The Turnaround - - Charlie TeGantvoort, Head Coach, Marina HS (CA)

In this episode of The Turnaround Series, host Michael Echaves sits down with Charlie TeGantvoort, a coach with a track record of rebuilding struggling programs and turning them into winners. Coach T shares his approach to building relationships, changing team culture, and creating a winning mindset—all key elements in a program's transformation. From inheriting teams with years of losing seasons to leading them to playoff victories and championships, Coach T details the strategies, leadership principles, and culture shifts that made success possible. He emphasizes the power of one-on-one connections, how to handle negative mindsets, and why winning starts before the first game is even played. Whether you're a coach looking to revive a struggling program or someone fascinated by leadership and culture change, this episode delivers valuable lessons on commitment, strategy, and resilience. Topics Covered The importance of relationship-building in a turnaround How to change a losing mindset into a winning one Strategic scheduling to build confidence and momentum The role of administration, teachers, and community support How to handle negative attitudes and keep a team moving forward The importance of coaching staff and leadership structure Support Our Sponsor – CoachTube If you're working to turn a program around, having the right resources and proven strategies is essential. CoachTube is a technology platform that connects you with on-demand courses from elite coaches, state associations, and charities—helping you learn, grow, and develop your program. If you're a coach with knowledge to share, CoachTube makes it easy to create and distribute your own training content. Teach what you know, help other coaches, and build your brand. Explore courses at CoachTube.com or contact [email protected] to learn how to share your expertise. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay current with more insights from top turnaround coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices