When Nick Troupe stepped into the athletic director role at Pinnacle Charter School in 2018, he inherited more than outdated schedules and paperwork—he inherited a culture in crisis. In this powerful episode of Bound for Greatness, Nick joins host Scott Garvis to share how he transformed a fractured K–12 athletic department into a unified, mission-driven program rooted in vision, values, and trust.
From embracing the uncomfortable work of change to building a “One Pack, One Mission” culture, Nick's story is a blueprint for leaders facing dysfunctional systems—and proof that with courage, clarity, and consistency, transformation is possible.
Whether you're a veteran AD or just stepping into the role, this episode is packed with honest insights and real-world takeaways you can apply today.
Topics Covered:
Leading through cultural dysfunction
Building a K–12 athletic pipeline
Establishing behavioral expectations
Rebranding with purpose
The power of student and alumni engagement
Hit play and discover what it means to truly lead a program bound for greatness.
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