Season 5 · Episode 183
TEAM CULTURE with Travis Hudson
Travis Hudson, head coach of Western Kentucky, shares how team culture is vital to his program's continued success.
January 27, 202234m 10s
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Show Notes
- 1:31 - What Travis does in between seasons to sustain coaching success.
- Experience playing two seasons in one calendar year.
- 2:22 - Did playing two consecutive seasons bring about more injuries or physical issues?
- Not as much physical difficulty, but struggled with mentality.
- 3:39 - How Travis tackled mental health issues with his players.
- Ramping up communication, reducing stress.
- 5:04 - What team culture and coaching aspects has Travis implemented to have such a successful program?
- Truth, respect, and trust - only two people in the history of the program have left.
- Admitting the weaknesses of the program to find the right people.
- 9:40 - Convincing athletes to join a smaller program.
- 10:58 - Travis’ thoughts on the importance of team culture in his program.
- 13:37 - Key components and people that have helped shape Travis’ team culture.
- Being truthful.
- 16:28 - How Travis makes “10, 11 and 12” players/backup players feel important.
- Being straightforward with them.
- 19:13 - What parts of Travis’ culture has changed since he first started to create it?
- 23:17 - Are there any unique aspects of Travis’ team that stands out?
- 24:49 - What does Travis do off the court to establish an effective team culture?
- Developing athletes as strong communicators.
- 33:02 - Travis’ advice for coaches struggling to come up with their own team culture.
- Finding the right fit for you and your team.
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