Host Keith Grabowski shares another page of his notebook, discussing tips for giving a successful pregame speech.

Show Notes

00:50   The stereotype of the pregame speech

01:15   Opportunity to send team out with a positive mindset

01:45   Build emotion to a crescendo over the course of the week

02:30    Communicate a focus to set the stage for Friday

03:15   12-time state champ Chuck Kyle on the pregame speech

04:29    Motivation is an attitude about what you do

05:02    It’s about getting them to step above fear of failure

06:27    Always be clear and concise  

07:18    Coach Grabowski’s first game as a head coach

09:50    Separate reminders from the emotional part of the speech

10:14    Have a routine before you send them out

11:20    Rehearse what you want to say

11:50   Make sure any prop works out how you want it to

14:06    Always be positive in the pregame speech

16:40    Chuck Kyle’s first state championship pregame speech

 

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