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Episode Summary:
This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re diving into the huddle with Coach Mike Ulrich — head football coach at Naperville Central High School, father of three boys, and possibly your next favorite write-in candidate for the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike gets real about leadership, building discipline in young men, balancing the chaos of parenting with coaching, and what it really takes to motivate today’s kids. Whether you’re a former athlete, a sideline dad, or just trying to raise boys without losing your mind — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear:

Coach Mike’s parenting philosophy (and his favorite dad hack)

The connection between coaching and fatherhood

How to motivate kids without breaking their spirit

Legal insights on sports injuries from Joe’s Judgments

Injury prevention & recovery tips in Quill’s Corner

Write-in campaigns, burnout, and coaching your own kid

How failure shapes better athletes — and better dads

Key Takeaways:

Coaching and parenting? Two sides of the same coin.

Motivation isn’t yelling louder—it’s leading better.

Kids need structure, love, and room to fall (and get back up).

A good playbook matters—on the field and at home.

Also… don’t yell “timeout” from the stands. Ever.

Guest Info:
Coach Mike Ulrich is the head football coach at Naperville Central High School, known for building disciplined, high-performing teams—and raising three sons while doing it. He’s proof that you can lead like a coach, love like a dad, and still show up for every chaotic family dinner.

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