Way of Champions Podcast

#473 Jason Sacks, CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance, on Educating One Million Coaches and Making Systemic Change in Youth Sports

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Sacks is the CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance (@positivecoachus). He joined the organization in April 2006 and has since served in a variety of...

#473 Jason Sacks, CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance, on Educating One Million Coaches and Making Systemic Change in Youth Sports

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Sacks is the CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance. He joined the organization in April 2006 and has since served in a variety of capacities, includ...

#473 Jason Sacks, CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance, on Educating One Million Coaches and Making Systemic Change in Youth Sports

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Sacks is the CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance. He joined the organization in April 2006 and has since served in a variety of capacities, includ...

#472 Dr. Jean Cote on Transformational Coaching, Enjoyment, and his new Research on the Factors that Promote Continued Interest in Youth Sports,

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jean Côté is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University, Canada. His research interests include children i...

#471 Champ Bailey, NFL Hall of Famer, on Being a Role Model for Teammates, and a Leader on and Off the Field

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roland "Champ" Bailey, Jr. is t a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play in the NFL.  During his playing days fo...

#470 Chris Malleo, former Pro Football Player and Author of The Chairleader, on the Extraordinary of Coach Frankie Kineavy, and Leading Without Limits

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Malleo is a former Northwestern University and professional football player. After retiring from paying, he became head coach at The Peddie Scho...

#469 "The best form of coach education is coach retention" wth Dr. Vince Minjares, Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program Manager and Coach Developer

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Vince Minjares is a Program Manager of the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program with responsibility for driving Project Play's school sports a...

#468 Shane Battier, the "No Stats All Star" on his 2x NBA Championships, his All American High School and Collegiate Career, and the Importance of Modeling Championship Behaviors

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over a distinguished NBA and collegiate career, Shane Battier established himself as a scholar-athlete, All-American, leader, and philanthropist. Dubb...

#467 Katie Van Dyke, Antitrust Attorney, on the Negative Influence of Private Equity in Youth Sports Clubs, Leagues and Tournaments

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Katherine Van Dyck (@capitalKVD) is an experienced antitrust lawyer and founder of KVD Strategies PLLC, with senior fellowships at the American Econom...

#466 Brad Stulberg, Author of The Way of Excellence, on Redefining Excellence, the Mindset of High Performance, Building Effective Habits, and Finding Meaning in it All

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice ...

#465 What Would Your Yoda Say? Dr. Jim Loehr and Dr. Haley Perlus Join for a Conversation About Mindset, Coaching Your Inner Voice and the Importance of Gratitude

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved worldw...

#464 Cara Stawicki, Mental Performance Coach and 2019 World Champion Rower

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cara Stawicki (@carastawicki)  is a World Champion rower with nearly 20 years of competitive experience, including multiple World Rowing Championship...

#463 Tom Farrey, Executive Director of Aspen Institute Sports and Society Program, on Achievable Steps to Get More Kids Playing Sports, Build Facilities, and Educate Coaches

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Farrey is the founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, which he launched in 2011 to convene leaders, faci...

#462 Joey Leonardo, 2026 Freeride World Tour Skier, on his Unique Pathway to Becoming a Professional Big Mountain Skier

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Leonardo (@j.bag_) is a professional freeride skier from Edwards, Colorado, who has officially qualified as a rookie for the 2026 Freeride World ...

#461 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the Game (replay)

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a recent visit to the US House of Representatives, John has been thinking a lot about the business of youth sports and how we can fix the many i...

#460 Joe Baker, Author of "The Tyranny of Talent" on Defining, Identifying, and Developing Talent While Never Losing Sight of Long Term Engagement

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joe Baker (@bakerjtoronto) is the Tanenbaum Research Chair at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is a world-leader in research on talent identi...

#459 Harrsion Bernstein, Founder of Soldiers to Sidelines, on Giving our Former Soldiers the Ability to Serve Again Through Coaching

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harrison Bernstein is the founder of Soldiers To Sidelines (STS) and has served as executive director since May 2014. STS evolved from a passion proje...

#458 Gary Gait, Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Head Coach: "It's not men's or women's lacrosse. it's just lacrosse."

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry and John are so thrilled to welcome back Gary Gait to the podcast. Gait is widely considered the greatest men's lacrosse player of all time, and...

#457 John Lind, Sweden Ice Hockey Director of Education and Research, on Developing as Many Kids as Possible, as Long as Possible, in the Best Environment Possible

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Lind is the Director of Education and Research at the Swedish Ice Hockey Association. He has a background as a player at the junior national team...

#456 Sean Mullin, Writer and Director of Brothers on Three: The Story of West Point Rugby

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Mullin is an award-winning filmmaker. He has been a writer, director and/or producer on seven films that have received theatrical releases. His c...

#455 Chris Armas, former MLS Head Coach and Manchester United Asst. Coach, on Loving Your Players, Investing in Relationships, and Keeping an Optimistic Outlook on Life

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Armas is a 2025 inductee into the US Soccer Hall of Fame. During his playing career, he played 12 seasons in Major League Soccer for the LA Gala...

#454 Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze, Authors of Playing the Long Game, on Tools for Parenting Elite and College Athletes

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we step away from youth sports and talk about how parents can best support truly elite level, college, and professional level athletes on th...

$453 Jenny Levy, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of UNC Women's Lacrosse on Demanding Failure in Practice, Building Stronger Relationships Through Casual Conversations, and Being a Lifelong Learner

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Mediocrity works fine until it meets passion" says a favorite sign on the wall of this week's guest, on for the third time, Jenny Levy. Everytime she...

#452 Betsy Butterick, Author of Kids These Days: "You need to reach them before you teach them!"

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Betsy Butterick (@betsy_thecoachescoach) is affectionately known as "The Coaches' Coach"and uses the transformative power of communication to help bui...

#351 Dr Neeru Jayanthi on Early Sport Specialization, the Importance of Multi-movement Experiences for Kids, and How Parents Can Navigate the Complex Youth Sports World (replay)

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Neeru Jayanthi is one of the leading experts on youth sports health, injuries, and sports training patterns, as well as an international leader in ...

#351 Dr Neeru Jayanthi on Early Sport Specialization, the Importance of Multi-movement Experiences for Kids, and How Parents Can Navigate the Complex Youth Sports World (replay)

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Neeru Jayanthi is one of the leading experts on youth sports health, injuries, and sports training patterns, as well as an international leader in ...

#450 Becky Burleigh, NCAA Champion Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of What Drives Winning (replay)

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Burleigh began her college soccer coaching career at the ripe old age of 21, coaching Berry College to two NAIA National Championships before mo...

#449 Emma Doyle, Host of The Coaching Podcast, on the Qualities of Great Coaches and Empowering Female Athletes

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Doyle is a dynamic Energy Coach, speaker, and author who helps leaders and athletes unleash their potential through the power of coaching. With a...

# 448 Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu from Wisest Learners: Don't Let Your Passion Become your Child's Burden

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu are the authors of Wisest Learners: Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, and are longtime basketball athletes and coac...

# 448 Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu from Wisest Learners: Don't Let Your Passion Become your Child's Burden

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu are the authors of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, and are longtime basketball athletes and coaches. Alex Compto...

#447 Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach on the Difference Between Coaching Boys and Girls

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and S...

#447 Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach on the Difference Between Coaching Boys and Girls

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and S...

#446 Geoff Carlston, former Ohio State and Ohio U Volleyball Coach, on Fear vs Love Based High Performance Environments

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of his collegiate coaching career, Geoff Carlston served as head coach at Ohio University, Ohio State University, and Concordia Univer...

#445 Tom Renney, Former NHL Head Coach and Hockey Canada CEO

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Renney is a Canadian former ice hockey coach and executive. Renney began his coaching career in the Western Hockey League (WHL), capturing a Memor...

#444 What Does it Take to be an Elite Youth Athlete? Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Slater de Brun and 2x USA Swimming National Champion Campbell McKean Share Their Stories

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living in Bend, Oregon, our host John O'Sullivan has gotten to know some extraordinary young athletes, none more so than our two guests today, Slater ...

Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright of The Antifragile Academy

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nick Holton's work focuses on helping individuals, teams, businesses and organizations become better versions of themselves through the applicati...

Tools for Implementing the Way of Champions Culture with Matt Booth, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June of 2025, John and Jerry gathered in Lake George, Colorado with 30 coaches, athletic directors, and sport performance coaches for our first eve...

Tools for Implementing the Way of Champions Culture with Matt Booth, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June of 2025, John and Jerry gathered in Lake George, Colorado with 30 coaches, athletic directors, and sport performance coaches for our first eve...

#441 How to Be a Better Parent Coach: A Discussion with Skye Eddy, Jerry Lynch, and John O'Sullivan

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions we get here is could we cover the challenges of being a parent coach. Statistics tell us that on the grassroots and r...

#440 Scott Allen, Washington Capitals Asst. Coach on Being a Great Assistant, the Importance of Loyalty, and How to Make Every Individual Better in a Team Environment

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Allen is the  assistant coach of the Washington Capitals of the NHL. Prior to joining Washington, Allen spent three seasons with the Hershey Be...

#439 Mark Gottfried, former NCAA Basketball Coach at Alabama and NC State: "The Softest Pillow in the World is a Clear Conscience"

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Gottfried is an American men's college basketball coach, basketball podcaster, and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Ca...

#438 Mike Potenza, San Jose Sharks Head of Performance: "The Most Important Coaching Tool is a Couch"

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Potenza is the Head of Performance for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, where he oversees the strength & conditioning and nutrition staffs and ser...

#437 Sam Parfitt, Founder and CEO of the True Athlete Project, on Combating the Mental Health Crisis in Sports

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Parfitt is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The True Athlete Project. He holds an MSc in Sport Policy, Management and International De...

#436 Ron Adams, Golden St. Warriors Asst. Coach : "Great Assistants Cement the Cracks"

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Adams has been the assistant coach of the Golden St. Warriors since 2014, in that time winning 4x NBA Champions and being recognized in 2022 at th...

#435 Jennifer Paulett, ESPN Director of Corporate Citizenship, on Taking Back Youth Sports for Our Kids

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Paulett, director of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, is responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategy on youth sports partic...

#435 Jennifer Paulett, ESPN Director of Corporate Citizenship, on Taking Back Youth Sports for Our Kids

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Paulett, director of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, is responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategy on youth sports partic...

#434 Professional Surfer Lakey Peterson on Perspective, Embracing the Journey, and Overcoming Disappointment to Become a Champion Again

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lakey Peterson (@LakeyPeterson) is an American professional surfer and star of the new film Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story by 805 Beer. She ha...

#433 Dr. Jerry Lynch on How to Lead with Love, the #1 Coaching Success Strategy to Build Strong Relationships and Winning Teams

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, John and Jerry discuss Jerry's brand new book Lead with Love. This book is the culmination of Jerry's multiple decades worki...

#432 Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class, on Owning Your Development, Parental Pressure, and How the Elite Performance Mindset Can Drive You or Make You Miserable

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Hartley (@simonhartley) is a world-renowned expert in high-performance psychology and the founder of Be World Class. For nearly 30 years, Simon ...

#431 Dionne Koller, Professor of Sport Law, on How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape the American Youth Sports System, and How we Can Fix it

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dionne Koller is Professor of Law and the Director of the Center for Sport and the Law at the University of Baltimore. Professor Koller's scholarly fo...

#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...

#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...

#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...

#429 Greg Olsen, 3x NFL Pro Bowl Player and FOX Sports Broadcaster, on Coaching, High Performance, and Creating a Top Level Youth Sports Experience

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Olsen (@GregOlsen88) is a 3x NFL Pro Bowl player and 2x Emmy Award winning broadcaster. He was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 31st over...

#428 Jami Muelders, Olympic and World Champion Field Hockey Coach and Player, on Developing High Performing Athletes, Teams and Human Beings

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamilon (Jami) Muelders is a highly accomplished Field Hockey coach and athlete with extensive international experience.  With a journey that include...

# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

#426 Sam Morse, US World Cup Downhill Skier, on the Mindset of "Skiing Wicked Fast" and Finding an Identity Outside of Sport

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Morse (@sammorseski) began skiing at age 23 months on the slopes of Sugarloaf. Nicknamed "Moose"  for his solidness and Maine woods roots, he fol...

#425 How to Win the Inside Game Through Clarity, Purpose and Belonging with Author and Coach Steve Magness

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Survi...

#424 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 (replay)

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Raymond Verheijen (@raymondverheije) is a world renowned fitness coach and has been involved as an assistant in 4 World Cups and 4 EURO's working und...

#423 Mark Bennett MBE, Former British Commando and Founder of PDS Coaching on The Rule of Three, and How Coaching Behaviors is the Key to Excellence

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bennett (@pdscoach) is one of our most popular all-time guests, and for good reason. His coaching methodology through PDS Coaching has influenced...

#422 Dr. Debbie Sayers, Co-Founder of the Campaign for Children's Rights in Football

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Debbie Sayers is a lawyer from the UK with a PhD in human rights law. She founded Salisbury Rovers FC in April 2016. The youth football club take...

#421 Matthew Mitchell, 3x SEC Coach of the Year for University of Kentucky Women's Basketball

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Mitchell (@coachmatthewmitchell) is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest ...

#420 Breanne Smedley, 4x State Champion Volleyball Coach on Incorporating Mental Training Into Every Practices

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Breanne Smedley is a 14-year head coach, 4x state champion, certified mental performance coach, and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. She help...

#419 Dr. Jamie Taylor on Sport Skill Acquisition, Coach Development, and the Keys to Designing Effective, Engaging and Challenges Practices

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Taylor, PhD (@Jattaylor) earned a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor and l...

#418 Rob Ramseyer, Founder of the Impactful Coaching Project, on Leading and Coaching the 21st Century Athlete

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rob Ramseyer is the Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Expansion at Friends University, where he oversees 24 teams and also serves as a mem...

#417 David Baird, UEFA A Licensed Coach and Founder of Scoreboard Soccer on How to Create More Engaging Practices and Small Sided Games

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Baird (@CoachDavidBaird) holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License. He has coached youth soccer for more than 15 years. Currently,...

#416 Jonah Oliver, World Renowned Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action Instead of Waiting for Positive Thoughts

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this replay from May of 2022, John interviews Jonah Oliver (@jonah_oliver1) one of Australia's leading performance psychologists. Combining his tra...

#415 Damian DiGiulian, St Michaels College Ice Hockey Head Coach, on the Current State of Youth Sports and Being a Great Assistant Coach

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Damian DiGiulian is in his his 13th season as the men's ice hockey head coach at St Michaels College in Vermont. DiGiulian has also coached in the USA...

#415 Damian Digulian, St Michaels College Ice Hockey Head Coach, on the Current State of Youth Sports and Being a Great Assistant Coach

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Damian DiGiulian is in his his 13th season as the men's ice hockey head coach at St Michaels College in Vermont. DiGiulian has also coached in the USA...

#414 Meredith Civico, Rutgers Field Hockey Head Coach, on Taking Your Core Values from the Wall to the Ball

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Meredith Civico to the podcast, a coach who worked with Jerry as a 2005 national champion player at Maryland and whose program c...

#413 2024 NCAA Champion Vermont Men's Soccer Coaches Rob Dow and Brad Cole

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As John has spoken of many times on this podcast, he spent 1999-2002 coaching soccer at University of Vermont. So needless to say when the Catamounts ...

#412 "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

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Ehrmann is the critically acclaimed author of InsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. He was an All American football player, was na...

#411 Dave Brandt, 6x NCAA Champion Men's Soccer Coach: "Rules and Policies are Have to; Culture is Want to!"

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our first season of the podcast, we interviewed author Michael Zigarelli, who wrote  a book called The Messiah Method: The 7 Disciplines of the W...

#410 Ryan Bernacchi, Fromer TOPGUN Instructor and Commander of the Blue Angles on Leadership, Team Culture, and the Importance of Visualization in High Performance Environments

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a replay from 2022 with Captain Ryan Bernacchi, USN (Ret.) a retired naval officer who possesses a unique background in aviatio...

#409 Angelo Gingerelli on How to Compete, Win and Thrive as a College Athlete

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angelo Gingerelli (@mr5thround) is the Strength Coach at Seton Hall University and NJ State Director of the National Strength and Conditioning Associa...

#408 Marginal Gains are Dead with Mehdi Kordi, Olympic and World Champion Cycling Coach

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mehdi Kordi has led the Dutch track riders to nine different Olympic medals including six Gold and 16 World Championships titles over 8 different athl...

#407 Anson Dorrance Pt. 2: Another NCAA Title, the New UNC Coaching Regime, and the Importance of Love in Your Coaching

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On November 14, 2024, we interviewed 22 time NCAA Champion Coach Anson Dorrance from University of North Carolina Women's Soccer. At the time the Tar ...

The Secrets of a Successful Halftime Talk with Eamon Devlin, Founder of Minute9

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eamon Devlin is a multifaceted professional with a career spanning business, law, and elite sports performance. Originally from Ireland and now resid...

"You Might be the Last Coach with a Chance to Reach that Kid": A Conversation with Terry Steiner, USA Women's Wrestling Head Coach

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Terry Steiner is the Head Coach of the USA Women's Wrestling Team. A 2024 inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and a 3x All America...

"You Might be the Last Coach with a Chance to Reach that Kid": A Conversation with Terry Steiner, USA Women's Wrestling Head Coach

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Terry Steiner is the Head Coach of the USA Women's Wrestling Team. A 2024 inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and a 3x All America...

#404 Doug Lemov, Author of The Coach's Guide to Teaching and Practice Perfect (Replay)

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we dive into the archives with author Doug Lemov. Doug is the author of the international bestseller Teach L...

#403 Anson Dorrance on his Retirement as Head Coach of 21x NCAA Champs UNC Women's Soccer, Self Awareness, and Being a Truth Teller to Your Athletes (Part 1)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anson Dorrance recently stepped down as Head Coach the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer program. In his career spanning 1979-2024, he won o...

#403 Anson Dorrance on his Retirement as Head Coach of 21x NCAA Champs UNC Women's Soccer, Self Awareness, and Being a Truth Teller to Your Athletes (Part 1)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anson Dorrance recently stepped down as Head Coach the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer program. In his career spanning 1979-2024, he won o...

#403 Anson Dorrance on his Retirement as Head Coach of 21x NCAA Champs UNC Women's Soccer, Self Awareness, and Being a Truth Teller to Your Athletes (Part 1)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anson Dorrance recently stepped down as Head Coach the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer program. In his career spanning 1979-2024, he won o...

#402 How to Build and Exceptional Youth Sports Club with Mike Kelleher and Derek Broadley of Charleston SC

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we dive into the qualities of an exceptional youth sports experience with Mike Kelleher and Derek Broadley of Charleston SC ...

#401 2x Olympic Champion Ashton Eaton and 2x Olympian Gabriel Costano on the Importance of Their Multi-Sport Childhoods, the Character Lessons Learned from Sports, and Transitioning to the Workforce After Professional Athletics

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ashton Eaton is a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (2012 and 2016) and a 5x World indoor and outdoor champion in the decathlon. He was the former world record...

#400 Phil Jackson, 13x NBA Champion Coach and Player on Coaching Jordan, Kobe and Shaq, Lessons from Vince Lombardi, and More

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is hard to believe but we have reached episode 400 of the Way of Champions Podcast, and we wanted an incredible guest to celebrate this momentous o...

#399 Acacia Walker-Weinstein, 2x NCAA Champion Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Acacia Walker-Weinstein joins us this week on the Way of Champions, continuing our October run of champion coaches. Walker is the Head Women's Lacross...

#399 Acacia Walker-Weinstein, 2x NCAA Champion Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Acacia Walker-Weinstein joins us this week on the Way of Champions, continuing our October run of champion coaches. Walker is the Head Women's Lacross...

#398 Frank Busch, Hall of Fame University of Arizona and Team USA Olympic Swimming Coach

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of swimming, you would be hard pressed to find a coach whose resume matches that of American Swim Coaches Association Hall of Famer Frank...

#397 Roy Williams, Hall of Fame NCAA Basketball Coach with North Carolina and Kansas: "You have to leave every player you ever coach with something that is still positive 30 years later"

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Williams served as the men's head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels for 18 seasons and the Kansas Jayhawks for 15 seasons. With a total o...

#396 The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, Mentally Tough Athletes

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, John and Jerry discuss their brand new book The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, M...

#394 Ted Kroeten, Founder of Joy of the People, on the Massive Importance of Free Play in Athletic Development

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this replay from 2019, John talks with Ted Kroeten (@Joyofthepeople), founder of Joy of the People, a free play soccer program in Minnesota. Kroete...

#394 Juwan Brescacin, Professional Football Player and 2x CFL Grey Cup Champion

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Juwan Brescacin (@jbrescacinjones82) is a former collegiate football player at Northern Illinois University and the 15th overall Canadian Football Lea...

#393 Brett White, Author of Behave: The Power of Coach Behavior in Shaping Athletes' Performance and Personal Growth

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brett White is a seasoned sports coach and leadership expert with over 17 years of experience in football (soccer) coaching. He currently serves as th...

#392 Dr. Joe Baker on the Tyranny of Talent, How it Compels and Limits Achievement, and the Damage Early Labels Can do to our Kids

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joe Baker (@bakerjyorku) is the Tanenbaum Research Chair at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is a world-leader in research on talent identifi...

#391 Rasmus Ankersen, Southampton FC Director of Football, Author, Film Maker, and More: How to Identify the Talent That Whispers

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this excellent conversation from 2021, we are joined by Rasmus Ankersen (@RasmusAnkersen), an internationally known author, speaker, and film produ...

#390 Ken Ruoff and Jean Linscott, Authors of What is the Goal? The Truth About the Youth Sports Industry

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Rouff and Jean Linscott are the authors of What is the Goal? The Truth About the Youth Sports Industry. Today we discuss their new, book, many of ...