Episode 289: Jimmy Elgas, Head Coach, Henderson State University
About this episode
Jimmy Elgas discusses his coaching journey and insights on leadership and team culture.
On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Jimmy Elgas, Head Coach at Henderson State University. Coach Elgas has built a wealth of experience through assistant coaching stops at Illinois State, Lincoln College, Southwest Texas, Kansas State, Utah, and Evansville before earning the opportunity to lead the Henderson State program. His journey has given him a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, and building a successful culture. In this episode we discuss how coaches can continue developing themselves to better serve their teams in today’s landscape, the key factors he believes young coaches should consider before taking a head coaching position, and the core values that drive his program and shape the expectations he has for both players and staff.
People in this episode
Guest: Jimmy Elgas
Topics covered
- coaching development
- leadership
- personal growth
- team culture
- head coaching considerations
- core values
Keywords
- coaching
- leadership
- Henderson State
- team culture
- personal growth
- young coaches
- core values
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Henderson State University, Illinois State, Lincoln College, Southwest Texas, Kansas State, Utah, Evansville
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