Way of Champions Podcast
Episodes
$389 Neill Collins, Former Barnsley and Tampa Bay Rowdies Manager, on Building Relationships, Trust, Values, and Taking the Long View in a Short Term Focused Environment
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neill Collins is a former professional soccer player, with nearly 600 appearances across clubs such as Sunderland, Leeds, Wolves, Sheffield United, an...
#388 Mike Lee, High Performance Coach to NBA Stars on Developing a Champion's Mindset
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lee (@whoisMikeLee) is a globally recognized keynote speaker, internationally sold author, and coach who shares high-performance leadership lesso...
#387 How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women with Maggie Mertens, Author of Better, Faster, Farther
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Mertens www.MaggieMertens.com) is a writer, journalist, and editor located in Seattle. Her essays and reporting have appeared in The Atlantic, ...
#386 Tara VanDerveer Returns! The All Time Winningest NCAA Basketball Coach on Retiring from Stanford, Her New Coach Mentorship Role, and How Championships are Won in the Locker Room
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tara VanDerveer was the head women's basketball coach at Stanford University from 1985 until her retirement in 2024. VanDerveer was a 10 time Pac-1...
#385 Urs Koenig, former UN Peacekeeper and Author of Radical Humility on How to be an Exceptional Leader AND a Good Human
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Urs Koenig is a veteran executive coach, professor, ultra-endurance champion, former UN Peacekeeper, author, and keynote speaker. All these seemingly...
#384 How to Find Your Identity, Define Your Purpose, and Take Your Team to The Next Level with Owen Eastwood, Author of Belonging (replay)
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time of year there is a lot of fear in sport, We see it in the Copa America and Euro Soccer championships, Olympic Trials, and even on the youth ...
#383 Dr. Jay Martin: Lessons from the BEST Coach You've Never Heard of
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jay Martin is entering his 48th season as the Ohio Wesleyan Men's Soccer Coach in 2024. During his tenure his teams have amassed 750 victories, ma...
#382 Stetson Lawrence, Professional Bull Rider and 9x PBR World Championship Finalist
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stetson Lawrence (@StetsonLawrence) is a former professional bull rider with Chippewa Sioux Native American heritage. He was on the professional tour ...
#381 Katie Steel, Author of The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports - from the Schoolyard to the Stadium
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Steele (@thrivementalhealththerapy) is a licensed marriage and family therapist and cofounder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental heal...
#380 Jeff Jones, Asst. AD for Athletic Performance at Arkansas St. University, on Breaking Character Development into Skills, and Helping Athletes Overcome Adversity
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Jones (@jonseyjeff1) has spent the past four years as the Arkansas St. Red Wolves' Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Performance. He has...
#379 Andrew Simpson, Founder of Player's Fitness and Performance, on How to Create Magic Moments in the Gym
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Simpson (@coachandrewsimpson), Founder of Player's Fitness & Performance (PFP), fell in love with fitness while in college. He discovered that...
#378 John and Jerry Discuss our New Book The Champion Sports Parent, Managing Loss and Disappointment, and More
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new edition of one of our famous fireside chats, where John and Jerry discuss some of the common questions we receive. This week we are d...
#377 Jamie Mittelman, Host of Flame Bearers Podcast, on the Importance of Telling the Stories of Women Olympians and Paralympians
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Mittleman (@flamebearers) is the Founder & Host of Flame Bearers. Founded while Jamie was receiving her Masters of Public Administration from th...
#376 Margaret Domka and Dr. Skye Arthur Banning from the US Center for Mental Health and Sport
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Domka is the Executive Director for the US Center for Mental Health and Sport (@mentalhealthandsport). She is a PhD Candidate at Clemson Univ...
#375 Graham Betchart, Mental Performance Coach for UConn Mens Basketball and NBA All Stars, on Playing Present, the "Palms Down" Approach, and Being Your Authentic Self
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For over 20 years Graham Betchart has worked as a mental performance coach with the worlds top athletes and companies and is now sharing his wisdom t...
#374 Angela Hucles Mangano, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist for USWNT Soccer and General Manager of Angel City FC on Leadership and Building a Values-based Sports Environment
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Hucles Mangano is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist for US Soccer, two-time World Cup Bronze Medalist, former professional soccer player and th...
#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
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Steinberg is a leadership and innovation expert with extensive experience consulting with top Fortune 500 professionals. He also has more than ...
#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
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Steinberg is a leadership and innovation expert with extensive experience consulting with top Fortune 500 professionals. He also has more than ...
#372 Chad Metcalf, Former Navy SEAL and Professional Golfer, on the Key Components of Mental Toughness
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Navy SEAL, professional athlete, and entrepreneur Chad Metcalf (@chadmetcalf) is the author of Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughne...
#371 Colleen Munson, Western Michigan Volleyball Head Coach, on Authenticity, Accountability, and Developing Your Own Players Instead of Looking Outside Your Program for Solutions
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Munson concluded her 19th season at the helm of Western Michigan volleyball in 2023. During her tenure at WMU, Munson has posted 10 20-win se...
#370 Steve Tashjian, Performance Specialist for US Mens Soccer, Everton, and AC Milan, on Trust, Collaboration, Leadership and Culture in High Performance Environments
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Tashjian is the Founder of Elevation Project, which collaborates with elite organizations, communities, and institutions to build high-performa...
#370 Steve Tashjian, Performance Specialist for US Mens Soccer, Everton, and Columbus Crew on Trust, Collaboration, Leadership and Culture in High Performance Environments
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Tashjian is the Founder of Elevation Project, which collaborates with elite organizations, communities, and institutions to build high-performa...
#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
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Carlson (@tfcoachcarlson) is in her 13th year at the helm of the Quinnipiac Women's Rugby team, where she led the transition from a new varsity ...
#368 Eric Potterat, PhD, Mental Performance Coach for the US Navy SEALs, LA Dodgers, and US Women's National Soccer Team
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Potterat, PhD, is a clinical and performance psychologist and a leading expert in individual and organizational performance optimization. Eric re...
#367 Mark Johnson, Author of Spitting in the Soup, on the History of Doping in Sports
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Johnson (www.ironstring.com) is a sportswriter and sports photographer. He has covered cycling and endurance sports since the 1980s. His work oft...
#366 Ian Goldberg and Amy Masters of iSport360 on Sports Parenting, Winning vs Enjoyment, and Managing Expectations in Youth Sports
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of iSport360, a youth sports technology company that is changing the culture in youth sports for over 4M people. ...
#365 Dr Mitch Greene on Quieting Your Mind Chatter and Why Having Courage is More Important Than Confidence
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mitchell Greene (@greenepsych) is a nationally recognized licensed clinical and sport psychologist, whose success over the past 15-plus years is h...
#365 Dr Mitch Greene on Quieting Your Mind Chatter and Having Courage Instead of Wishing for Confidence
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mitchell Greene (@greenepsych) is a nationally recognized licensed clinical and sport psychologist, whose success over the past 15-plus years is h...
#364 Wells Thompson, Former MLS Player and Founder of Soccer Resilience, on How to Think Better so you can Perform Better
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wells Thompson is a former Major League Soccer Player and the Founder of Soccer Resilience, an mazing resource for players and teams to build inner st...
#363 The Performance Doctors on Overcoming Fear and Creating the Optimal Environment for Your Athletes to Perform Their Best
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by The Performance Doctors, three leaders dedicated to creating the optimal environment for your athletes to thrive. They are ...
#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"
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Rollnick provides consultancy, mentorship and training on the subjects of motivation, change, teamwork and Motivational Interviewing. Stephen ...
#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)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Rollnick provides consultancy, mentorship and training on the subjects of motivation, change, teamwork and Motivational Interviewing. Stephen ...
#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
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations to our friend Tara VanDerveer, the Head Coach of the Stanford Women's Basketball team, who recently became the all-time winningest coa...
#360 Tree Beeckman, Coach Educator, Team Culture Specialist, and Former NCAA Volleyball Coach: "When we don't feel seen we feel judged"
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highly-respected coach and educator, Theresa "Tree" Beeckman (@tbeeckman13) is the president and founder of Tree Roots Culture Consulting and Camps ...
#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"
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Cusack is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and PE at Plymouth Marjon University in England where he program leads an MSc in High-Performance ...
#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."
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Freakley has coached individuals, teams, and organizations on the psychology of performance, team dynamics, and well-being. A former NCAA Divi...
#357 Levi Nelson, Coach and Author, on How To Instill Love, Effort, Attitude and Discipline in Your Teams and Athletes
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Levi Nelson is a long time football coach and teacher, and holds a doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology, two master's degrees, and he a...
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kirkup is a former professional soccer player with Manchester United, and then spent multiple decades coaching in the US. He was head women's soc...
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kirkup is a former professional soccer player with Manchester United, and then spent multiple decades coaching in the US. He was head women's soc...
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kirkup is a former professional soccer player with Manchester United, and then spent multiple decades coaching in the US. He was head women's soc...
#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kirkup is a former professional soccer player with Manchester United, and then spent multiple decades coaching in the US. He was head women's soc...
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For over 25 years, Paul McVeigh (@PaulMcVeigh77) has been an elite performer in two of the most competitive industries on the planet; elite sport and...
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For over 25 years, Paul McVeigh (@PaulMcVeigh77) has been an elite performer in two of the most competitive industries on the planet; elite sport and...
#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For over 25 years, Paul McVeigh (@PaulMcVeigh77) has been an elite performer in two of the most competitive industries on the planet; elite sport and...
#354 Dr. Cassidy Preston, Mental Performance Coach, on Being Process and Purpose Driven, Playing with Confidence, and Performing When it Matters Most
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cassidy Preston (@cassidypreston) is a Mental Performance Coach for professional athletes and high-performers like surgeons, hedge fund managers, ...
#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"
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Gervais (@MichaelGervais) is one of the world's top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the min...
#352 Maureen Monte on How to Win Like a Girl and Overcome the Confidence Crisis in our Female Athletes
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Monte (@maureenemonte) builds winning teams that unite, overcome obstacles, and achieve big goals. She has a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engi...
#351 JP Nerbun, Author and Coach Mentor, on Seeing Parents as People, and Unlocking the Power of Parents in Sports
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J.P. Nerbun (@jopnerbun) is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and lead...
#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
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome George Mumford, author, psychologist and Mindfulness & Elite Performance Expert. Named Phil Jackson's 'Secret Weapon' to winning ...
#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
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome George Mumford, author, psychologist and Mindfulness & Elite Performance Expert. Named Phil Jackson's 'Secret Weapon' to winning ...
#349 Dr. Lauren McHenry, Sport Psychologist, on Fostering Connection and Integrating Person Centered Coaching into Coach Education
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren McHenry is a certified mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and national certified counselor...
#348 Matt Kaiser, International Sports Lawyer, on Anti-Doping, the "Safesport Scaries", and How Coaches Can Protect Themselves in a Litigious Youth Sports Environment
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Kaiser is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and an emerging force in the sports law world. He first joined the Global Sports Ad...
#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"
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Freakley (@bcfreakley), is a sport psychologist, founder of ready,Set,Resilient, and former head of mental performance for the Toronto Blue Jays o...
#346 Troy Urdahl, Athletic Director and Coach: Chasing Influence, Being Intentional, and Knowing Your Coaching WHY
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Troy Urdahl has spent his professional career at St. Anthony Village High School (SAVHS), a Twin Cities, Minn. public school. For the past 16 ye...
#345 Rebecca Rusch, World Record Endurance Athlete, Philanthropist and Emmy Award Winner: "Movement is Medicine, and Adventure is Therapy"
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Rusch (@rebeccarusch) is an author, filmmaker, adventure athlete and world champion biker and skier. Her memoir Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Ri...
#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
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major General Scott Clancy served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a tactical helicopter pilot. He taught tactics at the Army Staff college and plan...
#343 Dr. Stephen Norris, World Renowned LTAD Expert: "Kids Love to Compete; Adults Love to Compare" (replay)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay of a brilliant episode from year 2 of the podcast, we welcome Dr. Stephen Norris to the show. Norris was the Director of Sport Physiolo...
#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"
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Amonte-Hiller is one of the most decorated athletes and coaches we have had on this podcast. As an athlete she was a 2x NCAA Champion and 2x NCA...
#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
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Murillo (@xtinamurillo10) is a former Mexican international soccer player. She earned 29 caps with Mexico and took her senior year off from ...
#340 Brad Stulberg, Bestselling Author, on How to Build Sustainable Excellence, Overcome Target Fixation, and Master Change in Sports and Life
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. His brand new book is called Master of Change: How to...
#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
25 Aug 2023
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...
#338 A Conversation with the 2023 NCAA Champion University of Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse Staff
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's coaching masterclass, John and Jerry sit down with the coaching staff from the University of Notre Dame's 2023 NCAA Champion Mens lacro...
#337 Jenny Levy, 3x NCAA Champion UNC Women's Lacrosse Coach, on Recruiting and Developing Leaders in Your Program
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Levy has led UNC Women's lacrosse to 3 NCAA Championships, 13 NCAA Final Fours and over 400 wins. She has been named NCAA Coach of the year on t...
#336 Sandy Barbour, Former AD at Penn State and Cal Berkeley, on the Principles of Servant Leadership
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Barbour is one of the most influental womens in sports. Upon her retirement in 2022 as Athletic Director and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics fro...
#335 Dr. Alan Goldberg, World Renowned Sport Psychologist: "Once the Competition Starts, Performance is 100% Mental"
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Goldberg received his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is a former #1 singles player for the UMass Minuteman tenni...
#334 Molly Grisham, College Soccer Coach, Communication Professor and Leadership Consultant: "Power Can Be Taken Away; Influence Cannot"
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keynote Speaker and Experiential Facilitator, Molly Grisham (@mollygrisham) helps to build and sustain teams in a wide variety of industries. She bel...
#333 Drewe Broughton, Former Professional Soccer Player and Founder of "The Fear Coach" on Ego, Fear, Coaching, and Finding Your True Self
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drewe Broughton is a former professional soccer player in the UK, with over 500 appearances over a 17 year career and over 100 goal scored. After reti...
#332 Dr Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan On Being a Mindful Coach and Leading with Intention, Influence, Inspiration, Instinct and Insight
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, John and Jerry break down Jerry's newest book, The Mindful Coach: Leading with Intention, Instinct, Influence, Inspiration ...
#331 Dave Dickerson, USC Upstate Mens Basketball Coach, on Creating a Transformational Environment, and Turning Tragedy into Triumph
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Dickerson is the head men's basketball coach at the University of South Carolina-Upstate. A former player at the University of Maryland, he has b...
#330 Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist, on Connecting, Engaging and Inspiring Gen -Z Athletes
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I was preparing a talk for a University athletics department on connecting and communicating with Gen-Z, and I started by re-listening to th...
#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
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeremy Alland (@JeremyAllandMD) is a sports medicine physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, a renowned, consistently top-10 nationally-ranked ...
# 328 Shayamal Vallabhjee, Sport Scientist and Performance Psychology Consultant, on Balance, Fear, and Coaching the Human Behind the Athlete
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shayamal Vallabhjee is a sport scientist with a masters in psychology and a world renowned mental and strength trainers He was strength and conditioni...
#327 The Winning Ways of Women Coaches: A Discussion with Cecile Reynaud and Vanessa Fuchs
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod we interview Hall of Fame Volleyball coach Cecile Reynaud and WeCoach CEO and long time college athlete, administrator, and NCAA ...
#326 The Champion Teammate: John and Jerry Discuss the Launch of their New Book, Why They Wrote it, and Their Favorite Chapters
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of the podcast this week as John and Jerry celebrate the release of their brand new book The Champion Teammate: Timeles...
#325 A Conversation with the 2022 NCAA Champion UCLA Women's Soccer Staff
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We did a little something different this week and invited the entire coaching staff for the 2022 NCAA Champion UCLA Women's Soccer team. Head Coach Ma...
#324 Tom Bates, EPL and Olympic Sport Psychologist, on How to Compete with Intensity Without Being Tense (Replay)
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bates is a UEFA A Licensed soccer coach and a well known Sport Psychologist who has worked with EPL clubs Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom ...
#323 Dr. Rob Bell, Sport Psychologist and Mental Toughness Coach: "The Process Takes Perspective, the Product Takes Patience"
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rob Bell has written eight books on mental toughness and puts out a sport psychology podcast called 15 Minutes of Mental Toughness. Since 2006 he...
#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
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Parnham is the current High Performance Director fo USA Field Hockey, and former Head Coach for the US Women's National Team. He also served as ...
#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
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherri Coale was one of the most accomplished and impactful head coaches in University of Oklahoma history in any sport, is retiring after a transfo...
#320 Kelly and Juliet Starrett on Their New Book Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DR. KELLY STARRETT is the coauthor of the New York Times best sellers Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and the Wall Street Journal best ...
#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
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you a special episode recorded in Sitges, Spain with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (@_ToddBeane), Soccer Parenting founder Skye E...
#318 Ken O'Keefe, NFL and NCAA Football Coach: "The Great Ones Are Immune to Excuse-itis, and the Only Cure is Accountability!"
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ken O'Keefe served as head coach at Allegheny College for eight seasons (1990-97), where his team won five North Coast Athletic Conference titles an...
#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
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Boyer (@NateBoyer37) is a renaissance man. He is a former Green Beret, and played football for the Seattle Seahawks and the university of Texas d...
#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
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national c...
#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
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national c...
#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
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national c...
#315 Hugh McCutcheon, Olympic Gold Medalist Volleyball Coach: "Championship Results Require Championship Behaviors"
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh McCutcheon is a native of New Zealand, where he was national team volleyball player. He played on the New Zealand junior and senior national te...
#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
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Merryman (www.AshleyMerryman.com) changes the world's dialogue. She finds the science essential to understanding what makes people tick—what ...
#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
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Merryman (www.AshleyMerryman.com) changes the world's dialogue. She finds the science essential to understanding what makes people tick—what ...
#313 Some Thoughts on Parent Engagement, Building Trusted Relationships, and Coach/Parent/Athlete Accountability with John O'Sullivan
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week John shares his thoughts after two weeks on the road visiting college teams and conducting some parent and coach workshops on some topics th...
#312 Quin Snyder, former Utah Jazz Head Coach, on Mastering the Relationship Game, Building Culture, and Making Players Feel Valued (replay)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quin Snyder is the former Head Coach of the Utah Jazz of the NBA, stepping aside in June 2022 after eight very successful seasons. Previously he was h...
#312 Quin Snyder, former Utah Jazz Head Coach, on Mastering the Relationship Game, Building Culture, and Making Players Feel Valued (replay)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quin Snyder is the former Head Coach of the Utah Jazz of the NBA, stepping aside in June 2022 after eight very successful seasons. Previously he was h...
#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'
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Brandon (@mvp_mindset) serves as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks where he oversees mental performance services for pla...
#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'
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Brandon (@mvp_mindset) serves as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks where he oversees mental performance services for pla...
#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
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carol "Hutch" Hutchins wrapped up her 38th season at the helm of the University of Michigan softball program in 2022. She was inducted into the Natio...
#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
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carol "Hutch" Hutchins wrapped up her 38th season at the helm of the University of Michigan softball program in 2022. She was inducted into the Natio...
#309 James Leath, Mental Performance Coach at EXOS, on Using Improv Games to Build Team Culture and Develop Leaders
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Leath (@jamesleath) is a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and founder of Unleash the Athlete. He is the former H...
#309 James Leath, Mental Performance Coach at EXOS, on Using Improv Games to Build Team Culture and Develop Leaders
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Leath (@jamesleath) is a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and founder of Unleash the Athlete. He is the former H...
#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
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode of the podcast as Stuart and John got to record in person in Bend, Oregon after a 2 day work visit with a little ski adventu...
#307 How Adults Take the Joy Out of Sports, and How We Can Fix It
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are doing something a little different on the podcast. We had a last minute guest cancellation, so this week we decided to discuss one of...