Ep. 35: Shaping Leaders on and off the Court: Insights from Coach Brook Cupps

Imagine kick-starting your day with a purposeful routine- one that enhances focus and intentionality and paves the way for a lasting legacy. That's precisely what Centerville High School Basketball Coach Brook Cupps shares in this enlightening episode, dwelling on morning rituals of meditating, journaling, and reciting a mantra. We also delve into the transformative impact of meditation and how he guides students in finding their unique purpose in life while ensuring they realize the best version of themselves. <br/><br/>Show Notes: IntroStory behind the movie Patch AdamsValues along with the meanings of Foxhole and the phrase Chop ChopImportance of body language and non-verbal leadership skills Creating space to think strategicallyHow the practice of mindfulness and strategic thinking has directly impacted his success on the courtIn the past five years, a new belief or behavior that has more improved his lifeTips for setting into motion courses of action that allow people to unleash their best and most valuable performance while they have the opportunityAdvice for anyone in a leadership position or a coach on how to make young people feel significant in the momentPurchase of a $100 or less that has impacted his life the mostWhich past basketball player Brook Cupps most identifies withBuilding a starting five that consisted of friends (with Stephen Curry as sixth man)If he could place a billboard anywhere in the world with his message on it for the world to see and read, where would it be and what would the message sayWhat the hero of his story wants<br/>Connect with Passing The Torch:<br/>Social Media Facebook and IG: @torchmartin If you enjoyed this podcast, check these out Purple Heart Recipient: https://passingthetorch.buzzsp....rout.com/1946508/125 Helping People Take Control of their lives & Hack Success with CIA Intelligence Officer, Decorated Military Combat Veteran and Fortune 10 Corporate Advisor Andrew Bustamante: https://passingthetorch.buzzsp....rout.com/1946508/105 Navy Seal Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher Jon Macaskill: https://passingthetorch.buzzsp....rout.com/1946508/101