Mike Bergstrom

Mike Bergstrom has spent more than three decades on two parallel paths that share a single purpose: helping people grow. With over 30 years of coaching experience in youth sports and more than 30 years leading and developing sales professionals, Mike has dedicated his career to teaching, mentoring, and building environments where people can succeed with confidence and integrity.

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On the field, Mike has coached hundreds of young athletes through the moments that matter most — the practices, the games, and the quiet conversations in between. His work in youth sports has shaped his belief that great coaching is about more than skills and drills; it’s about communication, trust, and creating experiences that stay with athletes long after the season ends.

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In the business world, Mike has led high‑performing sales teams, trained emerging leaders, and built cultures grounded in trust, value, and consistent execution. His leadership philosophy centers on earning credibility through action, communicating with clarity, and helping people bring out their best in every interaction.

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These two worlds, coaching and leadership, come together in Mike’s writing.

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• The Car Ride Home
  And Other Critical Moments in Youth Sports
   

• So Now You’re a Coach
  How to Lead Kids with Calm, Purpose, and Heart
   

• Earn Trust. Build Value. Close. Repeat.
  A Retail Playbook for Serving the Guest in Front of You
   

His books reflect a lifetime of lessons learned from real conversations, real teams, and real results. Each book offers practical guidance rooted in experience, designed to help parents, coaches, leaders, and professionals make a meaningful impact on the people they serve.

 

Whether he’s working with athletes, sales teams, or readers across the country, Mike’s mission remains the same: lead with purpose, communicate with clarity, and build trust that lasts.