Friday Night Fire: The Anatomy of a Great Speech (Unleash the Athlete)

Friday Night Fire: The Anatomy of a Great Speech (Unleash the Athlete)

Every pregame speech is an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and ignite the hearts of your team. Friday Night Fire is your ultimate guide to delivering powerful speeches that fuel performance and leave a lasting impact on your players. Coach Leath—mental performance coach, football coach, and youth sports advocate—breaks down the Five Pillars of a Great Speech and shares dozens of ready-to-use speeches for every critical moment of the season. Inspired by his keynote and workshop, The Anatomy of a Great Speech , delivered to coaches around the world, this book will help you find the perfect words—whether it’s the season opener, a halftime rally, or the championship game—to inspire your team when it matters most. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Proven techniques for setting the right tone—calm confidence or fired-up intensity ✅ The art of storytelling to connect emotionally with your players ✅ How to craft a clear, focused message that resonates ✅ Tips for creating emotional connections that stick ✅ Short, powerful mantras that anchor your message Plus 40+ Ready-to-Use Speeches—tailored for specific game situations like bouncing back after a tough loss, rising to a challenge, or seizing the moment in overtime. Inspire. Motivate. Lead. Your words have the power to transform how your players perform—and how they remember the game. “Friday Night Fire” will ensure you’re ready to deliver impactful messages when it matters most.