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344. Kelli Barnet - The Standard - Coaching at Wichita Falls Memorial

344. Kelli Barnet - The Standard - Coaching at Wichita Falls Memorial

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 What happens when tradition meets transformation? For Coach Kelli Barnett, it meant stepping into a brand-new role at Wichita Falls Memorial High School—formed from the consolidation of three legacy campuses—and turning a blank slate into a platform for something extraordinary. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Barnett shares how she laid the groundwork for a culture of character, trust, and resilience among her volleyball athletes. By anchoring her program in character development and a shared mantra—“The Standard”—Coach Barnett reveals what it takes to unite athletes from different schools, build trust among teammates, and create a team-first mindset. From offseason workouts to character conversations, this episode offers a playbook for coaches looking to build more than just winning teams. It’s about building strong, confident young women who lead with heart—on and off the court. Key Takeaways Start With Character: Coach Barnett focused on character development from day one to unify her team and establish core expectations.Trust Is Earned: Team trust was built through consistent workouts, shared experiences, and intentional conversations.Define “The Standard”: Her program’s mantra embodies resilience, accountability, and showing up—even on the tough days.Create Pressure Situations: Using time-limited or high-stakes drills helps athletes grow comfortable with discomfort.Culture Is Lived, Not Posted: Core values only matter if they’re practiced daily—not just printed on shirts or walls.Build Player-Led Teams: Empower athletes to hold each other accountable and lead through example.Consistency Builds Buy-In: Daily commitment to expectations fosters deep program-wide belief and cohesion.Leadership Through Relationship: Coach Barnett’s “Big and Little Sis” initiative strengthens cross-grade mentorship.Pressure Is a Privilege: Teaching athletes to embrace tough moments helps them develop perseverance and poise.Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing: Coaching is ultimately about growing people, not just players. CONTACT COACH BARNET: kbarnett@wfisd.net COACH 360 IS PRESENTED BY: 2Words Character Development Interested in connecting or taking the next step with 2Words Character Development? Let us know! Email Colton Leonard at: Colton@2words.tv Visit http://www.2words.tv/preview to learn more and for a free week of the curriculum. JOIN 2WORDS ON SPORTSYOU Interested in regular encouragement on the SportsYou platform? 2W has a dedicated page on sportsYou where we share encouragements for coaches and athletes 2-3 times a week! Click here to join our sportsYou page. Use the access code C4CB-DN5T when prompted. The Texas Way Sportsmanship Initiative Interested in registering for The Texas Way? Join the initiative at: www.PlayTheTexasWay.com COACH 360 IS SPONSORED BY: ProMaxima PMX ProMaxima is your one stop shop for the ultimate fitness equipment solution. From strength to cardio, They manufacture a wide range of high-quality products made in the USA to maximize your teams performance. Experience the difference with PMX ProMaxima and see why thousands of athletes and schools trust them. Visit http://pmxstrength.com/ today to explore their catalog and elevate your fitness journey.

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