Building Resilient Athletes Through Leadership Coaching: Lessons from John Maxwell’s Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Teens

At 44 Sports Connect, we're excited to take a new journey with my son through a 1-on-1 coaching experience using John Maxwell’s powerful book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Teens. It’s a timeless reminder that a loss is not a total loss if you learn from it. In fact, learning to fail forward—both in sports and in life—is essential for building mental toughness and resilience.

Too often, athletes feel defeated by setbacks or mistakes. But what if those moments were seen as opportunities for growth? Maxwell’s principles teach us how to reframe failure, turning setbacks into setups for future success. The goal isn’t just to bounce back from losses but to grow stronger because of them.

This journey with my son is more than just about personal development; it's about sharing these mental edge performance principles and leadership growth strategies with athletes, coaches, and parents alike. At 44 Sports Connect, we aim to help the next generation of athletes build resilience, enhance performance, and thrive on and off the field.

Through 1-on-1 coaching, team workshops, masterminds, and leadership training using the Maxwell Method of Coaching, we’re equipping young athletes to embrace failure, reframe challenges, and lead with confidence.

💪 Let’s build resilient athletes who see failure as a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.

📢 Ready to help your young athletes grow? Contact us at 44 Sports Connect to learn more about our coaching programs!

Tyler Lennon

Connector | Coach | Consultant

877-744-4408

www.44sportsconnect.com