Make a Great Day with Tommy BK: Coaching, Character, and the Power of Belief
Sun Dec 14 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Boyer-Kendrick, one of the most respected and impactful coaches in the Spokane community, for a powerful conversation about leadership, coaching, and what it truly means to serve others.
Tommy’s journey didn’t start with spotlight or status. He began cleaning locker rooms and bathrooms, working for free, and learning by observation. Over time, he went on to coach elite professional athletes at the highest levels — and then made the deliberate decision to walk away from that world to choose family, purpose, and deeper impact.
This conversation goes far beyond athletics. It’s about identity, character, and human development.
We talk about:
Why consistency, discipline, and habits matter more than intensityWhat great coaching really is, and where the word “coach” actually comes fromLeading through service, not authorityBuilding belief in people who don’t yet believe in themselvesCoaching character, not just performanceProcess over outcomes, especially in seasons of failure and lossHelping young people perform under pressure, defeat, and disappointmentWhy community, belonging, and relationships matter more than winsChoosing purpose over ego, fame, and prestigeTommy shares deeply personal stories about his upbringing, his mother’s example of grit and humility, his time at West Point, his years coaching professional athletes, and the moment he chose to come home and build something meaningful from the ground up.
This episode is for coaches, parents, leaders, mentors, and anyone who believes that real growth is built through consistency, service, and showing up — even when the scoreboard says otherwise.
Listener note: This episode includes discussion of real-life challenges, pressure, failure, and emotional experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs immediate help, please contact 988 in the U.S. or your local emergency services.
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In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Boyer-Kendrick, one of the most respected and impactful coaches in the Spokane community, for a powerful conversation about leadership, coaching, and what it truly means to serve others. Tommy’s journey didn’t start with spotlight or status. He began cleaning locker rooms and bathrooms, working for free, and learning by observation. Over time, he went on to coach elite professional athletes at the highest levels — and then made the deliberate decision to walk away from that world to choose family, purpose, and deeper impact. This conversation goes far beyond athletics. It’s about identity, character, and human development. We talk about: Why consistency, discipline, and habits matter more than intensityWhat great coaching really is, and where the word “coach” actually comes fromLeading through service, not authorityBuilding belief in people who don’t yet believe in themselvesCoaching character, not just performanceProcess over outcomes, especially in seasons of failure and lossHelping young people perform under pressure, defeat, and disappointmentWhy community, belonging, and relationships matter more than winsChoosing purpose over ego, fame, and prestigeTommy shares deeply personal stories about his upbringing, his mother’s example of grit and humility, his time at West Point, his years coaching professional athletes, and the moment he chose to come home and build something meaningful from the ground up. This episode is for coaches, parents, leaders, mentors, and anyone who believes that real growth is built through consistency, service, and showing up — even when the scoreboard says otherwise. Listener note: This episode includes discussion of real-life challenges, pressure, failure, and emotional experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs immediate help, please contact 988 in the U.S. or your local emergency services.