Episode 1: U.S. Bobsled Coach Chris Fogt

U.S. Bobsled Coach Chris Fogt discusses his unlikely path to Olympic glory and why he chose “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing in the first episode of Coaches Book Club. Lt. Col Fogt had enlisted in the Army and was competing as a college athlete when someone suggested he try out for the sport of bobsled. He turned out to have talent, and he made his first trip to the Olympics in 2010 as part of the Army’s World Class Athlete Program. He discusses crashing at the Olympics, serving in Iraq, winning an Olympic silver medal and sticking with the sport through heartbreak and disappointment. He discusses why Lansing’s book is a lesson in leadership, perseverance, teamwork and hope. Pick up the book and read along with us. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the book - and the podcast - at adonaldson@ksl.com