#385: Roy Session-Nevada State University | A Life Built for the Challenge

What would make a coach walk away from nearly unmatched success to start again with nothing?

After winning 25 state championships at Centennial High School, Roy Session could have comfortably finished his career as one of Nevada’s most accomplished coaches. Instead, the retired fire chief accepted an entirely new challenge: building Nevada State University’s track and field program from the ground up.

In this episode, Roy shares his remarkable journey from growing up in West Las Vegas and discovering that track could take him to college, to serving 30 years in the fire department, building a youth club, creating a high school dynasty, and giving Nevada athletes a new opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.

🔥 How the fire service shaped Roy’s leadership philosophy

🏆 What it took to win 25 high school state championships

🤝 Why empowering assistant coaches produces stronger programs

🦂 The challenge of building Nevada State track and field from scratch

💪 Why Roy’s teams live by one standard: “We will not be outworked”

❤️ How coaching allows him to give young people opportunities he never imagined for himself

Roy Session doesn’t run from difficult challenges—he finds purpose in them. Press play and meet a coach whose humility, competitiveness, and commitment to serving others have changed countless lives.

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