Elliot Woods Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss The Impact Sports Mentorship Can Make

Cookeville native Elliot Woods joins Jeremy Wendt to talk about the journey that led him from local student to Special Education teacher’s aide and longtime Cookeville High School lacrosse coach. Since 2014, Woods has helped build a program rooted in teamwork, belonging, and heart. He shares stories about the teachers and coaches who shaped him, the near state-championship team he led, and why making every athlete feel welcome matters just as much as winning. It’s a heartfelt conversation about mentorship, community, and the lasting impact of sports.