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#498 "It's not who we are playing against. It's who we are playing for.": A Conversation on Values, Connection and Purpose with Kate Livesay, 8x NCAA Champion Coach of Middlebury Women's Lacrosse

#497 "Your relationship with your players is either growing or dying" with Stuart Lancaster, Head Coach of Connacht Rugby

#496 The Psychology of Leadership with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T Rowe Price

#495 Lessons on leadership and Performance Under Pressure from Rick Jordan, Podcaster and CEO

"You can't make a great athlete but you can screw one up" with Britt Lee and Brad Williams of Pure Athlete

#493 "Leadership is a skill, not a character trait" John, Jerry and Thom McDonald Discuss our new book Captain: The Athletes Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader

#492 Mental Mastery for Young Athletes with Phil Phillipou

#492 Mental Mastery for Young Athletes with Phil Phillipou

#492 Mental Mastery for Young Athletes with Phil Phillipou

#491 How to Lead By Example, Be a Leader Even When on the Bench, and Navigate Difficult Leadership Conversations: 3 Audio Chapters from CAPTAIN

#490 Jessica Renney and Paula McQuaid of Hone Athletics on Understanding and protecting Athlete Mental Wellness

#489 Christian "Boo" Boucousis on How the Fighter Pilot Mindset Helped Win Two Superbowls

#488 "Fitness with the ball can give you almost everything" with Garga Caserta, Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Women's National Team and Head of Performance for KC Current and Portland Thorns

#487 Antonina Samoilova, Record Breaking Ukrainian Mountaineer on Fear, Mentality, and Her Journey to Scale the World's 14 Highest Peaks

#486 "Give the stage to the players and you will be surprised how they can shine" with Anne Walker, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of Stanford Women's Golf

#485 Two Approaches to Teaching Leadership with JP Nerbun, Author of THE CULTURE CAPTAIN, and John O'Sullivan, co-author of CAPTAIN

#484 Ray Power, UEFA A Licensed Coach and Confidant to Elite Coaches: "We give up our well being just to win a title!"

#483 Ryan Warsofsky, San Jose Sharks Head Coach, on Joy, Patience, Embracing the Process and Changing the Culture of a Locker Room

#482 Phill Drobnick, Olympic and World Champion Team USA Curling Coach and National Team Director

#481 How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential with Ric Bucher, NBA Analyst and Author of Coachable

#480 Dan Abrahams, EPL Sport Psychologist, on Developing a Mental Playbook for Performing Under Pressure

#479 Dusty May, 2026 NCAA Champion Coach of Michigan Men's Basketball, on Creating a Culture of Error in and a Player Centered Environment in Practice, His Non Negotiables, and the Importance of Love in Coaching

#479 Dusty May, 2026 NCAA Champion Coach of Michigan Men's Basketball, on Creating a Culture of Error in and a Player Centered Environment in Practice, His Non Negotiables, and the Importance of Love in Coaching

#474 Joe De Sena, Founder of Spartan Obstacle Course Racing, on Why We Need to Teach Our Kids to Do Hard Things

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

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

#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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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)

#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)

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

#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

#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence

#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence

#356 Alan Kirkup, Former Man United Player and 30 Year NCAA Coach, on Creating Connection Through Conversation and Instilling a Culture of Excellence

#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"

#355 Paul McVeigh, English Premier League and International Soccer Player: "Do your limits allow you to achieve what you want to achieve?"

#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

#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

#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

#312 Quin Snyder, former Utah Jazz Head Coach, on Mastering the Relationship Game, Building Culture, and Making Players Feel Valued (replay)

#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

#309 James Leath, Mental Performance Coach at EXOS, on Using Improv Games to Build Team Culture and Develop Leaders

#306 Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coach Education: "The Novice Coach Wants Recipes; the Master Coach Wants to Understand People"

#304 Tim Kight: Leaders Create Culture. Culture Drives Behavior. Behavior Produces Results (replay)

#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

#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

#301 In Memory of Dr. Greg Dale: A Replay of Our Podcast in 2020 "Stop Catastrophizing Failure"

#300 John Kessel Returns: "If You Coach the Person, the Skill Will Develop; if you Coach the Skill the Person May Not."

#298 How to End Abusive Coaching: A Discussion with Dr Amy Saltzman, Dr Jennifer Fraser and Mitch Lyons

#297 Grete Eliassen, Pro Skier and 6x X Games Medalist, on Overcoming Fear, Confidence, and Finding Your Passion

#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

#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

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#287 Adam Kuhn, Founder of Satori Soccer, on Using Surveys and Data Analytics to Improve Player Experience and Build a Better Youth Sports Organization

#286 John Kessel, Former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development: "Lines Teach You How but the Game Teaches You Why!"

#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

#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

#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2

#283 Podcast Lessons That Changed the Way I Coach: Kris Van Der Haegen, Mark Upton and Mark Bennett from Season 1 and 2

#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience

#282 Dre Baldwin, Founder of Work on Your Game, Author of 31 Books, and Former Pro Basketball Player on Overcoming Fear, Discipline and Resilience

#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries

#280 Keagen Hadley, The ACL Therapist, on Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Sports Injuries

#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)

#279 Martin St Louis, Montreal Canadians Head Coach and 6x NHL All Star: "I was Really Good at Getting Better." (replay)

#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life

#277 Dr. Joe Parent, Performance Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert: How to Get Out of Your Own Way in Golf, Sports and Life

#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)

#276 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development (replay)

#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes

#275 Jennifer Fraser, PhD, on her New Book The Bullied Brain, and the Impact of Bullying from Coaches on Youth Athletes

#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams

#274 Dr Jerry Lynch on Everyday Champion Wisdom: Mindful Lessons in Mastery for Coaching, Competing and Cohesive Teams

#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best

#272 Jonah Oliver, Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action, Building Capacity to Embrace Pressure, and Finding Your Why in Order to Perform Your Best

#271: Dan Coyle, NYT Bestselling Author on Culture, Zero Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks, and Establishing a Playbook for Building Safety, Vulnerability, and Shared Purpose

#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents

#269: Dr Lee Hancock, Performance Psychologist, Discusses his New Book Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well

#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)

#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)

#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)

#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)

#257 Win Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor

#257 Win Van Zwam, USSF and UEFA Licensing and Coach Mentor, on Coaching the Person First, Creating a Great Learning Environment, and Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor

#256 Joe Towne, Actor and Performance Coach: Developing a Winning Mindset, Working Through Adversity, Self Talk, and Learning from Failure