“I call it positive peer pressure. They’re around ambitious people that are focused on what their passion is.”

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In episode #259, we welcome Ben Syer, who was recently named Head Coach of Princeton University's men's program.

Syer previously spent eight seasons as an assistant with Quinnipiac University and 13 with Cornell University. During that time, Cornell won an ECAC Championship and made six trips to the NCAA tournament.

Based on the outpouring of support he's received from his peers, Syer is no doubt deserving of this new position and is set up to have success leading the Tigers.

Listen as he shares why positive peer pressure is the key to creating a competitive environment, finding the "wow" factor in a player's game, and the importance of improving the situation you're in, rather than jumping ship.

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 Sports scene in Omaha
• 1:55 New role with Lancers
• 5:40 Coaching at Union College
• 7:20 Playing career influencing coaching
• 10:25 Bringing energy to the team
• 12:30 Implementing practice habits
• 19:00 Creating a fun team environment
• 21:30 Helping players self-reflect
• 29:00 Working a 9-5 sales job
• 30:55 Friendships in the coaching industry
• 32:30 Growing up in Maryland
• 37:30 Preparing for first season as head coach
• 41:15 Standing out as a coach
• 44:35 Using technology
• 47:00 Prescouting as PK coach
• 51:50 Preparing in the offseason