Second Half: A Coach’s Journey

Category: "Inspire" Stories

Date: May 30, 2025

Chase Gruening’s path from college football coach to Founder and CEO of Gruening Health & Wealth is a tale of passion, perseverance and the pursuit of a fulfilling career. His decade-long coaching career took him across five states, where he dedicated himself to molding young athletes not just into better players, but better people. Despite his love for the game, the financial instability that comes with coaching led Chase to seek a more sustainable livelihood for his family, steering him toward the insurance industry.

The transition wasn’t just about a career change; it was about transferring his coaching skills to a different field. Chase’s knack for leadership and team building found a new home in Gruening Health & Wealth, an agency that soon mirrored the dynamics of a sports team, driven by motivation and collective success.

Today, Chase views his role in insurance through the same lens as coaching. He’s not just selling insurance; he’s coaching clients and his team on financial health, emphasizing the importance of planning for the future. His approach goes beyond transactions, focusing on impacting lives profoundly and positively echoing the fulfillment he found on the coaching field.

Chase tells us that when he was coaching, he truly felt like he made real, impactful changes in his athletes’ lives. As an Integrity family member, his story and leadership illustrates the power of not just achieving personal goals but doing so in a way that enriches the community — whether it’s a team on a field or clients navigating life’s financial challenges. Learn more about Coach Gruening and the Gruening Health & Wealth team here!

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