The most practical ideas and tools to build your team's culture and grow as a leader.
Patrick Lencioni explains why the most important team a head coach leads is the coaching staff, and how owning mistakes, drafting for character, and choosing a few priorities builds a culture your players will copy.
JP finishes his practice series with six ways to make your values show up at practice: competition without punishment runs, shorter sessions, teaching through questions, player-first debriefs, connection rituals, and celebrating the gain.
Culture is not built in a preseason meeting. It is built in practice. In Part 1 of his practice philosophy, JP Nerbun shares how to lead by example, set clear standards, run reset drills, and use success criteria to keep your team focused.
Part two with LMU beach volleyball coach John Mayer: the systems behind shared ownership, from battle buddies and a competitive cauldron to culture committees that give players real responsibility, not just a title.