The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast30 Sep 2024

#278: Cale Korbelik-University of Mary

🎙️ Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Coach Cale Korbelik 🦅🎧

In this week’s episode, we welcome Cale Korbelik, head coach of the University of Mary track and field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ From leading a massive roster of over 100 athletes to bringing in a whopping 48 newcomers this season, Cale shares his insights on managing a dynamic team, fostering leadership, and cultivating a winning culture at one of the top programs in the country. 🌟

We also dive into Cale’s personal journey — from his graduate assistant days to landing his first full-time coaching job. He reflects on some powerful advice from his mentor, Toby Schwarz (head coach at Whitworth University):

"If you stay here, you won’t get out of your comfort zone." 🧠🔥

Discover how Cale has embraced stepping outside of that comfort zone, navigating the challenges of building a successful program, and continuously growing both as a coach and leader. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or track and field enthusiast, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom! 💡

Tune in now for a deep dive into the world of collegiate coaching, the importance of mentorship, and how staying out of the comfort zone is the key to success! 📈🔥

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