Welcome back uncommon leader podcast listeners. My guest today is Jacob Gruse, the Head Basketball coach at cave spring high school in Roanoke, Virginia. The Knights achieved the pinnacle when they won the state championship during the 2019-2020 season. The team faced turmoil that year as they played all of their games away from home as their gym was being rebuilt and the season ended early as a result of the Covid pandemic.  That season  was documented recently in a book by Eddie Lloyd called There's No Place Like Home.  Coach Gruse and I talk about the book and other stories about people have influenced his life and who he is and wants to be as an uncommon leader. This interview was a lot of fun. If you listen to the end, learn how you can win a copy of the book!Uncommon themes in this podcast related to:FamilyServant LeadershipSacrificeBe a Good PersonStay in touch with Coach Gruse on Instagram.Ernie Johnson story - Make somebody's life betterCue Country RoadsWell, That’s all for today’s episode of the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Thanks for listening in. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me