Elev8 Podcast Tyler Johnson

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Key Takeaways

Building trust and culture intentionally is critical for athletic programs and coaches. Things like student advisory councils, coach development, and student/coach collaboration help facilitate this.


Giving student athletes ownership and a voice is empowering and leads to better outcomes. They can provide valuable insights and ideas.


Hiring the right coaches who align with your values and culture is key for ADs. Thorough vetting and interview processes help ensure fit.

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Scott's Background

Inspired by high school coaches to give back and have a positive impact on kids through athletics


Loves seeing kids succeed and tap into their potential years later due to the impact of coaches/athletics

Building Culture

Know your core values and intentionally integrate them into hiring, interviewing, evaluating coaches


Get student athlete input on coach hiring and regularly through student advisory councils


Facilitate coach and student athlete collaboration (e.g. captains conferences) to align on culture


Onboard student athletes and coaches on expectations and culture

Empowering Student Athletes

Give them voice through student advisory councils and input opportunities


Give them ownership in the program - it's "our" team


Teach leadership skills and have captains go through training


Encourage and empower them to have conversations with coaches

Hiring Coaches

Align hiring with core values and culture, integrate this into the process


Get student/community input but make decision based on program fit


Vet beyond just references - do your homework


Find coaches who will spend time building relationships at all levels

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