Culture OS – Anthony Shiffman, Head Coach, Waterford High School (WI)

In this episode of Culture OS, guest host Rob Pomazak sits down with Tony Shiffman, head coach of Waterford High School in Wisconsin.
Coach Shiffman emphasizes the importance of being authentic and confident in one's coaching approach. He highlights that being genuine and passionate about what you do resonates more with players than simply following a set playbook. Authenticity breeds trust and connection – essential elements in building a strong team culture.
Coach Shiffman also shares his experiences with finding an equilibrium between coaching responsibilities and family life. By prioritizing family time and setting boundaries, he exemplifies the importance of self-care and nurturing personal relationships outside of the football field.

Show Notes:

Building Great Young Men

Initial Meeting and Rapport Building

Program Changes and Buy-In

Leadership Style and Balance

Program Development in the Offseason

Maintaining Program Alignment

Navigating Work-Family Relationship

Advice for Aspiring Coaches

Follow Tony Shiffman on Twitter/X @CoachShiffman.

Related Episode:
Developing Relationships, Networking, and the Pin and Pull

Additional Culture OS Episodes:
Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)
Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine High School (IN)
Matt Drinkall, Offensive Line Coach, Army

Related Episodes with Rob Pomazak:
Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development
What I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head Coach
Remote Learning and the Four Quadrant Plan
Adjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid 
The Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic
Additional Coach Pomazak Resources:
Coaching by Design: Complete Guide to Program Development

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In this episode of Culture OS, guest host Rob Pomazak sits down with Tony Shiffman, head coach of Waterford High School in Wisconsin.

Coach Shiffman emphasizes the importance of being authentic and confident in one's coaching approach. He highlights that being genuine and passionate about what you do resonates more with players than simply following a set playbook. Authenticity breeds trust and connection – essential elements in building a strong team culture.

Coach Shiffman also shares his experiences with finding an equilibrium between coaching responsibilities and family life. By prioritizing family time and setting boundaries, he exemplifies the importance of self-care and nurturing personal relationships outside of the football field.

Show Notes:

Building Great Young Men
Initial Meeting and Rapport Building
Program Changes and Buy-In
Leadership Style and Balance
Program Development in the Offseason
Maintaining Program Alignment
Navigating Work-Family Relationship
Advice for Aspiring Coaches

Follow Tony Shiffman on Twitter/X @CoachShiffman.

Related Episode:

Developing Relationships, Networking, and the Pin and Pull

Additional Culture OS Episodes:

Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)

Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine High School (IN)

Matt Drinkall, Offensive Line Coach, Army

Related Episodes with Rob Pomazak:

Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development

What I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head Coach

Remote Learning and the Four Quadrant Plan

Adjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid 

The Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic

Additional Coach Pomazak Resources:

Coaching by Design: Complete Guide to Program Development

Follow All We Are Doing:

Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.

Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.

Thank you for supporting our partners:

Learn More about Signature Championship Rings:

Signature Championship Rings is a leading designer and supplier of championship rings, serving over 10,000 teams and organizations. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, easy team ordering processes, and affordability, Signature Champions celebrate every champion and their achievements, making their moment last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.signaturechampions.com/podcast.

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