Ep. 98 - Winning On and Off the Field
You definitely need to listen to this interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback coach Clyde Christensen to the end. An amazing interview on leadership and have a winning attitude on and off the field.
As an NFL coach, life is busy. Lots of travel, late nights, and working on weekends. So how do you maintain your personal life, keep your marriage strong and make sure your kids feel loved? Coach Clyde shares how many players and coaches win on the field but lose at home. Just like many entrepreneurs. What’s the point of having all the trophies and accolades when your personal life is a mess?
So this interview explores how he's developed the winning formula on the field and off the field at home. We also get into some other leadership issues like how do you coach millionaire players and gain their respect? One question that has been on my mind is how receptive is the G.O.A.T. (Tom Brady) to coaching? He’s accomplished all there is to accomplish so does he listen? The answer is gold for all entrepreneurs.
We cover a lot of ground in this interview from faith, family, leadership and football. So click play and listen to this episode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyde_Christensen
https://www.buccaneers.com/team/coaches-roster/clyde-christensen
Key Questions:
Winning on the field is great but not at the expense of losing off the field, right?
How are you able to keep your marriage and family together with the life of an NFL coach?
You’ve coached some great players, what are the differences in characteristics between a Super Bowl winning QB like Manning and Brady vs other QB’s?
How do you coach a G.O.A.T. like Tom Brady? What can you teach him and how does he respond to coaching?
How influential has your wife Debbie been to the success of your career?
You’ve had a very good career. How do you want to be remembered?
Key Takeaways:
When you’re home, be present. Don't keep your mind on work
Psalms 90 is my go to verse
Involve the family in your work so they know what you do
Constant communication with family keeps them connected even if you’re not home all the time
The greatest want to be coached
Tom Brady’s winning strategy to Coach Clyde after their Super Bowl win
Great leaders pay attention to detail
Biography:
Coach Clyde Christensen has coached at the college level for 16 years and professionally in the NFL for 22. He held coaching positions from wide receiver coach, quarterback coach and offensive coordinator during those years. Coached for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (twice), Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins. Won Super Bowls with the Colts and Buccaneers. Mentored players like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and Jameis Winston.
He has a wife named Debbie and three daughters Rachel, Rebecca, and Ruth.
