Episode 14: Jayme Pendergast – Director of Athletics – Life University, GA

Episode # 14 … Jayme PendergastToday’s guest is Jayme Pendergast. Jayme serves as the Director of Athletics for Life University located in Marietta, Ga. She is a small-town girl who has done and who continues to do big things. A lover of learning and one who fosters a growth mindset in those around her Jayme has been a pivotal part in the tremendous growth that Life Athletics has experienced in recent years growing to serve over 500 student-athletes while seeing multiple programs rise to new heights of success. Let’s jump in and get to know Mrs. Jayme Pendergast.  1:02 - Introduction 4:51 - Leading an Athletic Department of over 500 athletes6:36 - What makes a Great Coach? What do you look for when hiring a new coach?8:00 - Benefits of a Sports Psychology Degree 9:41 - What shaped Jayme Pendergast’s Leadership Style12:12 - What does a successful ‘student-athlete experience” look like?14:09 - Motivating Your Coaching Staff17:45 - Promoting your Programs through Social Media19:49 - Three Pieces to Success -Show Up, Engage, Be Coachable22:52 - The Intrigue of Life University Athletics24:12 - Developing an Athletic Department Hall of Fame25:55 - A Fan of Author, Joshua Medcalf27:05 - Systems & Processes…Data Collection32:11 - Facility Improvement through a Video Room33:39 - AD Honor Roll35:18 - Initial Trust & Respect when Meeting New People38:55 – Highlights of Life University Athletics41:52 - Leadership Qualities from Dr. Ike Reighard44:00 - 2-Minute Drill Book Mentions:  Infinite Game (Simon Sinek)  Talent Code (Daniel Coyle)  Chop Wood, Carry Water (Joshua Medcalf) Pound the Stone (Joshua Medcalf) Burn Your Goals (Joshua Medcalf)  Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell)  Culture Code (Daniel Coyle) Talking with Strangers (Malcolm Gladwell)  You can follow Jayme Pendergast and Life University Athletics on social media  Twitter: @JaymePendergast   @LifeUAthletics   Instagram: Life U Athletics    Jayme Pendergast Find out more about Mrs. Jayme Pendergast and Life University Athletics at: Life U Athletics