#17 Keith Madison - Being the head baseball coach at the University of Kentucky for 25 years, stories from the world of baseball, and leadership lessons learned along the way

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Keith Madison is the former baseball coach for the University of Kentucky and author of Coaching With Purpose.

Guest Links:

• CoachKeithMadison.com

• SCORE International

• Coaching With Purpose

In this conversation, Keith Madison shares his journey from signing a professional baseball contract at 17 to becoming a successful coach at the University of Kentucky and the winningest coach in program history. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his baseball career, the importance of his faith in coaching, and the impact of mentoring young athletes.

• 00:00 The Early Days of a Baseball Dream

• 05:56 Navigating the Challenges of Professional Baseball

• 11:48 Transitioning to Coaching: A New Chapter

• 17:47 Building a Legacy at Kentucky

• 23:51 A New Direction: Life After Coaching

• 31:15 Leveraging Faith in Coaching

• 38:02 Memorable Coaching Moments

• 47:49 Celebrating Player Successes

• 54:13 The Journey to Authorship