Coach John Perry has faced setbacks that would have stopped many people. Everything from quitting college, to getting fired, to walking through his daughter’s health crisis, each challenge shaped him into the coach and leader he is today. In this conversation with Megan Deal on The Real Deal Conversations, Perry shares the lessons he’s learned about resilience, forgiveness, and faith. He opens up about the moment his father’s tough love kept him from giving up, how being let go from Pearl High School actually launched the best chapter of his career, and the perspective shift that came when his daughter faced daily seizures.

Now the head football coach at Nixa High School and host of the Never Stop Getting Better podcast, Perry talks about leading with purpose, handling criticism, and focusing on character over wins. It’s a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom that will leave you inspired to face challenges with courage and grace.