Culture Classroom

Welcome to the Culture Classroom, a podcast FOR teachers and coaches, BY teachers and coaches. Listen to top leaders, innovators, and influencers share their stories about how intentional culture elevates performance. Now, Here are your hosts John Weaver and John Torrey. Let's get better together!Culture Classroom is powered by Pro Quick DrawVisit us on YouTube Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClassroom

Culture Classroom is a sports podcast hosted by John Weaver & John Torrey, with 169 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Weaver & John Torrey hosts Culture Classroom, a sports show with 169 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Culture Classroom

  Season 15, Episode 2: The 7 Day Challenge

  Jun 29, 202611 min

  Success isn't built in one breakthrough, it's built through daily discipline. In this episode, I share the remarkable story of Dr. Rob Gilbert's Success Hotline and his incredible 31-year streak of recording a new motivational message every single day without missing once. You'll discover why small, consistent habits have the power to transform your mindset, your leadership, and your life. I also share how a simple daily phone call led to a life-changing friendship, valuable mentorship, and a powerful reminder that "what's easy to do is also easy not to do." At the end of the episode, you'll receive a simple seven-day challenge that could become one of the most impactful habits you ever build. Call the Success Hotline: (973) 743-4690 Because success isn't about doing something extraordinary once, it's about doing the ordinary extraordinarily well, every single day.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Culture Classroom

  Season 15, Episode 1: If The Scoreboards Went Dark Tomorrow

  Jun 13, 202613 min

  If the scoreboards went dark tomorrow, what would your community miss most? Would they miss the wins? The championships? The trophies? Or would they miss the Friday night lights, the traditions, the relationships, the memories, and the feeling of belonging? In this episode, John Weaver explores a powerful question that every athletic director, coach, and school leader should consider: What are we really building through athletics? Drawing from an unconventional career journey that included UPS, King of Hearts Tuxedos, The GAP, the Gulf South Conference, and even serving as an elementary librarian, John shares lessons on branding, storytelling, fundraising, hospitality, and leadership that have shaped his approach to building a modern athletic department. You'll learn: Why athletic departments are really in the people business How storytelling drives engagement and support Why revenue follows relationships The impact of creating unforgettable experiences Lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality and servant leadership How to build a culture that people want to belong to Whether you're an athletic director, coach, administrator, booster club leader, or simply passionate about sports and community, this episode will challenge you to think beyond the scoreboard and focus on what truly matters. Because when people feel connected to something meaningful, they don't just attend, they invest, support, stay, and bring others with them.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Culture Classroom

  AD Series: Culture, Coaches, and Core Values with Westminster AD Jonathan Adams (Part 2)

  Sep 4, 202542 minS0

  In this second installment of our AD series with Jonathan Adams, we dive into the role of an Athletic Director as a leader of coaches. Jonathan shares how the challenges of Covid became a surprising blessing, giving his department the opportunity to take a deep dive into building a sustainable culture rooted in core values, a clear mission, and a compelling vision. He also breaks down his interview process, emphasizing that hiring isn’t just about resumes and experience—it’s about building intentional relationships and finding the right cultural fit. Get ready for an insightful conversation on how to empowe...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Culture Classroom

  The AD Series: Model the Standard with Westminster Athletic Director Jonathan Adams (Part 1)

  Aug 27, 202543 minS0

  In this episode of The Culture Classroom, we sit down with Jonathan Adams, Athletic Director at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. A former collegiate baseball umpire, Jonathan took an uncommon path back to his alma mater — one that shaped his unique perspective on leadership and athletic administration. He shares why effective leadership begins with modeling the standards you expect and reminds us that culture is defined not by what you say, but by what you allow. Jonathan explains why head coaches in his department are called program directors — leaders responsible for the full development of their sport, from youth to v...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Culture Classroom

  The AD Series: Purpose Driven with St. George's Athletic Director Michelle York

  Aug 14, 202544 minS0

  In this episode of The Culture Classroom, we sit down with Michelle York, Athletic Director at St. George’s Independent School in Collierville, Tennessee, to talk about the purpose behind athletic administration. Michelle shares why stepping into this field is a choice rooted in passion — and why her favorite part of the job is working with parents to connect them with the athletic department, build trust, and align around a shared mission and vision. She explains the role of a “Chief Reminding Officer” in keeping the “why” front and center, and offers valuable advice for aspiring athletic directors: surround yourself with great p...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Culture Classroom. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.