Arena of Man Podcast Episode 4: Building a Legacy with Hall of Fame College Baseball Coach Keith Madison
Keith Madison served as head coach at the University of Kentucky for 25 years and is a member of the ABCA Hall of Fame.
In episode 4 of the podcast, I have a conversation with Hall of Fame College Baseball Coach, Keith Madison. Coach Madison served as head coach at the University of Kentucky for 25 years. Over the course of his career, his understanding of how to leave a legacy changed from pursuing wins as the exclusive marker of success to making investments in the lives of young men that would far outlast the score of a game.
As a man, you are building a legacy every day. It’s up to you to determine the type of legacy you’re leaving. Coach Madison shares some inspirational stories that will help you understand how you can go about leaving a life-changing legacy with the people in your life.
Show notes with time markers are found below to help you find specific topics throughout the conversation if you’re running short on time. Be sure and share your thoughts on the episode and how it challenged you in the comments below. Challenge other men by sharing this episode with them.
As always, don’t just listen and nod your head in agreement. Discover the action you need to take in response to what you hear in this episode.
I’m cheering you on as you step into the Arena of Man.
Show Notes
2:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Coach Madison’s early influences.
5:30 - How Coach Madison’s career began.
10:15 - How God uses our decisions from the past to shape our story.
12:30 - Coach Madison’s coaching philosophy.
15:30 - The potential influence of a coach.
18:45 - How does an arena man measure success?
21:45 - What Coach Madison misses most about coaching.
25:00 - The tightest band of brothers, and its importance in our life as a man.
29:00 - Leaving a legacy, and how it’s shaped.
36:10 - Coach Madison’s work with S.C.O.R.E. International.
43:20 - ACTA NON VERBA action steps for you.
ACTA NON VERBA - “Deeds not Words.”
Take some time to consider the type of legacy you are leaving with those you are leading. Think of your family, your friends, your job, your church, and your community. Are you being intentional? What steps do you need to take to begin creating a positive legacy.
What is your definition of success? Does it simply reflect the definition of our culture or are you pursuing something deeper? What needs to change? Then make those changes.
Finally, as we have discussed in previous episodes, we continue to emphasize the importance of a band of brothers. Who are the men in your band of brothers? How are you challenging one another to pursue being your best as a man?
If this episode has been an encouragement to you, please share it with others. Comment below about what spoke to you and how you have been challenged.