How Skip Bertman Built a Dynasty for LSU: Winning, Leadership, and Building Champions

In this unforgettable episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, alongside former LSU Tigers Ryan Theriot and Blair Barbier, for a powerful conversation on leadership, character, culture, brotherhood, and building champions beyond the game. When Skip arrived at LSU, the program had no national championships, only a few hundred fans in the stands, and a culture still waiting to be built. Through vision, belief, discipline, and a commitment to high-character players, he helped turn LSU baseball into one of the greatest dynasties in college sports. Don't forget to get a copy of his book at https://www.skipbertman.net/tds But this conversation goes far beyond baseball. Shawn, Ryan, and Blair reflect on the lessons Coach Bertman instilled in them: believing before the world believes, putting team above self, building trust, visualizing success, and understanding that character wins long after the scoreboard fades. This episode talks about: • How Skip Bertman transformed LSU baseball • Why character matters more than talent alone • The leadership principles behind championship culture • The power of visualization and belief • How great teams police themselves • Why “everything matters” in sports, business, and life • The brotherhood and legacy of LSU baseball • How Skip Bertman built men beyond the game This is not just a baseball episode. This is a conversation about leadership, family, legacy, and becoming the kind of person others can trust when it matters most. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co