1 | Steve Stigall on Cultures of Confidence and Belief

Written By Evan Burk
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Steve Stigall played college football at the University of Texas, worked as a member of the football coaching staffs at UT and SMU, and currently serves as a Pastor at the Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas.

In our conversation, we dive into what led to the rise of UT football under Mack Brown, the culture change he experienced first-hand during his time with SMU football, and the moment he knew it was time for a career transition.

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Tune into this episode to hear:

  • The family environment and brotherhood within the University of Texas football team

  • What changed within the Longhorn football program that propelled them to become National Champions in 2006

  • How the mindset of current SMU football players changed in his 12 years on staff

  • The moment when Steve knew it was time for a career transition

  • The joys of being a youth coach on his children’s sports teams

  • Valuable lessons in Texas BBQ etiquette!

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Evan Burk

Evan Burk is a speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures.

Evan Burk is not your typical football coach. Despite not playing football beyond high school and no network in the coaching profession, Evan's unlikely football journey began as a 4th grade coach, where he quickly worked his way to the NFL in just 6 years, and included coaching for teams such as the Miami Dolphins, UCLA, and SMU.

After spending fifteen-plus years working with the highest-performing athletes, coaches, and teams on the planet, Coach Burk uses his unique football coaching background to teach people how to utilize the same strategies in business and life that elite players and teams use to perform at a world-class level.

Evan received his B.S. in business management from the University of Colorado, and his Master of Liberal Studies degree from Southern Methodist University. He also hosts his own weekly sports leadership podcast, The Highest Level, where he reveals how championship team cultures are built and the keys to leadership excellence at the highest level.

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