On his third appearance on the FocalFlip Podcast, Campbell County Boys Basketball Head Coach Brent Sowder returns for one of his most layered and thought-provoking conversations yet.

We kick things off with the now-infamous refrigerator update before diving into Sowder’s recent trips through some of America’s most powerful historical grounds, including Battle of Bull Run. From walking battlefields to getting caught in a flash flood in Washington, D.C., the conversation unpacks the deep value of experiencing history firsthand—and how understanding cause and effect shapes the way we lead, think, and grow.

We also reflect on powerful personal connections to history, including stories from Mike’s dad about Vietnam War and a moving visit to Pearl Harbor, tying it all back to perspective, gratitude, and co ...