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  • Dean Smith - Goodness.
    Feb 23 2026

    Come along today as we study "The Dean of College Basketball", Dean Smith. The man is pure goodness.

    One of the things Dean was most "about" was his belief in the equal treatment of all mankind. That's one of the great lessons we’ll learn from him today. Along the way we’ll hear some great UNC Basketball stories and player perspectives, as well as gain some great life advice and coaching tips from the "Dean of College Basketball" himself, Dean Smith.00:00 Intro01:35 Early Life 06:14 Coaching - Preparation - Loves Practice15:34 Coaching - PART Method Teaching 17:11 Positive Coaching 27:12 Whole Person36:41 Goodness - Highly Consciencous & Equal Treatment 47:27 Coach Smith On Losing54:22 Conclusion


    Dean's Book/Source Text: The Carolina Way: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Coaching (2005)

    By Dean Smith, Gerald D. Bell, and John Kilgo.

    https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Way-Leadership-Lessons-Coaching/dp/0143034642/

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    59 min
  • Nick Saban - Dominate.
    Feb 20 2026

    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/

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    39 min
  • Lou Holtz - Commitment + Belief = MAGIC
    Feb 19 2026

    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

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    52 min