Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?

https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, coming to you live from the 5th Quarter Studio in Madison, Wisconsin, we break down why leadership is not built during the season—it is built long before the lights come on. If you want a winning program, it starts in the off-season with standards, daily habits, honest evaluation, and teaching players how to lead before pressure ever hits. We dig into how coaches can develop real leadership by defining program identity, training returning players to lead drills and hold teammates accountable, and building a culture rooted in communication, discipline, and trust. This is bigger than skill work. It is about creating a program where players know who they are, what is expected, and how to respond when things get hard. You will also walk away with a practical starting plan: evaluate last season honestly, identify the biggest areas for growth, meet with your returning leaders, build an intentional off-season calendar, and start teaching your program pillars right now. Because winning is not random, and neither is leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices