Grit, Growth and Goats

Bobby Scales II is one of those people you just can’t help but learn from. Former Major Leaguer, senior leader with the Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates, and now a broadcaster with the Detroit Tigers. But more importantly, someone who thinks deeply about people, development and what truly helps athletes thrive.

In this episode, we get into the human stuff. The stuff coaches don’t always talk about but absolutely need to hear.

Three big themes stand out:

1. The player resides within the human.

Bobby unpacks why coaches can’t separate performance from the person. If you want access to the athlete, you have to earn trust first.

2. Why part of Plan A should be Plan B.

We explore identity, transition and the dangers of narrowing a young athlete’s world too early.

3. Meeting every person where they are.

Bobby shares how he learned to coach beyond his own wiring, why players respond differently to the same message, and what it takes to see individuals clearly rather than forcing everyone through one lens.

And yes, we also talk about “putting it where the goats can get it.”

If you love sport, you’ll love Bobby. I always walk away from our conversations with something new and meaningful to think about.

Enjoy the episode: Grit, Growth and Goats, and follow us here:

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