What does it take to lead through transition without losing the heart of your mission? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , we welcome back Coach Jonathan Lamb —now Athletic Director at Pflugerville ISD —for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, character development, and embracing growth through change. Having spent nearly two decades in Leander ISD, Coach Lamb shares his journey from a place of comfort to one of challenge and new opportunity. Whether you're a coach considering a ...
Jul 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 346
In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , presented by 2Words Character Development, we’re joined by Coach Todd Winfrey , Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Canyon High School in Texas. With over two decades of experience serving under Coach Blake Bryant before stepping into the head role, Coach Winfrey shares a powerful testimony of leadership, patience, and the impact of long-term investment in a single community. Coach Winfrey opens up about the influence of his coaching me...
Jun 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 345
What happens when tradition meets transformation? For Coach Kelli Barnett , it meant stepping into a brand-new role at Wichita Falls Memorial High School —formed from the consolidation of three legacy campuses—and turning a blank slate into a platform for something extraordinary. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , Coach Barnett shares how she laid the groundwork for a culture of character, trust, and resilience among her volleyball athletes. By anchoring her program in character dev...
Jun 09, 2025•16 min•Ep. 344
In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , we’re joined by Coach Daniel Fitzmorris, Athletic Coordinator at Pasadena Dobie High School and a proud alumnus of the very program he now leads. With deep roots in Dobie football and a winding journey that spans Missouri, Denmark, and across Texas, Coach Fitzmorris returns to his alma mater with a clear vision: restore discipline, build tough athletes, and develop men of character for life beyond the field. Coach Fitzmorris shares how influential ...
May 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 343
What does it mean to lead with grit, heart, and humility? In this powerful episode of Coach 360: Beyond the Game , we sit down with Coach Sergio Gonzales, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Pasadena Rayburn High School . From his blue-collar roots in Galena Park, Texas, to leading student-athletes with passion and purpose, Coach Gonzales shares a raw and inspiring journey of character, leadership, and what it truly takes to make an impact. Coach Gonzales opens up about the defin...
May 19, 2025•19 min•Ep. 342
When a school district undergoes one of the most significant transformations in its history—shutting down three long-standing high schools to create two brand-new campuses—strong leadership becomes essential. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , Coach Grant Freeman, Athletic Director at Wichita Falls ISD , shares the pivotal role that character, relationships, and culture play in leading through change. Coach Freeman, a lifelong educator and coach, unpacks how his personal upbringing,...
May 12, 2025•22 min•Ep. 341
In this powerful episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , presented by 2Words Character Development, we reconnect with Coach Cody Moore, Athletic Coordinator at Round Rock High School , and his Assistant Head Football Coach and O-Line Coach, Jordan Gesch . Building upon their earlier conversation in Episode 332 , this round dives deep into one of the most impactful elements of their program: the Leadership Council . What started as a way to recognize student leaders has evolved into a structured,...
May 05, 2025•59 min•Ep. 340
In this inspiring episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , we hear from Coach Lawrence Johnson, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Wichita Falls Legacy High School . Taking on the challenge of merging three schools into one unified program, Coach Johnson shares a raw, powerful account of what it takes to build culture, character, and unity in the face of adversity. With a new campus, a new team, and no shortage of challenge s—including an 0-10 season— Coach Johnson offers a maste...
Apr 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 339
In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , we hear from Coach Cale Melton , Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Hico ISD , whose leadership journey is rooted in legacy, authenticity, and building a program with lasting character. From his upbringing under a coaching father to his own transition into a head coaching role, Melton shares how trust, team ownership, and consistent investment shape the heart of a successful program—on and off the field. Coach Melton dives into the power ...
Apr 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 338
In the latest episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Gam e, presented by 2Words Character Development, host Colton sits down with Coach Michelle Dalton , the girls athletic coordinator at Pasadena Bondi Intermediate and a seasoned coach and mentor, to discuss the profound impact of mindset in leadership, coaching, and personal development. Through years of experience, Michelle has cultivated a deep understanding of how mental resilience shapes both individual and team success. She shares invaluable in...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min•Ep. 337
Every coach has the opportunity to make a lasting impact, and Coach Paul Sharr, Athletic Director at Community ISD, is a prime example of what it means to lead with integrity and purpose. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , Coach Sharr shares his approach to fostering leadership, instilling sportsmanship, and holding athletes accountable in a way that prepares them for success in life, not just sports. With over three decades of experience, Coach Sharr has coached at every level and ...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 336
Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s the slow erosion of passion, purpose, and energy that can take even the best coaches out of the game. If you’ve ever found yourself drained, disconnected, or questioning if you can keep going, you’re not alone. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , Host Colton Leonard visits with Coach Stephen Mackey as they dive into the real causes of burnout and outline a four-step process to help coaches finish strong instead of flaming out. Whether you’r...
Mar 31, 2025•29 min•Ep. 335
Every coach dreams of building a winning program—but what defines winning? Is it state championships and trophy cases, or is it developing young athletes into leaders who thrive beyond the game? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Ben Nicholas, Athletic Director at Village Tech Schools , shares his journey from unexpected coaching opportunities to leading a 3A athletic program in a highly competitive region. Coach Nicholas has spent years shifting his school’s athletic mindset f...
Mar 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 334
Culture isn’t just a catchphrase on a locker room wall—it’s the foundation that defines who your team is under pressure. Every great program, from high school teams to college powerhouses, thrives on clear core values that guide athletes beyond the game. But how do you go from a list of words to a culture that actually shapes behavior? In this episode of Coach360: Beyond The Game , Coach Stephen Mackey lays out four essential steps to defining, teaching, and living out core values in a way that ...
Mar 17, 2025•37 min•Ep. 333
Every coach wants a player-led team , but how do you create a culture where athletes hold each other accountable, play for something bigger than themselves, and show up every day ready to compete? At Round Rock High School, Coach Cody Moore and Coach Jordan Gesh have built a football program centered around brotherhood, relentless effort, and above-the-line behavior—not just on the field, but in life. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game , Coach Moore and Coach Gesh discuss their turnar...
Mar 10, 2025•41 min•Ep. 332
Coaching today isn’t the same as it was 10, 20, or 30 years ago. The landscape of youth development has changed, and adolescence now extends well beyond high school. As adolescence expands, today’s athletes need strong coaches more than ever. In this episode, Coach 360 host, Colton Leonard, welcomes back Coach Stephen Mackey for our special series "Huddle Up With Coach Mackey." Mackey introduces the Five E’s of Leadership—Empathy, Example, Expectation, Equipping, and Encouragement —as a game pla...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 331
Today, Coach McDougald tells us what it takes to be a championship team and lessons she has learned throughout her coaching journey. Email Address: jmcdougald@iolaisd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with 2Words Character Development? Let us know! Email Colton Leonard at: Colton@2words.tv --- Visit www.2Words.tv/gameplan to learn more and for a free week of the curriculum. PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardi...
Dec 18, 2023•18 min
Welcome to the Coach360 podcast! Today, Colton interviews coach Jack Bowles from Hooks High School. He has been coaching for over 30 years and in the last 6 years has recently made the switch from coaching Boys Basketball to Girls Basketball. We discuss the similarities and differences and advice he would give to other coaches. Read our written blog about this episode here: https://2words.tv/building-character-through-coaching-with-jack-bowles/ Key Takeaways from Episode 329 of Coach 360 Transit...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min
Today we have a special guest on the podcast in the form on Beau Blackard from PMX Promaxima. Listeners will learn more about the organization and how they have set out to support coaches and school programs across the country. To learn more, visit PMXstrength.com . If you are a partner school of either Promaxima or 2Words, we want to know about it! Reach out to us and we would love to get mackey out on site to encourage your athletes. Email Colton@2words.tv --- PMX ProMaxima is your one stop s...
Oct 27, 2023•25 min
In today's episode, Colton sits down with Coach Marcus Bronson of Tri-City Prep. Coach Bronson shares with us the importance of building relationships that lead to success for his athletes not just on the field but in their lives as well. We discuss his philosophy and passion of helping students become leaders and well-rounded adults. Connect with Coach: mbronson@tricityprep.org Learn more at www.2words.tv/gameplan PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. ...
Oct 26, 2023•35 min
Coach Jackson has spent his career developing youth. As Head Basketball Coach and Lead Behavior Mentor for the school he shares with us some of his tactics for engaging students, building trust, getting them to open up, and being there for them when they need it the most. Email Address: myles.jackson@rop.com Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv
Aug 24, 2023•25 min
Today Coach Meeks dives into the pillars that changed the culture at Center High School taking them from 1-9 to 8-4 in just one season. We also discuss how to encourage your athletes in today's digital age. Email Address: ricky.meeks@centerisd.org Cell Phone: (903) 563-9784 Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv
Mar 20, 2023•31 min
Today Coach Savell shares an encouraging message with us about how to push our athletes in practice and help them experience failure in a controlled environment. He's in his first year as an AD but is already doing great things at Buffalo ISD! Twitter: @coach_j_savell Email Address: savellhb@buffaloisd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Mar 16, 2023•26 min
Today we visit with Coach Sam Rakowitz from Sweeny High School. She grew up playing for Sweeny and is now coaching and raising her family there. She shares some of the valuable lessons her coaches instilled in her about being tough but fair and earning the respect of your athletes. Family is at the heart of everything they do in Sweeny. Email Address: srakowitz@sweenyisd.org Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Jan 25, 2023•18 min
Today, Coach Region walks us through how he built the powerlifting program at Ballinger High School from 6 to 60 in just under 3 years. He shares with us the importance of building relationships and setting high expectations with his athletes. Connect with Coach on Twitter @coachregeon or by email at isaiah.regeon@ballingerisd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Jan 23, 2023•31 min
Today we are spending time with Coach Justin Crow. He took over in his first ever Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach role in 2022 at Elysian Fields ISD. Today Coach goes over some of the challenges he faced as a first year head coach, the lessons that the kids learned after a hard season, and what it looks like to build player-lead teams vs coach-lead teams. Connect with Coach at justin.crow@efisd.org Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Dec 09, 2022•29 min
Today Coach Will Bass shares with us the way Millsap ISD lives out their "Character First" mantra. One of the ways is with their offseason character program called Success Class. Listen in for more details on what this looks like and how they implement it. Catch up with Coach via Email at CoachB07@ymail.com or wbass@millsapisd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Dec 07, 2022•27 min
Today we hang out with Coach Dan Loyd. He is the head football Coach and Athletic director at Seymour ISD. Coach has a passion for coaching kids hard and showing them they are loved just as much. Coach walks us through how he instills toughness in his players and how he helps athletes connect this character trait to life. Connect with Coach at: dan.loyd@seymour-isd.net Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Nov 02, 2022•27 min
Today we are hanging out with Coach Jarrick Farmer. He is the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of Linden-Kildare High School. Coach shares with us the importance of stressing the details in your program and about their "Once a Tiger" mentorship program they have with community members and their athletes. Connect with Coach on Twitter: @coachjfarmer Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Oct 31, 2022•20 min
Today we interview Coach John King, Head football Coach of the Longview Lobos. Coach shares with us the Lobo's mentality that has lead to the programs success over the years along with some of the lessons he learned from his mentor Coach Pat Collins. He also gives us a brief update on what is going on at the Texas High School Coaches Association. To learn more visit: www.Thsca.com Interested in connecting or taking the next step with us? Let us know! Colton@2words.tv...
Oct 28, 2022•31 min
