269. Colby Hale: From Underdog to Powerhouse

The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

Sport & Story

Arkansas, Hogs, Sports, Razorbacks

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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In this episode, we sit down with Arkansas soccer head coach Colby Hale, the driving force behind the Razorbacks’ rise to powerhouse status. Since taking over a struggling program in 2011, Hale has transformed Arkansas into one of the nation’s top teams, setting records and reaching new heights. He shares insights on building a winning culture, setting elite goals, and fostering a relentless belief among his players. From foundational firsts to the pursuit of a national championship, Hale discusses his journey, the program’s evolution, and what makes this team special as they gear up for postseason play.

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0:00.0	It's not a democracy, right?
0:02.5	Like we're not, hey, who wants to play 433?
0:04.4	And 14 people said, yes, so let's do it.
0:07.3	Like, it's not that.
0:09.6	I value their opinion.
0:10.9	First of all, they're smart.
0:12.0	If my priorities have to be the program, then you, then me.
0:15.2	Yours have to be the same.
0:16.3	Yours have to be the program, then your teammates, then yourself. So if they're like, hey, coach, I think we should work less hard.
0:22.3	I'm like, that's, no, like, that's not what we're doing.
0:25.0	Right.
0:25.3	But if they have an opinion that is in those priorities, that is in the best interest,
0:29.2	I mean, I joke with them.
0:30.5	Outside of some moral and ethical things, I'll do anything to win.
0:33.6	You know, like, I will wear a clown suit. They're like, well, coach, that would help us win if you wore one.
0:38.9	I'm like, but like I will do, it's not about me.
0:43.7	I have a belief in what it takes to win.
0:59.2	Welcome. Welcome into the hog pot. I'm Bob Mattingly and this episode is made possible by our friends at South by Northwest Hospitality.
1:05.2	Hey, Trevor, let's go. From a program rebuild to a championship contender,
1:15.6	from a program rebuild to a championship contender,
1:18.6	Colby Hale has transformed Arkansas women's soccer into a powerhouse.
1:23.6	We're not letting success go to our head anymore.
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