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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 45 MIN

Episode 643 - Building Player Buy-In & Connection with Brendan O'Meara

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This week TJ and Sam are joined by Brendan O'Meara, national college championship rugby coach and current professional Major League Rugby Attack Coach. They discuss what it really takes to build buy-in with players. They explore how connection, clarity, and courageous conversations shape strong team culture, and how you can try and right the ship with individual players when things are headed in the wrong direction.Show Notes:Buy-in begins with intentional connection.Trust is built through relationships and competency.Clearly define and reinforce team standards.Ask players how they want to be seen by teammates.Gain permission to hold players accountable.Address tension early instead of avoiding it.Public moments often require public clarity.Adversity exposes culture gaps.Leadership requires consistent, honest communication.Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Keeping Players Busy this offseason Isn’t the Goal - Making Sure They Come Back Better IsUse our free Player Development Assistant to help you build a personalized and comprehensive development plan for each of your players.Get the Free Player Development Assistant: https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/hustle-gpt/

This week TJ and Sam are joined by Brendan O'Meara, national college championship rugby coach and current professional Major League Rugby Attack Coach. They discuss what it really takes to build buy-in with players. They explore how connection, clarity, and courageous conversations shape strong team culture, and how you can try and right the ship with individual players when things are headed in the wrong direction. Show Notes: Buy-in begins with intentional connection.Trust is built through ...

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