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Dr. Karissa Niehoff is the Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) is the body that creates the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. Dr. Niehoff has also served on the Education Committee of the United States Olympic Committee, served as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, and is a successful teacher and coach. She talks about sportsmanship and what it's doing to the culture of teams across the country. On this episode she explains why good sportsmanship starts with the coach, a Butler University study on the value of high school sports and exercise programs from the perspective of students' mothers. and the steps every coach can take to start to turning their culture around. We hope you enjoy this NFHS Sportsmanship discussion. NFHS Twitter Courtside: https://twitter.com/courtsidepod1 (@courtsidepod1) #goodsportsmanship #teamculture #nfhssportsmanship

Dr. Dobie Moser is the Director of CYO - Catholic Youth Organization. He's a former college tennis player who was also a member of the U-S Olympic Committee and Co-Director of the University of Notre Dame's "Play Like a Champion Today" national coaches training program. Plus, he was a Head Tennis Pro at a camp and resort north of Toronto, Ontario, for five summers and in the North Shore area of Chicago at a private club. He also helped to coach at the Special Olympics. It was an email that Dr. Moser put out to parents that prompted us to contact him. He used words in this email that he hasn't used in almost 30 years of involvement in youth sports. In this episode he talks about the email and what prompted it. He also shares what he finds is most concerning in youth sports and what he's most hopeful about. What all good-culture building coaches typically ask themselves. Also, what's the most valuable part of youth sports? It's not wins and losses. He tells us what Netflix movie you should be watching right now and he explains how a simple question got him the best seats at a Harry Chapin concert once. https://www.ccdocle.org/about/contact/dobie-moser (Contact Dobie Moser) or [email protected] https://www.ccdocle.org/service-areas/cyo-athletics/schedules/schedules-locations (CYO Athletics) Twitter Courtside: https://twitter.com/courtsidepod1 (@courtsidepod1)

Camile Roney, aka "The Learning Mom" talks about how she developed her own study tips for non-traditional students and turned it into a process that improves grades and quality of life.

Dr. Gary Epler explains how coaches can use his stress management tactics to become better coaches and create a better culture.

Dr. Tunisha Singleton is a psychologist who breaks down the elements of culture for coaches and parents.

Dr. Matthew Raidbard answers the question: "What Does Leadership Mean?" He explains how, by understanding the answer, coaches can build better cultures in their programs.

Molly McQueary helps athletes gain a mental edge and talks about why it's so important for coaches to pay close attention to their players' mental health.

Todd Wolfson is the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Saint Francis High School in La Canada Flintridge, California, which sits just outside of Los Angeles. In addition to his coaching duties at Saint Francis, Coach Wolfson also helps develop youth basketball players at rising stars basketball. He not only led St. Francis to a State Championship in 2020, but he also led Chaminade College Prep school to a California State Championship in Division 3 and was named California D3 state coach of the year in 2014. In this episode, he explains what all coaches can learn by watching the movie "School of Rock" with Jack Black, the 6 attributes of all great culture athletes, and the four things every athlete needs to succeed. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFHShoops (@SFHShoops) Twitter Dave Grendzynski: https://twitter.com/grizzer21 (@grizzer21) Twitter Courtside: https://twitter.com/courtsidepod1 (@courtsidepod1)

Coach Mike Deegan just finished his 9th season as Head Baseball Coach at Denison University. And in his time there, he’s guided his teams to... Two NCAC tournament titles and one regular-season title Four Western Division championships and three straight appearances in the NCAC championship tournament He’s already established the best winning percentage in the 126-year history of Denison baseball, and he’s already the school’s all-time winningest baseball coach, but that’s only part of the reason he’s on the Courtside Culture Podcast. That’s because Coach Deegan is also a master at developing a team-centric, positive, and organically-developed culture. He provides weekly insights on his website coachmikedeegan.com and he’s the author of the book titled: “Let It Rip: Life Lessons Learned Through Sports” In this episode, he talks about the “Three C’s” that coaches and business leaders should always implement. He also mentions the first thing anyone should do IF they are hoping to change their culture for the better. And he explains what Muditā is and why it’s so important to practice when you’re building a better culture. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachDeegan (@CoachDeegan) Website: https://www.coachmikedeegan.com/ (https://www.coachmikedeegan.com/)

Dr. Brian Gearity explains why there is no place for bully coaching, even though guys like Ben Chase use it and crush his players' confidence in the process.

Whitney Frye is the director of USA Basketball’s Safe Sport program. The Safe Sport initiative raises awareness about misconduct in sports. It also serves to promote open dialogue and provide training and resources to all participants of the game—players, parents, and coaches. Safe Sport aims to create a healthy and supportive environment with a focus on safety. In this episode she talks about her responsibilities, which include coordinating the background screening process, and serving as the primary liaison for youth coach license complaints and incidents. She talks about the different resources that are available to coaches and parents. It all adds up to a great culture. Twitter: https://twitter.com/usabasketball (@usabasketball ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usabasketball (USA Basketball) Twitter Dave Grendzynski: https://twitter.com/grizzer21 (@grizzer21) Twitter Courtside: https://twitter.com/courtsidepod1 (@courtsidepod1)

Dr. Gregory Dale is a Professor of Sports Psychology and Sports Ethics at Duke University, he talks about what it takes for coaches to build a great team culture.