Good morning and welcome to the Increasing Impact Podcast. I'm Justin Sua, episode 2007,

and this episode we're talking about the example that coach has said. A coach, a coach's influence

reaches far beyond the scoreboard, the court, the field. It doesn't matter what sport you coach.

Research is consistently showing that the athlete mirrors the field, it doesn't matter what sport you coach, research is consistently showing that

the athlete mirrors the leader. Your energy, your focus, the resilience you have,

it sets the tone for how your team approaches challenges. If you model composure,

they're going to follow. If you model consistency,

they're going to follow. They're more likely to embody the same qualities when it matters most.

Yes, there are X's and O's. Yes, there's execution. Yes, there's all of the game planning,

but it's not just about these things and tactics. It's about relationships. And the research

shows that when athletes feel genuinely valued as people, their performance and their commitment

to the plan soar, they're going to fight harder, they're going to play more, they're going to get

better energy, they're going to be more focused, and trust, they're not only going to trust

you, they're going to trust their teammates, they're going to trust you. They're going to trust their

teammates. They're going to trust the game plan. And your ability to challenge them will

enhance. They're going to listen a little more. It's about helping them become the best

versions of themselves. And so as you lead your team, it's important to keep in mind that

you are shaping more than just

athletes. You're shaping future coaches and future leaders and future teammates and future

people and your legacy as a coach isn't just in the results, not just in the wins and the losses,

but in the lives of these young women and young men you

coach. And that is a responsibility that's worth showing up for every single day. So my question

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