On Authentic Leadership Podcast | Ep 14 - Rob Dow on Mentorship, Values & Team Building

This Episode is Sponsored by Cloche HockeyProud supporters of leadership, teamwork, and giving back.Authentic leadership meets championship culture.Founded by Colonel Matt Smith (USAF, Ret.) and Coach Cam Ellsworth, The Colonel and The Coach bring decades of military command and elite coaching experience to help build authentic leaders who create lasting impact.Our apparel carries that mission forward — representing resilience, authenticity, and team spirit. 20% of all sales are donated to AirPeyton and child cancer research.https://the-colonel-and-the-coach-apparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/Learn More About Cloche:https://clochehockey.com/In this episode of On Authentic Leadership, we sit down with Rob Dow, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at the University of Vermont. Rob shares his journey to UVM, the emotional highs and lows of championship games, and the philosophy that drives his coaching and leadership. From building a competitive program to balancing family life, Rob opens up about the values and vision that have shaped his career.Follow The Colonel and The CoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Colonel-and-The-Coach-LLC/61574148098223/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolonelandthecoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106794699Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PwaqNdtEijgwMYh3aShzZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-authentic-leadership-podcast/id1815956469BlueSky: @colonelandthecoach.bsky.social‬TikTok: @thecolonelandthecoachthecolonelandthecoach.comleadership@thecolonelandthecoach.com(802) 203-3371Schedule A Meeting with The Colonel and The Coachhttps://calendly.com/d/cs26-dq6-f73/meeting-with-tcatcChapters00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership01:06 Rob Dow's Journey to UVM04:26 Community and Connection in Sports09:29 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Championship Games13:34 Coaching Philosophy and Early Challenges19:32 Core Values and Mission Statement22:58 Building a Team Culture23:10 Building a Competitive Program26:28 Recruitment Strategies and Player Development30:29 Balancing Coaching and Family Life35:25 Leadership and Mentorship in Coaching39:34 Creating a Lasting LegacyKeywordsTeam Culture, Empowered Teams, Inspiring Leaders, Values Driven Leadership, Coaching Legacy