Rocketboost Coaching 002: Assembling the Staff

The football coaching staff is a reflection of leadership—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Crafting a staff is an art, a science, and an adventure. Building, growing, and expanding a staff is a challenging process, and no single podcast can provide all the answers. Former coach Timbo B. Davis shares insights from his decade-and-a-half journey working with coaching staffs he would later call “family.”

Joining Timbo today is Coach Walter Harmon, a true leader of men. Having spent much of his life in the business world, Coach Harmon brings strategies that are both relevant and practical for creating a coaching staff that feels welcomed and at home. Drawing on decades of experience in youth and high school football coaching, he lays the groundwork for hiring, growth, and continuous improvement.

This episode promises to be an enjoyable listen as we share stories and actionable strategies to help craft a unique and powerful high school football coaching experience.

Chapters

0:00 Cold Open

0:45 Opening Story

4:18 Start Small

8:23 Extreme Ownership

9:48 First Hires

12:17 Detailed Calendar

14:53 Installing Philosophy w/Staff

17:49 Utilizing Study Hall

20:08 Staff Alignment

24:17 It’s a “We Thing”

27:18 Show Gratitude

29:23 The First Loss

33:37 Staff Growth

34:39 Guest Call Walter Harmon

1:10:14 Hard Talks

1:13:26 Tweet of the Week

1:20:58 Final Thoughts

Link to the Jocko Podcast:

https://jockopodcast.com/

Link to Tony Franklin System:

https://www.coachtf.com/our-team

Link to Rocketboost Coaching Resources:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mETyWiUmGHWLbNKuitMWlAJokChcsp_r?usp=sharing