Skip to content
090 - Setting the Example vs Leading by Example w/ JL Reppert episode artwork

Jan 26, 2026 1 hr 4 min

090 - Setting the Example vs Leading by Example w/ JL Reppert

from Captains & Coaches Podcast Hosted by Tex McQuilkin

JL Reppert, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Holy Cross and Marine Corps veteran, joins Tex to explore the leadership principles that shape championship programs and transformational coaching. JL breaks down the critical distinction between "setting the example" versus "leading by example"—and why one actually gets people to follow while the other leaves you walking alone. The conversation dives deep into practical leadership challenges every coach faces: being respected versus being liked, treating people fairly without treating them equally, and shifting from activity to achievement in player development. JL challenges the "lax bro" stereotype while offering a research-backed approach to social-emotional learning through athletics. Whether you're coaching youth sports or leading at the collegiate level, this episode delivers actionable insights on moral authority, accountability, and creating team culture that transcends the game. *NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingPhilosophy #LacrosseCoaching #TeamCulture #MilitaryLeadership #StudentAthletes #SportsLeadership #CollegeCoaching #TransformationalCoaching #CharacterDevelopment #NavyLacrosse #HolyCrossLacrosse #JesuitEducation #MarineCorpsLeadership #CoachEducation

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

090 - Setting the Example vs Leading by Example w/ JL Reppert

0:00 1:04:02

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Captains & Coaches Podcast?

This episode is 1 hour and 4 minutes long.

When was this Captains & Coaches Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 26, 2026.

Can I download this Captains & Coaches Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.