Ep 136: Use Your Strengths and Own Your Limitations with Coach Adam Lewandowski

Welcome back to The Mental Mettle Podcast with Coach Matt Thomann – the show where we break down the habits, mindset, and systems behind real mental toughness in sport and life.

In this episode, Coach Adam Lewandowski of Andrew High School in Tinley Park shares how owning both your strengths and limitations is at the core of great coaching, leadership, and athlete development.

We dig into:

• How his early experiences as a player shaped his coaching calling
• Why unchecked ego gets in the way of growth and good decisions
• The impact of technology and modern youth sports on focus, commitment, and toughness
• What he learned from coaching women’s professional football
• How he defines mental toughness and teaches it daily
• Why ownership and accountability are non-negotiable for players
• Building a mission-driven program that develops champions on and off the field
• Using community and service to build character, connection, and buy-in
• How small, consistent actions create big results over time

If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete who wants to build mentally tough competitors while still caring about character and community, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can use right away.

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