No for an Answer: Leadership, Grit & Hoops with Eric Woods

In this episode of Dad Life: Leadership Beyond the Locker Room, host John Krimmel sits down with Erick Woods—assistant principal at Roman Catholic High School, former collegiate athlete and coach, and founder of Raise Your Bar. Erick shares his inspiring journey from getting cut in high school to playing in the NCAA tournament, and how resilience, relationships, and relentless drive shaped his path. They dive into his time developing student-athlete leadership programs at Saint Joseph’s University, his passion for mentorship, and of course, the realities of balancing dad life with leadership roles. It’s a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and giving back—on the court and in life.