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The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Founded in 2019 by Michael Lombardi, a three-time Super Bowl-winning NFL executive and UNC Football’s General Manager, and George Raveling, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, The Daily Coach was born from a fundamental belief: the most important person we will ever lead is ourselves, and that everyone deserves to have a great coach. The Daily Coach stands as the singular newsletter and community of its kind globally, seamlessly intertwining impactful stories, strategies, and inspiration from…
Episodes
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Becky Hammon: Planted, Not Buried
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Becky Hammon’s powerful reframe for hard seasons: you are planted, not buried. It explores…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
The Invisible Teammates
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the invisible teammates who keep every team running after the final whistle, from…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Bill Parcells and the Power of Resilience
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Parcells’ turning point after a 3-12-1 season and the moment he decided to lead as…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Joe Mazzulla: Anchored in the Standard
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Joe Mazzulla’s mindset on silencing the noise and staying anchored to the standard. It…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Sister Jean: The True Meaning of Purpose
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Sister Jean and the purpose driven life that made her impact feel bigger than her age. It…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Rick Pitino: What Will You Do With Your Sand?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Rick Pitino’s hourglass lesson and the reminder that time drains faster than we think. It…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Roger Federer: From Talent to Control
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Roger Federer’s transformation from raw talent to lasting greatness through self leadership…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Ed Reed: Are You A Schemer Or A Teacher?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Ed Reed’s blunt critique of “paper coaching” and the question Lou Holtz asked every staff…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Tom Brady and the Long Bridge to Greatness
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Tom Brady’s lesson on the gap between talent and stardom, and why talent alone is common…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
How Are You Spending Your 86,400?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a daily truth: you are given 86,400 seconds each day, and whatever you do not use is gone…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Actor/Observer
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the actor observer bias and how it quietly shapes the way we judge ourselves and others. It…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
A Title Today, a Pink Slip Tomorrow
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a harsh truth in sports and business: a title today can become a pink slip tomorrow. Using…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Aristotle and The Invisible Bond That Holds Us Together
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Aristotle’s idea of the transcendent third, the shared purpose that makes relationships and…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Alan Weiss: The 4 Bases to Better Relationships
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Alan Weiss’s framework for building deeper relationships using the four bases of baseball…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Einstellung Effect
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the classic water jar experiment and the Einstellung effect, the tendency to keep using a…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Bob Dylan's Search for Inspiration
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bob Dylan’s unusual search for inspiration, when he was found walking in the rain looking…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
John Wooden: Wizard of Westwood
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits John Wooden’s timeless teaching philosophy and his belief that great leadership comes down…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Who’s On Your Personal Board of Directors?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple question: who is on your personal board of directors? It explores why leaders…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Geno Smith: The Pen Is Still in Your Hand
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Geno Smith’s Monday Night moment and the line that became a leadership lesson: “They wrote…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Bill Walsh: Bus Driver Players
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Walsh’s commitment to meritocracy and his warning about “bus driver players,” the…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Buck Showalter: Holding the Standard in the Quiet Months
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Buck Showalter’s reminder that great teams do what is right regardless of the scoreboard…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
A New Day: Bear Bryant’s Daily Lesson in Growth
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bear Bryant’s daily reset and the simple poem he carried in his wallet, “A New Day.” It…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Steve Jobs: Reduce Variables, Gain Production
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a simple performance principle from baseball and one of Steve Jobs’ most famous leadership…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Thomas Edison: The 5-Hour Rule
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the Five Hour Rule through the early habits of Thomas Edison, who turned daily reading into…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Dan Hurley and the Culture Behind Winning
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Dan Hurley’s approach to building a winning culture at UConn, and why sustained success is…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Taylor Swift and the Price of Your Energy
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Taylor Swift’s simple but sharp reminder that energy is expensive, and you have to treat it…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Kara Lawson and the Truth About Conflict
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Kara Lawson’s powerful perspective on conflict inside high performing teams. Rather than…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Jalen Hurts and The Rent of Greatness
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Jalen Hurts’ powerful mindset on sustaining excellence and paying the daily “rent” of…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Liane Davey: The Cost of Conflict Aversion
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Liane Davey’s warning about conflict aversion and the long term damage it causes inside…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Bo Nix and the Illusion of Choice
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bo Nix’s journey through transfer, transformation, and sustained commitment, highlighting a…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Accountability Vs. Responsibility
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Bill Walsh’s distinction between accountability and responsibility, using a simple but…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Muhammad Ali: Loyalty Versus Devotion
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the difference between loyalty and devotion through the relationship between Muhammad Ali…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Tony Bennett: Can You Both Motivate and Inspire?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Tony Bennett’s remarkable longevity and the leadership lesson behind his ability to stay…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Mike Norvell: More Than a Game
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits Mike Norvell’s postgame message following Florida State’s Orange Bowl loss and the…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
J.D. Salinger: Failure Before Success
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the early writing career of J.D. Salinger and the mentor who taught him that failure is a…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Communication Is About Vision, Not Just Words
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how elite leaders communicate vision, not just instructions. Through examples from Bill…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Navy SEALs: Trust Over Talent
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits why the Navy SEALs value trust and character over raw talent when selecting elite team…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Nick Saban and the Roots of Hard Coaching
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits what hard coaching really means through a moment between Nick Saban and Alabama defensive…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Angela Duckworth and the Eight Traits of Grit
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the idea of sticktoitiveness and what it teaches us about grit and perseverance. Drawing…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Is Your Message Preparing Your Team for When Adversity Hits?
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how a leader’s words shape a team’s mindset long before adversity strikes. It explores why…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
How John Cooper Reached His Team
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how Stanley Cup–winning coach John Cooper uses creativity and clarity to reach his team…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
How Pat Riley Communicated a Message
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how Pat Riley used a simple but powerful moment to communicate expectations and capture his…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Jerome Tang and the Mamba Mentality
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a powerful message from Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and the standard set by Kobe Bryant…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Brendan Shanahan and a Forgotten Maple Leaf
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits a quiet but powerful leadership moment from Brendan Shanahan’s time with the Toronto Maple…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
The Heroics of Doris Miller
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the extraordinary courage and selflessness of Doris Miller, a Navy sailor whose heroism at…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Absence of Ego With LSU's Coach O
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how LSU’s historic championship season was fueled not just by talent, but by the absence of…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Don’t Let Five Bad Minutes Steal Your Day
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits how small moments can quietly shape our entire day if we let them. It explores why leaders…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Barrels vs. Ammunition
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the idea of barrels versus ammunition and what it teaches us about promotions, leadership…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Austin Reaves and Seizing the Moment
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits the rise of Austin Reaves and what his journey teaches us about preparation, presence, and…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Reclaiming Hope: The Gift That Holds Us Up
This episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons revisits what hope really means, not as wishful thinking, but as a steady confidence in who we are…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Quiet Leadership
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge do not lead with speeches or spotlight moments. They lead through presence, consistency, and the way they treat everyone around…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Pavlov’s Dog at Camp Randall
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how Dan Lanning used the science of conditioning and a famous Wisconsin tradition to…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Mount Everest and 'Reflected Glory'
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit a defining moment high on Mount Everest, when Dr. Ken Kamler faced a critical…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
The Navy SEAL Munchkin Crew
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Admiral William McRaven’s story of the Navy SEAL “Munchkin Crew,” a group that…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Mack Brown: Celebrating the Wins Along the Way
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit a moment that reveals why perspective matters as much as performance. At 71, Mack…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
What Great Leaders Understand About People
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the leadership principles behind one of the most enduring dynasties in sports…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
AJ Brown and the Strength to Speak
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the powerful example set by AJ Brown and his willingness to speak openly about mental…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Sandra Oh: The Courage to Sit With Discomfort
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the courage it takes to sit with discomfort rather than outrun it. Drawing on Sandra…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Don't Be Old School
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit the idea of being old school and why clinging to it can quietly limit leadership…
- The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons
Rick Pitino: Who We Lead
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Rick Pitino’s decision to strip away status, resources, and expectations to focus on…