Coaching Beyond the Court: How Wane and Taylor Transformed PE and Student Lives

At South Ridge Middle School, the gym became more than a place for physical activity—it became a laboratory for transformation, guided by two servant-hearted coaches, Wane and Taylor.

These podcast excerpts reveal a dynamic journey in which coaching transcends the scoreboard. Together, Wane and Taylor redefined what it means to educate through sports. Their mission? To prioritize student growth over winning, building a culture rooted in resilience, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and academic accountability.

As challenges mounted—staff cuts, overcrowded classes, evolving student needs—they didn’t retreat. They adapted.

Coach Taylor rose to lead with quiet strength, and Wane—ever the servant leader—stepped back to let her shine, illustrating the power of mentorship, humility, and trust in leadership transitions. Their synergy created a PE department that wasn’t just functional—it was visionary.

What started as a rethinking of teaching strategies became a full-scale youth development movement, where students weren’t just getting fit—they were growing into leaders, thinkers, and scholars.

Through these episodes, we witness how transformative coaching can change lives, shape school culture, and build a legacy far beyond any final score.

This is what Pro’s Development Lab stands for: coaching with purpose, teaching with heart, and leading with vision.

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