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Jun 29 2020

Episode 147: Kurt Hines, Football Coach & Thought Leader

Kurt Hines is a well-respected football coach at Coronado High School in San Diego. His social media insights are top-notch. You will want to follow him even if you aren’t a football coach. He is a motivational speaker that provides great thoughts and energy to audiences across the country. Coach Hines is also the host of the “For What It Is Worth Coaching” podcast.

Click here for Coach Hines’ complete bio

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why he coaches
  • How teaching helps his coaching
  • Playing favorites as a coach
  • Working with special needs kids
  • Advice for coaches – both head coaches and assistants
  • … and so much more!!!

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Resources, Books, and Links 

Twitter: @CoachKurtHines

Website: CoachKurtHines.com

Instagram: @CoachKurtHines

Facebook: Facebook.com/CoachKurtHines

“Building a Winning Culture” (CoachTube Course – many of the lessons are free): https://coachtube.com/course/football/kurt-hines-building-a-winning-culture/5048994

Listen to his “For What It Is Worth Coaching” podcast

Articles of Interest . . .

  • https://coronadotimes.com/news/2017/09/15/get-know-new-islander-head-football-coach-kurt-hines/
  • https://lockerroomupdate.com/2016/06/coach-kurt-hines-story-is-one-of-football-faith-and-family/

Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . .

  • Nate Bain (Tennessee Titans Social Media Manager) – Episode 143
  • Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors assistant coach) – Episode 141
  • Mike Lombardi (Former NFL General Manager) – Episode 138
  • Bill Curry (former SEC Coach of the Year) – Episode 134
  • Dan Hughes (WNBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 120
  • Gary Reasons (2x SuperBowl Champion) – Episode 105
  • Jon Gordon (author of “The Energy Bus) – Episode 100
  • Keith Grabowski (USA Football) – Episode 083
  • Darrin Gray (All Pro Dad Leader) – Episode 059
  • Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001

Kurt Hines in Action


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Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

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Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

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