"Care to Compete " with Hunter Price (E147)

In Episode 147, I sit down with Hunter Price, a former educator and high school basketball coach whose passion for relationships, leadership, and faith has inspired countless students, athletes, coaches, and educators. Hunter is the author of the book Care to Compete: A Coach's Guide to Connection that Wins the Margins and the host of the Share Your Story Podcast.

Throughout his coaching career, Hunter earned numerous accolades, including the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Achievement Award and Southern Lakes News Coach of the Year honors. His teams established school records for wins in a season, points scored in a season, points scored in a game, playoff victories, deepest playoff run, and consecutive wins in Illinois.

In this conversation, Hunter shares his journey from educator and coach to author, speaker, and pastor, and how faith-centered principles have shaped his approach to leadership and service. We discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships with students and athletes, creating environments where people feel valued, and developing a culture that drives growth both on and off the court.

Hunter also introduces the powerful concept of the "bench player cycle," explores the role of leadership during adversity, and explains why connection remains one of the most important tools leaders have to influence and inspire others.

This episode is packed with practical leadership insights, coaching wisdom, and reminders that people will always be at the heart of lasting impact.

#UUPotential Stories Show Dedication: Natalie Price

Connect with Hunter Price and learn more about his work helping coaches and educators maximize their impact through relationships.

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