Brian Roberts sits down with Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz shares his candid thoughts on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football, how the role of a head coach has evolved from focusing on X's and O's to becoming a CEO and a connector for the team, and the pressure-cooker environment of the SEC.

Timestamps:

1:01 - Thoughts on NIL & the Transfer Portal

4:34 - The Changing Role of a Head Coach

6:02 - Mizzou's Approach to Player Development

10:15 - Leadership, Truth, & Holding Players Accountable

12:14 - Competing in the SEC "Shark Tank"

17:24 - Handling Public Criticism & Social Media

21:34 - Coach Drinkwitz's Core Values & Creed

28:29 - Rapid Fire Questions & The Future of Mizzou

In this episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, host Brian Roberts sits down with best-selling author and world-class inspirational speaker John O'Leary. John shares the harrowing and miraculous story of his childhood, where a gasoline explosion left him with severe burns over 100% of his body and a grim 109% mortality rate.

Timestamps:

2:09 - John's first motivational speech

4:18 - The devastating childhood gasoline explosion

5:16 - Understanding the impossible odds

6:39 - The lonely ambulance ride

12:48 - Jack Buck

18:33 - Playing piano with no fingers

Brian sits down with Dennis Gates, the head basketball coach for the University of Missouri. Coach Gates opens up about the rapidly changing landscape of college sports, shares his unique relationship-driven approach to recruiting, and imparts invaluable leadership advice on maintaining grace, having patience, and embracing the process.

1:46 - The NIL Era and Monetizing College Sports

05:20 - Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes

09:21 - Dennis Gates' Core Values and Recruiting

13:00 - Handling Pressure and Critics

16:16 - Why Coach Gates Chose Mizzou

20:20 - The Ultimate Goal

33:04 - Final Leadership Advice