Social Emotional Leadership in Sports

"Sports don't teach lessons, coaches do." Pick up the tools to ensure your athletes develop leadership skills that will serve them in college, careers, and as future parents—not just on the field now.

Tex McQuilkin cracks open his recent article published in the Beyond Strength Journal of Psychology and Sport, exploring how coaches can maximize leadership development opportunities "between the whistles."

Tex introduces the powerful concept of Social Emotional Leadership and his "CASEL in Cleats" framework—a practical application of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) designed specifically for teenage and college athletes. Moving beyond traditional skill development, this episode focuses on those crucial moments during warm-ups, water breaks, and conditioning that can transform athletes into leaders.