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
