What's the difference between winning games and building champions?

Tim Goodwin has spent 25 years proving that true leadership isn't about impressing people with complexity–it's about simplifying success and putting players in position to win. As both principal and head football coach at Marion Local, he's led his team to 15 state championships while maintaining the #1 academic ranking in Ohio.

Tim's approach reveals how alignment on core values creates unstoppable momentum. When everyone knows the bigger goal, individual mistakes become course corrections rather than catastrophes. His philosophy combines unwavering standards with genuine care, proving that toughness and love aren't opposites–they're partners.

Through insights on delegation, team dynamics, and the three fundamental questions everyone must answer, Tim shows how faith and purpose become the foundation for sustained excellence. His story challenges us to lead with humility while maintaining high expectations, and why being content doesn't mean lacking mission.

Join us as we explore championship culture, purposeful leadership, and why the meaning of life becomes your competitive advantage.

0:00 Intro

2:47 Growing Up in Education and Football

6:27 What Makes Football Special

10:24 The Marion Local Success Formula

15:24 Standards That Don't Compromise

21:13 The Art of Delegation

26:26 Short-Term vs Long-Term Success

30:05 Faith, Family, and the Three Big Questions

36:08 Contentment with Mission

40:57 Book Recommendations and Closing

Resources Mentioned:

📚 "3D Coach" by Jeff Duke: https://a.co/d/28f8u3v

🌐 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): https://www.fca.org/