Brad Kragthorpe - Cincinnati Bengals Coach On Being Intentional, Mental Toughness, & Life As A Coach In The NFL

from Building Excellence · host Bailey Miles

#18: Cincinnati Bengals coach Brad Kragthorpe is one of the top young coaches in the NFL. After listening to the show you will see why. At a young age Brad learned the value of hard work and controlling what you can control. The example was set before him through his parents. From growing up around the game with his dad coaching, he knew he one day wanted to be a coach. After his collegiate career ended he started on the coaching staff at Utah State. At every place Brad has been they have built and sustained a successful culture, both at Utah State, LSU, and now Cincinnati. Not only has he gotten to learn from some of the best coaches in the game of football, Zac Taylor, Ed Orgeron, Matt Wells, and Steve Kragthorpe, but has also worked with some of the best players. During his time at LSU and now with the Bengals, Brad has worked with Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase. He mentions the growth he has seen and some of the qualities they possess that make them great at what they do. From all the experiences in his life, he has gained a tremendous perspective on life, leadership, and what it takes to build excellence. Some takeaways:- Control what you can control- Be intentional in everything - Leadership is setting the example, being the example, and evaluating the play of others around you- Being consistent with the right things is what matters to excel- Have an adapt or die mentality- What it takes to build a culture and specifics- How to develop mental toughness and why it is so important- Hard work is a must in everything, never get complacentEnjoy the show!

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