Ep. 2 | AJ Hawk and Jim Tressel on what it takes to build a team

Jim Tressel and AJ Hawk discuss building team at The Ohio State University, what makes a good NFL team, and role teamwork plays on the Pat McAfee Show. #ItsAllAbouttheTeam #IAATT #teambuilding #team #JimTressel #teamwork #teamworktriumphs
3:00 Meeting AJ Hawk for the first time
7:25 Tressel on Pat McAfee
10:06 AJ on the impact of his parents
22:21 Tressel Institute for Leadership and Teamwork
23:10 What the '06 Buckeyes thought of the '05 Buckeyes
31:55 Tressel on Jim Caldwell
33:45 How Mike McCarthy builds team
39:30 AJ on Brett Favre
44:37 Compco Industries
45:27 The importance of team building
47:45 The Pat McAfee Show
50:45 The power of listening

[@redgr81]

The President of Ohio, AJ Hawk. Looking good Hawk

[@stacypummill]

You forgot, father of ten, and COVID survivor😊😊😊

[@BoppRunner]

Falls asleep driving with two feet AJ HAWK

[@jjfraser2168]

Ryder cup winner (not champion)

[@erniearreola5138]

Nation Champion, Super Bowl Champion…..

[@tomrobinson199]

Looks like a menace who lights his cigars with flame throwers

[@MBx19v]

not used to seeing AJ without a bookcase behind him

[@SC_310]

Facts it would be like seeing coach Tressel without that sweater vest

[@BBaker916]

A faux bookcase 😂

[@psun316]

Guy needed that cigar BADLY 😂

[@VelockRacing]

You got more words out of AJ in a hour then I've heard in 3yrs on pats show. Good to learn a little about him

[@BBaker916]

Really? If you can’t figure out who AJ is through the PMS pod, I don’t know what to tell you.

[@VelockRacing]

​@@BBaker916 I've watched it. Attention to detail, hates things out of place, smokes big cigars, has 10 kids, Ryder cup winner, president of Ohio. Good to hear him open up is all I was saying.

[@xthaking]

Hes awesome when pat isnt there and has to lead the PMS show. Pats really good at leading the show and guiding the conversation while interviewing guests. AJ's really good at bouncing questions and comments off everyone else and the show still has a great pace 👍

[@raulromero2948]

​@@xthakingPat also cuts everyone off and asks long winded questions and I mean really long

[@zachmoney716]

@@raulromero2948fair but if we’re gonna criticize that Ty also asks 2 minute long questions about very obvious answers

[@goosehadley4434]

AJ Hawk AJ Hawk AJ Hawk AJ Hawk!

[@newtonbundi1401]

The most toxic person in the United States 😂

[@eriklerner4721]

Coach Tressel and AJ Hawk. Two of my favorite all time Buckeyes.

[@UnitedRedDevils]

As a lifelong Michigan fan, (49 yrs old) i have to admit that there was a time when I detested both of you. Mainly because y'all were so good. Now, I can appreciate your greatness & be humble enough to glean off of your wisdom. Good luck with the pod, coach.

[@cadeweston]

Respect

[@michaelbettisworth8938]

Same here as a 45 year old die hard Michigan slappy

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Go Blue!!

[@UnitedRedDevils]

WOLVERINES 🤘

[@mavrick6088]

Is it odd as a Michigan fan to miss Jim tressel? I think it's more just respect. I hate the fact he turned the rivalry around for Ohio state but gosh the guy doesn't age! I wish he had less success vs Michigan that's for sure but you can't help but respect Tressel. I don't respect Day or Meyer much but Wood Earl John and Jim I have always respected. Despite johns bad luck vs Michigan the guy still won a shit load of games and was a good dude. Earl deserved more time I think. Jim got shafted. Woody was ready to retire so he went out in an unfortunate way but he is right up there with when it comes to coaching legends.

[@maineiachomestead7550]

Two Buckeye LEGENDS talking football and Leadership. I'll never forget watching AJ PLANT Brady Quinn and Laura's reaction.

[@bobby_D]

That is terrible 😂😂😂😂

[@phillamoore157]

So much love and respect for Tressel...and Hawk is from my home town (my brother gave him guitar lessons, as I recall). Tressel hasn't aged a day in 20yrs.

[@georgeanasis9649]

Hi Coach Tressel! thanks for continuing to share your time with us. Im so happy that you decided to do this TEAM podcast and I’m excited to continue to grow and apply these lessons as a way to set the right example for my family. Go Bucks!

[@jonjhon8491]

He's not reading this dummy.

[@Exanuel]

real life examples of "its all about the team"....giving back...helping others..using your platform....sharing experience....OG and Hall of Famer...contributing to "THE TEAM"🏈😤LOVE!!! (no diddy)

[@preyes12345]

College Football National Champion, Super Bowl Champion, Ryder Cup Winner, Covid Survivor, Father of Ten, the current Co President of Ohio!!!! AJ HAWK!!!!

[@bkpa4455]

One of the most loved human ever in ohio. Love tress. True man of the people and alway helping people

[@mattpatrick2564]

Coach, we love ya in Youngstown, so many great memories. It’s fun to watch Tressel talk, his mannerisms remind me of family members in how they tell stories. It’s a tempo and style that we are not seeing any more, it’s subtle, but if you’re from Ohio, I bet I am not the only one that picks up on it.

[@tonix9125]

Coach Tress is the reason I even love football to this day. The Goat for me in my era.

[@user-mk3my3es2q]

AJ please say hello to your father Keith who as a Sr at Ohio University, taught me a lot as a Freshman. Good man. Blair Beals

[@brycebaker138]

Another book you may be familiar with, Coach is-“The First 90 Days” It talks about the virtuous cycle which includes building trust and the direct or indirect effect goes back to something you used to say, “people don’t care what you have to say until they know you care.” That also comes from soliciting their input. What do you need?

[@dkasparaitis]

I took Coaching Football at Ohio State with Jim Tressel as the teacher. That was one great class.

[@zitawalters9991]

Jim Tressel is so impressive. Incredible interview

[@htdubski23]

fantastic interview coach. The buckeye coach of my childhood and my favorite of all time.

[@jessc.13]

i love the saying, “we’re making little deposits, little deposits, little deposits, and eventually we’re going to make a big withdrawal.” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rickrios1304]

Absolutely treasure my copies of Winner’s Manuals!! True Gold!! Has always been a foundation for helping me build Leaders in my programs!!

[@eddiec818]

I love AJ’s interview style, straight to the point and direct. A great conversation to be honest from two of the best Buckeyes, ever!

[@vanmcwreath1586]

I graduated from Youngstown State had a chance to watch Jim Tressel coach. What an amazing coach what an amazing man his book should be required reading for all men. Thank you.

[@FLpalm]

I love that Tress is back roaming the Woody. All good. What a great leader of men.

[@nomadboe]

Tress loves roaming around the Woody

[@nomadboe]

YAG

[@ronnyanthon699]

Everyone should have a coach like Tressel and team mate like AJ. Great pod coach

[@bigverb8744]

Cant wait for Tye to do a Jim Tressell impersonation

[@TheBiggz808]

As a life long Michigan fan, when I see AJ HAWK, I stop and watch. The greatest 2 foot driver in the world.

[@jefferymortimer4932]

As a diehard Michigan fan, I enjoy this. Always respected tressel and the way he ran a program

[@andreareynolds6143]

AJ HAWK 👏 AJ HAWK 👏 AJ HAWK

[@dudleycampfield2721]

Thanks so much Coach, Met you at an awards ceremony in East Lansing Years ago and got to say hello to Ellen who was my next door neighbor growing up in Canfield. You have been such an inspiration to so many. This podcast is so very needed in our culture today... Again Thanks You!

[@bbd1920]

Much respect from a Bama fan for these two men...

[@danzemacabre8899]

As an Illini fan I always pulled for the buckeyes and the Jim tressel era was one of the best to watch

[@Donald-my3oo]

You and McaFee have a chemistry that is very rare. The smug straight man to crazy antics of Pat is no where else in else in the sports talk media.Stay as a TEAM

[@olivertrumanjr9556]

Wow. So much leadership and teamwork. Incredible

[@fettfan91]

A true leader is always learning, great episode!

[@Dreaddluck]

Atta baby hawkerrrr 🫡

[@rubberslug2153]

A much better conversationalist than I expected. I can see why he was a great coach.

[@conween]

there’s an insane amount of knowledge in this video holy smokes

[@cts1233]

Lets go Hawker!!!

[@bobby_D]

I LOVE this. This is absolutely phenomenal!! Man, AJ Hawk, and Coach T??? Oh hell yea. This is 🔥 🔥

[@josephbutler5230]

Thank you Jim Tressel and AJ Hawk!

[@bobby_D]

The only other person I’ve EVER heard mention “Zig Ziegler” besides The RZA!! 😂😂😂

[@austinfrank7752]

Coach Tressel the GOAT!!

[@JFairhart]

AJ HAAAAAAAAWK….is a DAWG. 👍

[@travisshuttleworth630]

What a Legend!! This is my new favorite pod!

[@cellamuert]

this is a gift i never expected. thanks coach and aj!

[@BudCannabliss]

“These are the good old days” AJ Hawk AaaAaah

[@cammyboyyy8173]

Legend 💪🏽 Hawker ❤️

[@utsmoke845]

He is at his best when he is uncomfortable. Awesome.

[@Vapir87]

Great episode! 2 legends!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

These are lessons that we can take away for any occupation we strive to be successful at. Thanks Jim!

[@bobby_D]

AWESOME words from AJ about Marcus Freeman and Luke. That was fantastic what he said about those guys. Great question by Coach right there!!!

[@brucem6600]

On the theme of TEAM, one of the best was WOODY HAYES book, “YOU WIN WITH PEOPLE”. Great read.

[@WBeaver-kb6sd]

Two of my favorite Buckeyes. I remember seeing AJ in Athens Ohio after they lost to Michigan in 2003. Probably a good idea to get out of Columbus that night.

[@emersontravels]

Jim Tressel you are the reason I love Ohio State

[@wowkoban]

great interview

[@brianewagner4749]

It's all about the team. Great job AJ!

[@ericroberts6453]

The legend himself Jim Tressel. Buckeye Nation loves you.

[@westernbucknut5676]

Love seeing the 🐐 interviewing the Hawk! Go Bucks!

[@sk1ll2k1ll4]

Thank you for this coach!

[@Nolimitj21111]

Great pod right here

[@eldiegoperez]

I'm not even a buckeye fan but I'm a crimson chin fan and this was a great interview

[@kingtv4928]

Keep making these there awesome

[@fruitbandicoot2763]

Atta baby, Hawker!

[@esforex]

Every kid recruit: I want to be a navy seal. -great AJ Hawk inspiring America

[@tannerlock2]

AJ Hawk, AJ Hawk, AJ Hawk 🗣️

[@funkmonkey8885]

LEGENDARY

[@Michael-ls5lf]

Thank you guys! Go Bucks, from Vermont

[@clintmoses957]

AJ Hawk!! AJ Hawk!! AJ Hawk!!

[@captlucky2320]

As a Cane fan hated the vest. but it was bullshit what NCAA did to this man glad to see him doing good

[@whitiesgarage]

I love how whenever someone brings up how badass aj is and all his records. He just says yea i guess Class act lol

[@tannerlock2]

Couple of 🐐’s

[@JimmyFlorida337]

Two great Americans..... AJ Hawk and Jim Tressel

[@Seveneleven44]

I despise OSU, their fans, and everything OSU, but I respect the hell outta AJ hawk.

[@jeramieryan8737]

I support anything coach tressel. GOAT🐐Let's gooooo

[@bigman4799]

Great listen

[@gonzUSA]

If anyone's interested about 2:04... The closest active Packer in tackles is Jaire Alexander. To eclipse AJ Hawk, he would need to continue his Packers career tackling at the same clip into his 18th season as a player at age 39. Only then would he sniff AJ's record Of the Packers top 25 all-time leading tacklers, only two are on the team. One is Jaire and the other is 9th year veteran DT Kenny Clark.

[@gonzUSA]

Also wanna add this (and I sound like a meat rider, sorry): I was a huge AJ fan in 06, hoping my Packers would draft him. It was my first time watching the draft. From that year forward, through middle school, high school and a brief, failed attempt at Juco football, I wore #50 as an offensive tackle. Watching him with the Packers, then watching him kill it on McAfee and hearing his comments about being a dad (which I just became this year) -- it's honestly amazing. What a great ambassador for the game and I imagine, a genuinely good guy.

[@vincentmorrelli3025]

I forget how good looking AJ is

[@Tobinski1620]

AJ Hawk is a great leader and man!

[@davidmoore9357]

My jaw dropped seeing this in my feed

[@datdude_jcole9275]

Everything AJ has done has been for the country. Especially his birthday party!!

[@RKA91]

Thanks Coach and AJ🤩GO BUCKS😤💯

[@drewthomas9543]

The #47 Buckeye jersey was one of the most popular jerseys growing up as a kid. A-J-HAWK

[@jjb002662]

Your family is good friends with my grandfather Jim Brown from Washington CH I knew Ted Hawk very well

[@pricedalegend]

AJ Hawk is a legend.

[@patriotpastor59]

One of the greatest football-guy names ever.

[@ElJefeHodges-nc3mu]

Man I miss the sweater vest. My favorite Buckeye coach. Thank you Coach and AJ.

[@Dp1bulls1]

AJ HAWK! AJ HAWK!

[@jasonbeaumont12]

BUCKEYE LEGENDS!!! Two people who will live in OSU infamy forever.

[@mkwy8782]

What it takes to build a team: An HC who has a broad and deep understanding of the game.

[@brycebaker138]

I think if your intentions are in the right place you’ll succeed in the end. Success may not be a national title, or being the best in your field of work but if the intention is pure and authentic and it creates a positive impact on the individuals or group as a whole….you win. Your create legacy, you elevate people to believe in themselves and they grow. Ultimately that matters more in life than wins and losses.

[@j.p.navarro3461]

THANK YEW! AJ HAWK 🦅🦅🦅

[@ryanhyatt]

AJ HAWK! Such a solid man!

[@johnski1969]

Love ya hawk!

[@MrLee23]

A great team requires great leaders... here are 2 of those greats.

[@erictrendepazz7302]

2 living legends talking shop. Thank you coach and team. Im getting 1% better.

[@79steelymatt]

Youngstown legend Ohio legend Class act proud Coach Tressell is doing a show wish him major success

[@GHOSTY457]

Amazing

[@craigthiery1623]

Yeah Hawker!!