Episode 666 - Blind Spots, Parents & Recruiting

Episode 666 - Blind Spots, Parents & Recruiting

August 11, 2026 · 43 min

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TJ and Sam discuss self-improvement, parent culture, and the evolving landscape of recruiting in sports.

TJ and Sam open the mailbag for a three-part conversation on the issues coaches wrestle with most. First, they explore self-improvement and blind spots — why identifying trusted voices, dropping the ego, and getting out of the weeds are essential to your leadership. Next, they get into parent culture: communicating expectations, consistent communication, and relationships built on trust rather than avoidance. Finally, they deliver a recruiting update for a landscape reshaped by NIL, the trans...

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