Quiet Leaders #2 - Basketball Coach Leo Svete on Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles & Championing Underdogs
In this episode of Quiet Leaders, we discover how Leo Svete transformed himself from being bullied as a child to becoming America's top basketball shooting coach, training up-and-coming stars in D1 and the NBA.
As a former star basketball player turned mentor, Leo shares his hero's journey from conquering challenges to nurturing the next generation of underdogs, echoing his experiences. Leo's elite clientele includes NCAA Division 1 talent, NBA stars, future first-round draft prospects, and high-school / AAU rising stars.
Episode Highlights:
- From Hardship to Healing: Leo used basketball to channel his struggles, transforming challenges into growth.
- Battling Bullying: Discover how Leo converted his traumatic experiences as the victim of bullying as a youth and how it shaped his coaching style and fueled his drive to succeed as a player and now a coach.
- The Influence of Family: Leo's family support and competition helped him grow as a person, player, and coach.
- A Commitment to Perseverance: Celebrate the relentless spirit that propels Leo and his protégés toward success.
Key Quotes:
"I was bullied as a kid...since 3rd grade...I've never shared that before"
"Basketball was my haven—it taught me to channel my anxiety and anger into something positive."
Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Leo's Journey Begins: The Early Years
07:50 - Overcoming Challenges: Lessons from Leo's Past
29:34 - Training Tomorrow's Stars: Leo's Coaching Philosophy
35:47 - The Road to Success: Hard Work and Perseverance
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