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#313: Chad Blank-Clarinda (IA) High School
🎙️ "We Can't Be Great in April and Mediocre in May" – Chad Blank, Clarinda HS (IA)This week’s guest is more than a coach — he’s a track guy, a school counselor, and a leadership cultivator in small-town Iowa. Meet Chad Blank, head coach at Clarinda High School, who blends rural grit, Mike Tomlin inspiration, and student-centered mentorship to build a team culture that peaks when it matters most.🔑 In this episode:🧠 Why leadership must be taught — not just expected🔥 How Mike Tomlin’s quote “Don’t run away from coaching” reshaped Chad’s program💡 Coaching in Clarinda: small town, big…
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