The most practical ideas and tools to build your team's culture and grow as a leader.
Justin Simpkins built Prairie Hockey Academy in 2017 on a simple but countercultural idea: hockey is just the vehicle. The real goal is developing life champions — young men and women who know how to lead, serve, and grow.
In this crossover episode between the Coaching Culture Podcast and The Hours (SAVI Basketball), JP Nerbun, Tyler, and Mark tackle a question that every serious coach eventually faces: can a coach's lack of competency quietly destroy the culture they're trying to build?
Stop coaching on autopilot. Discover why the secret to modern leadership isn't found on a social media feed, but in "conversations with the dead." Learn how to trade digital noise for the timeless wisdom of great minds to gain a competitive edge.
Sammy unpacks the psychological journey a non-starter endures, the critical difference between belonging and mattering, and how coaches can transform the bench from a passive waiting area into an active, purposeful role.