Way of Champions Podcast

By John O'Sullivan

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The Way of Champions Podcast is brought to you by Changing the Game Project and hosted by Changing the Game founder John O'Sullivan. Each week we connect you with the top minds in sports, coaching, leadership, and building championship programs so you can take your athletes and teams to the next level.

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#373 Pete Steinberg, Former World Cup and Olympic Coach for USA Women's Rugby, on Leadership, Coach Well-being, and the Difference Between a Great Culture and a Performance Culture
Apr 18, 2024
#373 Pete Steinberg, Former World Cup and Olympic Coach for USA Women's Rugby, on Leadership, Coach Well-being, and the Difference Between a Great Culture and a Performance Culture
Apr 18, 2024
#372 Chad Metcalf, Former Navy SEAL and Professional Golfer, on the Key Components of Mental Toughness
Apr 12, 2024
#371 Colleen Munson, Western Michigan Volleyball Head Coach, on Authenticity, Accountability, and Developing Your Own Players Instead of Looking Outside Your Program for Solutions
Apr 05, 2024
#370 Steve Tashjian, Performance Specialist for US Mens Soccer, Everton, and Columbus Crew on Trust, Collaboration, Leadership and Culture in High Performance Environments
Mar 29, 2024
#370 Steve Tashjian, Performance Specialist for US Mens Soccer, Everton, and AC Milan, on Trust, Collaboration, Leadership and Culture in High Performance Environments
Mar 29, 2024
#369 Becky Carlson, 3x National Champion Coach of Quinnipiac Women's Rugby, on Becoming an Advocate for Coaches and Creating a Culture with High Standards in a Challenging Sporting Environment
Mar 22, 2024
#368 Eric Potterat, PhD, Mental Performance Coach for the US Navy SEALs, LA Dodgers, and US Women's National Soccer Team
Mar 15, 2024
#367 Mark Johnson, Author of Spitting in the Soup, on the History of Doping in Sports
Mar 07, 2024
#366 Ian Goldberg and Amy Masters of iSport360 on Sports Parenting, Winning vs Enjoyment, and Managing Expectations in Youth Sports
Mar 01, 2024
#365 Dr Mitch Greene on Quieting Your Mind Chatter and Why Having Courage is More Important Than Confidence
Feb 22, 2024
#365 Dr Mitch Greene on Quieting Your Mind Chatter and Having Courage Instead of Wishing for Confidence
Feb 22, 2024
#364 Wells Thompson, Former MLS Player and Founder of Soccer Resilience, on How to Think Better so you can Perform Better
Feb 16, 2024
#363 The Performance Doctors on Overcoming Fear and Creating the Optimal Environment for Your Athletes to Perform Their Best
Feb 12, 2024
#362 Stephen Rollnick on Using Motivational Interviewing to Coach Athletes to Be Their Best, Overcoming the "Righting Reflex" and Working to Not Be a "Deficit Detective" (replay)
Feb 02, 2024
#362 Stephen Rollnick on Using Motivational Interviewing to Coach Athletes to Be Their Best, Overcoming the "Righting Reflex" and Working to Not Be a "Deficit Detective"
Feb 02, 2024
#361Tara VanDerveer, Stanford Women's Basketball Head Coach and All Time Winningest Coach in NCAA History, on the Power of Influence, Being a Lifelong Learner, and Loving Your Players No Matter What
Jan 23, 2024
#360 Tree Beeckman, Coach Educator, Team Culture Specialist, and Former NCAA Volleyball Coach: "When we don't feel seen we feel judged"
Jan 19, 2024
#359 Aaron Cusack, Professor of High Performance Sport Coaching and UEFA A License: "Try Not to Let Someone Else's Decision Define Who You Are"
Jan 12, 2024
#358 Dr. Ben Freakley, Former NCAA Head Coach and Sport Psychologist: "It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are."
Jan 04, 2024
#357 Levi Nelson, Coach and Author, on How To Instill Love, Effort, Attitude and Discipline in Your Teams and Athletes
Dec 29, 2023
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
Dec 21, 2023
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
Dec 21, 2023
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
Dec 21, 2023
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
Dec 21, 2023
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
Dec 15, 2023
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
Dec 15, 2023
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
Dec 15, 2023
#354 Dr. Cassidy Preston, Mental Performance Coach, on Being Process and Purpose Driven, Playing with Confidence, and Performing When it Matters Most
Dec 06, 2023
#353 Dr. Michael Gervais, Performance Psychologist and Host of Finding Mastery Podcast: "Performance is meant to be an EXPRESSION of who we are not a DEFINITION of who we are"
Nov 28, 2023
#352 Maureen Monte on How to Win Like a Girl and Overcome the Confidence Crisis in our Female Athletes
Nov 24, 2023
#351 JP Nerbun, Author and Coach Mentor, on Seeing Parents as People, and Unlocking the Power of Parents in Sports
Nov 17, 2023
#350 George Mumford, Psychologist and Elite Performance Expert for Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers, on Getting Unlocked, Finding Your Greatness, and Building Strength Through Adversity
Nov 10, 2023
#350 George Mumford, Psychologist and Elite Performance Expert for Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers, on Getting Unlocked, Finding Your Greatness, and Building Strength Through Adversity
Nov 10, 2023
#349 Dr. Lauren McHenry, Sport Psychologist, on Fostering Connection and Integrating Person Centered Coaching into Coach Education
Nov 03, 2023
#348 Matt Kaiser, International Sports Lawyer, on Anti-Doping, the "Safesport Scaries", and How Coaches Can Protect Themselves in a Litigious Youth Sports Environment
Oct 27, 2023
#347 Ben Freakley, Sport Psychologist and Former Head of Mental Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays: "It's Not a Skill if it Doesn't Hold Up Under Pressure"
Oct 20, 2023
#346 Troy Urdahl, Athletic Director and Coach: Chasing Influence, Being Intentional, and Knowing Your Coaching WHY
Oct 13, 2023
#345 Rebecca Rusch, World Record Endurance Athlete, Philanthropist and Emmy Award Winner: "Movement is Medicine, and Adventure is Therapy"
Oct 06, 2023
#344 Major General Scott Clancy, Former Director of Operations for NORAD, on Trust, Dealing with Difficult Teammates, and the Difference Between Leading and Coaching Your Teams
Sep 29, 2023
#343 Dr. Stephen Norris, World Renowned LTAD Expert: "Kids Love to Compete; Adults Love to Compare" (replay)
Sep 22, 2023
#342 Kelly Amonte-Hiller, 8x NCAA Champion Coach of Northwestern Women's Lacrosse: "I Want to Give Back to a Sport That Gave Me Everything"
Sep 15, 2023
#341 Christina Murillo, Former NWSL and Mexican National Team Player, On Relative Age, Coaching Boys vs Girls, and Promoting Player Safety and Wellness in Youth Sports
Sep 08, 2023
#340 Brad Stulberg, Bestselling Author, on How to Build Sustainable Excellence, Overcome Target Fixation, and Master Change in Sports and Life
Sep 01, 2023
#339 Becky Burleigh, 3x National Champion Soccer Coach, on Coaching Human Beings, Not Human Doings, What Drives Winning, and The Best Question to Ask in a Player Meeting
Aug 25, 2023
#338 A Conversation with the 2023 NCAA Champion University of Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse Staff
Aug 18, 2023
#337 Jenny Levy, 3x NCAA Champion UNC Women's Lacrosse Coach, on Recruiting and Developing Leaders in Your Program
Aug 11, 2023
#336 Sandy Barbour, Former AD at Penn State and Cal Berkeley, on the Principles of Servant Leadership
Aug 04, 2023
#335 Dr. Alan Goldberg, World Renowned Sport Psychologist: "Once the Competition Starts, Performance is 100% Mental"
Jul 28, 2023
#334 Molly Grisham, College Soccer Coach, Communication Professor and Leadership Consultant: "Power Can Be Taken Away; Influence Cannot"
Jul 21, 2023
#333 Drewe Broughton, Former Professional Soccer Player and Founder of "The Fear Coach" on Ego, Fear, Coaching, and Finding Your True Self
Jul 14, 2023
#332 Dr Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan On Being a Mindful Coach and Leading with Intention, Influence, Inspiration, Instinct and Insight
Jul 07, 2023
#331 Dave Dickerson, USC Upstate Mens Basketball Coach, on Creating a Transformational Environment, and Turning Tragedy into Triumph
Jun 30, 2023
#330 Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist, on Connecting, Engaging and Inspiring Gen -Z Athletes
Jun 23, 2023
#329 Dr. Jeremy Alland, Team Physician for NBA, MLB and MLS Teams, on Injuries, Return to Play, and the Different Ways Adults Choose to View return to Activity in Themselves and Their Children
Jun 16, 2023
# 328 Shayamal Vallabhjee, Sport Scientist and Performance Psychology Consultant, on Balance, Fear, and Coaching the Human Behind the Athlete
Jun 09, 2023
#327 The Winning Ways of Women Coaches: A Discussion with Cecile Reynaud and Vanessa Fuchs
Jun 02, 2023
#326 The Champion Teammate: John and Jerry Discuss the Launch of their New Book, Why They Wrote it, and Their Favorite Chapters
May 26, 2023
#325 A Conversation with the 2022 NCAA Champion UCLA Women's Soccer Staff
May 19, 2023
#324 Tom Bates, EPL and Olympic Sport Psychologist, on How to Compete with Intensity Without Being Tense (Replay)
May 12, 2023
#323 Dr. Rob Bell, Sport Psychologist and Mental Toughness Coach: "The Process Takes Perspective, the Product Takes Patience"
May 05, 2023
#322 Craig Parnham, USA Field Hockey Director of High Performance and 5x Olympic Field Hockey Athlete and Coach, on Feedback, Honesty, and the Importance of Giving Talented Young Players the Opportunity to Play with Adults
Apr 28, 2023
#321 Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame University of Oklahoma Women's Basketball Coach, on Essential Questions to Ask Your Athletes, the Importance of 1 on 1 Time with Athletes, and her New Book Rooted to Rise
Apr 21, 2023
#320 Kelly and Juliet Starrett on Their New Book Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
Apr 14, 2023
#319 A Mediterranean Tapas Chat with Todd Beane of TOVO Academy, Skye Eddy of Soccer Parenting, and John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game Project
Apr 07, 2023
#318 Ken O'Keefe, NFL and NCAA Football Coach: "The Great Ones Are Immune to Excuse-itis, and the Only Cure is Accountability!"
Mar 30, 2023
#317 Nate Boyer, NFL and University of Texas Football Player, Green Beret, and Renaissance Man on Transitions, Colin Kaepernick, and His Incredible Journey in Football and Life
Mar 23, 2023
#316 Lauren Fleshman, 5x NCAA and 2x National Champion Runner and Author of NYT Bestseller Good for a Girl, on Women Competing in a Sports System Designed for Males and Her Journey n Professional RunningLauren Fleshman final
Mar 16, 2023
#316 Lauren Fleshman, 5x NCAA and 2x National Champion Runner and Author of NYT Bestseller Good for a Girl, on Women Competing in a Sports System Designed for Males and Her Journey in Professional Running
Mar 16, 2023
#316 Lauren Fleshman, 5x NCAA and 2x National Champion Runner and Author of NYT Bestseller Good for a Girl, on Women Competing in a Sports System Designed for Males and Her Journey n Professional RunningLauren Fleshman final
Mar 16, 2023
#315 Hugh McCutcheon, Olympic Gold Medalist Volleyball Coach: "Championship Results Require Championship Behaviors"
Mar 10, 2023
#314 Ashley Merryman, 2x NYT Bestselling Author on the Science of Winning and Losing, Coaching Men vs Women, Challenge vs Threat Environments, and How to Give Feedback to Your Athletes
Mar 03, 2023
#314 Ashley Merryman, 2x NYT Bestselling Author on the Science of Winning and Losing, Coaching Men vs Women, Challenge vs Threat Environments, and How to Give Feedback to Your Athletes
Mar 03, 2023
#313 Some Thoughts on Parent Engagement, Building Trusted Relationships, and Coach/Parent/Athlete Accountability with John O'Sullivan
Feb 28, 2023
#312 Quin Snyder, former Utah Jazz Head Coach, on Mastering the Relationship Game, Building Culture, and Making Players Feel Valued (replay)
Feb 17, 2023
#312 Quin Snyder, former Utah Jazz Head Coach, on Mastering the Relationship Game, Building Culture, and Making Players Feel Valued (replay)
Feb 17, 2023
#311 Zach Brandon, Arizona Diamondbacks of MLB Mental Skills Coordinator, on Fear, the Difference Between Major and Minor Leaguers, and the Need to Stop Romanticizing the 'Grind'
Feb 10, 2023
#311 Zach Brandon, Arizona Diamondbacks of MLB Mental Skills Coordinator, on Fear, the Difference Between Major and Minor Leaguers, and the Need to Stop Romanticizing the 'Grind'
Feb 10, 2023
#310 Carol "Hutch" Hutchins, Hall of Fame University of Michigan Softball Coach, on Culture, having High Standards, Coaching Today's Athlete, and Title IX After 50 Years
Feb 03, 2023
#310 Carol "Hutch" Hutchins, Hall of Fame University of Michigan Softball Coach, on Culture, having High Standards, Coaching Today's Athlete, and Title IX After 50 Years
Feb 03, 2023
#309 James Leath, Mental Performance Coach at EXOS, on Using Improv Games to Build Team Culture and Develop Leaders
Jan 27, 2023
#309 James Leath, Mental Performance Coach at EXOS, on Using Improv Games to Build Team Culture and Develop Leaders
Jan 27, 2023
#308 Fireside Chat with Stuart Armstrong, Host of The Talent Equation Podcast, on Skill Acquisition, Over the Top Parents, and Protecting the Rights of the Children in Sports
Jan 20, 2023
#307 How Adults Take the Joy Out of Sports, and How We Can Fix It
Jan 13, 2023
#306 Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coach Education: "The Novice Coach Wants Recipes; the Master Coach Wants to Understand People"
Jan 06, 2023
#306 Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coach Education: "The Novice Coach Wants Recipes; the Master Coach Wants to Understand People"
Jan 06, 2023
#305 Ashton Eaton, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Decathlon on his Multi-Sport Childhood, His Best Coaches, and What Drove his Success (replay)
Dec 30, 2022
#304 Tim Kight: Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results (replay)
Dec 23, 2022
#304 Tim Kight: Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results (replay)
Dec 23, 2022
#303 Kim Barnes Arico, University of Michigan Women's Basketball Coach, on Charting a Unique Coaching Path, Building Programs, And Adapting Your Style to the Players You Have
Dec 16, 2022
#303 Kim Barnes Arico, University of Michigan Women's Basketball Coach, on Charting a Unique Coaching Path, Building Programs, And Adapting Your Style to the Players You Have
Dec 16, 2022
#302 Dr. Joe Baker on Talent, Why We Should Ignore it, How it Limits Athletic Achievement, and Why We Must Stop Labeling Young Athletes Talented
Dec 09, 2022
#302 Dr. Joe Baker on Talent, Why We Should Ignore it, How it Limits Athletic Achievement, and Why We Must Stop Labeling Young Athletes Talented
Dec 09, 2022
#301 In Memory of Dr. Greg Dale: A Replay of Our Podcast in 2020 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure"
Dec 02, 2022
#301 In Memory of Dr. Greg Dale: A Replay of Our Podcast in 2020 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure"
Dec 02, 2022
#300 John Kessel Returns: "If You Coach the Person, the Skill Will Develop; if you Coach the Skill the Person May Not."
Nov 25, 2022
#300 John Kessel Returns: "If You Coach the Person, the Skill Will Develop; if you Coach the Skill the Person May Not."
Nov 25, 2022
#299 Bill Eckstrom, author of The Coaching Effect: "The only way athletes will improve is if the team has a coach who improves."
Nov 18, 2022
#299 Bill Eckstrom, author of The Coaching Effect: "The only way athletes will improve is if the team is has a coach who improves."
Nov 18, 2022
#298 How to End Abusive Coaching: A Discussion with Dr Amy Saltzman, Dr Jennifer Fraser and Mitch Lyons
Nov 11, 2022
#298 How to End Abusive Coaching: A Discussion with Dr Amy Saltzman, Dr Jennifer Fraser and Mitch Lyons
Nov 11, 2022
#297 Grete Eliassen, Pro Skier and 6x X Games Medalist, on Overcoming Fear, Confidence, and Finding Your Passion
Nov 04, 2022
#297 Grete Eliassen, Pro Skier and 6x X Games Medalist, on Overcoming Fear, Confidence, and Finding Your Passion
Nov 04, 2022
#295 Ryan Bernacchi, Fmr. Navy Captain, TOP GUN Instructor, and Commander of the Blue Angels on Character, Leadership, Team Building, and the Importance of Visualization to High Performance
Nov 02, 2022
#296 John and Jerry Ask Us Anything Episode: Using Exercise as Punishment, Do We Need a National Sports Ministry, When is is the Right Time to Quit My Coaching Job, and More
Oct 28, 2022
#296 John and Jerry Ask Us Anything Episode: Using Exercise as Punishment, Do We Need a National Sports Ministry, When is is the Right Time to Quit My Coaching Job, and More
Oct 28, 2022
#295 Ryan Bernacchi, Fmr. Navy Captain, TOP GUN Instructor, and Commander of the Blue Angels on Character, Leadership, Team Building, and the Importance of Visualization to High Performance
Oct 21, 2022
#294 Raymond Verheijen, 4x World Cup and EURO's Coach, on the Importance of Fitness Training Within Sport Context, Overuse Injuries, Periodization of Training, and Managing Load When Athletes Play up an Age
Oct 14, 2022
#293 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the Game
Oct 07, 2022
#293 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the Game
Oct 07, 2022
#292: Christopher Kolenda, Retired US Army Colonel, on Servant Leadership, Getting Buy In From Your Team, and Taking Lessons from the Battlefield to the Sports Field
Sep 30, 2022
#292: Christopher Kolenda, Retired US Army Colonel, on Servant Leadership, Getting Buy In From Your Team, and Taking Lessons from the Battlefield to the Sports Field
Sep 30, 2022
#292: Christopher Kolenda, Retired US Army Colonel, on Servant Leadership, Getting Buy In From Your Team, and Taking Lessons from the Battlefield to the Sports Field
Sep 30, 2022
#292: Christopher Kolenda, Retired US Army Colonel, on Servant Leadership, Getting Buy In From Your Team, and Taking Lessons from the Battlefield to the Sports Field
Sep 30, 2022
#291 Steve Magness, Author and Former Elite Runner, on His New Book Do Hard Things: How We Get Resilience Wrong and the Science of Real Toughness
Sep 23, 2022
#291 Steve Magness, Author and Former Elite Runner, on His New Book Do Hard Things: How We Get Resilience Wrong and the Science of Real Toughness
Sep 23, 2022
#291 Steve Magness, Author and Former Elite Runner, on His New Book Do Hard Things: How We Get Resilience Wrong and the Science of Real Toughness
Sep 23, 2022
#291 Steve Magness, Author and Former Elite Runner, on His New Book Do Hard Things: How We Get Resilience Wrong and the Science of Real Toughness
Sep 23, 2022
#291 Steve Magness, Author and Former Elite Runner, on His New Book Do Hard Things: How We Get Resilience Wrong and the Science of Real Toughness
Sep 23, 2022
#290 Tim Hightower, NFL Running Back, on His Four Year Quest to Return from Injury, Resiliency, and Having a Dream Worth Fighting For
Sep 16, 2022
#290 Tim Hightower, NFL Running Back, on His Four Year Quest to Return from Injury, Resiliency, and Having a Dream Worth Fighting For
Sep 16, 2022
#289 Stephan Wiedner, Psychological Safety Expert, on Building High-Performing Teams, Giving Your Athletes the Courage to Speak Up, and the Confidence They Will Be Heard
Sep 09, 2022
#288 Seth Pepper, 23x All-American Swimmer and Mental Performance Coach: How to Nurture Intrinsic Motivation, Embrace Failure as an Opportunity, and Unlimit Your Potential
Sep 02, 2022
#288 Seth Pepper, 23x All-American Swimmer and Mental Performance Coach: How to Nurture Intrinsic Motivation, Embrace Failure as an Opportunity, and Unlimit Your Potential
Sep 02, 2022
#287 Adam Kuhn, Founder of Satori Soccer, on Using Surveys and Data Analytics to Improve Player Experience and Build a Better Youth Sports Organization
Aug 26, 2022
#287 Adam Kuhn, Founder of Satori Soccer, on Using Surveys and Data Analytics to Improve Player Experience and Build a Better Youth Sports Organization
Aug 26, 2022
#286 John Kessel, Former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development: "Lines Teach You How but the Game Teaches You Why!"
Aug 19, 2022
#286 John Kessel, Former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development: "Lines Teach You How but the Game Teaches You Why!"
Aug 19, 2022
#285 Dave Aranda, Baylor Football Head Coach, on Winning the Big 12 Championship and Sugar Bowl in 2022, and the Importance of Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Finding Your Coaching Why
Aug 12, 2022
#284 Steve Gomez, 3x NCAA Champion Women's Basketball Coach at Lubbock Christian University, on Selflessness, Sacrifice, Coaching Males vs Females, and Building a Sustainable Championship Culture
Aug 05, 2022
#284 Steve Gomez, 3x NCAA Champion Women's Basketball Coach at Lubbock Christian University, on Selflessness, Sacrifice, Coaching Males vs Females, and Building a Sustainable Championship Culture
Aug 05, 2022
#284 Steve Gomez, 3x NCAA Champion Women's Basketball Coach at Lubbock Christian University, on Selflessness, Sacrifice, Coaching Males vs Females, and Building a Sustainable Championship Culture
Aug 05, 2022
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
Jul 29, 2022
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
Jul 29, 2022
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
Jul 29, 2022
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
Jul 22, 2022
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
Jul 22, 2022
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
Jul 22, 2022
#281 Wayne Goldsmith, World Renowned Coaching Professional, on Issues with Early Talent ID, and How to Fix Coach Education
Jul 15, 2022
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
Jul 08, 2022
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
Jul 08, 2022
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
Jul 08, 2022
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
Jul 01, 2022
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
Jul 01, 2022
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
Jul 01, 2022
#278 JP Nerbun, Author and Coach Mentor, on Implementing a Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture
Jun 24, 2022
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
Jun 17, 2022
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
Jun 17, 2022
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
Jun 17, 2022
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
Jun 10, 2022
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
Jun 10, 2022
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
Jun 10, 2022
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
Jun 03, 2022
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
Jun 03, 2022
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
Jun 03, 2022
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
May 27, 2022
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
May 27, 2022
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
May 27, 2022
#273 Dan Abrahams, Sport Psychologist, on Creating a Mental Framework, Stomping the ANTS, and Improving Your Inner Dialogue (replay)
May 20, 2022
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
May 13, 2022
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
May 13, 2022
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
May 13, 2022
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
May 06, 2022
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
May 06, 2022
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
May 06, 2022
#270 Mirelle van Rijbroek, US Soccer Director of Talent Identification for Girls, on Defining, Identifying and Developing Talent
Apr 29, 2022
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
Apr 22, 2022
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
Apr 22, 2022
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
Apr 22, 2022
#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment
Apr 15, 2022
#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment
Apr 15, 2022
#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment
Apr 15, 2022
#267 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part I: Creating a Needs Based Coaching Environment, The Rule of 3, Developing Team Non-negotiables, and Getting Your Athletes to Take More Ownership of Training and Games
Apr 08, 2022
#267 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part I: Creating a Needs Based Coaching Environment, The Rule of 3, Developing Team Non-negotiables, and Getting Your Athletes to Take More Ownership of Training and Games
Apr 08, 2022
#267 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part I: Creating a Needs Based Coaching Environment, The Rule of 3, Developing Team Non-negotiables, and Getting Your Athletes to Take More Ownership of Training and Games
Apr 08, 2022
#267 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part I: Creating a Needs Based Coaching Environment, The Rule of 3, Developing Team Non-negotiables, and Getting Your Athletes to Take More Ownership of Training and Games
Apr 08, 2022
#266 Chris Armas, Manchester United Asst Coach, Former Toronto FC and NY Red Bulls Head Coach, and US National Team Player on Connecting With Players, Building Culture and Style of Play, and Stoking the Fire of Your Athletes (Replay)
Apr 01, 2022
#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset
Mar 25, 2022
#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset
Mar 25, 2022
#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset
Mar 25, 2022
#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster
Mar 18, 2022
#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster
Mar 18, 2022
#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster
Mar 18, 2022
#263 Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations and Former Head Coach, on Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Body Language in Coaching
Mar 11, 2022
#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well
Mar 04, 2022
#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well
Mar 04, 2022
#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well
Mar 04, 2022
#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well
Mar 04, 2022
#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again
Feb 25, 2022
#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again
Feb 25, 2022
#260 Dr. Martin Toms: "You Coach a Child, Not a Sport!" (replay)
Feb 18, 2022
#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"
Feb 11, 2022
#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"
Feb 11, 2022
#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"
Feb 11, 2022
#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"
Feb 11, 2022
#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)
Feb 04, 2022
#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)
Feb 04, 2022
#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)
Feb 04, 2022
#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)
Feb 04, 2022
#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)
Feb 04, 2022
#257 Win Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor
Jan 28, 2022
#257 Wim Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor
Jan 28, 2022
#257 Win Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor
Jan 28, 2022
#257 Win Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor
Jan 28, 2022
#256 Joe Towne, Actor and Performance Coach: Developing a Winning Mindset, Working Through Adversity, Self Talk, and Learning from Failure
Jan 21, 2022
#256 Joe Towne, Actor and Performance Coach: Developing a Winning Mindset, Working Through Adversity, Self Talk, and Learning from Failure
Jan 21, 2022
#255 Jack Leggett, Hall of Fame Clemson Baseball Coach: "If you want to play like a Harley Davidson you can't practice like a scooter!"
Jan 14, 2022
#254 How to Avoid Burnout, Find Balance, and Refire in 2022: A Fireside Chat with John O'Sullivan and Dr. Jerry Lynch
Jan 07, 2022
#253 Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach: “Is there a Difference Between Coaching Girls and Coaching Boys?” (replay)
Dec 31, 2021
#252 How to Transform the Culture of Your Youth Sports Program with Nate Baldwin, Founder of Red Ball Nation (replay)
Dec 24, 2021
#251 "It's Not D1 or Bust!" A Conversation with Nick Buonocore, Founder of the Reformed Sports Project
Dec 17, 2021
#250 Rob Gray, PhD: How to Teach Movement, Improve Skill Acquisition, and Become a More Effective Coach
Dec 10, 2021
#249 Raymond Atteveld, Dutch Professional Soccer Coach: "Be Brave Enough to Give Young Players a Chance"
Dec 03, 2021
#248 Stuart Armstrong: A Conversation with The Talent Equation Host About the Latest Developments in Coaching Education
Nov 26, 2021
#247 Manchester United's Tony Whelan and Tom Statham: Our Most Important Job is Protecting Childhood
Nov 19, 2021
#246 Alan Stein: Surviving and Thriving as a Youth Sports Parent
Nov 12, 2021
#245 NYT Bestselling Author David Epstein: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World in Sports, School and Life (replay)
Nov 05, 2021
#244 Trevor Ragan Returns to Discuss His New Book Learner: How to Get Better at Getting Better
Oct 29, 2021
#243 The Barcelona Way: Professor Damian Hughes Unlocks the DNA of a Winning Culture (replay)
Oct 22, 2021
#242 Coach Jerome Gumbs, Founder of Empower Me Academy: How to Create a Transformational Life Experience Through Sports, Develop Leaders, and Focus on Everyday Excellence
Oct 15, 2021
#241 Ben Sherwood, CEO of MOJO, on the Biggest Issue in Youth Sports and the Need to Help Recreational Coaches Up Their Game
Oct 08, 2021
#240 Anson Dorrance, 21x NCAA Champion, on Creating the UNC Competitive Cauldron (Session from 2021 Way of Champions Conference)
Oct 01, 2021
#239 Oli Gage, Canadian Premier League Director of Football, on Talent ID, Player Recruitment, and Ensuring no Player Fall Through the Cracks
Sep 24, 2021
#238 James Clear: How to Build Great Habits and Break Bad Ones
Sep 17, 2021
#237 Professor Mathias Lochmann on Reinventing German Youth Soccer, Funino and the Focus on Developing Game Intelligence at the Same Time as Technique
Sep 12, 2021
#236 Cassidy Preston, Mental Performance Coach: How to Overcome the Results Trap, the Confidence Conundrum, and the Over-Thinking Paradox in Sports
Sep 05, 2021
#235 Sam Walker: Best Selling Author of The Captain Class, on The Leadership Qualities of the Captains who led the Greatest Teams of All Time
Aug 29, 2021
#234 Dr. Richard Bailey: How to Turn Coaching into a True Profession (Replay)
Aug 22, 2021
#233 Dr Jean Cote: Long Term Athlete Development Starts with Immediate Positive Experiences
Aug 15, 2021
#232 Wes Brown: Manchester United's 2x Champions League and 5x EPL Winner on his Journey from Pickup Games to the Pros
Aug 08, 2021
#231 Jerry Lynch on his new book The Competitive Buddha: How to Up Your Game in Sports, Leadership and Life
Aug 01, 2021
#230 Martin Rooney: The 3 B's of Building a Great Team Culture
Jul 25, 2021
#229 Rasmus Ankersen: How to Find and Develop the Talent that Whispers
Jul 21, 2021
#228 Dan Coyle, 2x NYT Bestselling Author Discusses the Secrets of the Worlds Most Successful Teams (replay)
Jul 11, 2021
#227 Shay Haddow: How to Develop Confidence in Your Athletes
Jul 04, 2021
#226 Owen Eastwood on Belonging: How to Find Your Identity, Define Your Purpose, and Create an Extraordinary Culture
Jun 27, 2021
#225 ECNL President Christian Lavers: "If you don't know what they see, you risk coaching the wrong problem."
Jun 20, 2021
#224 Naomi Osaka and Athlete Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Jarrod Spencer
Jun 13, 2021
#223 "No excuses!' Mark Pulisic, Father of Chelsea and US Soccer Star Christian Pulisic, on Christian's Journey to the Top (Replay episode 127)
Jun 06, 2021
#222 "You've Got to Taste the Mud!" How to Become a Better Coach with EPL and Serie A Coach Carlo Cornacchia
May 30, 2021
#221 "The Better the Relationship, the More You Can Demand" with UNC Volleyball Coach Joe Sagula
May 23, 2021
#220 Surviving and Thriving During Tryout Season with John O'Sullivan and Jerry Lynch
May 16, 2021
#219 "Prepare the Child for the Path, not the Path for the Child" with Author and HS Football Coach Clint Schumacher
May 09, 2021
#218 Mark Bennett: How Coaches Shape Behavior, Influence Training Habits, and Build Accountable Teams (Replay)
May 02, 2021
#217 The Power of "I Love to Watch You Play" with 4x Emmy Award Winning Sports Journalist and Producer Asia Mape
Apr 25, 2021
#216 How Great Teams "Stick Together" with Author and Coach Kate Leavell
Apr 18, 2021
#215 "The Children are Listening!" How to Build Psychological Capital with Your Athletes with John Yeager
Apr 10, 2021
#214 Olympic and World Cup Champion Mary Harvey: Protecting the Rights of Children in Sport
Apr 04, 2021
#213 How to Intentionally Create Extraordinary Moments for Your Athletes with NYT Bestselling Author Dan Heath
Mar 28, 2021
#212 Early Specialization, Diversification, and the Battle to Provide Healthy Youth Sport Experiences with Dr. Joe Baker and Sandy Mosher
Mar 21, 2021
#211 "Anything that is expected must be defined!" A Conversation on What Drives Winning Teams with Brett Ledbetter
Mar 13, 2021
#210 Why All Coaches Need Mindset Training with Lindsey Wilson of Positive Performance Training
Mar 07, 2021
#209 Steve Kerr, 8x NBA Champion Player and Coach, on Building a High-Performing Culture (replay)
Feb 28, 2021
#208 Sarah McQuade: The Most Important Skill to Improving as a Coach
Feb 21, 2021
#207 Caleb Porter, 2x MLS Champion Coach, on Culture, Leadership and Connecting with Every Player on Your Roster
Feb 14, 2021
#206 Author Doug Lemov: "The Most Overlooked Factor in Learning is Forgetting"
Feb 07, 2021
#205 Todd Beane on How to Coach Clearly and Establish a Club Methodology
Jan 31, 2021
#204 Actor and Producer Mike O'Malley on Parenting Your Young Athletes in the "Adultified" World of Youth Sports
Jan 24, 2021
#203 Great Assistant Coaches ‘Cement the Cracks’ with Ron Adams, Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach
Jan 17, 2021
#202 Betsy Butterick: "Effectively Coaching and Connecting with Gen-Z"
Jan 10, 2021
#201 Vern Gambetta: How Do You Know if You Are a Good Coach?
Jan 02, 2021
#200 Fireside Chat w/ John, Jerry, James, and some Podcast Champions
Dec 27, 2020
#199 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure" with Duke University Sports Psychologist Greg Dale
Dec 20, 2020
#198 Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best with Stephen Rollnick, PhD
Dec 13, 2020
#197 Jay DeMerit, EPL and US National Team Player: "The Bigger the Risks You Take, the Bigger the Incentives at the End" (replay)
Dec 06, 2020
#196 How Elite Athletes Are Made with Dr Mark Williams, Author of The Best
Nov 29, 2020
#195 Paul Goodman, 3x Stanley Cup Champ Strength Coach, on the Intersection of Movement, Strength, and Psychology
Nov 22, 2020
#194 How to Support Your Athlete's Mental Health: A Fireside Chat with John and Jerry
Nov 15, 2020
#193 3 Words That Will Help You Build a Stronger Team with Travis Thomas of "Live Yes And”
Nov 08, 2020
#192 To Gain Control You Give up Control" with 8x NCAA Champion Hockey Coach Bill Beaney
Nov 01, 2020
#191 How Belgium went from #66 to #1 in The World Rankings with Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris Van Der Haegen (replay)
Oct 25, 2020
#190 How to Make Sports Safe4Athletes with 2x Olympian Katherine Starr
Oct 18, 2020
Audiobook Excerpt: “What Does it Feel Like to Be Coached by Me?: How to Develop Your Team's DNA"
Oct 15, 2020
#189 The Good, Bad and Ugly of Return to Sports Post-COVID with coaches Damian DiGulian and Bryan McDermand
Oct 11, 2020
Audiobook Excerpt: "You Can't Practice in a 'Kind' World if you Compete in a 'Wicked' One"
Oct 08, 2020
#188 Anthony Hudson, US Soccer U20 National Team Coach, on the Highs and Lows of Being a Professional Coach
Oct 04, 2020
Audiobook Excerpt: The Goal is to Win, the Purpose is Much Deeper: A Sneak Peak at the Every Moment Matters Audiobook
Oct 01, 2020
#187 Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results" with Tim Kight of Focus 3
Sep 27, 2020
#186 "Fear is the Cancer of the Athletic Soul" with Surfing Champion Lakey Peterson
Sep 20, 2020
#185 3x Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x World Cup Champ Christie Rampone and Dr. Kristine Keane on How to Be All In as a Sports Parent
Sep 13, 2020
#184 Steve Morris, author of What Size Balls Do I Need?: A Roadmap for Survival In The Dizzying World of Youth Sports
Sep 06, 2020
#183 "The Two Most Important Words a Coach Can Use" with Nick Levett, Head of Coaching for UK Coaching
Aug 30, 2020
#182 "Great Athletes See The Field From Above" with Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom
Aug 23, 2020
#181 NHL Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis: "I was Really Good at Getting Better”
Aug 16, 2020
#180 Robert Weintraub, author of The Divine Miss Marble: A Life of Tennis, Fame, and Mystery
Aug 09, 2020
#179 "Be the Best Player for the Team, not the Best Player on The Team: A Conversation with 4x Olympian Bo Hanson"
Aug 02, 2020
#178 How to Overcome Disruption and Build More Team Unity with Dr Wade Gilbert and Dr Jerry Lynch
Jul 26, 2020
#177 "It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback!" Sports Psychology Consultant Dr Rob Bell discusses his new book "Puke and Rally"
Jul 19, 2020
#176 Anson Dorrance, World Cup and 21x NCAA Champion Coach
Jul 12, 2020
#175 How to Coach Kids with Chris Snyder and Nadine Dubina from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Jul 05, 2020
#174 “Talent can be the obstacle” with Allon Khakshouri, former manager of world #1 Novak Djokovic
Jun 28, 2020
#173 How to be an Effective Coach with David and Keith Mayer
Jun 21, 2020
#172 How to Be a Great Sports parent and a Better Coach with Seth Taylor and Skye Eddy Bruce
Jun 14, 2020
#171 The Miraculous Story Of Austin Hatch: From 2x Plane Crash Survivor to University of Michigan Basketball
Jun 07, 2020
#170 The Language of Great Coaching: Nick Winkelman Discusses the Art and Science of Teaching Movement
May 31, 2020
#169 How Do We Get 40 Million Kids Back to Playing Sports Safely?: Bill Kerig from GreatCoach.com has some answers
May 28, 2020
#168 Dr Neeru Jayanthi: Overuse Injuries, Specialization and the importance of Providing a Healthy Youth Sports Experience
May 24, 2020
#167 What is the Purpose of Youth Sports? A Fireside Chat with Joe Ehrmann, Jody Redman, Nate Baldwin and Bev Smith
May 17, 2020
#166 The Purpose of Coaching is NOT to Fix the Next 30 Seconds: A Conversation with Mark Bennett and Alan Keane
May 10, 2020
#165 Hall of Fame Coach Tara Vanderveer, Head Coach of Stanford Women's Basketball Team
May 03, 2020
#164 It's Not a Skill Unless it Holds Up Under Pressure: A Conversation with Ben Freakley, Toronto Blue Jays Head of Mental Performance
Apr 26, 2020
#163 George Mumford: How to Become a Mindful Coach, and Develop Mindfulness in Your Athletes
Apr 19, 2020
#162 Chris Armas NY Red Bulls Head Coach: "You Just Can't Tell Them You Care; You Have to Show Them You Care"
Apr 12, 2020
#161 The Influence of Sleep on Performance with Dr. Meeta Singh
Apr 05, 2020
#160 Inside the Mind of a World Cup Referee with Esse Baharmast
Mar 29, 2020
#159 How to Support Your Athletes During COVID-19
Mar 22, 2020
#158 Quin Snyder: NBA Head Coach, philosopher, and Master of the Relationship Game
Mar 15, 2020
#157 How to be a Great Coach with Martin Rooney, author and NFL, MMA and Special Forces Trainer
Mar 08, 2020
#156 "Don't End Up a Flat Squirrel" with sport psychologist Dr. Tiff Jones
Mar 01, 2020
#155 How to Coach Your Own Child: An Excerpt from Every Moment Matters
Feb 23, 2020
#154 Raising Strong, Resilient Girls through Positive Psychology with author and coach Lani Silversides
Feb 16, 2020
#153 How to Help Athletes Transition Out of Sports with former NFL player Phil Costa
Feb 09, 2020
#152 The Future Coach: Incorporating psychology into every session with EPL and Olympic Sport Psychologist Tom Bates
Feb 02, 2020
Bonus Episode: "In Search of Greatness" with Film Director Gabe Polsky
Jan 28, 2020
#151 Kevin Kirk: Olympic and Professional Golf Coach and 2019 PGA Teacher of the Year
Jan 26, 2020
#150 How to Develop Thinking Players with 10x NCAA Champ and Lacrosse Legend Gary Gait
Jan 19, 2020
#149 US Soccer Legend Landon Donovan and Carrie Taylor: Breaking New Ground in Professional Soccer with SD Loyal
Jan 12, 2020
#148 Bo Eason, NFL All Pro, Broadway star, and author of There is No Plan B for Your A Game"
Jan 05, 2020
#147 Dr. Bob Weil, Sports Podiatrist, on Building a Foundation of Athletic Excellence
Dec 29, 2019
#146 Dr. Jay Martin, All-Time Winningest Men's Collegiate Soccer Coach
Dec 22, 2019
#145 Inside the Mind of an Elite Athlete with Annie Vernon, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Rower
Dec 15, 2019
#144 How Do Athletes Define Fun? Amanda Visek PhD shares ideas for Coaches and Parents
Dec 08, 2019
#143 Establishing a mental framework for success with Sport Psychologist Dan Abrahams
Dec 01, 2019
#142 What Coaches Can Learn from Video Game Designers with UEFA A Licensed Coach Amy Price
Nov 24, 2019
#141 Catch Them Being Good: A replay of our interview with the late, great World Cup and Olympic Champion Tony DiCicco
Nov 17, 2019
#140 How to Design a Great Practice and Prepare your Athletes for Competition with Skill Acquisition Expert Ian Renshaw
Nov 10, 2019
#139 How to Teach your Athletes to Move Safely and Efficiently with Running Rewired author Jay Dicharry
Nov 03, 2019
#138 Is Sport Essentially Good, or is That Wishful Thinking? A Conversation with Sports Sociologist Jay Coakley 
Oct 27, 2019
#137 Jenny Levy, Two-Time National Lacrosse Champion and Coach of the Year, on why it’s not the winning, it’s the atmosphere that matters most
Oct 20, 2019
#136 Steve Kerr, 8x NBA Champion player and coach, on developing your culture and being a great coach
Oct 13, 2019
#135 Chris Ritter of Ritter Sports Performance talks athlete development, strength training, building culture, and the multi-sport athlete
Oct 06, 2019
#134 Eastern Philosophy Meets Western Athlete Performance: A Discussion with Chungliang Al Huang
Sep 29, 2019
Highlight Episode: John and James break down the most interesting topics raised in recent interviews
Sep 22, 2019
Professional Soccer Player Chris Wondolowski on building a warrior culture and becoming the all time leading scorer in MLS history
Sep 15, 2019
#131 Terry Steiner, Team USA Women's Wrestling Head Coach "You could be the last person with a chance to reach that kid!"
Sep 08, 2019
#130 What are your coaching "non-negotiables?" A discussion with Sport Consultant JP Nurbun
Sep 01, 2019
#129 Win the Day with sport psychologist and Way of Champions founder Dr. Jerry Lynch
Aug 25, 2019
#128 Can We Stop the Officials Shortage by Shaming Parents and Coaches? A Conversation with Referee Brian Barlow
Aug 17, 2019
#127 Mark Pulisic, Father of USMNT Star Christian Pulisic, on Coaching and Raising Highly Motivated Athletes
Aug 11, 2019
#126 "The Only Thing that Will Prevent You From Getting Better is Thinking that you Know it All:" 59 High-Performance Lessons with Fergus Connolly, NFL and EPL Sport Performance Coach
Aug 05, 2019
#125 Champions Act Like Champions Before they Become Champions: How to Find Your Hidden Talent with Author and Coach Travis Daugherty
Jul 28, 2019
#124 "It's difficult to be a great teammate if you are still focused on yourself" with Dr. Peter Scales, author of Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis
Jul 22, 2019
#123 Coaches of the Future Need to be Evidence Based Coaches with Dr. Ron Quinn
Jul 14, 2019
#122 The Importance of Free Play in the Development of a Young Athlete with Ted Kroeten, founder of Joy of the People
Jul 07, 2019
#121 5 Olympic Medals and a Lifetime of Lessons: An Interview with UK Sport’s Dame Katherine Grainger
Jun 30, 2019
#120 Soccer Starts at Home with Tom Byer
Jun 24, 2019
#119 Using Play to Enhance Player and Team Development with Richard Cheetham
Jun 16, 2019
#118 How to Learn Like a Jungle Tiger with Trevor Ragan from TrainUgly.com
Jun 09, 2019
Bonus Episode: John and Jerry do a deep dive into the 2019 Way of Champions Conference
Jun 07, 2019
#117 "Turning Confrontation into Communication, not Conflict" with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching
Jun 01, 2019
#114 Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World with David Epstein, NYT bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene
May 26, 2019
#113 Former US olympic Soccer Player and National Team Coach Erik Imler on Developing a Coaching Philosophy
May 19, 2019
#112 "Is Coaching an art or a Science?" A discussion with former Team USA Volleyball Head Coach Terry Liskevych
May 12, 2019
#113 The Difference Between Talent and Ability, a discussion with Stuart Armstrong, host of The Talent Equation Podcast
May 05, 2019
#111 Training the Mind for Optimal Performance with Lindsey Wilson
Apr 28, 2019
#110 Coaches are terrible at Talent ID, so we must be architects of an optimal learning environment: A discussion with Dr. Joe Baker
Apr 21, 2019
#109 Understanding the Sport Parent Psyche with iSport360’s Ian Goldberg
Apr 15, 2019
#108 USA Hockey Technical Director Ken Martel: How to successfully implement a Long Term Athlete Development model
Apr 08, 2019
#107 How to Find Your Coaching True North with Celia Slater and Jerry Lynch
Mar 31, 2019
#106 “If you love the process, the process will eventually love you back” a conversation with Super Bowl Champion Strength Coach Jon Torine
Mar 24, 2019
#105 "How to Put Play Back into a Child's Day" with Eric Seibel and Tim Bedley from "Global School Play Day"
Mar 17, 2019
#104 Parenting Young Champions and Peak Performance with Gold Medal Winning Sport Psychologist Dr Roberta Kraus
Mar 10, 2019
#104 "You Coach a Child, Not a Sport!" with Dr. Martin Toms
Mar 03, 2019
#103 How to Build a Model Youth Sports Organization with John Leutkemeyer, Kirkwood (MO) Youth Hockey
Feb 25, 2019
#102 "Is there a difference between Coaching Girls and Coaching Boys?" with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach
Feb 17, 2019
#101 "How to Create a Season to Remember" with former MLB player Jack Perconte
Feb 10, 2019
#100 “Every Child is One Relationship Away from a Successful Life:” A Lesson on Transformational Coaching from Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman of the InSideOut Initiative
Feb 04, 2019
#99 How to Help your Teams Overcome Fear in “Must Win” Games: A Fireside Chat with John and Jerry
Jan 28, 2019
#98 MLS All Star and US National Team Forward Brian Ching discusses his Journey from Hawaii to the World Cup
Jan 21, 2019
#97 “Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident” with Dana Cavalea, Former NY Yankees Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jan 14, 2019
#96 "Success is Not an Accident; Success is a Choice" with Alan Stein Jr., author of Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best
Jan 07, 2019
#95 5 Tools to Help You Win without Talking About Winning with longtime HS Basketball Coach Greg Garrison
Dec 30, 2018
#94 Can We Promote and Teach Creativity with James Vaughan from the Player Development Project
Dec 23, 2018
#93 Super Bowl Champion and All-Pro Lineman Matt Birk and the Case for Late Specialization in Sports
Dec 17, 2018
#92 A Fireside Chat on the Future of Coaching with Mark Bennett, Stuart Armstrong, Juan Gonzales Mendia, and John O’Sullivan
Dec 12, 2018
#91 A Conversation with World Cup and Olympic Sports Psychologist Bill Beswick
Dec 10, 2018
#90 How a Coaching Mentor Can Change Your Life with Alan Keane, England u18 Basketball Head Coach
Dec 03, 2018
#89 A Commitment to Changing the Culture of Coaching with Lynn Berling-Manuel, CEO of United Soccer Coaches
Nov 26, 2018
#88 How to start a coaching mentorship group in your community with Ryan Krzykowski, Founder of Community for Coaches
Nov 19, 2018
#87 Becoming a Coaching Wizard with Russel Earnshaw and John Fletcher of The Magic Academy  
Nov 12, 2018
#86 Building faster, stronger athletes at every age with Olympic and World Champion strength coach Mike Boyle
Nov 05, 2018
#85 How to Transform the Culture of Your Youth Sports Program with Nate Baldwin, Appleton Parks and Recreation Sports Coordinator
Oct 29, 2018
#84 How to Build Great Habits and Break Bad Ones with Internationally Known Author and Blogger James Clear
Oct 22, 2018
#83 Children Become the Messages They Hear the Most with Dr. Jim Taylor, Sports Psychologist and author of Raising Young Athletes
Oct 15, 2018
#82 The Barcelona Way: Unlocking the DNA of a Winning Culture with author Damian Hughes
Oct 08, 2018
#81 Lessons from Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton, and Mark Bennett that have made me a Better Coach
Oct 01, 2018
#80 Eating Disorders, and How Coaches Can Help Athletes have a Healthy Relationship with Food, Exercise and Their Bodies with National Champion Cyclist and Sports Psychologist Dr. Kate Bennett
Sep 23, 2018
#79 The Power of Influence: A Fireside Chat with John and Jerry about how coaches, parents and teammates can impact their teams in a positive way
Sep 17, 2018
#78 Pause before you post - why athletes must be intentional on social media, with 2x All-American and USA Basketball Assistant Coach Scott Fitch
Sep 10, 2018
#77 Mindfulness, Peak Performance, and “Playing in the Space Between” with Dr. Amy Saltzman
Sep 03, 2018
WOC #76 Mark Bennett Returns! The Founder of PDS Coaching on Using the Rule of 3 for Coaching Excellence and Ways to Make Your Athletes More Accountable
Aug 27, 2018
#75 How to Incorporate Long Term Athlete Development into your practices with internationally known experts Joe Eisenmann, Tony Moreno and Rick Howard
Aug 20, 2018
#74 Anthony Latronica, US U17 Men’s National Team and US Men’s Paralympic Assistant Coach, on the Importance of Developing Players at Every Age and Stage
Aug 12, 2018
#73 Jerry Lynch and John O’Sullivan discuss how we use the R.I.V.E.R. effect to Connect with our Athletes, and you can too
Aug 06, 2018
#72 Mark Wilson, former Manchester United, Middlesborough, and FC Dallas Player, on great coaches, superstar teammates, and how falling back in love with the game saved his career
Jul 30, 2018
#71 Kirk Anderson, Former US Tennis Association Coaching Director, on how to put the needs of Players First in Youth Sports
Jul 23, 2018
#70 How to Minimize Injury and Maximize Performance of Young Athletes with author Dr. Tommy John
Jul 16, 2018
#69 Why more Physical Education and recess are the keys to better students in schools, with Paul Zientarski, TED Speaker and 40-year veteran Physical Education teacher.
Jul 09, 2018
#68 How to take US Soccer to the next level with Coaching Director for US Youth Soccer, Sam Snow.
Jul 01, 2018
#67 Coaching Child Soldiers, Empowering Young Girls, and Changing the World Through Sport with Nick Gates, Founder of Coaches Across Continents
Jun 25, 2018
How to Grow and Improve Your Sport with US Lacrosse Technical Director for Athlete Development TJ Buchanan
Jun 18, 2018
The Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance with Alex Hutchinson, former elite runner and author of the bestselling book Endure
Jun 10, 2018
#64 “I’m just a kid playing a game”: Overcoming adversity, managing disappointment, and building an athlete warrior ethos with USA Volleyball Player Cassidy Lichtman
Jun 03, 2018
#63 How Chasing Your Dream Can Change Your Life with Paul Kapsalis, author and former Indiana University Men's Soccer Player
May 28, 2018
#62 “What is your team's why?” How outcomes are both purpose and process driven with Middlebury College AD Erin Quinn
May 20, 2018
#61 Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author of The Talent Code and The Culture Code, on The Four Most Powerful Words a Leader Can Say, and Other Secrets of Highly Successful Teams
May 14, 2018
#60 “We don’t put kindergarteners in big chairs and huge desks, but we ask them to play on big fields with adult rules” with Dr. Stephen Norris, world renowned LTAD expert.
May 07, 2018
#59 "I Like Recruiting Farm Kids!" How 3x NCAA Champion UConn Field Hockey Coach Nancy Stevens Builds Championship Teams
Apr 30, 2018
#58 What Are the Most Important Leadership Traits to Teach Young Athletes and Other FAQs with Coach Reed Maltbie and John O’Sullivan
Apr 23, 2018
#57 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development
Apr 16, 2018
#56 "Some parents are crazy, but most are just stressed!" Why parent engagement is key to fixing youth sports with Skye Eddy Bruce, Founder of SoccerParenting.com
Apr 08, 2018
#55 Coaching John McEnroe and Other Great Tales from 17x NCAA Champion Stanford Tennis Coach, Dick Gould
Apr 02, 2018
#54 How Desirable Difficulties Help Our Children Succeed in Sports and Life with Jessica Lahey, Author of The Gift of Failure
Mar 25, 2018
#53 The 7 Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in America with Michael Zigarelli, author of the Messiah Method
Mar 19, 2018
#52 How Belgium went from #66 to #1 in The World Rankings with Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris van Der Haegen
Mar 11, 2018
#51 No One Gets There Alone with Sports Psychologist Rob Bell
Mar 04, 2018
#50 It's Time for Coaching Educators to Start Teaching Coaching and Stop Teaching Sport Science with Olympic Coaching Educator Wayne Goldsmith
Feb 26, 2018
#49 Cindy Timchal, 8x NCAA Champion Lacrosse Coach, on How Champions ‘Win the Day’, Cultivate Leadership, and Do all the Little Things others Hate to Do.
Feb 19, 2018
#48 Dr. Mark Williams, Skill Acquistion Expert, On Why Early Engagement is Better than Early Specialization"
Feb 12, 2018
#47 Bob Hansen, 7x NCAA Champion Tennis Coach, on Why Team Dynamics are Crucial to Success in Individual Sports
Feb 04, 2018
#46 How to Run Better Practices with Best Selling Author Doug Lemov
Jan 29, 2018
#45 How a tiny Vermont town quietly became a Cradle of Olympians with Karen Crouse
Jan 22, 2018
#44 22x NCAA and World Cup Champion Coach Anson Dorrance Discusses the Difference Between Coaching Men and Women, Building the Competitive Cauldron, and the Keys To Building a Winning Culture with UNC Women’s Soccer
Jan 14, 2018
#43 Life's 2 Short 4 Just 1 Sport with Steve Boyle, Founder of 2-4-1 Sports and Chairman of the National Association of Physical Literacy
Jan 08, 2018
#42 Best of 2017: Our Favorite Interviews on Coaching from our First Year Pt 1  
Jan 01, 2018
#41 Continuing the Legacy of Johan Cruyff with TOVO Academy and Cruyff Institute Founder, Todd Beane
Dec 27, 2017
#40 Chamique Holdsclaw, The “Michael Jordan” of Women’s Basketball, On Being the Best, Falling Down, and Finding Her Purpose Again
Dec 17, 2017
#39 Manchester United Youth Coach Tom Statham Discusses Two Decades of Watching Young Players’ Unique Pathways to the Pros
Dec 11, 2017
#38 Don't Just Tell Them to Be Leaders, Teach Them with James Leath, Former Head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy
Dec 03, 2017
#37 Wrestle Like a Girl with Sally Roberts, 3x U.S. National Champ
Nov 26, 2017
#36 Former Professional Golfer, John Haime, on How Sports Skills Transfer from the Locker Room to the Board Room
Nov 19, 2017
WOC #35 Dr. Peter Vint, Former USOC High-Performance Specialist, on Coaching and Parenting Elite Athletes
Nov 13, 2017
#34 Bestselling Author, Dan Heath, on How Coaches can Create Extraordinary Moments for their Athletes
Nov 06, 2017
#33 Best Selling Authors Wade Gilbert and Jerry Lynch Discuss What Quality Coaching Really Looks Like
Oct 29, 2017
#32 Emmy Award Winning ESPN Reporter Tom Farrey on Creating Sports for All and Play for Life”
Oct 23, 2017
#31 Mark Bennett, Founder of Performance Development Systems, How Coaches Shape Behavior, Influence Training Habits, and Build Accountable Teams
Oct 15, 2017
#30 What Makes Sports Fun for Athletes of All Ages with Amanda Visek, PhD
Oct 08, 2017
#29 Retired NBA Player Bob Bigelow, Just Let the Kids Play
Oct 02, 2017
#28 Brett Fischer, PT for the Arizona Cardinals, on injuries, early specialization, and teaching movement before technical skills.
Sep 25, 2017
#27 Jen Fraser, Author of Teaching Bullies, The Sports Bully Episode
Sep 18, 2017
WOC #26 Dr. Jerry Lynch, 36x NCAA Champ, On Mindfulness, Motivation, and How to Turn Your Off-Season into Investment Season
Sep 11, 2017
#25 Dr. Richard Bailey, Head of Research at ICSSPE, What we need to make coaching a true profession
Sep 04, 2017
WOC #24 Tom Bates, Head of Performance Psychology and Culture for Aston Villa FC, Every player you coach has four words stamped on the forehead...
Aug 28, 2017
WOC #23 Jenny Levy, Two-time NCAA Lacrosse Champion and Coach of the year, on why it's not the winning it's the atmosphere that matters most
Aug 21, 2017
WOC #22 John Kessel, USA Volleyball, Lines Teach You How, but the Game Teaches You Why
Aug 14, 2017
WOC #21 Nate Sanderson, Two-Time Iowa HS State Basketball Champion Coach, on the Art of Engaging Parents in a Championship Culture
Aug 07, 2017
#20 Jim Thompson, Founder of Positive Coaching Alliance, on How Connection Precedes Commitment in Leadership
Jul 31, 2017
#19 Sam Walker, Best Selling Author of The Captain Class - The counterintuitive leadership qualities of the men and women who led the greatest teams of all time
Jul 24, 2017
#18 Ryan Holiday, Best Selling Author, The Obtsacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and the value of philosophy in sports
Jul 17, 2017
#17 Lynn Kachmarik, First Female to Coach a Men's NCAA Division I Team Sport, On Protecting Our Children in Sport
Jul 10, 2017
WOC #16 Stuart Armstrong, Head of Coaching for Sport England, "Learning Happens in the Ugly Zone"
Jul 03, 2017
#15 Julie Foudy, Two-Time World Cup Champion and ESPN Soccer Analyst, on Choosing to Matter
Jun 26, 2017
#14 Mark Upton, International Skill Acquisition and Coaching Education Expert, on What Makes Quality Coaching
Jun 19, 2017
#13 Nicole LaVoi, Co-Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport
Jun 12, 2017
#12 Jay Fiedler, Former NFL Quarterback, on Pursuing your Passion
Jun 05, 2017
#11 Jon Gordon, Best Selling Author and Leadership Expert, on the Power of Positivity
May 29, 2017
#10 Angela Hucles: 2X Olympic Gold Medalist on Why We Need Introverted Leadershiip
May 22, 2017
#9 Jay Demerit English Premier League and World Cup Soccer Player: It's Time to Rise and Shine
May 15, 2017
#8 Tony DiCicco Olympic and World Champion Soccer Coach: Catch Them Being Good
May 10, 2017
#7 Mauren Monte: Author of Destination Unstoppable, The Journey of No Athlete Left Behind
May 03, 2017
#6 Chris Snyder: US Olympic Committee Coaching Director on the Secrets of Great Coaches
Apr 26, 2017
#5 Ashton Eaton: 2x Olympic Gold Medalist on the Journey Through Excellence in Sport
Apr 19, 2017
#3 Lisa Cole: Sport for Social Impact
Apr 13, 2017
#1 Dr. Jerry Lynch: What It Takes to Win 36 NCAA Championships
Apr 13, 2017
#2 Dan Abrahams: Inside the Mind of a Champion
Apr 13, 2017
#4 David Epstein: The Sports Gene and the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
Apr 13, 2017