Success can lead to an inflated ego, creating the illusion that we have the perfect recipe for being a successful leader. However, leadership revolves around people, who constantly evolve. Thinking we have discovered the ultimate way to lead people fails to adapt. Letting our ego dictate our perceptions and beliefs means that we risk compromising our future success by allowing past accomplishments to define our mindset. This episode talks about how coaches can avoid this dreaded coaching bubble by not allowing their egos to take control. 

Mike Ambassador Bruny is a Renaissance man. By day he is a Senior HR Strategist focused on employee experience and by night and weekends, he is a certified life coach 10yrs in helping individuals start purpose/passion projects. His current passion projects include hand sewing pocket squares with affirmations on them and spreading the game of Pickleball. He is a former 2 sport collegiate athlete in Football and Track. He lives his life by a 7 pillar creed known as the Ambassador's Creed: 1. Run The Point (take action from where you are with what you have) 2. Be a Wounded Healer (we all have something to contribute) 3. Superman's Superman (We all need help) 4. The People You Meet (connection matters) 5. The Books You Read (keep learning) 6. Reciprocity (give and receive) 7. Don't Die With Your Music Inside (live on purpose) ** This episode is brought to you by Keppa Coffee - Coffee For the Unsung Heroes in Sports.  Everything is made to improve the performance of the athlete. 

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Today we talk with Gibby Duvall and Diane Banderas from XPlosive Edge. 

Gibby and Diane are fascinating coaches. XPlosive Edge (https://xplosiveedge.com) is a remarkable training center for athletes from all walks of life. They maximize athletic performance while reducing injuries and their mission is to help you and your athletes reach their highest level of Athletic Performance, while always looking after their safety and well-being. They aim to do this in a competitive, high-energy, exciting, and motivational atmosphere. Their staff is not composed of supervisors, rather professional certified coaches! 

Today’s episode is brought to you by Keppa Coffee - coffee for the unsung heroes in sports. 

Everything is made to improve the performance of the athlete. 

But what about the ones up early. Those up late…making sure their athletes have the best foundation for success. That’s right - the coaches and parents of these athletes. This coffee gives back to you what you give back to your athlete.

Keppa Coffee is amazing. We drink it every single day. What’s amazing about the company is they give back to the community by supporting non-profit youth sports organizations. 

When you drink Keppa Coffee you are rewarding yourself, the unsung hero in sports, while also supporting a mission-driven organization that cares about the kids all over the globe.

Visit www.keppa.coffee/heycoach to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.

If you want motivated to be a better person, coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is for you. Coach Burrell is one of the most passionate and his desire for growth is contagious.  Coach Burrell was born and raised in Aurora, CO. His collegiate athletic career began at the University of Nebraska-Kearney as a  wide receiver as a true freshman where he set a school record for catches by a freshman (36). Burrell then transferred to North Dakota State University to continue football as a wide receiver and kick returner as well as to run track. He is a four-time NCAA Division II All-American. Burrell graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2005. He continued his passion for football by joining the Indoor Football League playing for the Omaha Beef, Sioux Falls Storm, and the Council Bluffs Express. (Source: Mount Michael Benedictine School). Find and follow:  Facebook.com/AndrewNauenburg Facebook.com/ZacDominguez Facebook/com/heycoachpod Facebook.com/allen.burrell.7 Instagram.com/AndrewNauenburg Instagram.com/ZacDominguez Instagram.com/heycoachpod https://www.instagram.com/coach_burrell/ Twitter.com/AndrewNauenburg Twitter.com/ZacDominguez Twitter.com/heycoachpod https://twitter.com/Coach_BurrellJr

Cody Goessl joins Andrew Nauenburg and Zac Dominguez on Episode 21. Cody is a behavioral scientist with research interests in health literacy, health disparities, diabetes prevention, lifestyle interventions, and sports medicine. He completed his Ph.D. in 2019 at the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Since joining Marshfield Clinic Research Institute as the Frank B. and Betty J. Koller Postdoctoral Research Scholar in November 2019, Dr. Goessl has been involved in several projects examining disease prevention in rural populations, most notably using data from a rural, primary-care based behavioral weight-loss trial that Marshfield Clinic participated in with the University of Kansas and University of Nebraska Medical Centers (RE-POWER Study). Over the last 30 years, several large trials have studied the impact of weight loss on the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases in adults with obesity. These studies have been conducted in various settings and with mixed success over time. Little is known about their relevance to specific patient subgroups, most notably those who live in rural areas, as well as those who are simultaneously managing common obesity comorbidities such as mental illness or chronic pain. Website: heycoachpodcast.com/cody Follow:  Facebook.com/AndrewNauenburg Facebook/com/heycoachpod Instagram.com/AndrewNauenburg Instagram.com/ZacDominguez Instagram.com/heycoachpod Twitter.com/AndrewNauenburg Twitter.com/ZacDominguez Twitter.com/heycoachpod

Dan McCarney started coaching in 1977. After 10 years with Hayden Fry at the University of Iowa, he left for Wisconsin where he coached with Barry Alvarez for five years. He then was the head coach at Iowa State for 12 years.

He then went on to win a National Championship while working under Urban Meyer at the University of Florida. 

He’s the purest form of a coach. Now retired, he still loves to help and see young people grow and learn as they mature into adulthood. Just ask any of his players, he’s never stopped caring about them - randomly calling to check in and see how they are doing. 

Dan is enjoying life after a heck of a coaching career in Sarasota, FL.

Bob Warming is the head Men's Soccer coach at the University of Nebraska - Omaha.   Before joining the Mavericks, Warming was the head coach at Penn State for eight seasons.  He led the Nittany Lions to back-to-back Big Ten Championships in 2012 and 2013, earning Big Ten Coach of the Year accolades both years. Warming directed Penn State to three NCAA Tournament berths including trips to the Sweet 16 in 2010 and 2013. Warming has also led the soccer clubs at Creighton University and St. Louis University and was the Athletic Director at Furman University. Andrew and Zac talk with Coach Warming about how coaching and recruiting have changed throughout his career but also they talk about what hasn't changed. Coach Warming is adamant that for a coach to be successful, they have to stay committed to the fact that coaching needs to be about helping people get what they want. Much of what we learn in this interview is how to build resiliency and confidence in an athlete. The wisdom and experience Bob shares are second to none, you'll want to grab a pen and paper for this one.