Pain and Bourbon: Coach Don “The Warthog” Day on Building Champions and Better Humans

Coach Don Day has coached pro athletes, Olympians, and championship teams — but what makes him truly different is how he thinks.In this episode, we explore:• His origin story and the key turning point in his career• The philosophy behind “The Warthog” and why pain is part of the process• What he’s learned from coaching at the highest level• The discipline and habits that drive long-term success• How failure became one of his greatest teachers• What success actually means beyond the scoreboard• One piece of hard-earned advice for anyone chasing greatnessThis is more than a highlight reel — it’s a look into the lens that shaped a leader.