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Better Coaching with Luke Gromer

Better Coaching with Luke Gromer

De: Luke Gromer | RYG Athletics
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The Better Coaching Podcast connects coaches with ideas and strategies they can implement to grow as a coach and a leader so they can develop better teams, better players, and better people. Host Luke Gromer sits down with some of the world's best coaches, leaders, and experts to uncover the strategies coaches need to go from good to great. Topics include leadership, practice design, mental performance, culture, teaching, communication, and more! Whether you're coaching youth sports or leading a pro team, you’ll leave every episode with actionable tools to coach and lead better.Luke Gromer | RYG Athletics
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  • 126. Becoming a Head Coach, Building Culture, & Team Rituals with Napoleon Sykes

    126. Becoming a Head Coach, Building Culture, & Team Rituals with Napoleon Sykes
    Jan 12 2026
    In this conversation, Napoleon Sykes joins Luke Gromer to share his extensive coaching journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of becoming a head coach after 15 years of experience. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong program culture, effective communication with stakeholders, and the value of vulnerability in fostering connections among players. Sykes also highlights the significance of defining success beyond just winning games, focusing on the impact coaches can have on their players' lives.—RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPSThe Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps.If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below.Director interest form:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RYG Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITYClick the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community!📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching/classroom/bb03d4a3?md=d68c2f18a9da40dca1c5ce1178764baa⁠⁠🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Free Newsletter:⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠—GUEST INFONapoleon Sykes just finished up his fifth season at the Lawrenceville School in NJ, capping his 20th season in the coaching profession. He has coached at the youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels, and has built a reputation as a strong recruiter, x's and o's coach, and a culture builder.Connect with Guest:Guest Links: ⁠X | LinkedIn —CONTACT USYou can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠luke@rygathletics.com⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Better Coaching Podcast00:27 Coach Napoleon Sykes: A Journey Through Coaching00:55 Key Themes in Coaching: Culture, Staff, and Leadership01:12 Coaching Journey and Background05:57 Becoming a Head Coach13:37 Building a Coaching Staff and Culture20:14 Establishing Values and Communication26:16 Reinforcing Culture Through Rituals and Awards27:45 The Importance of Number Upgrades30:34 Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth33:09 Fostering Vulnerability in Young Men40:34 The Power of Sharing Personal Stories42:10 Defining Success Beyond Wins47:52 Building Lasting Relationships with PlayersTakeawaysCoaching is about building relationships and impacting lives.Patience is essential in the journey to becoming a head coach.Creating a clear vision and purpose is crucial for program success.Vulnerability fosters deeper connections among team members.Establishing simple rules can guide behavior and culture.Rituals and awards reinforce the values of the program.Communication with stakeholders is key to program alignment.Success should be defined by the impact on players' lives, not just wins.Coaches must be intentional about creating safe spaces for vulnerability.Building a strong coaching staff is vital for program development.
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    53 m
  • 125. The 4 C's of Coaching and the 4 Pillars of Sustainable Winning with Zach Brandon of Threshold Performance Coaching

    125. The 4 C's of Coaching and the 4 Pillars of Sustainable Winning with Zach Brandon of Threshold Performance Coaching
    Jan 5 2026

    Zach Brandon of Threshold Performance Coaching joins Luke Gromer on The Better Coaching Podcast to discuss sideways vs backwards comparison, the 4 C's for high achieving leaders and coaches, and the four factors needed to foster a winning and sustainable environment for the people you coach and lead.

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    FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY

    Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community!

    • 📝 Free Podcast Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching/classroom/bb03d4a3?md=d68c2f18a9da40dca1c5ce1178764baa⁠

    • 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    GUEST INFO

    Zach Brandon is the founder of Threshold Performance Coaching, where he partners with coaches, teams, and executives to strengthen mindset, leadership, and performance from the inside out. His work focuses on helping coaches build systems and leadership skills that sustain both professional excellence and personal well-being.

    For seven years, Zach served as Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He continues to serve the organization as a Leadership Performance Consultant, supporting staff development and leadership growth initiatives.

    Before his time in Major League Baseball, Zach was a Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy (FL), consulting with athletes in baseball, basketball, tennis, and track & field—including Olympic competitors. He is also listed on the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) Mental Performance Registry.

    A former college athlete, Zach holds dual master’s degrees in Kinesiology (Cal State Fullerton) and Organizational Leadership (Arizona State), along with certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

    Connect with Guest:

    • Guest Links: X | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Podcast

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    CONTACT US

    You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠luke@rygathletics.com⁠
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Welcome to The Better Coaching Podcast

    Welcome to The Better Coaching Podcast
    Jan 1 2026

    RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS

    The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps.

    If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below.

    • Director interest form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • RYG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    FREE RESOURCES & COMMUNITY

    • 📧 Newsletter: BetterCoachingHub.com
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    CONACT US

    You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠luke@rygathletics.com⁠
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    4 m
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