As coaches, we build leaders for the game, through the game, and beyond the game. In this weeks episode, we’re coming to you live from the Texas High School Coaches Association, Coaching School. Mackey shares the building blocks of leadership and how leadership hinges upon identity. Key takeaways from this podcast: Model, teach, test, and reward to lay a positive identity in your athletes Who you are determines what you do What you do reveals who you are Download Mackey’s Talk Handout: www.2word...
Jul 24, 2019•45 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is talking about the simple, yet difficult practice of living family first. It is okay that family goals COST something because your family is more important than your goals. When you put your family goals above your personal goals, your personal goals will fall in line and your personal goals serve your family goals. Key takeaways from this podcast: Your personal goals will suffer when you have family goals. Your personal goals should serve your family goals. If yo...
Jul 15, 2019•11 min
In our latest episode, we’re bringing you a mashup of some of our favorite thoughts on putting we before me. We hear from Coach Gambill, Coach Gillum, and Coach Rebe on ways they put importance on teaching their athletes and coaching staff on how to put others first. Key Takeaways from this podcast: Coach person first, and the player second Growth comes when you are helping others succeed Allow your athletes to ask questions to let them know that you’re in this together. Follow us on social: @2w...
Jul 08, 2019•4 min
When you make a mistake do you justify them? Do you try to cover them up? If so, you're losing. You never lose so long as you learn. Our latest episode is a past favorite on iron clad character and learning from past mistakes. In this podcast, Mackey takes us through where 2Words was at over year ago. He emphasizes the idea that there is no overnight success and building 2Words took over 27 years of experience to come to fruition. If you admit that you are wrong and take steps to grow, you're a ...
Jul 01, 2019•8 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is coming to us live sharing 2 words with us, One Day. We tend to think of “one day” as a far off day in the distance. We think that “one day” is synonymous with “some day”. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn’t promised, and the only day we have is this ONE day. Key takeaways from this podcast: How you spend this one day will determine the quality of your some day. Do not let opportunity pass to the next one because the next one is different. Do not neglect the work of...
Jun 24, 2019•10 min
In our latest episode, we’re bringing you a mashup of two different important ideas. We share the importance of controlling your responses because they effect the situation’s outcome AND the importance of positive pressure and using that pressure to catapult you into success. Mackey and Colton talk positive pressure and the fact that pressure in itself is neither inherently bad or good, but it is your response, your outlook that creates it into a bad or good situation. Believe it or not, stress ...
Jun 17, 2019•16 min
In our latest episode, we’re bringing you a Mackey Mashup. We pulled three of our favorite moments on being all in in the present to bring your best self into the future. The only thing you can control NOW is the next thing, not something one week, one month, or one year from now. Keep your eyes forward and dig in. Key takeaways from this podcast: When you focus on what you CAN control NOW, it’s importance rises because of the investment you make into it. The more you put into something, the mor...
Jun 13, 2019•6 min
Stanley Laing, a 25-year educator, has served as a teacher, coach and high school administrator. He was the principal at Clark High School from 2006-2010. In 2010 he was named Executive Athletic Director of Northside ISD. He is a graduate of McMurray University in Abilene, TX where he earned his bachelor's degree. He also earned his master's degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. In this episode, we’re bringing you a past favorite with Coach Laing as he pulls back the curtain on Nor...
Jun 10, 2019•24 min
Are you anchored in DOUBT or PROPELLED by hope? In our latest episode, Mackey is bringing us our final podcast on commitment. Mackey shares with us how it’s so easy to get caught up in doubt and fear. It is through hope that we propel ourselves forward. It’s easy to doubt and hard to hope. Hope seems far away, but doubt is easy to hold on to. Doubt has a way of paralyzing us right where we are. Key takeaways from this podcast: Doubt anchors us down and hope launches us forward Hope gives you the...
Jun 06, 2019•7 min
In our latest episode, we’re bringing you a mashup of what coach’s view as most important in their program and what they tend to focus and put emphasis on. Coaches share from all aspects of the game, from introspective ideas to help you gain insight on how to be a better coach to outward skills that will aid you in developing your athletes. Key takeaways from this podcast: You can’t coach every athlete the same and expect them to succeed and grow There is a stark difference between coaching and ...
Jun 03, 2019•7 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is sharing part 3 of our 4 part series on commitment. A servant leader will do more than is expected of them, and they’ll do it before someone asks them to. You do: For others More than they expect Before they ask you to do it Key takeaways from this podcast: Do not have a “Is that no enough?” mentality. Bitterness grows when you expect to do the bare minimum Leaders have to choose “It’s my pleasure.” Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mackeyspeaks @fullcurlcolton Down...
May 30, 2019•7 min
Today we have a very important and special repeat episode. This episode was one of the most memorable podcasts we have had the privilege of hosting. A few weeks ago, Texas high school football lost one of the great, Coach WT Johnston. Coach Johnston talks about the importance of setting the stage the first practice by explaining the responsibility to the community and the team each player has when he has the uniform off and on. Early during his coaching career, Coach Johnston was diagnosed with ...
May 27, 2019•38 min
We make 35,000 choices every single day. “The decisions that we make, make our lives.” John Maxwell Our latest episode is the second lesson we're bringing you from a recent talk Mackey gave, Commitment Counts. Follow along with us the next couple of weeks to learn 4 ways to show TRUE commitment in all areas of your life. Leadership is not about achieving your goals, but it’s about helping others achieve theirs. Key takeaways from this podcast: Leaders choose positivity, not negativity Positivity...
May 23, 2019•7 min
In our latest episode, we're bringing back a fan favorite with Coach Pete Hard, Athletic Director and Head Football coach at Alvord ISD.In our latest episode, we're live with Coach Pete Hard, Athletic Director and Head Football coach at Alvord ISD. Coach tells us the importance of respect and discipline in his program, and shares with listeners how their community rallies behind and reinforces those values. Coach shares in detail how he makes himself available to each of his athletes regardless ...
May 20, 2019•22 min
In our latest episode, Mackey shares with athletes the truth behind success and what it takes to become successful. Success isn’t easy, and success COSTS you. Leaders choose long term, not short term. They are willing to commit over the long term even if that means it cost them in the short term. So often, people want everything in the short term, and they’re not willing to commit. Don’t lead like a child, lead like a man or woman. Key takeaways from this podcast: Long term success COSTS you. Im...
May 16, 2019•7 min
In our latest episode, Colton is live with Coach Brett Ratliff, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Hondo ISD. “I am a winner because I think like a winner. I prepare like a winner. I perform like a winner.” Coach shares his vision for this athletic program: be winners. Coach emphasizes the importance of creating a winning mindset both in sports and in the game of life. Key takeaways from this podcast: Nothing great is accomplished without enthusiasm Think, prepare, and perform like a w...
May 13, 2019•17 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is live with athletes sharing the importance of keeping your commitments. People with good intentions make promises, and people with good character keep them. It costs you nothing to make a promise, but it costs you everything to keep it. Key takeaways from this podcast: Talk is cheap Making a promise and keeping it will cost you You have to say no to something to say yes to something else Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mackeyspeaks @FullCurlColton Download a FREE ...
May 09, 2019•11 min
Today, we have mashup from five coaches who have been on our show, and they peel back the curtain on what exactly they hang their hat on in their program. From focusing on developing the player, their internal response system, and how they value the team as a whole to factors outside the locker room, each coach gives us a deep dive into what has help them be successful in investing and developing their players, and on the field. Key takeaways from this podcast: When you’re faced with adversity, ...
May 06, 2019•10 min
In this episode, Mackey is sharing what it looks like to to NOT fear. There’s a lot of things out there that we can fear, and if we’re honest there’s a lot of reasons to fear everything out there. We get stuck in this mindset of doubt that paralyzes us from reaching our goals. So, let’s ask ourselves, How do we stop FEARING uncertainty? When we trust the people that are around us, we can face the fears that are in front of us. Key Takeaways from this podcast: Family doesn't fear the hard days. (...
May 02, 2019•7 min
We're bringing back a fan favorite and special 2W episode on creating and shaping your coaching philosophy with Coach Rusty Rogers, retired Concordia Chicago's Head Women's Basketball Coach. This episode is a special one because Coach Rogers coached one of our very own 2W team members. Coach Rogers shares his story and how his mindset on coaching was changed after the birth of his daughter. He talked about the shift from thinking solely about winning and records to focusing on using basketball a...
Apr 29, 2019•23 min
In our latest episode, we're bringing you some of the most teachable moments from Coach 360 history. We are bringing you some of the greatest thoughts, ideas, and tools from some amazing coaches. We're changing it up and bit and creating the perfect podcast for coaches who are new coaches, and those who are searching for coaching positions. Key takeaways from this podcast: Know your "why" Love the kids more than you love winning Hold yourself to a higher standard if you want your athletes to as ...
Apr 25, 2019•7 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is live with Luke Turpin, Head of Production here at 2Words. Luke steps out from behind the camera to join Mackey for a conversation on Luke’s journey to 2Words which included a few leaps, a whole lot of trust, and a passion for following and believing in something that was going to change the lives of hundreds of thousands coaches and athletes. Luke shares how curriculum videos he created 2 years ago have changed the way he interacts and lives his life now. Mackey ...
Apr 22, 2019•13 min
In our latest episode, Mackey is bringing us a recap of his weekend spent camping with the athletes in Hamlin ISD. Mackey shares a conversation he was having with the athletes about what it means to be a man. Mackey shares the difference between being a boy and being a man and how EASY it is to be a boy. Key takeaways from this podcast: Age does not define whether or not you’re a “man” Men make choices that cost them Men are willing to die to self to find life Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mac...
Apr 18, 2019•10 min
In our latest episode, Mackey shares more on what it looks like to be 5 star in life. In last week’s episode, we shared the danger of compartmentalizing everything in your life, and the roadblock it adds to your growth. We shared the importance of monitoring what you put into your life because what you put in, is what you’ll get out. We continue the conversation and equip you with practical tools on how to be aware when your blocking growth and how to keep persisting. Key takeaways: Decisions th...
Apr 15, 2019•13 min
We hear all the time about 5 Star athletes. But it turns out, that it does little good to be 5 star on the field, but no star in the life. In our latest episode, Mackey is live with athletes from Alamo Heights HS talking about what it means to have a 5 star character. Key Takeaways from this podcast: You can’t compartmentalize your life 5 star character influences and changes everything To change what comes out in your life, change what you put in What is a 5-star character? 1. You surround your...
Apr 11, 2019•9 min
In our latest episode, Colton is live with Coach Daniel Hunter, Athletic Coordinator at Anderson HS. Coach shares the impact his coach made on him as an athlete, which then inspired him to be a coach himself. Coach shares the importance of being an active listener and active learner as a coach, and how he did that through his relationship with Coach Gary Joseph of Katy High School. Key takeaways from this podcast: Don’t blame a kid until you blame yourself Evaluate yourself and your strengths an...
Apr 08, 2019•26 min
The very best work you will do is hard work. So many people when they hear hard work, and they experience hard work want to throw in the towel. You CANNOT go around the hard work to get to your goal. When you die to yourself, you find life. You’ve got to die for me, to help the “we”. Key takeaways from this podcast: Hard work qualifies you for success Hard work is the currency of success Hard Work = Best Work Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mackeyspeaks Get a FREE week of curriculum: www.2words....
Apr 04, 2019•6 min
In our latest episode, Colton is live with Coach Brandon Easterly from Comfort ISD. Coach shares what their acronym ELITE means. Coach also shares the idea that if you influence one person, you are a leader. Leadership is influence. Key takeaways from this podcast: Work hard, love kids Tough people win If you influence one person, then you’re a leader Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mackeyspeaks @fullcurlcolton Email Coach at: Brandon.easterly@comfortisd.net Get one FREE week of curriculum here:...
Apr 01, 2019•15 min
In our latest episode, we're bringing back an interview with Mackey and Colton that was one of you all's favorites! Mackey and Colton are live talking about how to make where you are the big time. Mackey talks about the idea that as coaches, we can easily look for the next big play, get prepared for our next move, when in reality, we need to make where we are big time. Key takeaways from this podcast: Where you are has got to be the big time for you. “Big time” has little to do with the stature ...
Mar 28, 2019•12 min
In our latest episode, Colton is live with Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of Tivy HS, Coach David Jones. Coach Jones shares a motto that not only his program lives by, but the community as well: TFND. Tivy fight never dies. Colton begs the question, “How do you train that never quit attitude as your players face adversity?” You grow a group of kids that love and care about each other more than anything else. Key takeaways from podcast: Love others more than yourself In every action we...
Mar 25, 2019•14 min
