Nick Saban might just be the most "about it" human you'll ever learned about, and his outrageous success comes as no surprise after learning more about him. In today's episode of The Coaches Podcast, we're going to peel back the layers of this 7 time National Champ, and find out what makes him, and his success, tick. Spend 40 minutes and became more elite yourself just by proximity to a little bit of knowledge on Coach Saban. He's that good.00:00 Intro02:05 Early Life07:53 Early Life - High School Coaches09:39 Early Life - Kent State / Don James13:18 Coaching - Dominate19:06 Coaching - Patience23:36 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Elite26:10 Coaching - Organization Skills - Recruiting28:14 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Practices29:20 Coaching - Eliminate The Clutter30:41 Coaching - Positive or Negative Coaching?34:49 Coaching - Avoid Tiger Cages36:41 Movies - Eve of LSU National Championship Game 38:39 Conclusion

Nick's Book / Source Text: How Good Do You Want to Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life (2007)

By: Nick Saban and Brian Curtis

https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-You-Want-Champions/dp/0345500849/

Today on The Coaches Podcast we dive into the one and only Lou Holtz. I just learned recently that Lou has gone into hospice. First off, I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Lou and his family. It makes me even more grateful to be spending time relishing this incredible man's life, and the lessons he left us.

Lou Holtz did incredible things with the hand he was dealt. In this episode he's going to show us how to punch above our weight class and create a life of meaning and service. We'll hear some great stories from his time at Notre Dame, NC State, South Carolina, the NY Jets, and more. Thanks for listening.

00:00 Intro

01:53 Upbringing & Early Life

08:13 Early LIfe - Coaches

11:39 Coaching - Total Belief & Commitment

13:01 Coaching - Resiliency

20:09 Coaching - High Standards

23:14 Coaching - High Standards / Ohio State

24:53 Coaching - High Standards / Notre Dame

28:51 Coaching - Hard Work & Persistence

31:35 Iron Integrity & Values

40:47 Mistakes & Failure

41:52 Mistakes & Failure - Ohio State to William & Mary Transition

44:48 Mistakes & Failure - NY Jets

49:13 Conclusion - 1987 Cotton Bowl Loss - Chris Zorich Moment

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wins-Losses-Lessons-Autobiography-published/dp/B00292K40I