Ep. #89 - Shaping Future Leaders with Greg Berge

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Developing leadership skills in young athletes and building effective teams is a critical part of youth development. We had a riveting discussion with seasoned coach and educator Greg Berge. We delved deep into the concept that player-led teams are more successful than those without because they are anchored on a solid culture and leadership. Part of cultivating a thriving team culture is setting and upholding expectations. These expectations shape the behavior and attitude of the team members, molding them into influential leaders. Developing leadership in young athletes and building effective teams are not only crucial for their success in sports but also in their future roles as leaders in society. With the right tools, resources, and guidance, we can help shape the next generation of leaders to resilience.

About Greg Berge, Owner | Coach | Educator | Speaker

Greg has been a teacher, coach, and school administrator for 28 years. He serves as the High School Principal and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach in Lake City, MN. He is the author of four books, a speaker, a licensed Sports Leadership Facilitator with the Janssen Sports Leadership Center, and the owner of GB1 Leadership LLC. In his 17 years as a Varsity Basketball Coach, his teams have been fortunate to win 11 conference championships (nine consecutive) and two section championships. As an assistant varsity coach, he helped coach teams who won multiple section championships in football and girls' golf. Greg has also been fortunate to coach many players who went on to play college basketball, encompassing all levels (NCAA Division I, Division II, NAIA Division II, and Division III).

Where to find more about Greg Berge

Website: https://www.gb1leadership.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gb1121

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-berge-42889148/

Episode highlights:

[0:00] Intro

[2:10] Who is Greg Berge

[6:15] Develop culture and player-leaders

[8:31] Team Leader OS

[10:14] The ultimate lab setting for life

[13:56] The beauty lies in the process

[15:24] Culture is what you allow, is what you emphasize, and is everyday

[21:38] Lay a good foundation

[25:07] Negative thought: You don't have to believe it

[30:34] Have a positive growth-based attitude

[31:36] Failure is growth

[35:02] Habits create motion

[38:33] Outro