114. How to Create High-Performing Teams From One of the Top Prep Coaches with Coach Gene Heidkamp

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What does it take to build a high-performing team? Is it about getting the best talents? Or building the best program? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have a unique episode this time as I interview</span> <strong>Gene Heidkamp</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the basketball coach at Benet Academy. The Redwings netted the 3rd most wins in Northern Illinois from 2010-2020 making them one of the most successful high school basketball programs of the decade.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I believe B2B startups can learn several lessons from Coach Heidkamp’s approach. From how he built the program, getting the team to buy in, dealing with adversity, to setting the expectations for the season, this interview definitely gives us an insider look into the mind of a great leader.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be sure to catch this episode as it’s a must listen! <br /></span></p> <p><strong>We’ll talk about:</strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What made the Benet Program successful</span> <strong>[04:50]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The importance of sacrifice in the success of the program</span> <strong>[06:09]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Coach Gene’s philosophy</span> <strong>[07:53]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why defense is the backbone that leads to wins</span> <strong>[13:06]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The key is to be detail oriented</span> <strong>[15:41]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dealing with adversity</span> <strong>[18:57]</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Gene got the team to buy in</