075 AOS Sports CEO Christian DeVries: The Mindset Shift from Success to Significance

After 20+ years as a college soccer coach and Sports Management professor, Christian DeVries shifted his focus from winning to something bigger. That mindset shift became two ventures: VOLTA Sports, a leadership coaching platform for coaches, and AOS (Athlete of Significance), a framework that helps athletes understand their value extends far beyond the X's and O's.In this episode, Christian breaks down why the shift from "success and goal-oriented" to "significance focused" is the real competitive advantage — for athletes trying to earn a college roster spot, coaches trying to build lasting programs, and entrepreneurs trying to scale something that matters. His six-word philosophy captures it perfectly: satisfaction stifles, curiosity creates, consistency compounds.