Put On Your Humility Hat

A Proactive Coaching podcast interview with Corinne Immel, Hall of Fame high school dance coach who led the Eastlake High School dance team for 12 years and now lives in San Francisco, hosted by Bruce Brown as part of the "Greatest Coaches You've Never Heard Of" series. Topics covered: taking over her old team at 21 and learning the hard way that coaching isn't just costumes and commands; the captains-and-coaches workshop that changed her view of coaching from winning to building confident leaders; the summer-camp low point that taught her vulnerability; mentorship from Don Bartell; turning points built on team vulnerability and senior legacy (the classes of 2016 and 2017); cultivating leadership as the number one priority; surviving a nine-month season (shorter, efficient practices, real breaks, embracing the inevitable January slump); the abnormal path (outside choreographers, cross-training, technique coaches, knowing her own strengths); a culture of gratitude and hard work; David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me; and advice for young coaches — wear your humility hat, keep traditions until you don't need them, avoid the negativity loop, and focus on the kids who want it.