Missing Out', and their new single 'Darker Days'! What did Leonard think when Tanner brought him and the band a multi page breakdown of his next vision? What has the process of bringing it to life been like? How does the story continue to unfold from here? And why did the band decide to cover the Ghostbusters theme song? It's finally time for the story to begin...
2020-07-0348 minCoach 360268. Everything Speaks to Something | Kenneth Loyd | Chapel Hill ISDWe have an influence on our student-athletes' lives. Our words to them matter, so we have to be careful what we say to these young people. They are dealing with middle and high school, the two places where everyone's self-identity is tested over and over again. Our athletes will become what they think they are, so we have to be sure that our words convey their worth, both as members of the team and as individuals. In this episode, Coach Kenneth Loyd reminds us that everything speaks to something, and everybody is somebody. Key Takeaways: -Everything...
2020-06-2925 minCoach 360267. How to Finish Strong with Mackey at Midlothian HeritageThere are a lot of reasons for finishing strong, such as showing your integrity by finishing through instead of at the line and pushing yourself to your limits so you can reach your goals. But perhaps one of the most important reasons to finish strong is this: Your finish line today will be your starting line tomorrow. In this episode, Mackey explains why and how to finish strong in everything that we do. Key Takeaways: -Your finish line today will be your starting line tomorrow. -You start where the weakest teammate ends. -When you...
2020-06-2607 minCoach 360266. On Sexual Harassment with Jesse Mahler and Valencia Peterson Most young people look at respect as something you earn, not something that is given to you. But this thinking is completely backward. We should respect others because of who WE are, not who they are. Respect is at the core of creating a team and school culture where it's not only okay, but expected that student-athletes will stand up and say "this is not right" with regards to sexual harassment. In this episode, Jesse Mahler and Valencia Peterson discuss how coaching is a platform for preventing sexual harassment. There is a privilege that comes with being a...
2020-06-2442 minCoach 360265. The Quit Factor | Tim Teykl | Alvin ISDOwnership is one of the keys to making sure our athletes stay in the game. In other words, if we want to keep them from quitting, and if we want them to play to their highest level, we've got to help them feel that they have a stake in our athletic program. When our athletes have ownership, they have passion, and with that passion, they will find success in sports and in life. In this episode, Coach Tim Teykl explains why ownership is so important in athletics and other parts of life. Everything in sports mimics life...
2020-06-2225 minCoach 360264. Stop Limiting Yourself with MackeyYour health limits how far you can go in life. When you're in poor health, it limits what you can do and the impact that you can have on others. That's not to say that illness or obesity will always prevent people from reaching their dreams or influencing their community. But it is true that the healthier you are, the further and faster you can go. Health isn't about just one thing, but to get healthy you do need to take one step in the right direction every day. In this episode, Mackey dives in on the importance of...
2020-06-1908 minCoach 360263. Anger Rights with MackeyAnger is a powerful emotion. It can destroy so quickly and so completely. And sometimes, what it destroys cannot be rebuilt. Anger can destroy relationships and entire lives. But the thing is, anger is also useful if it's used in the right way. When the destructive nature of anger is kept in check, it can be used for positive change. Angry indignation at the suffering or unfair treatment of others can help us create a new, more equal world. But we have to remember our Anger Rights, or that force for good will become the force of our destruction.
2020-06-1705 minCoach 360262. Know Your Role | Dusty Crafton | Boyd HSThe team belongs to the athletes as much as it does to the coaches, and the team is bigger than athletes or coaches. Everyone is working together in service of the team. And if there are people who aren't working in service to the team, people who aren't fulfilling their roles, then the team breaks down. But if everyone has a We over Me mentality, there's nothing the team cannot accomplish. In this episode, Coach Dusty Crafton tells us several ways to bring the team together for the greater We. Key Takeaways: -Give your athletes ownership...
2020-06-1519 minCoach 360260. Why Character Matters with MackeyHaving a 5-star talent is not as important as having a 5-star character. Talent cannot take you very far without a solid foundation of good character. Talent can also only take you as far as your character will allow. So in that sense, character is both a foundation and ceiling. This is just one of the things that makes character so important in our lives. In this episode, Mackey breaks down why character matters. Key Takeaways: -Character is a talent amplifier. -Character is both a ceiling and a foundation. -Character will limit how far...
2020-06-1007 minCoach 360259. The Culture Mindset | Billy Mathis | Weatherford HSCulture is a mindset. When your mindset is that your team's culture matters and the values you talk about settle into your daily mindset as guiding principles, that mindset, that culture, becomes evident to your athletes so that they can share in it. When athletes see that the athletic program is important to their coaches, the program will become important to them, too. In this episode, Coach Billy Mathis discusses the importance of culture in building a successful athletic program. Key Takeaways: -Culture is a mindset. -Athletes can hold each other accountable. -Kids...
2020-06-0820 minCoach 360258. Daily Actions to Fight Racism with MackeySystemic racism is a topic too big for any one person to tackle. That's why a movement grew on social networking sites and turned into protests in the streets. The movement is people, black and white and everything in between, coming together to say "This is wrong and I will not remain silent." In this episode, Mackey addresses current events related to systemic racism and his perspective on why we have to keep fighting until it's gone. Key Takeaways: -We have to call right right and wrong wrong. We cannot allow wrong to be normal....
2020-06-0525 minCoach 360257. Hard Work and Overalls with MackeyThomas Edison is credited with saying some version of the quote: "Opportunity is missed my most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like hard work." In this episode, Mackey encourages us to look past the overalls to the opportunity underneath. Yes, there will be hard work involved. But if we do today's work today, we will reap the benefits of growth tomorrow. Key Takeaways: -If we want to get where we want to go, we have to do what we don't want to do. -Do not miss the opportunity of growth because...
2020-06-0305 minCoach 360256. #OneFamily | Chris Fisher | Palo Duro HS (Amarillo ISD)Our athletic programs aren't just here to let kids run around with a ball. The program exists to make our student-athletes better, to help them become the men and women who will lead our society in the future. That's why we can't just talk about our values and personal codes, we have to actually live it out so our athletes can see it clearly. In this episode, Coach Chris Fisher breaks down the phrase OneFamily, which he uses to guide his athletic program and his life. It's a partial acronym that stands for: Faith, Attitude, Mental Toughness, Integrity...
2020-06-0122 minCoach 360255. Most Valuable Lesson Of AthleticsWe tend to think that if we practice long enough, hard enough, the thing we're doing will be easy. But the truth is, things don't get easier, we just get stronger. And the only way to get stronger is to fail. That's right. It is not our successes that help us improve so that the hard things seem easy, it is our failures that propel us to that place. In this episode, Mackey breaks down why the most important lesson we learn from athletics is how to fail. Key Takeaways: -Athletics teach us how to fail.
2020-05-2906 minCoach 360254. The Hidden Invitation with MackeyOften we view complaints as negatives. After all, complaints tell us what is wrong with the world, and who wants to be reminded of that? But this thinking is backwards. Complaints don't just tell us what's wrong. Complaints offer an invitation to make wrong things right. In this episode, Mackey reminds us that life is based on how we see things and that we can choose to see complaints as invitations for change. Key Takeaways: -Complaining is an invitation to get involved in something that is not right. -Life is full of invitations and complaints.
2020-05-2705 minCoach 360253. Focus on the Little Things | Claude Mathis | De Soto HSDiscipline and accountability go hand in hand. We must hold our athletes accountable for their actions both when they are with us and when they are away. Our athletes represent our athletic program, which is essentially our brand. They are representing us when they are in other teachers' classes and when they are out with their friends. We hold them accountable for their behavior regardless of where they are because that is how we will instill discipline in them. In this episode, Coach Claude Mathis breaks down why discipline and accountability should be high priorities for any coach. ...
2020-05-2515 minCoach 360252. Three Encouragements with MackeyWe all need a little encouragement from time to time--encouragement to look out for our FAMILY, encouragement to help us through tough situations, and encouragement to remind us of what's most important in life. In this episode, Mackey serves up these three types of encouragement. He reminds us that every member of your family (whether that's blood relatives or sports fam) is important to making the family successful. He encourages us to remember that our response is always within our control. And he encourages us to tell the people we love how proud we are of them. Ready to...
2020-05-2207 minCoach 360251. What Adversity Reveals with MackeyAdversity reveals a lot about us. It reveals the level of our integrity, our humility, and our toughness. During times of adversity, business is not as usual. That's why we are called to show either the best of us or the worst of us, depending on if we default to serving others or serving ourselves. In this episode, Mackey discusses how adversity exposes our true character and how we can make times of adversity reveal the best of us. Key Takeaways: -We get great at what we give reps to. -Tough times don't last...
2020-05-2006 minCoach 360250. The Greatest Edge | Jeremy Reed | Yukon High School [OK]One of the greatest gifts we can give our athletes is helping them understand that they are playing for family. When they see their teammates as brothers and sisters, there is no limit to what they will do for each other. The greatest edge you can give your athletic program is a culture founded on family. In this episode, Coach Jeremy Reed discusses building a greater culture from the inside out. Key Takeaways: -You have the greatest edge when you have a greater culture. -You have to understand the community in which you are...
2020-05-1825 minCoach 360249. Championship Fathering with Carey CaseyWe spend a lot of time thinking about being champions on the field, but what about being champions in the home? How do we become championship fathers? How do we teach the boys in our athletic programs and under our roofs to be championship fathers when they grow up? In this episode, author, mentor, and friend, Carey Casey tells us that being a championship father starts with being present for your kids. He reminds us that millions of boys and girls go to bed every night without a father in the house. You can't be a father t...
2020-05-1539 minCoach 360248. You Can with Mackey"Do what you can with all that you have wherever you are." Teddy Roosevelt Thinking about what you can't do or don't have is easy, but useless. Thinking about all the good you could do if you were in a different location is also useless. If you want to make a difference and have an impact, focus instead on what you CAN do with what you DO have, right where you are standing. Remember: Leaders always lead, regardless of circumstances or resources. Key Takeaways: -It's easy but useless to focus on what you can't...
2020-05-1305 minCoach 360247. Turn Bad Days to Growth Days | Mackey Live (from the archive)Every person you meet is in one of three places: -Having a bad time -About to have a bad time -Recovering from a bad time It is guaranteed that you will have bad days and rough times. There may even be days when you struggle to get out of bed. Those rough times and the struggles you face can either anchor you down or be the catalyst that propels you forward. The choice is yours. Will you choose to let your struggles make you stronger? Key Takeaways: Choose...
2020-05-0814 minCoach 360246. Invitation to Grow with MackeyAdversity is something we're teaching our athletes to deal with every day on the field. The goal is to prepare them for when unexpected adversity strikes outside of athletics. We are all dealing with an adverse season right now. We can either rail against it, or put into practice what we've been trying to teach our athletes all this time: Adversity is just an opportunity for growth. In this episode, Mackey encourages us to use this time of adversity to become better, to invest in ourselves, and to connect with our athletes and other coaches (from a distance).
2020-05-0605 minCoach 360245. Real Love is Sacrifice | Kirk Sundberg | Valley Christian HS, AZLove is not weakness. Love is strength. Love makes you willing to die to self for your teammates. It makes you willing to serve them. Without love, there's no service, no selflessness, and no sacrifice As we've said many times before, sacrifice is required to find success. When you love your team and your teammates, you will sacrifice for them, and together, you will succeed. In this episode, Coach Kirk Sundberg explains that real love is sacrifice. And, he reminds us that love brings strength and success to our team. Key Takeaways: -Do not b...
2020-05-0439 minCoach 360244. Dependability vs. Ability | 2Words.tv"Because I said so" isn't just a statement of authority. It's also a statement of dependability: Because I said so, it will be done. Dependability is all about doing what you say you are going to do. Dependability will always beat ability because no matter how much talent you have, it's worthless if you can't be depended upon to do what you said you would do. In this sample from the 2Words Character Development curriculum, Mackey lays out the difference between ability and dependability, and why dependability will win every time. Key Takeaways: ...
2020-05-0110 minCoach 360243. Celebration is Contagious (and so is complaining) with Colton and MackeyCelebration is contagious. When we see someone smile or laugh, we want to smile and laugh with them. Complaining is also contagious, though. When we hear someone complain about the weather, it makes us realize it's too hot, too muggy, or too something when moments before we were enjoying a beautiful day. When we hear someone complain about a situation we're coping with well, we suddenly find it harder to cope. The words that we use and the things that we do are contagious to others. In this episode, Mackey and Colton challenge us to think about t...
2020-04-2917 minCoach 360242. FAST: Faith, All in, Selfless, Toughness | Sam Harrell | Ennis HSTeam values that aren't put into practice are just words. That said, having an easy-to-remember acronym to consistently remind athletes of our team values can help athletes to turn those words into action. In this episode, Coach Sam Harrell breaks down the acronym FAST, which they use at Ennis High School to talk about their team values. FAST stands for: Faith, All in, Selfless, and Toughness. They put this acronym on t-shirts, encourage each other to be a FAST team, and talk about the values everyday. FAST reminds athletes to have faith in each other and something...
2020-04-2725 minCoach 360241. Do Today's Work Today with Colton and MackeyOur work adds up a little at a time until we reap big results. But if we don't put in our little bit of work today, that little bit rolls to tomorrow, which pushes tomorrow's work to the next day, just like a snowball begins to gather mass as it rolls down the hill, until the work has piled up into an overwhelming heap. It's easy to put things off until tomorrow. It's easy to schedule and plan for what you will do tomorrow instead of just doing it today. It's much harder to execute today on w...
2020-04-2219 minCoach 360240. Do Right, Act Right | Mike Fecci | Mckinney North HSIn this episode with Coach Mike Fecci of Mckinney North High School, Coach Fecci stresses that winning games is a byproduct of a great team culture. The young man or woman must be built first; then the winning part will take care of itself. It all starts with our athletes' character. The more opportunities we give them to get character reps, the better their character will be, and the more wins and success that will come as a result. As Coach Fecci tells us, "Do right, act right, and everything will be right." Key Takeaways:
2020-04-2018 minCoach 360239. Training Up Mental Toughness | Zac Harrell | Athens ISDOur athletes have the capacity to become tough, gritty individuals. As coaches, we have the capacity to help them get there. We want to teach our athletes to be mentally tough, to do the right thing in everything that they do, and to succeed at challenges they think are beyond them. During this interview, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Zac Harrell of Athens ISD discusses the importance of putting our athletes in tough situations so we can help them become mentally tough. Coach Harrell also stresses that we should never ask our athletes to do something that w...
2020-04-1722 minCoach 360237. Second Chair Leadership with Colton and MackeyDescription: Second-in-command, second chair, assistant coach. These are all ways of describing the same thing: a leader. An assistant coach is just as valuable to the team as the head coach. A second chair has a responsibility to help the first chair become his best, just as the first helps the second to be the best they can be. Just because a leader isn't the top dog doesn't mean they aren't important, valued, or influential. In this episode, Colton and Mackey dive in on leading from the second chair. When the first and second chair are...
2020-04-1323 minCoach 360235. Navigating the Coach at Home Season with Colton and MackeyIn the midst of uncertainty with school and business closures, Mackey and Colton bring us this episode, where they discuss accepting reality, taking action, and being there for our athletes and our F.A.M.I.L.Y. Mackey and Colton want to remind us that it's okay to be blindsided by the current situation because no one could have seen this coming. But what is not okay is to stay blindsided and lamenting that things are not as they should be. Our student-athletes deserve better from us than that. During this crisis, we can...
2020-04-0621 minCoach 360233. What's Anchoring Your Athletes? | Michael Waldie | Gonzales ISDOur team and school standards are what make us who we are. Everything runs more smoothly when coaches and athletes are doing the right things based on those standards. Our high standards give our athletes something to grab and hold onto when something goes wrong in their lives. It's an anchor for our student-athletes' lives where they can learn how to do hard things with integrity. In this episode, Colton interviews Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Michael Waldie of Gonzalez ISD. Coach Waldie dives deep on being the best version of yourself, meaning what you say...
2020-03-2322 minCoach 360232. Accountability Breeds Growth | Bobby Cook | Duncan High School [OK]As coaches, we have to hold our athletes accountable for their actions. When they mess up a play in the middle of a big game, that's on them. After all, we're not the ones playing; they are. But, we have to remember that every kid responds to constructive criticism differently, so the way that we address accountability and hold each athlete accountable for their actions will be slightly different. To get to the point where we know how to hold each of them accountable, we have to know our athletes on an individual and personal level. In...
2020-03-1620 minCoach 360228. DUB: Depend Upon Brothers | Marcus Gold | Whitehouse HSWithout truth, there can be no trust. Without trust, there can be no relationship. Without a relationship, there can be no chemistry. Truth and trust are the foundation of any team. Without truthful feedback, no trust will form, and without trust, there is no progress, no growth, and no wins. For that reason, "Speak the Truth" is one of the laws of the Depend Upon Brothers (DUB) concept used by the football program at Whitehouse High School. This concept, or code of conduct, makes it clear to athletes what is expected of them, so that they can...
2020-02-1722 minCoach 360226. Know How You Coach | Ricklan Holmes | Tyler High SchoolCan you describe your coaching style in five words or less? The key to consistency in your coaching is knowing how you coach. You have to have a clear picture of what you want to accomplish with your athletic program, so that you can pass that message on to your coaching staff. Once the coaching staff gets it, that vision will trickle down to your athletes. In this episode of the Coach 360 podcast, Colton talks to Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Ricklan Holmes of Tyler High School about self-knowledge and consistency in coaching.
2020-02-0321 minCoach 360225. Building Confidence in Your Athletes | Clark Oberle | Decatur HSAthletes perform better when they are confident in themselves and trust in their coaches. So how do we, as coaches, help our athletes get to that point of confidence and trust, so our athletes can go on to reach their full potential in sports and life? During this interview with Head Volleyball Coach and Girls' Athletic Director Clark Oberle of Decatur High School, Colton and Coach Oberle discuss how to build confidence in our athletes. Some of the suggestions you will hear about include: making practice fun and personal, helping athletes focus on their individual roles, and teaching a...
2020-01-2719 minCoach 360223. Leaving a Legacy of Toughness and Discipline | Brian Herman | Marble Falls HSMany coaches will not stay with one school or district for their entire career. Circumstances with the school or your family, as well as your own ambitions, can all lead you away from your current athletic program and athletes. It's a natural progression, and there may come a point where you have to make the hard decision to leave the student-athletes that you have poured so much into. When that time comes, remember that kids are kids, and they all need a good coach to pour valuable lessons into them. In this interview with Athletic Coordinator and Head F...
2020-01-1320 minCoach 360212. P.R.I.D.E. Mentality | Kurt Traylor | Lee High SchoolInvesting in your athletes is sort of like investing in a 401k for retirement. The more you put in, the more you will get out later. That investment is particularly important when you join a new program. The athletes don't know you yet, and they probably won't be ready for you to drop a 50 lb. hammer on them in practice. In this episode, Colton and Head Football Coach Kurt Traylor of Lee High School in Tyler ISD discuss what it means to invest in your athletes and how the PRIDE mentality helps frame the program at Lee...
2019-11-0425 minCoach 360169. The Coaches' Carousel | Live with Mackey and ColtonIn our latest episode, we're bringing back an interview with Mackey and Colton that was one of you all's favorites! Mackey and Colton are live talking about how to make where you are the big time. Mackey talks about the idea that as coaches, we can easily look for the next big play, get prepared for our next move, when in reality, we need to make where we are big time. Key takeaways from this podcast: Where you are has got to be the big time for you. "Big time" has little...
2019-03-2811 minCoach 360149. A Look Back at 2018 | Colton and Mackey InterviewIn our latest episode Colton is joined with Mackey taking a look back at 2018 at the celebrations, challenges, and encouragement that it brought. Mackey and Colton share the idea that service and influence lead to success. When you invest into your community, they will invest in you. Mackey shares some details on a recently establish summit 2Words is hosting called LEAD 2019. LEAD is an all day student athlete leadership summit where 2Words brings in Mackey and other phenomenal speakers for an all day event. As some seasons come to a close, it is...
2019-01-1016 minCoach 360111. The Right Perspective | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest episode Colton and Mackey are talking about perspectives and the idea that having different perspectives than one another doesn't make one party right and one wrong. Mackey shares a story about an experience he and his wife had while engaged and how the way they viewed the situation then is completely different than the way they view now looking back. He talks about the importance of experience shaping our perspective and how different situations can be looked upon differently as we mature and grow. Mackey shares the idea that as we all...
2018-05-2110 minCoach 360110. Faith Not Fear | Colton at Aggie Christian Business LeadersIn our latest episode, Colton is speaking with the Aggie Christian Business Leaders Club about his move from the security of a job at a fast-growing company to diving head first into a start up with his best friend. Colton and Mackey go back about 10 years, and over that time as he was crafting his speaking ability, Colton was growing in business experience. Colton was connected to an amazing company really young and was fortunate to be apart of their growth from roughly 20 people to 220 at the time he stepped away for 2Words. During that...
2018-05-1807 minCoach 360108. Championship Rings Don't Make You a Champion | Live at Hamlin High SchoolIn our latest episode, Colton is live at Hamlin High School telling his story of putting in the hard work in hopes of winning in a power building competition. Colton talks about putting in months and months of effort into this one moment, for seven minutes on stage competing. Colton talks about wanting more at the end of that competition. He thought that if he was putting in months of effort, endless amount of time and dedication, he should be reaching for an even bigger title. Colton goes on to talk about the fact that...
2018-05-1407 minCoach 360107. Tier 1 Leaders | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewMackey and Colton are live in our newest episode of Coach 360 talking about Colonel Craig Flower's idea of tier 1 leadership. Mackey shares the three questions that get asked of these tier 1 leaders: 1. Can they do it? 2. Will they do it? 3. Will others follow them when they do? So many times we believe that in order to be the best leader, you have to be the best player on the field, and if you were the best player, then by default, you were the best leader. In the book, "The Captains...
2018-05-1116 minCoach 36099. The Problem with Lowering the Standard | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn this episode of Coach360, Colton, and Mackey discuss just how damaging lowering your standard can be, the dark side of pride, and the greatest show of strength you can ever display. The guys speak from the heart on this one, and you won't want to miss out! Connect with Colton @FullCurlColton and Mackey @MackeySpeaks.
2018-04-2014 minCoach 36090. Big Time Is Where You Are | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest Mackey and Colton are live talking about how to make where you are the big time. Mackey talks about the idea that as coaches, we can easily look for the next big play, get prepared for our next move, when in reality, we need to make where we are big time. Where you are has got to be the big time for you. If you can't make where you are big time then you probably shouldn't be there and the next place you go probably won't be big time either because "big time" has...
2018-03-3011 minCoach 36084. Harder Work, Greater Impact | Mackey + Colton InterviewIn our latest episode, Colton and Mackey catch up after some down time after a busy season. They talk about taking time to rest, but not for long, as Mackey will soon be visiting the University of Houston to speak at a coaching clinic. If you're in the Houston area, Mackey invites you to listen to him speak March 23rd at the University of Houston. He will be speaking about treating others right and continuously pursing the idea of being your best self while making other people your MVPs. Mackey recently spent some time speaking...
2018-03-1715 minCoach 36078. Conquer Your Perspective | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest episode, Colton shares some struggles he's been dealing with this week as him and his family prepare moving houses. Colton explains how easy it can be to get wrapped up in our struggles and lose sight of the opportunities and blessings we've been given to even be in that struggle. Mackey discusses some strategies he learned from a coach up in Garland, Tx about how coach would make his players show his current events happening in the world, so they knew their struggle wasn't insurmountable, that they could overcome whatever they were dealing with...
2018-03-0220 minCoach 36072. Are You Hitting Cruise Control? | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest episode, Colton and Mackey pair up and talk about finish strong. Mackey shares a little bit about his New Years Resolution and the importance he gives to continually pushing and working towards it. Mackey also encourages coaches to be aware and diligent to not push "cruise control" in their life as seasons end. February and March can be tough months as seasons are ending, but as a coach, you have to set the standard to keep pushing and continually being a representation of the men and women you want your athletes to be. There...
2018-02-1608 minCoach 36069. The Servant Coach Methodology | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest episode, Colton catches Mackey right before he hops a plane to speak with some teams in Chicago. They discuss the servant leader mentality and methodology and how that effects both your success and your team's success. It's important to help others up, and the idea of "it's lonely at the top" doesn't have to be lonely at the top as long as you're not stepping over other people to get there but rather get there through the helping others up first and in turn, letting them help you when you most need it.
2018-02-0914 minCoach 36066. Invest in Your Name | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewColton and Mackey catch us up on what's happening in the 2W world as they're traveling to 12 different schools in the San Antonio area. Mackey digs a little deeper this week as he talks about creating a legacy and the way he was able to change the course of his family name through hard work and sacrifice. Most students and athletes don't think about the fact that they have been given their family name to invest in and improve. Social Media Handles: @mackeyspeaks @fullcurlcolton @2wordstv
2018-02-0211 minCoach 36063. Tribe of Mentors Questions Answered | Weekly Round Up With Mackey & ColtonIn our latest episode, Mackey and Colton meet up to talk about what's going in the 2W world next week as well as some of their important virtual mentors. They highlight the work Tim Ferriss is with some of the most influential people in our day. They also discuss his newest book, Tribe of Mentors, and how he asks a list of 11 questions to some of his mentors from every industry. They also discuss the idea that great questions beg you to answer them for yourself and create a constant inward reflection. Mackey and Colton gear up...
2018-01-2617 minCoach 36060. Attention to Detail | Colton and Mackey Live InterviewIn our latest Coach360 episode Mackey and Colton pair up to talk about attention to detail and the highlight of that idea at Mackey's latest stop: LD Bell HS. Mackey talks a little bit about paying attention to the details in life, working along side a bigger picture, but focusing on the small details within it. Social Media Handles: @mackeyspeaks @fullcurlcolton @2wordstv
2018-01-1916 minCoach 36055. Generosity in Relationships | Live from ABCA National Convention with Mackey & ColtonIn our latest episode of Coach 360, Mackey and Colton are coming to us live from the Indianapolis, Indiana at ABCA's Convention. Mackey and Colton talk generosity and how generous coaches have been with their time and resources. Mackey also tells listeners a little bit about his time on stage and the privilege it was to speak with coaches about their lives and where they're at now.
2018-01-0806 minCoach 36052. Positive Pressure | Weekly Round Up With Mackey & ColtonIn our latest episode Mackey and Colton catch up after a long (2 days) time apart! They talk positive pressure and the fact that pressure in itself is neither inherently bad or good, but it is your response, your outlook that creates it into a bad or good situation. Believe it or not, stress is actually a good thing. Stress can keep you moving forward on the right path. It takes time to reach your goal, to win a state championship, to build a business, and so in order to stop you from being burnt out, pace yourself...
2017-12-2917 minCoach 36049. (Updated) Secret Sauce | Weekly Wrap Up With Mackey & ColtonColton and Mackey share a little about what's going on in the 2W world and how the creation of 2W, the idea to leave what they had and pursue something they believed in, took a leap of faith. They encourage others to take action in their lives. Take action on the field, in the classroom, at home. You are the driver in your own life, and it's time to take hold of what you have and work towards what you want. They go into the idea that we cannot compartmentalize our lives. We cannot put different events...
2017-12-2221 minCoach 36046. What Do You Do with Your Anger | Weekly Round Up With Mackey & ColtonIn this week's episode, Mackey and Colton recap what could have been a major setback and how they processed through the mistake. Mackey shares the two options we have when we are faced with when someone on our team makes a mistake: Allow our emotions to take control, or we can take control of our response and focus on the positive As ADs, teachers, coaches, administratiors, and parents, we all face frustrating circumstances; we all deal with hard situations. Today, we learn the value of taking responsibility for our mistakes, using those mistakes to propel us forward...
2017-12-1516 minCoach 36040. "Winning can be a Greedy Mistress" Weekly Rundown with Mackey and ColtonMackey and Colton sync up for their weekly rundown. In this episode, Macky and Colton discuss some of the 2W schools that are in playoffs, the winning vs success mindset, and the idea that every no is a yes, and every yes is a no. They also introduce the Letterman 2 Leadership Scholarship powered by 2Words. Nominations will open up the first week in December. For more information visit: www.2words.tv For access to more free content visit our youtube page HERE (Hyperlink to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaceN5EgDIX1o15oiYdDy9A ) C...
2017-12-0122 minCoach 36035. Making Gratitude a Discipline with Stephen Mackey and Colton LeonardIn this special Thanksgiving week episode, Mackey and Colton talk about the 2Words journey and share their gratitude for the impact of coaches in their lives. They take a quick dive into what it means to make gratitude a discipline, not just something we do when we are reminded to be thankful.
2017-11-2218 minCoach 36019: Lessons for the future Head Coach with Mike GlazeIn this episode, Coach Glaze joins Colton Leonard to discuss his path to Head Coach at LD Bell High School. Coach reviews his time at Cedar Hill, character lessons learned over the years, the importance of communication, and taking notes for your future program before you ever become Head Coach. Connect with Coach Glaze: mikeglaze@HebISD.edu Twitter: @mike_glaze
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