Today on TUC0’s Talks, Chris interviews Coach Lacy Gilbert, the athletic director at Wesleyan School in Georgia, and discusses the qualities she looks for in coaches and the importance of building relationships with student-athletes. She emphasizes the significance of being intentional in leadership and investing in the personal growth of coaches. Coach Gilbert also highlights the balance between winning and creating a positive team culture, and how winning is often a byproduct of strong relationships and a focus on character development. She encourages young leaders to be learners, to know their strengths and weaknesses, and to seek guidance from experienced coaches. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, being intentional in leadership, and creating a positive team culture.

Keywords:

coach, athletic director, relationships, intentionality, team culture, winning, leadership, learning

Takeaways:

• Building strong relationships with student-athletes is a key aspect of coaching

• Being intentional in leadership and investing in the personal growth of coaches is crucial

• Winning is a byproduct of strong relationships and a positive team culture

• Young leaders should be learners, know their strengths and weaknesses, and seek guidance from experienced coaches

Sound Bites:

"I want people that are relationship people that really want to get to know our kids"

"Winning is a byproduct of those other things"

"Be willing to be interrupted because sometimes the best moments come from interruptions"

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:05 Qualities of Coaches at Wesleyan School

05:13 Observation and Assessment of Coaches

08:11 Transition to Athletic Director Role

10:32 Being Intentional in Leadership

13:03 Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses

16:38 The Role of Winning and Team Culture

21:27 Characteristics of Great Coaches

25:33 Advice for Young Leaders in Coaching

28:56 Closing Remarks

Wesleyan School - www.wesleyanschool.org

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