Kelly Amonte Hiller: Building a Championship Culture in Lacrosse at Northwestern | EP 4

In Episode 4, Kelly Amonte Hiller shares her journey from being a player to becoming a successful head coach at Northwestern University. She discusses the importance of accountability, building a winning culture, innovative recruiting strategies, and the mindset required to achieve success.  Coach2Coach covers the intersection of sports, culture, team building, and leadership🎙️A Weekly podcast with Jason Garrett.   **Chapters**  00:00 Embracing Accountability and Leadership  00:30 The Journey to Northwestern  04:00 Building a Winning Culture  12:05 Innovative Recruiting Strategies  15:01 Establishing a Championship Mindset  18:04 Learning from Mistakes and Growth  25:01 Sustaining Success and Evolving as a Coach  29:51 The Blueprint for Success  32:19 Growing Up in a Competitive Environment  37:08 Balancing Old School Values with New School Techniques  44:06 Navigating Professional and Personal Relationships  49:48 The Impact of Parenthood on Coaching  55:28 Reflecting on Success and Gratitude    Watch and listen to new episodes of Coach2Coach every Wednesday and follow us on social media for all the best moments from the show: https://coach2coachpodcast.com/  You can also listen to new episodes on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Download the full podcast here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033oCLGWqjV0chdpTC1cwO  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2coach-w-jason-garrett/id1896833307  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a2e0265d-da9c-461c-a8be-6f72c7ad7f1b/coach2coach-w-jason-garrett  #leadership, #accountability, #coaching, #lacrosse, #winningculture, #recruiting, #championshipmindset, #personalgrowth, #mentorship, #sportspsychologysuccess, #leadership, #coaching, #family, #competition, #mindset, #meditation, #parenting, #lacrosse, #personalgrowth, #Northwestern, #Boston, #BillBelichick, #Amonte, #ChicagoBlackhawks  **Summary**  In this conversation, Jason Garrett & Kelly Amonte Hiller discuss the journey of success in coaching, the importance of creativity and accountability, and the impact of family and competition on personal growth. They explore the balance between traditional coaching methods and modern techniques, including the significance of mindset and meditation. The discussion also highlights the dynamics of working with a spouse in a professional setting and the transformative experience of parenthood in shaping coaching philosophies. Finally, they reflect on the deeper appreciation for success gained through experience and the importance of community and support in achieving goals.