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In episode #273 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're honoured to welcome Army West Point Head Coach Brian Riley.
At the end of this season Riley, who has been the Head Coach at Army since 2004, and an Assistant Coach prior to that for an additional 12 seasons, is retiring.
Combined with his father, who coached at Army for 36 seasons, and brother Rob, who coached 19 seasons, the Riley family has spent for over 75 consecutive seasons in charge at West Point. To say that the Riley family is a part of the DNA of the United States Military Academy would be an understatement.
Listen as he shares what makes West Point the preeminent leadership institution in the world, carrying the responsibility of honoring every player's legacy, and why creating the power of of one is the key to overcoming any obstacle.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
- 0:00 What is West Point?
- 4:25 Preparing young people to be leaders
- 7:05 Day in the life of a warrior scholar
- 12:25 Evaluating if a player is a fit for West Point
- 18:25 Bryce Hollweg
- 22:30 The Riley Family
- 27:05 Creating a legacy at Army
- 31:30 Can’t fool your players/Dad’s Gold Medal
- 37:55 Last year as coach
- 40:25 Zach McKelvie taking over
- 44:00 Half of being good is thinking you’re good
- 46:50 Value of breaking things into small chunks
- 50:45 Coaching fuels your fire
- 52:45 Advice to sons
- 55:30 Key leadership lesson/Email from Derek Hines
- 1:01:50 Relationship between humility and leadership
