The Art Of Coaching

The Art Of Coaching


E114 | Tex McQuilkin: Resources Vs Resourcefulness

August 17, 2020

Chances are this global pandemic has made you rethink your strategy and challenged your creativity. But is it your mindset holding you back, your resources, or both? Today we talk with Tex McQuilkin from Power Athlete about how to do more with less.


Also on this episode:




  • How Bruce Lee’s “Empty the Cup” can lead to better question asking




  • 3 essential lessons for leadership success




  • Employing a scarcity lifestyle with an abundance attitude




  • How distance learning can prevent over-coaching




Tex is the Co-Host of Power Athlete Radio and the Director of Training and Education for Power Athlete. A former collegiate lacrosse player, 4-year letter winner and 3-year team captain at Marymount University (VA), Tex transitioned into coaching following graduation. After working at his alma mater, Tex also served as a strength and conditioning coach at Georgetown University and The University of Texas (Austin). In addition to his work in the collegiate sector, he’s coached and implemented programs for tactical athletes including Naval Special Warfare and US Army XVIII Airborne Corps.


Connect with Tex:


Via Instagram: @mcquilkin


Via Power Athlete’s website: academy.powerathletehq.com


On today’s show, we discuss the right way to find and connect with a mentor. If you’ve ever wondered about this, our FREE guide will help you identify traits and behavior you should look for and provide you with scripts and sample emails so that you can come across respectfully and effectively every time. Check it out at artofocaching.com/findamentor


With less access to in-person resources, we are looking to be more resourceful while reaching a wider audience. Like Tex and Power Athlete, providing online training with TrainHeroic’s digital platform allows us to devote more time to creating more content and producing other educational resources.  If you’re interested in workouts that you can do at home and with minimal resources, check out our online programs today!


You can also check out our other offerings below:


Join Our Coalition Mentoring Program here


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Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com