Kevin Gilbride Leads with Empower
Episode description
Coach Kevin Gilbride, most recently the Head Coach of the XFL's New York Guardians, Leads with Empower. Coach Gilbride has coached at the collegiate and professional levels for 40 years and is the proud owner of two Super Bowl Rings from his time as the Offensive Coordinator with the New York Giants. You will hear about Kevin's journey from student-athlete at North Haven High School to coaching at the professional level while also gaining valuable insight into what it takes to lead at the highest level.
Leadership Notes and Other Highlights:
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Coach Gilbride had every intention of teaching and coaching at the high school level until receiving some sage advice from Southern Connecticut's Harry Shay.
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Hear about the importance of goal clarity and recognizing then embracing opportunities along your journey towards achievement.
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Coach Gilbride shares the importance of recognizing and leveraging surrounding support systems, especially as a 28 year old first time head coach at SCSU.
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Coach discusses the importance of being unquestionably resolute and strong in your beliefs as a leader.
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Coach shares great advice for aspiring coaches - do whatever needs to be done to help your athletes develop and do it in the framework of your personality (authenticity)
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What was it like to square off against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots twice in the Super Bowl? Hear some tremendous insight about "controlling the controllable" from Coach Gilbride.
Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot matthewjaskot.com