435: The State Champion's Playbook
The Coaching Culture Podcast Notes
435: The State Champion's Playbook: Systems for Culture, Captains, & Playing Time | McKenzie Ridgely Pt 1
Podcast accessible on: iTunes | Spotify | YouTube
McKenzie Ridgely joins the hosts to discuss her successful first season as a varsity head coach, focusing on the implementation of culture systems and resources from TOC (The Coaches' Community). She highlights the importance of "working on the front end"—establishing clear expectations, systems, and communication with players and parents before the season starts. Key topics covered include the structure and impact of her initial parent meeting, the process for selecting captains and forming a leadership council, using player development plans, and strategies for communicating playing time decisions and handling late-season pressure.
