"Undefeated" w/ Bill Courtney

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Coach Bill Courtney is an author, podcaster, and football coach. He was also the star of the Netflix documentary “Undefeated” in which he turned around a struggling North Memphis school and along the way helped change the lives of many players.

Coach Courtney joined co-hosts Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain to discuss that turn around, his new podcast “An Army of Normal Folks,” his book, and what he’s doing now.

Part 1: Turnaround

• 17 Kids on the team, 10 year record of 4-95
• 7 years later, 75 kids on the team 18-2 in two years
• Built a program on a foundation of tenets

Part 2: Changes in society since covid and issues

• Memphis shut down all sports, and the kids needed the structure and discipline
• Some players need you more than you need them

Part 2: Ted Lasso Question

• Accountability - hold us accountable
• Captain meetings - share information
• Respect both ways
• Getting rid of players
• Adjust scheme for kids

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