Athlete Builder Ep.26 - Ewell Gordan - Building Culture for Success

In this episode of The Athlete Builder Podcast we are joined by Ewell Gordon. Ewell shares his experiences as an athlete, military officer, and rehabilitation patient. He discusses his background in football and track, his decision to enlist in the army, and the challenges he faced during his military service and subsequent rehabilitation. Ewell emphasizes the importance of self-talk and having goals beyond oneself, as well as the value of teamwork and consistency in achieving success. His story highlights the power of perseverance and the impact of physical training on mental resilience. This conversation explores the importance of building a culture of buy-in, caring for athletes and coaches, and setting realistic expectations in strength training. It emphasizes the value of intent in warm-up exercises and the need for multiple approaches in training. The conversation also highlights the role of honesty in training and the importance of athletes understanding the purpose behind their training. Additionally, it discusses the significance of advocating for oneself and creating a dialogue with athletes and parents. In this conversation, Ewell Gordon discusses the importance of building trust and confidence as a coach. He emphasizes the need to gain the trust of athletes and explains how to do so through honesty and integrity. Ewell also highlights the significance of commitment and persistence in achieving goals. He shares his motivation behind the Performance Talk podcast and the importance of staying relevant in the profession. Additionally, Ewell discusses his favorite sports movie, superhero, and lift in the gym. He concludes by emphasizing the power of dreaming big and overcoming doubters to achieve success.   Our supplements of choice: Jocko Fuel: https://jockofuel.com/products/jocko-go-energy-drink?variant=46916594598183 Our podcast links. Athlete Builder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder Athlete Builder on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj Athlete Builder on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ Athlete Builder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder Athlete Builder on X: https://x.com/AthleteBuilder Athlete Builder on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder Athlete Builder web page: https://athlete-builder.com Athlete Builder e-mail: [email protected] Our services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: https://athlete-builder.com/courses Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession Book for speaking engagements: https://athlete-builder.com/speaking Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter Read the Athlete Builder blog: https://athlete-builder.com/blog Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: https://theufoundation.square.site