From the Field to Finance: How Coaching Football Influences Jordan Mueller's Career in Banking
By balancing his high school football coach role and banking professional role, Jordan Mueller has gained unique insights and transferable skills in both fields. The principles learned from coaching football have helped him grow and build relationships with clients at Waldo State Bank and provide a clear framework for his professional development.
Continuous Improvement and Time Management
Jordan believes in improving by 1% daily and works hard to apply this in sports and banking. His positive attitude and strong time management skills from being a student-athlete help him balance coaching duties with his job at the bank. Whether updating his banking knowledge or planning practice drills, Jordan prioritizes efficiently, ensuring success in both arenas.
Leadership and Adaptability
Coaching various people has helped Jordan become a better leader. He can now change his approach to better support his colleagues and clients in banking. This adaptability extends to quick decision-making—a skill football teaches well. Jordan's quick decision-making in games helps him handle financial changes well, like adjusting client plans in shifting markets.
Building Trust and Teamwork
For Jordan, trust is the foundation of both coaching and banking. By genuinely caring about players and clients, he builds strong, lasting relationships based on understanding their priorities. Teamwork, a core principle in both areas, supports this trust. At Waldo State Bank, using the team's strengths lets him focus on coaching while still ensuring clients get excellent service.
Goal-Oriented Development
Setting clear, measurable goals is a practice Jordan has carried over from his athletic days to his banking career. This approach keeps him focused and accountable, ensuring continuous personal and professional growth.
Community Impact and Personal Achievements
Both of Jordan's roles allow him to contribute positively to the community. Coaching molds young athletes into future leaders while he helps clients achieve their financial dreams in banking. Highlights of his career include winning three conference titles in a row and seeing former players succeed in college.
These achievements bring him joy and satisfaction. Winning three conference titles in a row is a significant accomplishment. Seeing former players do well in college is also a source of his pride.
Jordan Mueller has boosted his career by combining football coaching skills with client focus at WSB. This has also helped him positively impact others' lives. These overlapping skills ensure that he brings passion and precision to both fields, fostering success across the community.
