Whistles and Wisdom

Whistles and Wisdom

Whistles and Wisdom is the podcast where leadership meets the locker room. Join us as we sit down with top coaches and sports executives to uncover the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that shape the world of athletics. From overcoming adversity to building championship cultures, we break down the X’s and O’s of success—on and off the field. Tune in for real stories, real wisdom, and game-changing insights.

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April 21, 2025 41 mins

On this bonus episode we go through the NFL draft, pick by pick and choose which player would be the best draft pick for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Tune in next week for the recap.

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In this episode of Whistles and Wisdom, Gregory Olwynne discusses the intersection of leadership and culture in sports, particularly in the context of the upcoming NFL draft. He highlights the controversial exit of college quarterback Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee, emphasizing the impact of poor advice on player decisions. The conversation also touches on the importance of team culture, the implications of NIL (Name, Ima...

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🎙️ Whistles & Wisdom

In this episode, we dive into three stories that challenge the heart of leadership in sports:

🏈 Georgia Bulldogs Under Fire – With 25 arrests involving players since 2023, we examine what’s going wrong behind the scenes in Athens. Is this a player discipline issue—or a failure in leadership culture from the top down?

🏈 Aaron Rodgers & the Jets: Talent Without Team – Rodgers’ rehab saga and the locker room tens...

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Welcome to Whistles & Wisdom — the podcast where the toughest lessons are learned beyond the scoreboard. Join us as we dive into real conversations with coaches and sports executives about leadership, adversity, and the mindset it takes to lead both on and off the field. Whether you're chasing a championship or just looking for inspiration, this is where grit meets growth. Subscribe and tune in for game-changing insights ev...

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