The gymnastics program Danna Durante is building at UNC Chapel Hill is truly impressive. Danna and her daughter, Sami, who is also a coach on the staff, dive into how they coach a team of gymnasts through the ups and downs of a meet, a season, and prepare them for a life beyond the gym.
It’s a wide-ranging conversation with leadership lessons that any of us can apply, whether we’re in the gym, in the office, or at home, and as a mother-daughter duo, Danna and Sami have a lot to teach us.
Show Outline
- 3:20 – Working as a Mother-Daughter Duo
- 5:27 – Developing Athletes Beyond Gymnastics
- 10:19 – Sami on Navigating the Role of a Young Coach
- 12:24 – Preparation and Encouragement on Meet Day
- 15:31 – Danna on Leading a Team of Coaches
- 20:14 – Handling Failure and Growth
- 26:22 – Developing Consistency in Performance
- 29:06 – Personal Development and Life Lessons
- 32:09 – Connecting with Student-Athletes
Quotes from the Show
“I get to not just invest in the student athletes, but invest in the coaches and make sure they have what they need.” – Danna (14:25)
“Looking back, if I would just give myself a little bit more grace, I feel like it would have taken me a little bit further.” – Sami (24:04)
“I’ve always been really comfortable with the work ethic piece, but the connection piece and understanding how valuable relationships are and how to work. For me, it is work.” – Danna (35:21)
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Full Transcript – Episode 74
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