Coaches Insider
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Log In
  • Sign Up Free
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Men’s Basketball
    • Women’s Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • ADInsider
Navigation
  • ADInsider Home
  • Topics
  • Lectures
  • Thursday 30
  • NIAAA Workshop Series
  • Shop
  • Conferences
  • Update/Access Coaches Directory

Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell

October 19, 2023 • By ADInsider

Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it out and it can build resentment or lack of trust. She believes in 'build, but not break' and will give examples on why this can improve accountability and performance among staff and athletes.

This clip comes from episode #72 of our AD Insider | Thursday 30 show. Click here to view the full episode.

MyNotes () Leave a Comment (0 Comments)

More from ADInsider View all from ADInsider

Teaching Mental Toughness Skills & Strategies with John Woods - Libertyville High School (IL)

Teaching Mental Toughness Skills & Strategies with John Woods – Libertyville High School (IL)

Setting Your Coaches Up For Success with Omar Sanchez - Saint Mary's College HS (CA)

Setting Your Coaches Up For Success with Omar Sanchez – Saint Mary’s College High School (CA)

Preparing for the Unexpected with Dan Talbot, CMAA - Polk County Public Schools (FL)

Preparing for the Unexpected with Dan Talbot, CMAA – Polk County Public Schools (FL)

Finding a Shared Reality [NIAAA]

Bringing the Core Principles of Your Athletic Department to Life [NIAAA]

Primary Sidebar

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
You are on the list!

Become an Insider!
Get our latest Athletic Administrator content delivered straight to your inbox!

Latest Content

  • Teaching Mental Toughness Skills & Strategies with John Woods – Libertyville High School (IL)

    Teaching Mental Toughness Skills & Strategies with John Woods – Libertyville High School (IL)

  • Setting Your Coaches Up For Success with Omar Sanchez – Saint Mary’s College High School (CA)

    Setting Your Coaches Up For Success with Omar Sanchez – Saint Mary’s College High School (CA)

  • Finding a Shared Reality [NIAAA]

    Finding a Shared Reality [NIAAA]

  • Preparing for the Unexpected with Dan Talbot, CMAA – Polk County Public Schools (FL)

    Preparing for the Unexpected with Dan Talbot, CMAA – Polk County Public Schools (FL)

  • Tricks of the Trade: Game Management with Greg Jarvis, CMAA – North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NC)

    Tricks of the Trade: Game Management with Greg Jarvis, CMAA – North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NC)

  • Bringing the Core Principles of Your Athletic Department to Life [NIAAA]

    Bringing the Core Principles of Your Athletic Department to Life [NIAAA]

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • © Copyright 2026 Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., All Rights Reserved.

  • Sign Up Free
  • Home
  • Log In
  • Cart
  • ADInsider
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Men’s Basketball
    • Women’s Basketball
    • Back
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • About Us
  • Contact Us