The Coachers Podcast
Purpose: To unite coaches across all sports and levels to inspire and share their stories, their experiences, and the love for their craft.
The Coachers Podcast
Boyz to Men, Be a Pencil, The 4 A’s, & Coaching Insights with Coach Wendell Say
In this episode of the Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Wendell Say, a veteran coach with over 44 years of experience in high school football. Coach Say shares his journey from player to coach, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, building relationships with players, and instilling values such as attitude, accountability, appreciation, and academics. The conversation also touches on the significance of community service, and the impact of emotional intelligence in coaching. Coach Say reflects on memorable moments in his career, including both victories and tragedies, insights on creating a positive team culture, building “Boys to Men”, and the impact that his female assistants had on his players in his last couple of years at Aiea. It was an honor and a privilege to sit down with Coach Say, his humility and wisdom were on full display!
Takeaways
- Coaching is about building relationships and mentoring young athletes.
- The importance of structure and discipline in a coaching program.
- Success is not just measured by wins, but by the impact on players' lives.
- Community service is a vital part of a successful program.
- Teaching values like accountability and appreciation is crucial for player development.
- Emotional intelligence is key in coaching and leadership.
- Every setback is a learning opportunity for growth.
- Creating a culture of respect and teamwork is essential.
- The legacy of a coach is measured by the lives they touch.
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