It's All About the Team Podcast

?? Jim Tressel’s Greatest Victory? Changing Lives Beyond Football! ?? Winning games and championships is?only part of the job. For?Jim Tressel, the?real victory?is seeing the?players and coaches he mentored go on to be successful in life.????? The greatest leaders—whether in?sports, business, or life—focus on?developing people, shaping character, and creating opportunities.?That’s how real impact is made. What’s the best leadership lesson a mentor ever taught you??Drop it in the comments! ?? #JimTressel #Leadership #Legacy #MentorshipMatters #WinningMindset #SuccessBeyondTheGame #TeamBuilding

?? Jim Tressel’s Recruiting Philosophy: Build Culture, Not Just Talent ?? In leadership—whether in?sports, business, or life—success isn’t just about?finding the most talented people. It’s about finding?the right people?who are?bought into the mission. Jim Tressel knew this.?He didn’t just recruit the highest-ranked players—he focused on: ??Leaders who embraced the program’s values ??Competitors who prioritized teamwork over ego ??Athletes who were willing to WORK for success This is how?Ohio State became a powerhouse.?The same principles apply to building great teams in?business and leadership. ???What’s more important—raw talent or total buy-in??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #JimTressel #Leadership #TeamBuilding #RecruitingMindset #WinningCulture #CollegeFootball #BusinessSuccess

?? Why Youngstown, Ohio Is a Factory for Elite Football Coaches ?? Youngstown isn’t just a?football town—it’s a?breeding ground for elite coaches.??? From?Jim Tressel to Bo Pelini, some of the most successful?college football leaders?have roots in this tough, blue-collar city. What makes Youngstown special? ??Work Ethic?– A never-back-down mentality ??Football IQ?– A deep-rooted love for the game ??Leadership?– The ability to motivate, inspire, and execute Success starts with?culture, and Youngstown’s football culture produces?coaches built to win.????? ???What makes Youngstown a coaching powerhouse??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #YoungstownFootball #CoachingFactory #WinningMindset #Leadership #FootballCulture #CollegeFootball

?? Why Every Student Should Experience Being on a Team From?9th grade through college, every student should have the opportunity to?be part of a team.?Whether through?sports, clubs, or organizations, teamwork teaches?essential life skills?that extend far beyond school. ??Communication?– Learn how to collaborate effectively ??Accountability?– Show up, contribute, and support your team ??Leadership?– Step up and take responsibility ??Resilience?– Overcome challenges and push through adversity Being on a team isn’t just about?winning games—it’s about?learning how to succeed in life, work, and leadership.????? ???Do you think teamwork should be a requirement for students? Share your thoughts below!??? #TeamworkWins #Leadership #LifeSkills #SuccessMindset #Collaboration #WinningCulture

?? Jim Tressel’s Leadership Play: Making the NFL Dream Feel Real ?? The best leaders know how to connect their team with the right inspiration.?That’s why?Jim Tressel?brought in?younger speakers—guys who had just made it to the NFL—so his players could truly relate. When an athlete hears from someone who was?just in their position, grinding at the college level, working toward the same dream, it becomes?real.?It’s no longer just a speech—it’s?proof that success is possible.??? This principle applies far beyond football.?Seeing someone achieve what you’re working toward makes it feel within reach.?Surround yourself with people who prove the dream is possible. ???Do younger mentors connect better with teams??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #Leadership #JimTressel #NFLDreams #WinningMindset #Motivation #SuccessMindset #MentorshipMatters

?? Chase ONE Rabbit or Catch NONE! ???? Success isn’t about doing everything at once—it’s about doing ONE thing well. There’s an old saying:?“If you chase two rabbits, you’ll catch none.”?In?business, leadership, and personal growth, spreading yourself too thin leads to?frustration, burnout, and missed opportunities. The most successful people?lock in on ONE goal, execute at a high level, and then move to the next.?Multitasking might feel productive, but true achievement comes from?precision, focus, and mastery. ???Do you agree—should you focus on one thing at a time or multitask??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #FocusWins #Leadership #SuccessTips #OneGoalAtATime #WinningMindset #StrategicGrowth

?? Jim Tressel: If It Ain’t Broke, BREAK IT & Make It Better! ?? Success isn’t about?maintaining what works—it’s about?constantly improving, innovating, and evolving.????? Jim Tressel?believes that?great leaders don’t just accept success—they challenge it.?Even when things are working, there’s?always a better way.?Champions never settle, and the best businesses, teams, and individuals are the ones who?push beyond comfort and redefine what’s possible. ???What’s your take—should you change things even when they work??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #JimTressel #Leadership #Innovation #NeverSettle #WinningMindset #BreakTheMold #SuccessTips

?? Jim Tressel: Mastery Over Mediocrity ?? Success isn’t about doing?everything—it’s about doing?one thing exceptionally well.????? Legendary coach?Jim Tressel?believes that those who?focus on mastering a single skill, craft, or discipline?go further than those who spread themselves too thin. Whether in?sports, business, or leadership, the highest achievers?lock in, commit, and dominate. ???What’s your take—should you specialize in one thing or diversify your skills??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #JimTressel #Leadership #FocusWins #MasterYourCraft #WinningMindset #SuccessTips #HighPerformance

?? Ted Ginn Sr. & Ginn Academy: Preparing Young Men for Success Beyond the Game ?? Football careers don’t last forever—but?the lessons learned along the way do.?That’s why?Ted Ginn Sr.?founded?Ginn Academy, a school dedicated to preparing young men for?life beyond football.????? With a focus on?discipline, education, leadership, and personal growth, Ginn Academy instills the values needed to?win—not just on the field, but in life.?His mission is about more than producing great athletes—it’s about?building great men. ???What’s the most valuable lesson young athletes should learn before entering the real world??Drop your thoughts below! ?? #TedGinnSr #GinnAcademy #Leadership #BeyondFootball #WinningMindset #SuccessStartsHere #GameChanger

?? Ted Ginn Sr’s Unmatched Football Dynasty: No Regular Season Losses Since 1997! ?? For?26+ years,?Ted Ginn Sr.’s Glenville High School football team?has?never lost a regular season game.????? This level of sustained success is no accident—it’s built on?discipline, strong leadership, and an elite culture.?Ginn Sr. doesn’t just create great football players—he?develops leaders?who take the same winning mindset into their futures. In sports, business, and life,?culture drives success.?Sustained excellence comes from?consistency, preparation, and a commitment to growth. ???What’s the key to building a long-term winning culture??Drop your thoughts in the comments! ???? #TedGinnSr #Leadership #WinningCulture #FootballDynasty #EliteCoaching #SustainedExcellence #SuccessMindset