012: Crush It Off The Field w/ JAIME ELIZONDO, Former CFL, NFL, & XFL Coach
In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill is joined by Jamie Elizondo, a seasoned football coach with experience in the NFL, CFL, and XFL. Jamie shares his background, starting from his early years in Texas through his career progression in football and transition into performance coaching. They explore Jamie's life-changing decision to forego a lucrative law career for coaching, his insights from working with top talents like Tom Brady and Drew Brees, and the importance of having a coach to highlight one's blind spots. Jamie introduces his 'Crush It' formula, focusing on principles like courage, resilience, and high performance habits to help individuals reach peak performance in all areas of their lives. The episode also delves into Jamie's future projects, including his upcoming book 'The Crush It Formula,' a 50-day online course, and an exclusive program for football coaches.
00:00 Introduction: Playing to Win
00:44 Guest Introduction: Jamie Elizondo
02:01 Jamie's Early Life and Career
03:12 Transition to Coaching
04:25 Coaching Philosophy and Insights
08:31 Impactful Players and Lessons Learned
14:16 Transition to Performance Coaching
25:12 The Crush It Formula
33:39 Upcoming Projects and Conclusion