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Building Buy-In: From Relationships to Leadership w/ Chris Cole
November 18, 2024 · 66 min

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by guest coach Chris Cole. Together, they discuss the intricacies of building buy-in from players, coaches, and the community. Cole shares his experience transitioning to the head coach position at Bristow and explores building relationships, overcoming pressure, and practical strategies to cultivate leadership and team commitment. Key takeaways include the significance of servant leadership, aligning with community and administrative alphas, and the fusion of scheme and culture in coaching.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:39 Coach Cole's Journey Back to Bristow02:55 Season Highlights and Challenges05:36 Simplifying Football for Coaches and Players06:19 Promoting Coaching Resources and Clinics10:09 Discussing Buy-In and Team Culture33:13 The Pressure of Following a Successful Coach34:27 The Importance of Buy-In Beyond Records37:01 Building Relationships from Day One39:27 Engaging the Community and Staff43:14 Adapting Coaching Strategies47:35 Leadership and Servant Leadership55:22 Final Thoughts and Quotes