Keywords: coaching, athlete development, weight room culture, leadership, team dynamics, youth sports, coaching strategies, building relationships, self-reflection, sports mentorship.

Summary: In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacy and Lindsay engage with David Raffield, a retired high school football coach known for his impactful coaching career in Texas. Kicking off their "Coaches Point of View" Series they discuss the importance of building a strong culture within sports teams, particularly through the weight room, and how this environment fosters teamwork, accountability, and personal growth among athletes. Raffield shares his insights on coaching strategies, the significance of self-reflection, and the necessity of establishing meaningful relationships with athletes. The conversation highlights the broader impact coaches have on their players' lives, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and the lasting legacy of coaching.

Takeaways:

• The weight room teaches you how to fail and overcome.
• It's about helping someone become successful.
• You can take culture wherever you want to.
• Building champions for life every day in every way.

• It's about the people, not just the sport.
• You can't have a success without relationships.
• Culture and climate are built by coaching staff.

• The Heart of Coaching: Mentorship and Growth