Way of Champions Podcast
Episodes
#306 Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coach Education: "The Novice Coach Wants Recipes; the Master Coach Wants to Understand People"
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Ganzberg is the Director of Coach Education for United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches association in the world. Ganzberg has earned ...
#306 Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coach Education: "The Novice Coach Wants Recipes; the Master Coach Wants to Understand People"
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Ganzberg is the Director of Coach Education for United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches association in the world. Ganzberg has earned ...
#305 Ashton Eaton, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Decathlon on his Multi-Sport Childhood, His Best Coaches, and What Drove his Success (replay)
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dig into the archives from April 2017, when John sat down with world record holder and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton for some tim...
#304 Tim Kight: Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results (replay)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Leadership Expert Tim Kight (@Focus3team). Tim founded Focus 3 in the mid-80's in Southern Califo...
#304 Tim Kight: Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results (replay)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Leadership Expert Tim Kight (@Focus3team). Tim founded Focus 3 in the mid-80's in Southern Califo...
#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
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Barnes Arico finished her 10th season as the head coach of the University of Michigan Women's basketball team in 2021-22, leading the Maize and Bl...
#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
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Barnes Arico finished her 10th season as the head coach of the University of Michigan Women's basketball team in 2021-22, leading the Maize and Bl...
#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
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Baker (@bakerjyorku) is Professor and head of the Lifespan Health and Performance Laboratory in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science a...
#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
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Baker (@bakerjyorku) is Professor and head of the Lifespan Health and Performance Laboratory in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science a...
#301 In Memory of Dr. Greg Dale: A Replay of Our Podcast in 2020 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure"
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is with a heavy heart that we replay this podcast this week, as we lost a truly great family man, leader, and mentor in the space of coaching, lead...
#301 In Memory of Dr. Greg Dale: A Replay of Our Podcast in 2020 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure"
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is with a heavy heart that we replay this podcast this week, as we lost a truly great family man, leader, and mentor in the space of coaching, lead...
#300 John Kessel Returns: "If You Coach the Person, the Skill Will Develop; if you Coach the Skill the Person May Not."
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us reach 300 episodes of the podcast! To celebrate we will go to one of our earliest guests, and great friend of our work John K...
#300 John Kessel Returns: "If You Coach the Person, the Skill Will Develop; if you Coach the Skill the Person May Not."
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us reach 300 episodes of the podcast! To celebrate we will go to one of our earliest guests, and great friend of our work John K...
#299 Bill Eckstrom, author of The Coaching Effect: "The only way athletes will improve is if the team is has a coach who improves."
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Eckstrom (@ecsellsports) is the CEO and founder of Ecsell Institute, the parent company of Ecsell Sports, Ecsell Business and Ecsell Education. ...
#299 Bill Eckstrom, author of The Coaching Effect: "The only way athletes will improve is if the team has a coach who improves."
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Eckstrom (@ecsellsports) is the CEO and founder of Ecsell Institute, the parent company of Ecsell Sports, Ecsell Business and Ecsell Education. ...
#298 How to End Abusive Coaching: A Discussion with Dr Amy Saltzman, Dr Jennifer Fraser and Mitch Lyons
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we take a deep dive into what exactly is abusive coaching and how parents and coaches can take steps to stop it. To do so we ...
#298 How to End Abusive Coaching: A Discussion with Dr Amy Saltzman, Dr Jennifer Fraser and Mitch Lyons
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we take a deep dive into what exactly is abusive coaching and how parents and coaches can take steps to stop it. To do so we ...
#297 Grete Eliassen, Pro Skier and 6x X Games Medalist, on Overcoming Fear, Confidence, and Finding Your Passion
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grete Eliassen (@grete.ski) is a Red Bull sponsored professional skier, 6x Winter X Games Medalist, and world record holding half pipe and free skier....
#297 Grete Eliassen, Pro Skier and 6x X Games Medalist, on Overcoming Fear, Confidence, and Finding Your Passion
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grete Eliassen (@grete.ski) is a Red Bull sponsored professional skier, 6x Winter X Games Medalist, and world record holding half pipe and free skier....
#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
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Ryan Bernacchi, USN (Ret.) is a retired naval officer who possesses a unique background in aviation, leadership, high performance teamwork, an...
#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
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan answer some questions sent to us by our Patreon Podcast Champions. These are our biggest sup...
#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
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan answer some questions sent to us by our Patreon Podcast Champions. These are our biggest sup...
#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
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Ryan Bernacchi, USN (Ret.) is a retired naval officer who possesses a unique background in aviation, leadership, high performance teamwork, an...
#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
14 Oct 2022
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 ...
#293 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the Game
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Posi...
#293 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the Game
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Posi...
#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
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kolenda is a West Point Grad and a retired US Army Colonel, as well as the founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, Kolenda helps leader...
#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
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kolenda is a West Point Grad and a retired US Army Colonel, as well as the founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, Kolenda helps leader...
#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
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kolenda is a West Point Grad and a retired US Army Colonel, as well as the founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, Kolenda helps leader...
#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
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kolenda is a West Point Grad and a retired US Army Colonel, as well as the founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, Kolenda helps leader...
#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
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: ...
#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
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: ...
#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
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: ...
#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
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: ...
#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
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: ...
#290 Tim Hightower, NFL Running Back, on His Four Year Quest to Return from Injury, Resiliency, and Having a Dream Worth Fighting For
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On October 23, 2011, Tim Hightower (@Tim_Hightower) was the starting running back for the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) of the Na...
#290 Tim Hightower, NFL Running Back, on His Four Year Quest to Return from Injury, Resiliency, and Having a Dream Worth Fighting For
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On October 23, 2011, Tim Hightower (@Tim_Hightower) was the starting running back for the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) of the Na...
#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
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to research, the #1 characteristic of high performing teams is a high degree of psychological safety, but what exactly is that, and how can ...
#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
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Pepper (@sethpepper) is a 23x All-American and 2x National Champion swimmer from the University of Arizona who won Gold Medals at the World Unive...
#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
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Pepper (@sethpepper) is a 23x All-American and 2x National Champion swimmer from the University of Arizona who won Gold Medals at the World Unive...
#287 Adam Kuhn, Founder of Satori Soccer, on Using Surveys and Data Analytics to Improve Player Experience and Build a Better Youth Sports Organization
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kuhn is the director of a nonprofit startup, Satori Soccer (www.satorisoccer.org), a youth soccer coach, and has a business background in data an...
#287 Adam Kuhn, Founder of Satori Soccer, on Using Surveys and Data Analytics to Improve Player Experience and Build a Better Youth Sports Organization
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kuhn is the director of a nonprofit startup, Satori Soccer (www.satorisoccer.org), a youth soccer coach, and has a business background in data an...
#286 John Kessel, Former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development: "Lines Teach You How but the Game Teaches You Why!"
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Kessel (@JohnKesselUSAV) is the recently retired Director of Sport Development for USA Volleyball and one of the most sought after coach educator...
#286 John Kessel, Former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development: "Lines Teach You How but the Game Teaches You Why!"
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Kessel (@JohnKesselUSAV) is the recently retired Director of Sport Development for USA Volleyball and one of the most sought after coach educator...
#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
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Aranda is the Head Coach of Baylor Football, the 2021 Big 12 Champions and winners of the 2022 Sugar Bowl. A 2020 National Champion Asst. Coach a...
#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
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gomez is the 3x NCAA Champion women's basketball coach at Lubbock Christian University. He graduated from LCU in 1988 with a Bachelor's of Scien...
#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
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gomez is the 3x NCAA Champion women's basketball coach at Lubbock Christian University. He graduated from LCU in 1988 with a Bachelor's of Scien...
#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
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gomez is the 3x NCAA Champion women's basketball coach at Lubbock Christian University. He graduated from LCU in 1988 with a Bachelor's of Scien...
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Belgium Red Flames Women's Soccer Team qualified for the knockout stages of the 2022 Women's European Soccer Championships, the first t...
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Belgium Red Flames Women's Soccer Team qualified for the knockout stages of the 2022 Women's European Soccer Championships, the first t...
#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Belgium Red Flames Women's Soccer Team qualified for the knockout stages of the 2022 Women's European Soccer Championships, the first t...
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and ...
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and ...
#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and ...
#281 Wayne Goldsmith, World Renowned Coaching Professional, on Issues with Early Talent ID, and How to Fix Coach Education
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Goldsmith has been at the forefront of sports innovation, education and development for over 25 years. His unique "whole of sport" background –...
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keagen Hadley (@theacltherapist) is an occupational therapy doctor specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment...
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keagen Hadley (@theacltherapist) is an occupational therapy doctor specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment...
#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keagen Hadley (@theacltherapist) is an occupational therapy doctor specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment...
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin St. Louis is currently the Head Coach of the Montreal Canadians of the National Hockey League. During his career, he played over 1,000 games an...
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin St. Louis is currently the Head Coach of the Montreal Canadians of the National Hockey League. During his career, he played over 1,000 games an...
#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin St. Louis is currently the Head Coach of the Montreal Canadians of the National Hockey League. During his career, he played over 1,000 games an...
#278 JP Nerbun, Author and Coach Mentor, on Implementing a Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J.P. Nerbun (@jpnerbun) is a coach, sports consultant, and the founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a global sports-consulting business. He has over a d...
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Parent is a highly regarded expert in Performance Psychology and Applied Mindfulness, working with athletes, actors, artists, and executives. ...
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Parent is a highly regarded expert in Performance Psychology and Applied Mindfulness, working with athletes, actors, artists, and executives. ...
#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Parent is a highly regarded expert in Performance Psychology and Applied Mindfulness, working with athletes, actors, artists, and executives. ...
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jean Côté (@JeanCote46) is professor and Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston (Canada). ...
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jean Côté (@JeanCote46) is professor and Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston (Canada). ...
#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jean Côté (@JeanCote46) is professor and Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston (Canada). ...
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author and award-winning educator, has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto. Her online cour...
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author and award-winning educator, has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto. Her online cour...
#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author and award-winning educator, has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto. Her online cour...
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jerry Lynch, our esteemed co-host of this podcast, has just released his fifteenth book Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Co...
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jerry Lynch, our esteemed co-host of this podcast, has just released his fifteenth book Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Co...
#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jerry Lynch, our esteemed co-host of this podcast, has just released his fifteenth book Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Co...
#273 Dan Abrahams, Sport Psychologist, on Creating a Mental Framework, Stomping the ANTS, and Improving Your Inner Dialogue (replay)
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Abrahams is a sport psychologist who works alongside individuals, teams, coaches and organizations globally. He is known for his passion to de-mys...
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Oliver (@jonah_oliver1) is one of Australia's leading performance psychologists. Combining his training in sport psychology and neuroscience, Jo...
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Oliver (@jonah_oliver1) is one of Australia's leading performance psychologists. Combining his training in sport psychology and neuroscience, Jo...
#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Oliver (@jonah_oliver1) is one of Australia's leading performance psychologists. Combining his training in sport psychology and neuroscience, Jo...
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Coyle (@DanielCoyle) is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Rac...
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Coyle (@DanileCoyle) is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Rac...
#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Coyle (@DanileCoyle) is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Rac...
#270 Mirelle van Rijbroek, US Soccer Director of Talent Identification for Girls, on Defining, Identifying and Developing Talent
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mirelle van Rijbroek has been US Soccer's Director of Talent Identification for the Girls Program since 2017. van Rijbroek is a UEFA A Licensed coach,...
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lee Hancock (@DrLeeHancock) is a professor, performance psychology coach, and program creator who works with students, athletes, coaches, educator...
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lee Hancock (@DrLeeHancock) is a professor, performance psychology coach, and program creator who works with students, athletes, coaches, educator...
#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lee Hancock (@DrLeeHancock) is a professor, performance psychology coach, and program creator who works with students, athletes, coaches, educator...
#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
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implem...
#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
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implem...
#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
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implem...
#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
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years,...
#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
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years,...
#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
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years,...
#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
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years,...
#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)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we dive into the archives from episode 162 and welcome Chris Armas, currently the assistant coach at Manche...
#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
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob O'Neill (www.RobertJONeill.com) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic m...
#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
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob O'Neill (www.RobertJONeill.com) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic m...
#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
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob O'Neill (www.RobertJONeill.com) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic m...
#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
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. H...
#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
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. H...
#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
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. H...
#263 Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations and Former Head Coach, on Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Body Language in Coaching
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Stevens is the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Prior to that he was head coach of the Celtics, lead...