Fat Kid Podcast
With 42 years of being the "Fat Kid," I am thrilled to share experiences in confidence-building throughout my life! Come along with me and my wife Amanda, who also just happens to be a "Skinny Kid". We are on a mission to change the views of health and wellness in the US, heck maybe even the globe!
The Fat Kid Podcast is a collection of interviews, stories, insights, and jokes mixed in with some self-help, research articles, and more! We intend to have fun, but explore topics and people that are relevant, and interesting!
Our goal is to breathe a breath of fresh air into challenging issues like confidence, leadership, relationships, parenting, and more!
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Fat Kid Podcast
#31- John Defilippo- Head Coach of the New Orleans Breakers- " Locker room leadership and trust is what builds teams"
The infamous Johnny Cash song states, "I've been everywhere, man..." Well, so has John Defilippo. Finishing up his 17th season of coaching professional football, it doesn't look like he is ready to stop any time soon! As current Head Coach for the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL, he led the team to a 7-3 season this past spring! "Flip" is no stranger to success! He was part of the Philadelphia Eagles staff coaching the QBs to a Superbowl win!
Listen in as we talk:
- How to build team culture
- Impressions on NIL ( Name, Image, Likeness) and opportunity in college
- What it takes to be a head coach or any type of coach
- Player-coach relationships and how to overcome adversity in big moments
- Building trust among teams, even at the highest levels
- Longevity of coaching
- Managing your health and showing your player's vulnerability
Flip, thank you for your time and commitment to the great game of football! It was an honor and privilege to interview an old friend who just happens to coach at the highest levels in the game!
