Glue Guys
Episode 20 Coach K: Get On The Right Bus
Glue Guys

Episode 20: Coach K: Get On The Right Bus

Glue Guys

Episode 20

Coach K: Get On The Right Bus

Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski was the coach of Duke University's basketball team for 42 years, and led the US men's team to three Olympic gold medals. We cover his ability to get the most out of anyone who played for him, the importance of adapting your leadership style to the team in front of you, and the idea that being worthy of winning is more important than any one result when defining success.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:04:47) Developing Elite Players

(00:06:11) Leadership and Accountability

(00:11:57) The Role of Managers

(00:14:00) Adapting to One-and-Done Era

(00:16:04) Standards and Team Culture

(00:25:53) Learning from USA Basketball

(00:39:51) The Impact of Professionalism on Young Athletes

(00:41:11) Coach K's Unwavering Hunger and Drive

(00:42:51) The Importance of Body Language and Enthusiasm

(00:43:53) Recruiting Character Over Talent

(00:45:31) The Changing Landscape of College Sports

(00:50:13) Dealing with Self-Doubt and Failure

(00:55:12) Celebrating Success and Defining Your Own

(01:03:06) Lessons from Coach Knight

(01:08:44) The Glue Guys in Coach K’s Life and Career

Coach K: Get On The Right Bus

Introduction

Shane
We have an extra special in-person Glue Guys today. We traveled all the way to a place that's near and dear to my heart to interview and talk with one of the most important people in my life. I wouldn't be here, wouldn't be a Glue Guy without him. Coach Mike Krzyzewski. His record speaks for itself. Fifteen Final Fours, five National Championships, three gold medals, two World Cups.

But more importantly, he shaped the lives of so many people—not just people who walk through the doors of Cameron Indoor Stadium, but the world. He's one of the truly great role models and leaders of our time, and I'm so excited for everyone to get a glimpse into what I got to experience the last 30 years dealing with the GOAT, Coach K.

Ravi
One take, Shane. That's pretty good.

Coach
It better be. I swear, if you can't take that in one, take—

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