Play, Learn, Lead
This podcast dives into the journeys of school coaches, exploring how they bring lessons from the field into the classroom to inspire teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Through engaging interviews, each episode highlights the unique connection between sports and education, showcasing the impact coaches have both on and off the field.
Play, Learn, Lead
Coach McCray: "You Have to Care and You Have to Want It"
This week, I sat down with W.C. Friday Middle School's football coach, Coach McCray, to dive into his journey from a multi-sport-loving kid to a dedicated leader on and off the field. Coach McCray shared how his early passion for all sports gradually narrowed to a focus on football and hockey during his middle and high school years.
We unpacked the challenges his team faced this season—especially when it came to understanding that every role matters, not just the ones that make highlight reels. Coach McCray opened up about how he works to build a culture of accountability, both on the field and in the classroom, and the intentional ways he motivates students in today’s world.
As he explains, the methods that worked 10, 20, or 30 years ago just don’t cut it anymore. Students today need new incentives—and those incentives look different for every kid. This episode is full of insight, passion, and practical wisdom from a coach who gets it.
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