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Building Confident Teens: Coaching Mindset & Real-Life Skills | Pete Vaz
Rooted & Rising: Stories of Transformation, Intuition, and Soul-Led Healing
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In this episode, I sit down with Pete Vaz—veteran educator, longtime award-winning coach, and AP Coordinator at Mission San Jose High School—whose career in public education spans decades.
We talk about what it really takes to build confident, resilient students—both in the classroom and in life. Pete shares the leadership principles he’s seen consistently move the needle: creating a culture of accountability without fear, helping teens push past comfort zones, and using movement, teamwork, and discipline as the foundation for lifelong well-being.
We also explore how strong AP programs and school culture can expand opportunity and readiness, and what families and educators can do to support students while still letting them own their growth. Pete has been recognized for his role supporting AP culture at Mission San Jose High School.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, coach, or anyone who believes character is built one day at a time, this conversation is packed with grounded wisdom and practical encouragement.
Topics we cover:
- Student confidence and healthy pressure
- Coaching mindset and leadership
- Fitness as a life skill
- Building a high-performance school culture
- Supporting teens through challenge and growth
Guest: Pete Vaz - https://fremontunified.org/msjhs/about/welcome/
Host: Tara Mychelle
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Chapters
1. Opening And Show Vision (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Coach Pete Vaz (00:01:05)
3. Early Path And Why Coaching (00:04:30)
4. Mentors And Roots In The Bay Area (00:09:20)
5. Staying In High School Coaching (00:12:50)
6. Player‑First Philosophy And Practice Design (00:17:20)
7. Youth Sports, Development, And Fair Play (00:22:10)
8. Values Over Scoreboard And Life Skills (00:28:40)
9. Proud Moments And 90s Program Culture (00:33:30)
10. Systems, Players, And Adapting Over Time (00:38:30)
11. Culture Shifts, Money, And Motivation (00:43:00)
12. Social Media, AI, And Communication (00:49:00)
13. Reconnecting Alumni: The Classroom Interview Project (00:54:10)
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