Coach Micah Brown's Playbook - Mental Health, Leadership & Community
Tue Feb 03 2026
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the journey from playing football to coaching, the challenges of managing a football team, the impact of coaching, and the complexity of game management. It also delves into the cultural differences in football across different countries and the importance of data analysis in football. The conversation covers the complexity of football, community impact and youth development, developmental camp and league play, competitiveness, fun, and development, coaching and representation, influence on underrepresented communities, overcoming self-doubt and resilience, leadership and accountability, starting a business and leadership, and moving together for a better future. Micah emphasizes the importance of passion, personal development, and self-care in order to effectively impact others.
Takeaways
Football as a vehicle for travelThe complexity of coaching and game management Football requires a high level of intellect and understanding of the game's verbiage and concepts.Community impact and youth development are essential aspects of Micah's work, including the creation of developmental camps and leagues.Leadership, accountability, and representation play a crucial role in influencing underrepresented communities and overcoming self-doubt.Starting a business requires passion, personal development, and self-care to effectively impact others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background05:18 The Age Range of the League and Developmental Opportunities11:34 The Burnout and Decision to Shut Down Battle X17:45 Understanding the Game and Clock Management39:46 The Complexity of Football45:11 Developmental Camp and League Play51:28 Influence on Underrepresented Communities58:13 Starting a Business and Leadership01:12:41 Moving Together for a Better Future
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The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the journey from playing football to coaching, the challenges of managing a football team, the impact of coaching, and the complexity of game management. It also delves into the cultural differences in football across different countries and the importance of data analysis in football. The conversation covers the complexity of football, community impact and youth development, developmental camp and league play, competitiveness, fun, and development, coaching and representation, influence on underrepresented communities, overcoming self-doubt and resilience, leadership and accountability, starting a business and leadership, and moving together for a better future. Micah emphasizes the importance of passion, personal development, and self-care in order to effectively impact others. Takeaways Football as a vehicle for travelThe complexity of coaching and game management Football requires a high level of intellect and understanding of the game's verbiage and concepts.Community impact and youth development are essential aspects of Micah's work, including the creation of developmental camps and leagues.Leadership, accountability, and representation play a crucial role in influencing underrepresented communities and overcoming self-doubt.Starting a business requires passion, personal development, and self-care to effectively impact others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background05:18 The Age Range of the League and Developmental Opportunities11:34 The Burnout and Decision to Shut Down Battle X17:45 Understanding the Game and Clock Management39:46 The Complexity of Football45:11 Developmental Camp and League Play51:28 Influence on Underrepresented Communities58:13 Starting a Business and Leadership01:12:41 Moving Together for a Better Future