This week, TJ reflects on reaching 500 career wins and the lessons learned across more than two decades of coaching. From early experimentation and self-doubt to hard conversations and fighting for team culture, he shares the pivotal experiences that have shaped his philosophy. 

Show Notes:

• Reflecting on 500 career wins and the journey to get there
• Early coaching struggles and lessons learned the hard way
• The mentors and influences that shaped the philosophy
• Experimentation, growth, and finding a coaching identity
• Defining culture before chasing results
• The role of hard conversations in leadership growth
• Shifting from proving yourself to serving others
• Perspective gained through adversity and setbacks
• Balancing competitive drive with long-term impact
• Building trust and accountability within a program
• Coaching from a place of significance, not insecurity
• The importance of relationships over records
• What 500 wins really represent beyond the scoreboard

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