Mark Gottfried | Former D1 Basketball Coach, Speaker, and Author | "Winning is intoxicating, but the relationships established supercede any kind of trophy."

Mark Gottfried has experienced college basketball from nearly every angle including as a player, assistant coach, head coach, broadcaster, and now as a speaker, mentor, and podcast host.Mark began his coaching career at UCLA, where he spent seven seasons as an assistant and helped the Bruins capture the 1995 national championship. He went on to serve as a Division I head coach for more than two decades at various programs such as Murray State, Alabama, NC State, and Cal State Northridge.Across his head coaching career, Mark accumulated more than 400 victories, won multiple conference championships, led his teams to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, reached three Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight, and earned Coach of the Year honors in both the Ohio Valley Conference and SEC.Today, Mark shares the lessons from those experiences with coaches, executives, teams, and organizations through speaking, mentorship, The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, and his upcoming book, The Playbook for Success, which explores his signature "Get It Done" mindset which is comprised of grit, integrity, and desire.Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:[4:59] — What Matters Beyond the Wins[7:00] — Growing Up Around the Game[9:50] — An Unforgettable Lesson from John Wooden[14:18] — Build Your Inner Circle Before You Need It[18:34] — Coaching Can Be Lonely[23:21] — Who Are You When the Phone Stops Ringing?[29:19] — The 3 Lies That Pull Us Off-Course[34:55] — Why Winning Can Still Feel Empty[44:20] — What 287 Losses Taught Him[49:35] — The "Get It Done" Mindset[56:06] — Pouring Into Others[58:57] — The People Who Have Always Been His "Why"Learn More About Coach Gottfried:Explore more of Mark's current work and resources here.Learn More About Zach:Zach's Email -- [email protected] a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.