Imagine kick-starting your day with a purposeful routine- one that enhances focus and intentionality and paves the way for a lasting legacy. That's precisely what Centerville High School Basketball Coach Brook Cupps shares in this enlightening episode, dwelling on morning rituals of meditating, journaling, and reciting a mantra. We also delve into the transformative impact of meditation and how he guides students in finding their unique purpose in life while ensuring they realize the best version of themselves.
Bio: Brook Cupps is the head basketball coach at Centerville High School. He also coached the elite-level Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team that featured both his own son, Gabe, and the son of LeBron James, LeBron James Jr. In 2021, Coach Cupps led Centerville to its first-ever state championship.
Background: Coach Cupps is focused on using coaching and teaching as a platform to help kids live intentionally. In his book The Pursuit of Excellence, author Ryan Hawk described Coach as someone who embodies what it means to live true to your values and that he is more than a basketball coach. He instills in players the lessons of leadership and a thirst for excellence.
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Full AUDIO episode with topics, CHAPTER MARKERS, and TRANSCRIPT:
https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/13474446-ep-35-shaping-leaders-on-and-off-the-court-insights-from-coach-brook-cupps
Key Takeaway: Whether you're an aspiring leader, a sports enthusiast, or simply someone looking to enhance your personal growth, this podcast episode with Coach Cupps offers a wealth of wisdom and practical insights. Tune in to learn, grow, and embark on your journey towards unlocking life's potential.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Discussing the significance of the movie Patch Adams
02:15 Values and meanings of phrases FOXHOLE along with CHOP CHOP
08:59 Importance of body language and non-verbal leadership skills that make people want to follow that leader
10:05 How Brook Cupps creates space to think strategically
15:30 How the practice of mindfulness and strategic thinking has directly impacted his success on the court
17:20 In the past five years, a new belief or behavior that has more improved Brook’s life
19:28 As a basketball coach and teacher for young people, what are your tips for setting into motion courses of action that allow people to unleash their best and most valuable performance while they have the opportunity
22:16 Advice for anyone in a leadership position or a coach on how to make young people feel significant in the moment
24:50 Purchase of a $100 or less that has impacted his life the most
25:28 Which past basketball player Brook Cupps most identifies with
27:57 If Brook had to build a starting five that consisted of friends, who would be on the team
29:53 If he could place a billboard anywhere in the world with his message on it for the world to see and read, where would it be and what would the message say
30:44 What the hero of his story wants and Outro
More info about the guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brook-cupps-23864457/
Website: https://www.centervillebasketball.com/page/show/1898071-coaching-staff
My Links
Podcast: https://www.passingthetorchpod.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torchmartin/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC04suOPTX3ny_M0aDxmBAXQ
Books and People mentioned:
Book Surrender The Outcome: The Path to an Impactful Life of Coaching, Leading, and Living
Ryan Hawk
Robin Williams
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
Tim Ferriss
Kevin Meiners
Eli Leiker
Geron Stokes
Steve Setty
Brian Stephey
Chris McGuire
Quotes:
“Success is based on a comparison with others. Excellence is measured against your own potential.”- Brook Cupps
“Meditation is the bench press of mindfulness.” – Brook Cupps
“Action Expresses Priorities.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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