Episode 17: Sharrieff Shah and The Energy Bus

Episode Description

Get to know Utah’s new Associate head coach - and longtime assistant coach - Sharrieff Shah in this episode where he shares lessons from one of his favorite books - The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon. He discusses how a conversation with Kyle Whittingham led him to quit practicing law and take up coaching, how his friendship with Morgan Scalley developed and what matters most to him when he’s teaching and mentoring his players. He tells us how he and Coach Scalley used to discuss how they’d lead a program, and even gives an example of one thing they’re trying to do that makes them a bit of an outlier. Coach Shah also shares stories about tough times, tough conversations and how he’s learned that giving someone time is an act of love. Join us for a moving, thought-provoking conversation with one of the most energetic people you’ll ever meet.

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Sports are more than just games. Competition is a classroom for the human experience. While scoreboards declare winners and losers, the real value of athletics is the lessons that transcend any field of play. Lessons like perseverance, leadership, and resilience. And coaches are the people responsible for teaching these principles to athletes and fans alike. Have you ever wondered what shaped the philosophy or leadership style of your favorite coaches? A new podcast from KSL - Coach’s Book Club - asks coaches and athletes to share how their favorite books educated, changed or inspired them. Hosts David James and Amy Donaldson are veteran journalists who’ve covered everything from Olympic triumphs to high school heartbreaks. Each month, they'll introduce you to a coach and get their book club pick. Then, we'll read the book together and discuss the characters, themes and lessons. And we want to hear your take, too. This isn't just a podcast to listen to, it's a community. So join the coach's book club!