“Let It Be Known and Go All In” with Ryan Silverfield

My guest this week is University of Memphis Head Football Coach Ryan Silverfield.   For those who live in Memphis or follow U of M Football, do you remember when Ryan was named interim head coach and how he made it known he wanted the job? He didn’t hold back. He went all-in, letting everyone know. I have been looking forward to this conversation, and I am glad to release it to you this week.   During this conversation, we cover: From sleeping on cots at Hampden-Sydney to being the head coach at Memphis. It hasn’t been easy How to have confidence in communicating what can be when you can’t guarantee the outcomes How to frame setbacks Why character matters  And more!   Ryan began his coaching career at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla, after an injury. He then coached at his alma mater Hampden-Sydney, then was the Head Coach of one High School, followed by 4 Universities and two NFL teams, where he then landed at the University of Memphis before being named Head Coach in 2019.   Please enjoy my conversation with Ryan Silverfield.   Have a great week!     RECAP 2:38 Unemployed is apart of the business 2:47 It is okay to admit this is what I want 2:51 Show your vision. How this can work and come together. 3:12 I was their 7th interview 3:26 You have to prove it every year 4:11 People see your genuine enthusiasm for what you want 4:40 why and how is this going to be successful 5:02 The tomorrow diet 5:34 How things work and how will we have success 7:07 The path has been difficult 7:41 It’s all about how I react 7:53 There are times I have thought about quitting 8:15 How can we continue to get better 8:30 Attach it with mindset 8:40 All in 9:19 Couldn’t get a job 10:30 What could make me different? I’ll die trying 11:12 I want them to have success for everything they say they want 14:44 Confidence for the plan in place. But I still fail 15:33 No one will compete higher for the standard than I am 16:00 Not everyday will be perfect 17:10 How to read people 17:30 High character 17:53 Best opportunity to have success, high character. Judge character listen a lot. What are they telling me? 19:35 What makes them tick? 20:00 Not everyone has a perfect background 20:30 Detailed, charismatic, caring, high energy, talk to others that worked with them. 22:13 How to process setbacks 23:25 How to handle the media 24:07 What can I do better? 24:22 How can I improve the culture/ not play calls 25:00 Tune out the outside noise 26:10 Are we making a difference in those guys lives? 26:50 We will be judged on wins, but swing the axe     RESOURCES https://www.matthaaga.com/ https://abjets.com/ https://gotigersgo.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/ryan-silverfield/1869