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The Coachers Podcast
Welcome to The Coachers Podcast 🤙🏽 — hosted by Keanu Yamamoto.
Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with coaches from every level and sport, sharing their real journeys: toughest moments, biggest wins, best practices, and the hard-earned lessons that build tougher athletes, stronger teams, and better leaders. From forging a culture and mental toughness to balancing life beyond the whistle, this is your go-to vault for authentic inspiration on coaching, leadership, and team building. Coaches, athletes, parents, and fans — dive in for stories that unite and motivate across the game. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe now and join the conversation! ⛳️🗣️
The Coachers Podcast
Coach Doug Sommer: Trust, Persistence, “It’s about us”
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In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, we interview Coach Doug Sommer, a seasoned football coach with a rich history in coaching at various levels. Coach Sommer shares insights from his 40-year coaching journey, discussing the importance of mindset, the dynamics of coaching his sons / coaching with his sons, and the challenges faced in high school football today. He emphasizes the significance of teacher-coaches, the philosophy behind his coaching style, and the value of building trust and relationships with players. The conversation also touches on the importance of youth programs, the role of competition, and the lessons learned from both victories and defeats. Coach Sommer's passion for coaching and mentoring young athletes shines through as he reflects on the impact of sports on personal development and teamwork. Coach Sommer currently serves as the Head Football Coach for Gladstone HS in Oregon. Coach, thank you for your time, insight, humility, love for the game and most importantly the love for your players and community.
Takeaways
- Be present – Control the controllable
- “It’s about us” – detach from the result.
- Building trust and relationships with players is essential for success.
- Coaching is about more than just winning; it's about personal development.
- Youth programs are vital for developing athletes and building confidence.
- The role of teacher-coaches is diminishing, which can impact high school sports.
- Persistence is key in overcoming challenges in coaching and life.
- Empower athletes by giving them roles – example leading team warm
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