Bringing the L-E-A-D Philosophy to Coaches, Parents, and Athletes Everywhere
Through his book and podcast appearances, Levi shares research-backed strategies that transform youth sports culture.
The Book: L-E-A-D
A Coach's Playbook on How to Positively Impact the World Through Love, Effort, Attitude, and Discipline
In "L-E-A-D," Levi breaks down the four core principles that drive lasting impact in sports and life:
Love: Building genuine relationships and connections
Effort: Committing to consistent growth and improvement
Attitude: Choosing positivity and resilience in the face of challenges
Discipline: Developing the habits and systems that create success
This isn't just theory—it's a practical playbook for coaches, parents, and leaders who want to develop character, not just wins.
What Readers Are Saying:
"Coach Nelson does a great job giving anyone in a leadership position a playbook of how to lead. He provides applicable examples of how you can improve your team through his coaching philosophy, while providing you the tools to create your own philosophy along the way.
This book is an enjoyable read that keeps you engaged from start to finish with pages to answer questions and reflect. Order a pack of highlighters when you order this book. It’s a must read!”
— Caleb Wohlwend , Strength & Conditioning Coach at Gilmour Academy
"I am not a sport coach, but I run a sports performance facility that allows me to coach athletes from various sports and schools in the area. At the conclusion of this book I held a staff meeting and we have already begun implementing some of the principles from the book, and we are working on adding many more. We want to help athletes reach their full potential in preparation for sport, and I believe we do a good job on the physical side of training. This book showed me how much more we could be doing to help athletes.”
— Kenny Szabo, Director of Sport Performance at ADAPT Sports Performance
“Coach Nelson’s passion has totally inspired me as a business leader! I will easily be able to implement his playbook and positively LEAD Team Members at my company. So much great information in this book that will help me reflect on how I can become a better business LEADer and make a positive impact on the people and communities that I get to work with.
I truly wish I had the opportunity to play on one of Coach Nelson’s teams. I have 3 family members who coach high school sports. I’ve already ordered a copy for each of them. I know that this book will inspire them as much as it has inspired me!”
— Chad Smith, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at UNIFIED Bank
Listen to Levi on These Podcasts
Levi has appeared on over 15 podcasts, sharing insights on positive coaching, youth sports, and leadership development.
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Want to hear Levi's approach in action? These conversations dive deep into the strategies, research, and real-world applications that make his workshops so impactful.
Interested in Having Levi on Your Podcast?
If you're looking for a knowledgeable, engaging guest who can speak to youth sports, coaching development, or leadership, Levi would love to connect.
