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11. Athlete CEO: QB Coach Jose Mohler on Why Enthusiasm Is the Key to Player Development

Episode Summary

Quarterback Coach Jose Mohler shares why enthusiasm is the foundation of true player development. From his playing days at North Dakota State to building a thriving community at Left Coast Athletix, Mohler breaks down how curiosity, connection, and energy shape better athletes — and better humans. He explains how enthusiasm fuels learning, what to look for in a position coach, what success looks like to him, and much more.

Episode Notes

Quarterback Coach Jose Mohler shares why enthusiasm is the foundation of true player development — not talent, stars, or hype. From his playing days at North Dakota State, where he learned the value of culture and accountability, to building a thriving quarterback community at Left Coast Athletics, Mohler explains how curiosity, connection, and energy shape better athletes — and better humans.

In this conversation, he breaks down why enthusiasm beats talent, how it fuels learning, and what it really takes to turn improvement into transformation. Jose discusses the importance of communication, building a community that uplifts players of all levels, and why “reps don’t make you better — the right reps do.” He also shares advice for parents on what to look for in a position coach, how to protect a kid’s love for the game, and what success truly looks like beyond scholarships and stats.

Whether you’re a player, coach, or parent, this episode will challenge how you think about development — and remind you that enthusiasm isn’t just part of the process. It is the process.