In our eighth episode of Lessons from the Sidelines, John Harbaugh, newly named head coach of the New York Giants, joins his father, Jack Harbaugh, and Tom Crean to discuss John’s transition to New York, building a new staff, and his approach to leadership and quarterback development. They reflect on character, servant leadership, and balancing elite coaching with a strong commitment to family, emphasizing that great coaching starts with putting people first.

In our seventh episode, Tom Crean sits down with longtime college coach and Just Play Sports Solutions leader Chris Hollender to discuss coaching, leadership, analytics, and how teams find advantages by focusing on the margins that matter most.

In our sixth episode, Tom Crean sits down with longtime basketball coach and broadcaster Fran Fraschilla to break down leadership, collaboration, and why setting and living up to a standard of excellence matters in coaching, media, and life.

In our fifth episode, Tom sits down with legendary NBA and college coach Tim Grgurich — known for shaping stars from UNLV to the NBA — to discuss fundamentals, intensity, and the real lessons every coach and leader can use.

In our fourth episode, Tom sits down with Jack Harbaugh to discuss the roots of the Harbaugh coaching family, the values that shaped John and Jim, and the lessons Jack learned through decades of leading teams and developing young players.

In our third episode, Tom sits down with Super Bowl–winning Head Coach Mike McCarthy to discuss coaching creativity, developing young players, navigating today’s NFL, and why emotional growth matters as much as physical training.

In our second episode, Tom Crean and Jim Harbaugh dive into the foundations of championship culture, breaking down locker room dynamics, building toughness, and the role parents and coaches play in developing young athletes.

In our first episode, Tom sits down with HCA founder and Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh to discuss the emotions of cut day, leading your kids through youth sports, what goes into teaching players and dealing with conflict.