Finding Your Summit

Welcome back to Finding Your Summit! Host Mark Pattison sits down with legendary college football coach Chris Peterson for a masterclass in leadership, culture-building, and the art of developing people beyond their sport. Chris, who built an extraordinary legacy with a 79% career winning percentage, two Coach of the Year awards, and championship runs at both Boise State and the University of Washington, opens up about why he stepped away from coaching at the peak of his career and what he's learned about leadership that transcends the game. This episode goes deep into the philosophy that defined Chris's coaching career: Built for Life—a comprehensive approach to using the demanding platform of football to build character, discipline, and life skills that players carry long after their playing days end. Mark and Chris explore the critical distinction between rules and standards, the importance of organizational alignment, and why the greatest enemy to success isn't the opponent across the field—it's the dysfu