Way of Champions Podcast

Great cultures abound as examples of sporting success. The key is to build your own, using the success clues left by others as your guide. In this episode, Damien Hughes outlines the clues left by Barcelona and other great sports cultures so we can begin to develop a culture of success with our teams. Show Notes 10:15 What lead Damien to explore the Barcelona culture 19:00 Soft versus hard skills and their impact on performance 25:45 The 5 types of cultures 38:30 Pep's process for turning things around at Barcelona 50:00 Cultural architects and cultural assassins 1:03:15 Success leaves clues 1:09:30 Getting in touch with Damien Getting in Touch Website: http://www.liquidthinker.com/ Twitter: @LiquidThinker Join us at the Future of Coaching Conference! Future of Coaching Conference Registration Page CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Sports are as much a learning journey as for us as it is for the athletes we coach. We MUST be willing to learn from those around us and evolve for the sake of those we lead. In this episode, John shares the three greatest lessons he has learned over the last 80 shows. Show Notes 11:05 Kris Van Der Haegan "Who is in front of me" 39:30 Mark Upton "The value of games-based learning" 1:05:00 Mark Bennett "The Rule of 3" Getting in Touch Kris Van Der Haegen – Twitter: @KrisVDHaegen Website: www.icoachkidseu.com Mark Upton – Twitter: @Uppy01 Website: www.myfastestmile.com Mark Bennett – Twitter: @PDSCoach Website: www.PDSCoach.com Join us at the Future of Coaching Conference! Future of Coaching Conference Registration Page CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What are we saying and doing that can be the inner voice driving athletes to make dangerous decisions regarding nutrition and their bodies? What can we do to recognize and prevent these issues before it's too late? Tune in to this difficult and important discussion now. Show Notes 10:35 Dr. Bennet's daily work with athletes 16:20 Background and research on eating disorders in athletes 20:20 Eating disorders exist in men too, and we have to be willing to talk about it 22:50 Causes of eating disorders in sports 30:35 Athletes need to listen to their bodies to choose how to eat 34:50 Do not attach guilt to anything you eat 40:05 How can coaches be mindful of our words and actions 42:20 What are warning signs we should see 49:20 Dr. Bennett's final advice for coaches About Dr. Bennett Kate Bennett, PsyD, is the founder and director of Athlete Insight, PC. Her professional career began at Indiana University, where she earned a BS in Kinesiology and Athletic Training. Feeling compelled to help athletes on a psychological level, Dr. Bennett earned her EdM in Counseling and Sport Psychology at Boston University. She then worked at Carmichael Training Systems as a cycling coach while also racing her bike. During her coaching career, Dr. Bennett coached several state and national champions as well as earned two national championships herself. Over time, Dr. Bennett recognized her desire to help the whole person rather than focus solely on performance. She returned to graduate school to specialize in the treatment of athletes and eating disorders at the University of the Rockies. Dr. Bennett completed her practicum at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Counseling Center and her pre-doctoral internship at the Western Washington University Counseling Center. She then completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDCD) and continued on as a primary therapist. In collaboration with EDCD, Dr. Bennett combined her clinical expertise and sport experience to launch the ELITE Program, a treatment program designed specifically to treat elite athletes struggling with eating disorders. She is an integrative therapist, working from a humanistic foundation and incorporating other therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Dr. Bennett is a clinical sport psychologist, licensed in the state of Colorado. Getting in Touch Website: www.LiveTrainThrive.com Twitter: @AthleteInsight She provides complimentary consultations if you contact her Join us at the Future of Coaching Conference! Future of Coaching Conference Registration Page CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

#79 The Power of Influence: A Fireside Chat with John and Jerry about how coaches, parents and teammates can impact their teams in a positive way What is influence, why is it never neutral, and how can we be more intentional about positively influencing our athletes? Join the Fireside Chat with Jerry and John now to find out more! Show Notes 11:30 Joy should be the first core value of sports 15:15 What is influence 26:00 The influence of Coach Pete Carrol 40:15 What does teammate to teammate influence look like? 53:15 The key to creating a sustained success in a culture 61:45 "the Brennan Story" – How to best influence your athlete child Find out more about the Future of Coaching Conference: The Future of Coaching - January 2019 Getting in Touch Website: www.wayofchampions.com Website: www.changingthegameproject.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

One post. One bad decision. One moment of poor judgment frozen in time and saved for eternity on social media. That is all it takes to alter your future trajectory as a youth athlete. In this episode Scott Fitch shares stories of athletes who should have "paused before they posted" and much more. Show Notes 1:15 Scott's development journey as a late bloomer and finding the right fit for you 7:30 Balancing coaching public high school and a national team 12:00 How coaches must adapt and evolve as players and environments change 19:00 Coaches need to connect with players in their realm and must be smart with social media 27:00 How Scott got into USA Basketball coaching 40:00 The qualities of USA Basketball players 46:30 Pause before you post – the importance of using social media the right way 56:15 Scott's parting thoughts for parents 58:15 Finding Scott Getting in Touch Website: www.FitchTalks.com About Scott Scott Fitch is the Boys Basketball coach at Fairport High School in New York and assistant coach for the 2018 USA Basketball Men's U17 World Cup Team. Previously, he was an assistant coach for the 2017 USA Basketball Men's U16 National Team, which earned a 5-0 record, a gold medal and, by virtue of its top-four finish, a berth into the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup. Fitch has been the head boys basketball coach at Fairport for 17 seasons (2001-02 to present), where he had compiled a 277-78 overall record (.780 winning percentage) through 2017-18. In 2017-18, Fitch and his Fairport team finished 16-6 and reached the Section V Class AA semifinals. In 2016-17, Fitch led Fairport to a 22-2 record, a section title and the state championship game. Five times he has been honored as the Monroe County Coach of the Year, twice as the Section V Coach of the Year and as the 2007 All Greater Rochester Coach of the Year. He led his team to back-to-back Section V Championships in 2006 and 2007, and to the state final four in 2007. As a player at State University of New York at Geneseo, he earned 1994 NCAA Division III National Player of the Year honors, was a 1993 and 1994 DIII All-American first-team selection, a four-time All-Eastern College Athletic Conference first-team member and the ECAC Player of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He scored 2,661 points in his career (23.9 ppg.), ranking him first all-time in school history for career points and career points averaged. He also ranks first in 11 additional categories, including career wins (83), career field goals made (834) and attempted (1,745), career free throws made (658) and attempted (809), career 3-pointers made (335), single-season points totaled (752) and averaged (27.9), single-season free throws made (202), single-season 3s made (102), single-game points (44); second for career steals (253), single-season field goals made (224), single-season free throws attempted (240); tied for second in single-game 3s made (8); and fourth for assists (431). He is the only player to be inducted into the Section V, Geneseo and Chase Lincoln Hall of Fames and the only athlete to have a jersey retired at Geneseo. He was inducted into the Frontier Walk of Fame in 2006 and the Fairport High School Hall of Fame. He played professional basketball for a brief time and currently works at Jostens where he specializes in class rings. He also speaks to students about leadership and social media. CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What would it look like if all your athletes were able to acknowledge, resolve, and let go of emotions and feelings during games? If they could choose the right behaviors, even in moments of high pressure because they were able to understand and forgive their own feelings and thoughts and not get stuck in negative patterns? Dr. Amy Saltzman shares with us the concept of mindfulness so we can help our athletes achieve peak performance and not let thoughts, feelings, and that little voice slow them down. Show Notes 5:45 When this journey started for Amy 7:45 The definition of mindfulness 9:15 Flow: Effortless joy in a chosen activity 13:45 Simple methods for beginning to develop mindfulness 21:00 The best way to work with a team is to include coaches in the process 27:45 The benefits of mindfulness 41:45 Mindfulness aids us in recovering from mistakes 48:45 Practicing mindfulness tomorrow with your athletes 54:15 Amy has a gift for our listeners Getting in Touch Website: www.stillquietplace.com Facebook: Amy Saltzman A special offer from Amy for our listeners: Get 10% off her 8-week mindfulness course here: http://www.stillquietplace.com/still-quiet-place-athletes/ CheckYesfor Scholarship. Then type CTGPin the Code box. About Amy Dr. Amy Saltzman a holistic physician, mindfulness coach, long-time athlete, a devoted student of transformation, wife, mother and occasional poet. Her passion is supporting people of all ages in achieving peak performance and finding flow. She's had the privilege of being recognized by her peers as a visionary and pioneer in the fields of holistic medicine and mindfulness for athletes, coaches, and other high performers, kids, teens, parents, teachers, therapists, and allied professionals. To support others in discovering the joy and peace of the Still Quiet Place she has written 3.5 books, A Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Mindfulness Skills for Achieving Peak Performance and Finding Flow in Sports and in Life A Still Quiet Place for Teens: A Mindfulness Workbook to Ease Stress and Difficult Emotions A Still Quiet Place: A Mindfulness Program for Teaching Children and Adolescents to Ease Stress and Difficult Emotions, and created two CDS: Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness for Young Children and Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness for Teens. CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today – If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Special Edition - Hosted and Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

This is a first for WOC! Coaching Expert Mark Bennett returns to expound on his Rule of 3 and teach us how to develop independent, self-aware, and accountable athletes at all levels of the game. Queue this one up and listen on your way to work today! Other Interviews with Mark – Mark's First Appearance on Way of Champions: Episode 31: Listen to Episode 31 here Another Great Interview with Mark on Coach Reed's Coaching Code Podcast: Listen to TCC Episode 17 here Mark's Conversation with Stu Armstrong: A Conversation with My Mentor: The Talent Equation Show Notes 8:55 A quick introduction to what Mark does 19:55 The non-negotiables of a good training session 26:10 Mark Bennett's Rule of 3 30:25 Working with athletes to define what is acceptable, unacceptable, and excellent 39:40 How can teammates effectively hold each other accountable 53:25 The element of when to step in is critical to athlete success 66:10 What else can these tools do for coaches and players 1:08:40 Getting in Touch with Mark Bennett Getting in Touch Website: PDSCoaching.com Twitter: @PDSCoach Email: [email protected] About Mark Mark has been training, coaching & mentoring individuals and teams since the early 90s. He joined the British Army in 1983. Mark passed the world-famous Commando course in 1990 and while posted with the British Commandos experienced the stresses of operations during the first Iraq Conflict. While serving with 29 Commando Regiment as the senior instructor, running the Commando Training Wing, Mark was the first person to initiate structural change to the way soldiers were trained for the commando course. His work in this field culminated in the design of the Performance Development Systems; a holistic and robust approach to maximize real-world performance for organizations, coaches, and athletes. Following several years of running, designing and quality controlling "train the trainer" courses for the Military, Mark turned down a promotion in order to leave the forces to commit to working on PDS full time. He has spent over 25 years researching and developing effective learning and adherence systems to help coaches and trainers maximize the performance of the individuals and teams they are working with. In 2006 Mark was awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) by her Majesty the Queen for his work in developing the system. Mark believes in a "practitioner" based approach. He soon identified that many theories that may look good on paper or in controlled environments are not so effective in the "real world". PDS is all about providing a positive sustainable performance impact on the "shop floor". CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSES: Warriors, Not Winners - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Transformational Coaching - Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching. Become a Transformational Coach Today If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

People talk about "old school" when it comes to coaching and athlete performance. The problem is most of us have the wrong perspective. "Old school" is not strength and conditioning in a vacuum with no functional movement. "Old School" is not running laps until you puke. "Old School", as defined by Joe, Tony, and Rick, has to do with how wellness was treated in the beginning: holistic, all-encompassing, focused on better movement and healthy people. Listen to this episode to hear how LTAD Playground is bringing back real "old school". Show Notes 6:45 How Joe, Tony, and Rick got into LTAD 14:00 LTAD is NOT strength and conditioning. It is more holistic. 22:30 What can parents look for as red flags when watching their children move 30:45 Incorporating other games into your sport training 39:00 What we need are multi-sport clubs 49:15 Why Joe, Rick, Tony began doing LTAD Summits and what the format is 62:00 The need for a "wellness movement" and the marketing problem we have with youth sports 1:08:45 Contacting Joe, Tony, and Rick and how to register for the LTAD Playground Getting in Touch Joe: @Joe_Eisenmann [email protected] Rick: @RIHoward41 [email protected] Tony: [email protected] Attend an LTAD Playground – LTAD Playground West Virginia - https://ltadplayground-wvu.eventbrite.com LTAD Playground Utah - https://ltadplayground-utah.eventbrite.com Search on Facebook for "LTAD SIG" About The LTAD Playground and Joe, Rick and Tony The LTAD Playground: Statement of Purpose Long term athlete development (LTAD) is ablueprint/modelwith the purpose to improve thosephysical, psychological, and social abilities that lead to a physically active and healthy lifestyle across the lifespan. However, there is a specific focus on childrenand teenagers of every abilitytohave the opportunity to participate in positive sport or activityexperiences so that theycontinue an active lifestyleinto adulthood.When implemented appropriately, LTAD can offer meaningful direction and solutions forcurrentissues in youth sport and physical activity including but not limited to early sport specialization, injury, burnout, the decline in youth sport participation, poor physical fitnessand obesity. To help youth sport coaches, physical educators, community recreation leaders, and parents address the issues in youth sports and physical activity, the LTADPlaygroundis an efforttointroduce concepts of best practice and implementation of LTAD. These no frills, grassrootsevents offer an engaging and interactive environment of sharing, learning and problem solving.Theexchange of ideas and actions among attendeeswill encourage and inspire them to use theskills and solutions to help initiate change within the school, youth sport club, community recreation, and/or private sport performance setting. Mission Statement Our mission is to lead efforts in the implementation of LTAD within the US by providing unique, interactive, and engaging learning formats that will drive and enable awareness, action, and accountability among schools, sports programs and community playgrounds. This approach should help facilitate a positive youth sport culture, a participation pathway toward regular physical activity for all, and a physically literate culture. LTADServant Leaders We enthusiastically accept the challenges ahead andare pleased to be servant-leaders of the LTAD Playground. Wehave devoted our professional careers to the study and practice of youth athletic developmentand physical activity. This includes acquiring wisdom, experience,and insight from activities inall settings– from the university classroom and laboratory,to the weight room, practice field and back to the conferenceand executive board room. Most important, this is an altruistic endeavor for each of us. Joe Eisenmann, PhDis a diverse scholar-practitioner with 25 years of experience as a professor, researcher, sport scientist, coach educator, strength & conditioning coach, and youth sports coach.He has published over 180 peer-reviewed scientific papers, lectured nationally and internationally, and served on several national-level committees and projects involving pediatric sports medicine, youth sports and fitness, and strength & conditioning. He has coached and developed thousands of youth athletes and coaches. Rick Howard, M.Ed., CSCS*D, USAW, is a key figure in the National Strength and Conditioning Association's efforts towards LTAD. This includes forming theYouth / LTAD Special Interest Group, and being a major contributor to numerous journal articles, blogs, and position statements on LTADand presenting nationally and internationally.He is an Assistant Professor at West Chester Universityand Director of Fitness and Sports Performance at the Wilmington (DE) Country Club, while pursuing his doctoral degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Tony Moreno, PhD CSCS*D, USAWis a Professor of Kinesiology at Eastern Michigan University. Since 2000, he has served as consulta

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to coach the likes of Christian Pulisic when he was a youngster, or to take a team of 16-year-olds to South America to play in adverse conditions? Have you thought about how life-changing it would be to coach War Heroes at the World Paralympic Games? Don't miss this episode where Anthony shares the stories of his coaching legacy. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 7:00 Anthony's journey as a coach 13:15 Anthony's thoughts on US player development 32:45 My legacy is their legacy 41:00 What it's like coaching the Paralympic team 50:45 What are the common characteristics of great athletes 57:30 Anthony started Soccer Specific to solve his own problems 62:00 The addition of mentors to Soccer Specific 1:08:00 What frustrates Anthony the most Connect with Anthony and Soccer Specific Website: www.soccerspecific.com Email: [email protected] About Anthony For the past 18 years, Anthony Latronica has worked with some of the finest young people both at the youth and collegiate levels. His diverse background includes 11 years coaching at Harvard University, Oregon State University, and the United States Air Force Academy. He was also a USSF National Staff Instructor from 2005-2011. In 2011, Anthony moved on from college coaching to become a Technical Advisor for U.S. Soccer and then the top assistant with the United States U-17 Men's National Team and its residency program based out of Bradenton, Florida. For the past five years, he has had the unprecedented pleasure of mentoring, coaching, developing, and producing the best young players in America and has competed against elite soccer countries from around the world. With over 250 matches at the U-17 MNT, Anthony wants to share the content he has accumulated as a player and coach. Anthony is currently enjoying working as an Assistant Coach with the U.S. National Paralympic Team to help them prepare for the 2018 IFCPF Copa America in Brazil. Become a Transformational Coach Today - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game?Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Some coaches may win a few games or even a championship using bullying tactics without creating any kind of connection or caring environment with the players. If they'd followed the R.I.V.E.R. effect could they have won more? Could they have impacted lives beyond the game? John and Jerry discuss the acronym RIVER and its vital importance for developing championship teams and people who are empowered to succeed in life. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:45 Why the R.I.V.E.R. effect 13:15 The R.I.V.E.R. effect is based on feelings 18:15 Unpacking the R.I.V.E.R. acronym 36:30 How Dean Smith "baptized" Jerry in the R.I.V.E.R. 42:00 There is one thing everybody needs and 90% don't know they need it… Become a Transformational Coach Today - Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What was Sir Alex Ferguson like as a person when the cameras weren't on him? What was it like to be a part of one of the world's most famous youth academies and win a Treble of Championships with one of the most storied and powerful sports brands? Listen to this episode with former Manchester United Player, Mark Wilson, to hear his amazing stories and his outlook on developing the next generation. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 7:00 What it was like training at one of the greatest youth soccer academies in the world 12:10 Mark's Rule of One Moment 22:10 The massive importance of engaging parents in the process 31:40 "My highest paid years were my most miserable" – you have to enjoy the game 39:00 The two most influential players during his career 46:30 One of the most influential coaches Mark ever met 57:00 Mark explains Beyond Pulse 1:06:30 Mark's final thoughts and how to find him online About Mark Wilson Mark Wilson began his career playing in the famed Manchester United Academy. He spent 7 years learning and developing under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Steve Mclaren, Eric Harrison and Mike Phelan. He played in the premier league, Champions league, Fifa World Club Cup and Carling Cup during my time. A football education that can only be rivaled by a select few clubs in the world. Wilson won the Denzil Haroun Player of the Year Award back in the treble winning year of 98/99. After Manchester United, he moved to Middlesborough in August 2001. He 4 years playing in the premier league with the likes of Alen Boksic, Paul Ince, Juninho, and Gareth Southgate. Another layer of football education at the highest level of the game. He also spent 2 seasons playing in MLS for F.C Dallas, Winning the conference twice and playing in the Lamar Hunt open cup final against L.A Galaxy. A great experience playing a different style of football in a hot climate. Finally, Mark spent 5 and a half years in arguably Doncaster Rovers most successful period in their history under Sean O'Driscoll and Richard O' Kelly, winning their first ever trophy in the Johnstones paint cup final at the millennium stadium in Cardiff followed by a promotion to the championship via the playoff final at Wembley against Leeds United the following season. 3 more successful seasons have followed in the championship. Dubbed the 'Arsenal' of league 1 and the championship, the team were recognized for their free-flowing passing style of football and unwavering belief in our manager's, and our own philosophy on playing the game. He is now founder and head of Sales and Partnerships for Beyond Pulse. It is the ultimate soccer coaching diagnostic tool, empowering coaches with critical health data, resulting in better training, improved player health and performance. Beyond Pulse provides a cost-effective and simple to use system for every layer and ability level of the game. Get in Touch Website: www.beyondpulse.com Become a Transformational Coach Today - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game?Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

There is a sport out there that has grown 17% every year for the last 6 years. In addition, 54% of participants say it helps them connect with their friends, 67% of parents get to play it with their children, and 71% of parents say it has had a positive influence. Those statistics sound fantastic. Can you guess which sport? In this latest podcast, Kirk Anderson tells us what sport this is and what we need to do to create that same experience in other sports. Show Notes 1:30 Where it all started for Kirk 4:30 How do we size the court to the child – Teaching children first, tennis second 15:30 The challenges of changing the coaching culture in tennis 22:30 Things USTA could have done better during their rebuilding 28:30 Some of the World's best tennis players were multi-sport athletes 33:00 Advice to parents who feel forced to have their child specialize early 39:00 Biggest issues Kirk sees in youth sports 46:15 What books are on Kirk's bookshelf? About Kirk Anderson Kirk Anderson is the former Director for Coach Education at the United States Tennis Association. Anderson is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry and the United States Professional Tennis Association, and he is one of nine people in the world to hold the Master Professional classification from both teaching organizations. Anderson has a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a master's degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University. He is a graduate of the USTA High-Performance Coach program and is certified by the International Youth Conditioning Association as a Youth Fitness Specialist. Anderson has published dozens of tennis-related articles in journals in the United States and internationally. He has served on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tennis Participation Task Force since 2000 and is a member of the Special Olympics International Global Resource Tennis Team and the Special Olympics North America Tennis Development Committee. He is a member of the HEAD/Penn National Advisory Staff and the Adidas Tennis Advisory Staff. In addition, Anderson has participated in three major "Let's Move!" events with First Lady Michelle Obama, in Washington, D.C., New York City and London, England. In 2003, Anderson received the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award, and he was named Person of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in 2006 and the Professional Tennis Registry Professional of the Year in 2012. In 2013, he was inducted into the Western Michigan University Department of Human Performance and Health Education Alumni Honor Academy. Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Website: http://coachkirkanderson.com/ The Boys in the Boat on Amazon: The Boys in the Boat The Essential Sheehan on Amazon: The Essential Sheehan Become a Transformational Coach Today - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

"We are too busy looking for the silver bullet--the single finger to put in the dam regarding the injury epidemics happening in youth sports today--that we are missing the fact the dam is overflowing." Join Dr. Tommy John in this eye-opening, and frightening discussion about the youth sports injury epidemic and his mission to stop the madness. Show Notes 6:50 How a shoulder infection was the catalyst from Dr. Tommy John's crusade to prevent injuries 10:20 Tommy John surgery is suddenly a curse rather than a blessing 16:20 Our greatest physical training results happen from 0-2 years old 24:50 The injuries Dr. Tommy John sees most that could be prevented 34:50 We are only as good as we recover – and recovery requires movement, sleep and food 40:20 How to do a simple Functional Movement Screen of your child 49:20 Dr. Tommy John's advice to parents today About Dr. Tommy John With Master Degrees in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University, Dr. Tommy John brings over 17 years of health experience to the table. At completion of his studies Dr. Tommy played professional baseball for three years with teams such as the Schaumburg Flyers, Tyler Roughnecks and the LA Dodgers. After his career was abruptly ended from a rare infection in his throwing shoulder, Dr. Tommy developed his own baseball performance company providing over 11,000 baseball training sessions for baseball enthusiasts from ages six to thirty. Additionally, he expanded his practice of personal training, sports performance training and rehabilitation of all types of soft tissue injuries. Dr. Tommy was drawn to chiropractic because he realized there was a higher element missing from the healing, performance process and proper function of the human body in the innate intelligence and the nervous system: brain, brain stem and spinal cord. That paramount observation led him to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life University, (a 4-year program), in Marietta, Georgia, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. As the son of renowned Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John who played in the Major Leagues for 26 seasons and was the first person to comeback in 1974 from the revolutionary surgery named the Tommy John Surgery, it is not surprising that Dr. Tommy developed a passion for proper healing and physical function as he witnessed firsthand the outcomes of injury, innovation and principled healing. The primary goal of Dr. Tommy John Performance and Healing Center is to provide entire families with integrative, individualized care plans and treatment to improve their quality of life by reducing physical and emotional pain from injury and aging and minimizing the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery. Get in Touch Get the book:On Amazon Website: DrTommyJohn.com Twitter: @DrTommyJohnDC Facebook: Dr. Tommy John DC Become a Transformational Coach Today - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What if there was a simple solution to getting better academic performance, reducing discipline problems, and greater engagement of our children at school? There is a simple solution, and instead of adding more of it, we've been eliminating it from schools altogether! Paul Zientarski shares how he has transformed school districts by simply adding more PE and recess to the daily schedule. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:15 40 years and 75 sport seasons - Paul's depth of knowledge and experience 11:15 We need to put the education back into physical education 15:45 What has to change to make PE relevant again 25:30 Kids need to move based on their attention spans – not sitting for hours 30:15 There is plenty of data to prove PE and recess are vital to learning 38:00 PE also improves discipline 42:45 What is the one thing Paul would change in schools About Paul Zientarski Paul Zientarski is an Illinois based PE consultant and retired teacher. Paul was inspired when he heard a Harvard professor speak about the positive influence physical activity has on the brain. Paul teamed up with a few like-minded individuals and together they developed the Learning Readiness PE (LEPE) program to prove physical activity has a positive impact on brain function. The Learning Readiness PE Program collects and analyzes data that proves students perform better in a class they are struggling in if they preceded the class with physical activity. The research was a huge breakthrough in what Action for Healthy Kids refers to as The Learning Connection. Stated simply, healthy and active kids learn better. The Program has received worldwide attention and Paul has traveled the country presenting his brain research findings, explaining the effects of fitness and exercise on academic performance. His favorite moments include presenting brain science research to the Illinois Enhance PE Task Force and to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Paul's investment in the mind body connection goes much deeper than LEPE. He spent forty years as a physical education teacher. "Helping kids lead healthier lives has been a priority of mine for years." The biggest struggle he's come across is trying to educate parents on making smart and healthy choices for their kids. As a loving parent and grandparent himself Paul says, "Every parent wants their children to be successful but they haven't figured out that success and happiness come from children who are healthy." He won't stop until his message is heard loud and clear! Fun fact! Paul is co-author of a book titled "What Teenage Driver's Don't Know: The Unwritten Rules of the Road." Get in Touch Twitter: @PaulZientarski Emails: [email protected] Website: LearningReadinessPE.com TED Talk: https://youtu.be/V81cO8xyMaI Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What will it take for US Soccer to become a World Soccer Power? How can we continue to grow the game at the youth levels while helping to improve at the highest too? This episode, we sit down with Sam Snow to talk about his role with US Youth Soccer and the plan for getting to the next level. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:15 The Soccer Boom of the 70s thanks to the NASL 10:15 Positive changes in soccer over the last few decades 17:15 The Art and the Science of Sport – Soccer is more Art 32:15 There is nothing sacred about the number 11 – let them play in less numbers 38:15 John and Sam discuss the player age mandate 42:15 The need for parent engagement in soccer 52:45 Penetration to the grassroots is still a challenge for US Soccer About Sam Snow Sam recently retired as Coaching Director for US Youth Soccer. It was a post he had held since 2004. His reputation for teaching both players and coaches in a manner that is professional, non-threatening and enjoyable is widely acknowledged and respected throughout the nation. Snow's accolades are impressively stacked, including the United States Soccer Federation "A" License and National Youth License, a Premier Diploma and National Goalkeeping Coaching License. Coaching is a second nature for him, as he has coached at the high school (Norfolk Catholic High School), collegiate (Florida Southern College, University of South Florida, Virginia Wesleyan College), state (Florida Youth Soccer Association) and regional (US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region III) levels. Prior to joining the US Youth Soccer Technical Department, Snow held positions as a U.S. Soccer National Staff Instructor and as a Director of Coaching for Louisiana Soccer Association. In 1977, Snow received his bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan College and his Master of Arts – Physical Education from the University of South Florida in 1979. Get in Touch Emails: [email protected]@TX.RR.com Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What if youth sport had a much greater purpose than winning, fitness, socialization, or development? What if sports could break down barriers, change societal obstructions, create opportunities for the better, and even save lives? In this dually heart-warming and heart-breaking episode Nick Gates, Founder of Coaches Across Continents, shares how his company has been serving that higher purpose for 10 years using a ball and a lot of love. Show Notes 10:40 How Coaches Across Continents Started in a Bus on a Dirt Road 18:25 We're not a "happy clappy" soccer camp. We discuss real issues. 25:10 Over 30% of their participants are female, which is a high number 34:55 Coaches Across Continents partnerships around the world making a deep impact 37:10 How to get involved with CAC 43:10 How do we define success in youth sport? About Nick Gates Nick is the Founder and Global Strategist for Coaches Across Continents. After 18 successful years as a businessman, sports entrepreneur, and Executive for Middlesbrough Football Club, Nick launched Coaches Across Continents as a nonprofit organization in 2008. Gates had played soccer for England as a Youth International and for four years for Harvard University. After graduating, Gates founded PLAY SOCCER, a soccer coaching company in New England. By 2005, Play Soccer had worked with more than 1,000,000 children and 9,000 local coaches, using a "Soccer as Education" curriculum. Nick is also an avid traveler, having visited over 80 countries in the past decade. These roots of a Soccer as Education curriculum, the power of football, and his love of traveling led to the idea that culminated in the creating of Coaches Across Continents. Nick remains the driving force behind Coaches Across Continents, growing the organization from one community in 2008 to serving over 50 communities in approximately 20 countries in 2013. He has spoken on Sport for Social Impact in global forums in Qatar, Monaco, the USA, and the UK while Coaches Across Continents has won global awards each of the last four years. While not traveling or working on and off field for CAC, Nick enjoys golf and scuba diving. He can be reached at [email protected]. Get in Touch "What's Your Legacy" – [email protected] Global Citizen Volunteers - Email: [email protected] Twitter - @CoachesAcross Website – CoachesAcrossContinents.org Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

The vast majority of youth sports are suffering from catastrophic attrition rates and governing bodies, clubs, and teams are scrambling to keep kids in the game. US Lacrosse is growing by leaps and bounds in comparison. What is the secret formula to engaging and keeping kids have they discovered? Listen to the full podcast to hear the very simple solution to youth sport attrition rates. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 7:45 The "Pracademic" of youth sports 12:15 Why is Lacrosse still growing as a sport 22:45 TJ's trick for getting veteran coaches to learn at his workshops 34:15 "We'll miss you" – invest in those who are passionate supporters and get the mission 43:15 How Lacrosse has solved the time on task issue 48:15 The problem with recruiting too early – NCAA recruiting madness About TJ Buchanan TJ Buchanan was hired by U.S. Lacrosse in 2012 as the content manager for the Coaching Education Program (CEP). In this role, Buchanan handled the development of curriculum, content and other educational tools for the CEP which was then distributed to a nationwide network of trainers for use at coaches clinics across the country. In his current role, he is manager of coach development for US Lacrosse. As a coach, Buchanan has served as an assistant coach for Gettysburg College. In three seasons with Gettysburg, TJ has helped the team to back-to-back Centennial Conference Championships and NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. He previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach for Hood College after a successful nine-year run as head coach of South Western High School. During his time at South Western, Buchanan coached his team to many tournament appearances and two championship games. He coached three players to High School All-American status as well as one Academic All-American. Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Website:USLacrosse.org - Athlete Development Model Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

How much of our human performance limits is physical and how much is "in our heads"? According to Alex Hutchinson, the human brain is the next frontier in breaking barriers in performance. We know more about the brain in the last 50 years than we did in the last 500 years combined. Is he right about the brain being the key to breaking new physical barriers? Listen to the full podcast for more. Show Notes 9:45 We have learned more about the brain in the last 5 years than we did in the prior 500 19:00 You don't stop because your muscles cannot go, but because your brain stops you 29:30 The difference between mental stop signs and mental warning signs 37:30 The effect of "the team" on performance barriers and pain tolerance 43:00 The most interesting thing Alex discovered while writing Endure About Alex Hutchinson Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist in Toronto. His latest book, published in February 2018, is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. It's called ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before that, he wrote a practical guide to the science of fitness, called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise, which was published in 2011. Ale also wrote Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World, in 2009. His primary focus these days is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside (where he is a contributing editor and write the Sweat Science column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. Alex has also covered technology for Popular Mechanics (where he earned a National Magazine Award) and adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017. Get in Touch Twitter: @sweatscience Website: AlexHutchinson.net Buy his new book: https://amzn.to/2JgTe8E Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! osted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

#64 "I'm just a kid playing a game": Overcoming adversity, managing disappointment, and building an athlete warrior ethos with USA Volleyball Player Cassidy Lichtman Imagine playing your entire career with unimaginable pain or working your hardest for four years to fall one spot short of making a lifelong dream come true. Now imagine the kind of warrior ethos required to say "my pain will not control my life and my disappointments will not define me". This is the amazing journey of Cassidy Lichtman, who ends up as one of the best role models any coach or athlete could have. Listen to the entire podcast to hear her phenomenal story of conquering life. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 5:30 The vast importance of free play 7:15 I'm just a kid playing a game 11:15 Volleyball was her sport, but it wasn't the only sport 14:15 Great coaches have a collaborative relationship with athletes 18:30 Cassidy moves beyond disappointment before the Rio Olympics 24:45 The hardest thing that ever happened to Cassidy 31:45 On finding her limit: you don't know until you step off the cliff 39:15 What do I want, what do I want to do in this moment? (Internal Locus of Control) About Cassidy Licthman With a mom who was a volleyball coach and an older brother who played sports, Cassidy Lichtman's life since her early years centered around sports, specifically volleyball. In high school she was named PrepVolleyball Finalist and National High School Junior of the Year in 2005 and was elected to the San Diego Athletic Hall of Fame in the same year. In college, she played for Stanford University where she graduated in 2011 with a bachelor of arts degree majoring in political science and followed with a master of arts degree in history later in the year. She was selected AVCA All-America First-Team in 2009 and 2010, capping a four-year career at Stanford. Cassidy joined the USA Volleyball team in 2011. She was named to every U.S. Women's National Team Roster in 2013, earning two gold medals and a silver medal in four tournaments. She started all seven matches at outside hitter helping U.S. win 2012 Pan American Cup. Cassidy created her own volleyball clinic series called Play with a Purpose in which all money goes to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Get in Touch Twitter: @CassidyLichtman Instagram: @CassidyLichtman7 Website: CassidyLichtman.blogspot.com Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! A John O'Sullivan Show. Episode #64 Hosted and Produced by Coach Reed

We often discuss what it takes to be a great leader, but the flip side is a willingness to be led. Great athletes, and even great coaches are always eager to learn and be led by others. Are you the kind of athlete willing to listen to others and put in the work? Listen to the rest of our podcast with Paul Kapsalis to hear more of his story. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 10:45 On being the 35thman on a 35-man roster 14:30 Give credit for leaders but also take credit for willing to be lead 24:00 "You need piano players and piano carriers" 32:00 Paul's story of leaving the program better than when he arrived 43:15 The Leadership Code About Paul Kapsalis Paul Kapsalis his author of To Chase a Dream and The Leadership Code. He enjoys his role as a motivational speaker, sales representative in the apparel industry, former soccer specialty retail business owner and volunteer youth soccer coach. In working with people of all ages, Paul inspires them to reach for their goals every day. In addition, Paul is a Youth Minister and Eucharistic Minister and serves as Chairman of the Bigelow-Brand Charity Advisory Board of the Pancreatic Cyst & Cancer Early Detection Center. Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Phone: 317-410-7459 Buy the Books: To Chase a Dream: amzn.to/2HvqF2V The Leadership Code: https://amzn.to/2Hvh1NU Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

#62"What is your team's why?" How outcomes are both purpose and process driven with Middlebury College AD Erin Quinn What if your team was outcome-aware, but process and purpose-driven? What kind of results would you get if there was an undeniable and shared purpose and everyone was focused on the process of being their very best every day? To hear about great outcome-aware, purpose and process-driven teams, listen to our latest podcast. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:35 What makes Middlebury a great program (Jerry Lynch) 16:15 "It is good to be outcome aware but purpose and process-driven" 35:30 The next frontiers in sports are the mind and the spirit 43:15 How does Erin define quality coaching and what does he look for when hiring 48:45 Every interview, every recruiting talk, every season should begin with one question 56:45 A National Championship without a strong purpose is hollow 1:05:15 "Ask me again in 20 years"…on whether I do well as a coach About Erin Quinn Erin Quinn is now in his 12th year as Middlebury College's Director of Athletics. Under his tutelage, the school recorded 10-straight top-five finishes in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings. During the 2011-12 academic year, Middlebury captured its first Directors' Cup title. Quinn is a 1986 graduate of Middlebury College, where he was a member of the football team, captaining the squad his senior year. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, working with the lacrosse and football programs in the year following his graduation. After a year at Middlebury, Quinn moved on to Tufts University, where he was an assistant coach in lacrosse and football while earning his master's degree in teaching. After two years at Tufts, Quinn landed his first head coaching job, heading up the men's lacrosse program at Lake Forest College in Illinois. Following a year at Lake Forest, Quinn returned to Middlebury in 1990 as an assistant coach in lacrosse and football. The following year, he was named head coach of the men's lacrosse team, while continuing his football duties. Quinn directed the men's lacrosse program at Middlebury for 15 seasons, with his final campaign taking place in the spring of 2006 where he amassed an amazing 202-38 career record. His .842 winning percentage is second among his peers in the history of Division III lacrosse. He led the team to 10 NCAA tournament appearances in an 11-year span, while capturing all six NESCAC championships. His teams won three-consecutive NCAA championships (2000, 2001, 2002). Quinn is a five-time winner of the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) Division III Coach of the Year award, earning the College Lacrosse USA Division III National Coach of the Year award in 2001. He also earned NESCAC Coach of the Year honors in 2004. Quinn was elected to the New England Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2003 and his teams have twice won the James "Ace" Adams Sportsmanship Award from the National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association (NIOLA). He was the winner of an outstanding contribution award in 2004, given by the Vermont chapter of the U.S. Lacrosse organization. Get in Touch Twitter: @MIddAthletics Website: Middlebury College Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

"I screwed that up." Imagine asking a member of the Navy Seals what makes a great leader, and that it is the answer you receive. One of the toughest people on the planet showing vulnerability, failure, and weakness. According to Daniel Coyle, this ability to find weakness is what makes great teams strong. This is a must listen podcast for anyone who works with teams. Hear more about what it takes to build great cultures. Show Notes 2:00 How a little girl and a tennis ball sparked The Culture Code 9:30 Greg Popovich's does two things: he tells you the truth and he loves you to death 12:00 Pound the Rock 18:30 What is safety and why do great cultures need to have it? 27:00 The four most important words a leader can say 37:00 Culture is fully within our control 44:30 The myth of cultural fit? About Daniel Coyle Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Race (co-authored with Tyler Hamilton), Hardball: A Season in Projects, and other books. Winner (with Hamilton) of the 2012 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prize, he is a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, and works as a special advisor to the Cleveland Indians. Coyle lives in Cleveland, Ohio during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jen, and their four children. Click here for information on arranging a speaking engagement. Get in Touch Twitter: @DanielCoyle Website: http://danielcoyle.com Buy the Books The Culture Code: https://amzn.to/2JHWW6M The Talent Code: https://amzn.to/2I5cF2H Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

When it comes to setting up classrooms for children, we get it. Everything in the school, including the restrooms, are kid sized, because we understand they are not adult-sized. Why do we continue to insist on full-size fields, big equipment, and adult rules when it comes to youth sports? If you agree with Dr. Norris in the video clip, listen in to the entire episode for more great insights. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 5:55 Stephen found many athletes vying for the Olympics were not actually prepared for the elite level 16:40 Coaches have total control over the environment they create and MUST pay attention to the psychosocial aspects of sport 28:40 Growth and development doesn't care about competition 39:25 Three critical words for youth sport: people, programs, and places in order of importance 47:10 Kids love to compete, adults love to compare 52:25 What is the one thing you would change in youth sports? 56:25 How to connect with Stephen About Stephen Norris Originally from England, Norris was the Director of Sport Physiology & Strategic Planning at the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary for the past three Winter Olympic cycles (2002, 2006 and 2010), focusing on Canada's winter sport teams. He acted as the central performance consultant for the Own The Podium initiative leading up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C. He has worked with Hockey Canada for the past 15 years, most notably with the National Women's Team program for 12 of those years. In addition, Norris is a member of the Sport Physiology Group/Altitude Research Group, headed by David Smith, within the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Calgary. He is a recognized authority on long-term athlete development and talent nurturing systems. Most recently, Norris was appointed adjunct professor (applied physiology) at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alta., after being an adjunct assistant professor (applied physiology) at the University of Calgary for the past decade. Norris is primarily involved with "sliding and gliding" sports (those on ice, snow and water) such as hockey, all disciplines of skiing, snowboarding, luge, skeleton and bobsleigh. He's also interested in sailing and swimming. He has been on the Board of Directors for Swimming/Natation Canada, Cross Country Canada/Ski du Fond Canada and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, and is also a strong advocate for sport and recreation both locally and nationally. On a personal note, Norris has extensive experience in harsh environmental situations and extreme human performances. He is an avid board sailor, snowboarder, mountain biker and paraglider, and also enjoys squash, tennis and golf. Source: Sleave Consulting and Canadian Sports Centre Calgary Get in Touch Website: stephenrnorris.com Twitter: @1_StephenNorris Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Nancy Stevens wrote one short sentence on the locker room mirror prior to the start of the 2017 season. She then repeated that season before her UConn Field Hockey team won the National Championship. One short sentence that empowered them, loosened them up, gave them confidence. What did she write? Show Notes 6:20 How Nancy got started down the coaching path 11:50 Your team WILL have a culture, be proactive in shaping it 17:20 How do you recruit those inherent character traits? 27:35 Have we created athletes who care more about getting than giving? 32:55 The harder you try to win, the harder it is to get there 50:20 Once you achieve success, how do you sustain it? 58:35 You have to work with both sides of the brain About Nancy Stevens Three-time national champion University of Connecticut field hockey coach Nancy Stevens and the word success are synonymous. Having completed her 28th season at Connecticut and her 39th overall as a head coach, Stevens has firmly secured the tradition of UConn field hockey among the nation's best. Recognized as one of the top collegiate field hockey coaches in the nation, she has compiled an impressive 662-181-24 record for a .777 winning percentage over her previous 39 seasons. Most recently, Stevens led the Huskies to their fifth national championship and third in five years, while guiding the program to its first undefeated season (23-0) and captured the sixth perfect season in the history of the NCAA sport. Just a few weeks prior, she led UConn to its sixth-straight BIG EAST Tournament title, 17th overall, including its 17th-ever BIG EAST Regular Season Championship. This years trip to the Final Four marked the program's 15th overall showing in the NCAA semifinals and fifth-straight appearance. In 2013, Stevens became the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I Field Hockey history, surpassing Old Dominion coach Beth Anders as the sport's all-time winner. Get in Touch Website: UConn Huskies Field Hockey Email: [email protected] Twitter:@UConnFHockey Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Did you ever just want to quit doing what you are doing? How do you handle someone who sabotages your work? How do you help athletes learn without lecturing all the time? What are your thoughts on coaching licenses? Coach Reed and John tackle these Frequently Asked Questions and more in our most recent podcast. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 1:30 What are some of the best leadership traits? 4:50 Have you ever just wanted to quit and how did you get through it? 9:35 How do you handle someone who openly opposes your style and sabotages you (intentionally or unintentionally) 17:35 How do you help athletes learn without lecturing all the time? 21:05 Who are some of the mentors in your life that have helped you? 25:45 How do you make practices less scripted and involve more decision-making from players? 30:50 How do you approach a sport or coach steeped in traditional methods? 33:35 What do you think of coaching courses and club curriculums? 42:15 How do we make the vision happen? How do we make change? 46:45 Why should I go to the Way of Champions Conference About Coach Reed With master's degrees in both sports psychology and early childhood education, Coach Reed works with youth coaches, helping them teach athletes how to excel beyond the game. Since the release of his 2015 TEDx talk 'Echoes Beyond the Game', he's become a trusted educator, advisor and speaker to sports organizations all over the world. Coach Reed is a firm believer that youth sport's ultimate role is to develop excellent people with valuable life skills and strong values. He's had the honor of working with sports organizations ranging from grassroots to elite level, helping them become more effective at performance-based communication by building champion cultures, and creating warrior mindsets to succeed in and beyond the game. Get in Touch Website to sign up for his forthcoming book - http://coachreed.com/ Facebook Page for his Forthcoming Book: https://www.facebook.com/TheCoachReed/ Twitter:@coach_reed Email: [email protected] His Podcast: @thecoachingcode / http://coachreed.com/coaching-code/ Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Enjoy the show! If we coached robots, we could simply drill skills until the robots performed them to perfection, but we coach human beings. Way more goes into coaching people than simple drills and skills. Jean Cote shares what it means to be a Transformational Coach in our latest episode. Show Notes 1:30 What got Jean into the Deliberate Play research realm 9:30 If we were coaching robots, we could teach just the skills 21:15 What kind of coaching is needed to enhance the 4Cs 28:15 Great coaching is person-centered, not athlete-centered 37:00 Stop coaching 10-year-olds like they are 18 45:15 How to become a more transformational leader today About Jean Cote Dr. Jean Côté is professor and Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston (Canada). His research interests are in the areas of children in sport, coaching, positive youth development, and sport expertise. Dr. Côté has published more than 130 refereed papers on a variety of sport psychology and coaching topics and 50 book chapters. He has delivered 50 keynote addresses at major national and international conferences, over 100 invited presentations, and 260 refereed conference presentations. Dr. Côté, in collaboration with Dr. Ronnie Lidor, has completed the first comprehensive book on talent development in children's sport which was published in 2013 by Fitness Information Technology. Between 1999 and 2017, Dr. Côté has received as a Principal Investigator 6 consecutive grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to fund his research work. His most recent work involves the use of observation techniques to examine the influence of different types of coach-athletes relationships on athletes' outcomes and the development of a Transformational Coaching workshop that focuses on positive youth development. Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Twitter: @JeanCote46 Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Are you one of THOSE sports parents? All too often, we lump sports parents into one large category based on the behaviors of a few. Skye Eddy Bruce joins us to explain that not all parents are that way and the key to creating a better sports experience may be found with engaging parents more effectively. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:20 Soccer Parenting is the PTA of Youth Soccer 9:00 When a coach should "open the door" and when a coach should "close the door" 14:30 How do coaches establish trust with parents? 26:30 Lessons from The Soccer Parenting Summit 31:45 The four cornerstones of culture 41:30 The fears parents have About Skye Eddy Bruce Skye Eddy Bruce, a former Collegiate and Youth All-American, Professional Player, Collegiate and Youth Coach and Camp Director, the Soccer Parenting Association aims to educate, engage, support and advocate for youth soccer parents. Skye understands there is a lot of room for growth and improvement in the youth game and believes that parents are the missing link when it comes seeing this growth and improvement become a reality. Skye has put together an amazing group of youth soccer and performance experts who regularly participate with MySoccerParenting.com, the Parent Education Platform brought to you by the Soccer Parenting Association (SoccerParenting.com) Get in Touch Twitter: @SoccerParenting Facebook: SoccerParenting Websites: SoccerParenting.com or MySoccerParenting.com Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What would it be like to coach some of the greatest tennis players of all time before they become the icons they are today? Tune in to our latest podcast to hear Dick Gould's stories about these iconic players and more from over 50 years with Stanford Tennis. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 2:15 Are fun and competitiveness mutually exclusive in sports? 10:30 Great programs have standards, not rules 16:45 We have to look at athletes and ask, "What is going to make this person a better person?" 25:15 The best teachers were the ones who made it exciting and had a passion for the topic 37:45 How do you navigate a team that is not cohesive? 47:45 Do your best to find the best in everyone you with whom you work About Dick Gould Dick Gould is America's best tennis coach. He was the Men's Tennis Coach at Stanford University for 38 years from 1966–2004. His Stanford men's tennis teams won 17 NCAA Men's Tennis Championships, and 50 of his players won All-American honors. He was named the ITA-Wilson "Coach of the Decade" both for the 1980s and the 1990s. His former players have also captured 13 grand slam championships and 10 NCAA singles champions. For 35 years, every four-year member earned at least one NCAA team championship ring. Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Are we robbing our kids of valuable self-directed executive function when we solve everything for them and don't let them make mistakes? This is a valuable life skill needed to succeed in college and beyond. Listen in as Jessica Lahey explains on the newest podcast. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:10 Education is not about attendance and tests, are we missing the best moments for teaching? 14:25 When we are highly directive with kids, they don't become frustrated. Kids who can't be frustrated cannot benefit from formative assessment and desirable difficulties 20:55 We remove self-directed executive function and children need this to develop, incredibly important in high school and college 56:25 Caroline Gleich's Journey to Ski the "Shooting Gallery" About Jessica Lahey Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Timesbestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids' The Stinky and Dirty Show. Jessica earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. with a concentration in juvenile and education law from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two sons and teaches high school English and writing in Vermont. Get in Touch Website: JessicaLahey.com Twitter: @JessLahey Instagram: @TeacherLahey Youtube: Search "Gift of Failure FAQ's" Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

When a program, both men's and women's teams, wins 16 National Championships in 18 seasons, we should take notice. When those programs are also sought after by parents because they create excellent men and women in the process, there is something we can all learn from them. Find out what Professor Zigarelli discovered about the Messiah Method. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:40 There is something to be learned from a program that wins 16 National Championships in 18 seasons 10:25 The one thing that sets apart the Messiah program apart 18:30 The Discipline of "Play to a Standard" 26:10 A higher purpose than winning 34:15 Messiah is looking for the "both/and players" 47:55 Professor Zigarelli's parting thoughts on Transformational Leadership About Professor Zigarelli Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy and the former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. His research in the fields of management, practical theology, law, and ethics has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and magazines, and he is the author of ten books, including Influencing Like Jesus, The Minister's MBA, Cultivating Christian Character, and Management by Proverbs. His work has been translated into several languages. Dr. Zigarelli is also the creator of Christianity9to5.org and Assess-Yourself.org. Get in Touch Buy the Messiah Method: Buy the Soccer Field, Mission Field: Email: [email protected] Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Has Belgium Football found the secret to International success? In 2009, Belgium was #66 on the FIFA World Rankings. They made a few changes and rocketed to #1 in six short years. What did they change? Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris Van der Haegen, shares their secret on our latest Way of Champions Podcast. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 9:00 Crashing out of the 2000 European Championship was the wake-up call for Belgium 11:10 Creation of the Vision of Youth Development 19:30 The use of "multi-moves" training to prepare children for every sport 22:40 Who is in front me? 28:25 Training sessions must have opponents because the game has opponents 37:40 No standings, no substitutions on the fly, every player must play at least 50% 48:00 The four questions a coach should ask before a session About Kris van der Haegen Kris van der Haegen is Director of Coach Education for the Royal Belgian Football Association. A former high school teacher who speaks countless languages, and a member of the UEFA Jira Panel, Kris has been one of the main architects of the elevation of Belgian football to unheard-of levels of quality in recent years. Kris enjoys talking about how to make football better, especially for children and young people, yet he has also extensive experience coaching at the top level. he is currently an assistant coach with the Belgian Women's National Team. Here is a summary of his accomplishments: Belgian Football Association (since 2008) Coach Education technical coordinator (2008-2012) Assistant – Coach Belgium National Teams (U15/U16/U17) (2008-2011) Coach Education Director Belgian FA (2013) Lead tutor UEFA PRO license course (since 2013) Head coach Women National team Belgium U19 (2013-2017) WU19 European Championship (2014) Scout Women's National A Team of Belgium (2015) Assistant coach Women's National A Team of Belgium (since 8/2017) Member of the UEFA JIRA Panel (since June 2015) Get in Touch Twitter: @krisvdhaegen Twitter: @ICoachKids I Coach Kids: http://www.icoachkids.eu Email: [email protected] Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

When that "hinge moment" that could change your life comes along, will you be ready? Join Dr. Rob Bell as he talks about hinge moments and those who help us because "No One Gets There Alone". Bio Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker and His company DRB & associates is based in Indianapolis. He has written 6 books on Mental Toughness including the best seller Don't Should on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness. In this episode we will discuss his most recent book is titled: NO ONE Gets There AlONE. Dr. Bell is a Certified Mental Performance Coach of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Since 2006 he's consulted with hundreds of athletes, coaches, and teams. He also currently serves as a Sport Psychology coach for Indy Eleven pro soccer team, and University of Notre Dame. He has worked with winners on the PGA Tour, an Olympic Silver medalist, ATP Champion, and the 2013 USTA National Champion. He has spoken to Marriott, and Walgreens and has caddied over 20+ events on professional golf tours. A fomer university professor Dr. Bell has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner's World, NY Times and Stack Magazine. He graduated from of University of Tennessee, Temple University, & Shepherd University. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:30 It's the coach's responsibility to shape an environment of fearlessness and confidence 13:30 Dr. Bell describes the Hinge Moment 18:40 We live in "Scare City" but we need to come from a place of abundance 24:45 How do we prepare for our Hinge Moment – trust your gut 31:00 What prompted him to write No One Gets There Alone 41:15 Sadly, all athletes quit 47:00 We will never be entirely downwind, there will always be a headwind Get in Touch Website: www.drrobbell.com Twitter: @DrRobBell Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Are we educating coaches on the skills that really matter? A sport scientist says we teach way too much techincal information and not enough of the softer skills. Bio Wayne Goldsmith has been at the forefront of sports innovation, education and development for over 25 years. His unique "whole of sport" background - having worked across every level and aspect of sport around the world gives New Sport the insights to see the real problems in your sport and help you develop effective and efficient solutions. From USA Swimming to the Wallabies Australian Rugby Union team, from the Triathlon Australia World Championships and Olympic Games team to the North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL team, Wayne's worked with professional football, professional tennis and a wide range of Olympic sports across Australia and around the world He's helped local junior sporting clubs to improve their coaching programs and been in the locker room and in the coaching box with the Sydney Roosters on NRL Grand Final Day. He's sat on the sidelines and talked with volunteer coaches and sporting parents at junior sporting events and walked in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. Wayne has a knowledge and understanding of sport that's rare: he has direct, first-hand experience helping sport - at every level. Where other sports consultancies offer expertise in one aspect of the sports industry, Wayne's ability to see your sport holistically - to see every piece of the sports participation and performance puzzle - allows him to generate bespoke presentations, plans, programs and packages that make a difference: New Sport works. Coaches, officials, sporting parents, sports administrators, sports scientists, researchers and sports leaders in local government, state and national government, Wayne's extensive experience and client list is remarkable. In a sentence - Wayne Goldsmith knows sport - he knows your sport - and he can help you make your sport extraordinary. New Sport - the future of Sport....the future of your sport. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:10 From storeroom packer to sport scientist – How Wayne got started 10:50 What is coaching – "the art of inspiring change through emotional connection" 13:35 One of the most powerful moments in discussing the issues of youth sport 19:20 To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail – we need to shift perspective of coaching 13:05 There is no need to have content heavy training courses – they can find that for free on the internet 28:50 Wayne outlines what the very first day of a coach training course should look like 37:50 Sport is the most conservative institution we know – we simply refuse to change and it is killing sport 41:50 There is no such thing as a 10-year-old star 54:05 Early talent is a very poor predictor of long-term success 1:04:20 It's about the freedom to choose – our athletes must own the process 1:07:05 If you live in your head, you're dead – turn wish into can into will into did Get in Touch Website: www.newsportfuture.com.au Email: [email protected] Wayne's Video: How do I know if my child is talented? Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What if, instead of worrying about winning games, we got our athletes to focus first on 'Winning the Day'? If they focused on their very best, working for the greater good of the team, and getting better every day, what kind of transformation would occur? Bio Hall of Fame head coach Cindy Timchal was named the first women's lacrosse coach at the United States Naval Academy on August 5, 2006, and in short order, has laid the foundation for a Navy program that is moving quickly in its quest to become a NCAA Division I power. Timchal, who is entering her 36th year as a head coach, is the NCAA's all-time leader in career wins (491) division I women's college lacrosse. Additionally, her eight national titles are the eighth most by a coach in a women's sport in NCAA history, and the 26th most in all sports, men and women combined. In her 10 seasons at the helm of the Midshipmen program, Navy has accumulated a terrific 155-43 (.783) record, won five Patriot League Championships and has advanced to five NCAA Tournaments (2010, '11, '12, '13, '17). In 2017, Timchal and the Navy lacrosse team made history as it became the first Service Academy team from a women's sport to advance to the NCAA Final Four. Timchal's coaching career got its start at Northwestern in 1982. During her nine-year tenure with the Wildcats, she compiled a 76-40 record (.655) while leading the program to five NCAA appearances. While at Northwestern, Timchal made it to the quarterfinals, earning appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 1983, '84, '86, '87, and '88. In 1991, she made the move to College Park to revive and renew the strong tradition of the University of Maryland lacrosse program. Prior to her arrival at the storied program, Maryland's last title had come in 1986, but almost immediately the Terrapins restored their reign atop the sport. Timchal's first year saw a 14-3 mark and a trip to the NCAA finals. By 1992, the lacrosse world sensed something special was on the horizon at Maryland. Despite being at a place with a rich history in lacrosse, few could have predicted that a dynasty so powerful was on the horizon. With a 14-1 record, the Terrapins took the 1992 national title – the third in school history. Individually, her athletes have earned countless accolades and awards. Maryland had 21 first team All-Americans in her last nine years, and 13 players took home national offensive, defensive or goalkeeper of the year awards. Jen Adams became the first-ever winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy, which recognizes the top collegiate men's and women's player in the country, and Kelly Coppedge was a finalist in 2004 and 2005. In 1996, Kelly Amonte became the Terps' first four-time All-American, including first-team honors in 1995 and 1996. From Kelly Amonte Hiller to Cathy Reese, Alex Kahoe to Alexis Venechanos, Jen Adams to Kelly Coppedge, the one constant amongst all of the great Maryland players was Timchal. In just five of her 16 seasons at College Park did Timchal lose more than three games in any one season, highlighted by spectacular undefeated runs in 1996 (19-0), 1999 (21-0) and 2001 (23-0). She took Terrapin teams to the NCAA finals in 11 seasons, including an unprecedented stretch of seven straight national championships – the third-longest championship streak in women's NCAA history. In addition, the run puts Timchal in the company of coaching legends like UCLA's John Wooden who won seven straight titles with the UCLA men's basketball program from 1967-73. A total of 53 different student-athletes earned All-America recognition a total of 95 times under Timchal including Kelly Amonte Hiller's four, (1993-96), and three each for Betsy Elder (1992-94), Sarah Forbes (1995-97), Laura Harmon (1993-95), Sascha Newmarch (1996-98), Jen Adams (1999-2001) and Kelly Coppedge (2002-04). In 2005, Acacia Walker earned first team honors, Greta Sommers was named to the second team and Annie Collines was named third team All-America. Adams' third-consecutive selection as Player of the Year in 2000 marked the 10th time one of Timchal's players have earned National Player of the Year honors, including Amonte Hiller, who was named the 1996 NCAA Division I Most Valuable Player. When the ACC's 50th anniversary Women's Lacrosse Team was announced in 2002, Timchal was selected as the head coach of the squad and had coached 22 members of the team. Nationally, 18 of Timchal's players have played on the U.S. Developmental team and five were members of the most recent championship U.S. World Cup team. Seven former Terrapins helped lead Australia to the 2005 World Cup title in Annapolis, including tournament MVP Sarah Forbes. All totaled, 13 Terps represented three countries at the World Cup. Beyond the numbers, though, Timchal has done her part to revolutionize the sport of women's lacrosse. Timchal brought some of the most influential names in the sport through College Park, including former assistant and lacrosse legend Gary Gait, and Terrapin stars Cathy Nel

Dr. Williams is Professor and Chair, Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation at University of Utah. Dr. Williams has previously held senior leadership positions in the UK (Head of Life Sciences, Brunel University London) and Australia (Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney). His research interests focus on the neural and psychological mechanisms underpinning the acquisition and development of perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor skills. He has published almost 180 journal articles in peer-reviewed outlets in numerous fields including exercise and sports science (e.g., Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Medicine), experimental psychology (e.g., Acta Psychologica, British Journal of Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Visual Cognition, Journal of Experimental Psychology), neuroscience (Neuroscience Letters, Human Brain Mapping, Neuroimage) and medicine (The Lancet, British Medical Journal, Medical Education). He has written 15 books, almost 80 book chapters, 60 professional articles, 91 journal abstracts, and has delivered almost 200 keynote and invited lectures in over 30 countries. He is Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sports Science and Executive Editor for the journal Human Movement Science. Also, he sits on the editorial boards of the Scandinavian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and Frontiers of Cognition, and Frontiers in Psychology (Performance Science). Moreover, he has acted as a Guest Editor of special issues for prestigious journals such as Journal of Sport Sciences, Journal of Motor Behavior, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 He was one of first UK graduates in Sport and Exercise Science 8:20 Mark discusses the concepts of reinvestment and paralysis by analysis 17:15 The role of the coach in practices 25:45 Differences between specialization and early engagement 35:35 Coaching is an art form but there's no reason it cannot be informed by science 48:20 Mark's biggest coaching pet peeve Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

Does culture matter in individual sports? According to 7x NCAA Tennis Champion Coach, Bob Hansen, it matters most. Bio Hansen is now in his seventh season as the head coach of the Middlebury men's tennis team. He came to Middlebury from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he has served as the head men's coach for 30 years. In his first six seasons, he has continued the post-season tradition with the team advancing into the NCAA Tournament each year. In the spring of 2013, his team finished 20-5 with a trip to the NCAA quarterfinals, while in 2014, Hansen's squad finished with a 21-5 mark, advancing to the NCAA final four. A year later, the Panthers advanced all the way to the national title match with a 22-5 record, tied for the second-most wins in the program's history. In 2016, Middlebury once again advanced to the national championship match and finished the season with 20 victories. During the 2017 season, the Panthers posted a 21-4 record and advanced to the NCAA Semifinals. The creator of the UCSC tennis program, Hansen is regarded as one of the top coaches in the country. Hansen led the team to seven NCAA Championships (1989, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2009),. appearing in the finals 13 of 24 years. Hansen's players have won 10 NCAA doubles titles and five NCAA singles titles. Under Hansen's direction, the UCSC tennis program produced 117 All-Americans. Hansen has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coach of the Year four times and in 2000 was honored as the ITA Coach of the Decade for the 1990s. During that time span, his teams were undefeated against Division III opponents in the regular season going with a 73-0 mark. Hansen has served as an executive board member of the ITA as well as its Division III representative. He also served as the chair of the NCAA Division III Tennis Committee as well as a member of the ITA Rules Committee. As a player, Hansen was Northern California's Open Player of the Year and was ranked in the top eight for five-straight years during the late 1970s. He received an ATP world ranking as well as much valuable coaching experience while playing the international circuit before coming to UC Santa Cruz. He registered wins over many top-100 players including top-10 players Brad Gilbert and Paul McNamee. He won the USTA 40 National Grass Court Championships held in Santa Barbara. During the summers, Hansen directed the NIKE Santa Cruz Tennis Camps where he was a pioneer in the development of the tournament training program for ranked juniors. Hansen is a 1975 graduate of San Jose State University, where he earned a degree in physical education. He later returned to his alma mater and received a Master's degree in the same subject in 1980. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:35 How Jerry and Bob got connected 12:35 The vital importance of culture in individual sports 18:15 Bob discusses the need for joy in sports 30:05 Get right with the feeling of success in order to truly enjoy success 36:45 Create an environment that they play because they want to play 42:50 Bob and Jerry on accountability and integrity in sport 51:35 What does Bob look for in a player? Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

#46 How to Run Better practices with Best Selling Author Doug Lemov Bio Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion, and Teach Like a Champion 2..0. He is the coauthor with TLAC team colleagues of Practice Perfect, Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction, and Teach Like a Champion Field Guide 2.0. In addition to his work studying teachers he is the front man in the nation's foremost Kenny G cover band. His favorite words are "Huzzah" and "Yam." Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:00 The genesis of Teach Like a Champion 12:30 How do you teach 'check for understanding' 19:30 What we assume is resistance to change is actually lack of clarity about what to do next 23:50 Blocked vs. random practices and the value of each in sport 29:00 Checking for understanding is so much harder if players are afraid to make mistakes 44:30 Means of participation and creating a culture of intellectual engagement at all times 55:00 The best way to become a better coach is to practice coaching 1:03:15 One of the keys to being a successful coach is loving coaching, and one of the keys to loving coaching is to constantly embrace the challenge of learning for yourself Get in Touch Website: Teach Like a Champion Twitter: @doug_lemov Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

A small town in Vermont, with only 3,000 full-time inhabitants has put at least one athlete in the every Olympic games since 1984, including the highest ever finisher in the ski jump from the US. What are they doing to create such elite athletes? The answer has nothing to with facilities or coaches… Bio Karen Crouse is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned a varsity letter in swimming. She started her newspaper career at the Savannah News-Press, where she was the first woman to grace the sports department, and worked at seven other dailies before being hired by the New York Times in 2005. Her first book, on a small Vermont town's secret to raising Olympians who are happy, healthy and productive people and performers, will be published by Simon & Schuster in January of 2018. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 10:45 From the streets of Socchi to the fields of Norwich 21:00 Karen's book becomes one about parenting and not sports 27:00 A cautionary tale of raising Olympians 39:00 Kids don't need adults to organize and make up the rules of sports 49:20 Growing up in a community of mentors and shared values 1:01:45 Kevin Pearce and life beyond the Olympics Get in Touch Order the Book: Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town's Secret to Happiness and Excellence Twitter: @ByKaren Email: [email protected] Way of Champions Conference Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Transformational Coaching Course Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Want to be a fly on the wall for a conversation between a 36-time NCAA Champion Sport Psychology Consultant and one of the greatest coaches of all time? This is a show you cannot miss! Dr. Jerry Lynch and Anson Dorrance join John this week to talk Dean Smith, John Wooden, Alonzo Stagg, and what it is like to build an unrivaled dynasty through love, connection, and strong character, Bio Anson Dorrance enters his 41st year of service to the University of North Carolina soccer programs in the fall of 2017. Dorrance, a 1974 Tar Heel alumnus, debuted as the Carolina men's soccer coach in September of 1977 and then added duties as head coach and founder of the UNC women's program in September of 1979. A former U.S. Women's National Team head coach and current University of North Carolina head women's soccer coach, Anson Dorrance was named the 2016 winner of the prestigious Werner Fricker Builder Award from United States Soccer on January 29, 2016. As U.S. Soccer's highest honor, the Werner Fricker Builder Award is given to an individual or group of individuals who have dedicated at least 20 years of service to the sport, working to establish a lasting legacy in the history and structure of soccer in the United States. The award recognizes those who have developed programs that will outlast their own involvement in the sport. When Dorrance was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on August 2, 2008, it marked one more milestone moment in the career of a man whose coaching prowess became legendary at a young age. Because Dorrance has not yet retired from his coaching career, he was only eligible for election to the Hall of Fame on the "Builders of the Game" ballot, being inducted in his first year of eligibility. Like fine wine — with age — the coaching career of Anson Dorrance only gets better. It was just two years ago in 2015 when Tar Heel soccer stayed in the international news as nine University of North Carolina standouts competed in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Six former UNC players helped the U.S. win its first World Cup title since 1999, including starters Meghan Klingenberg and Tobin Heath. Tar Heel Lucy Bronze led England to its best ever World Cup finish as it gained a bronze medal. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 9:30 The winningest soccer coach in NCAA history was almost a Corporate Lawyer instead 18:45 Jerry describes the "tribe of trust" that Anson creates in his teams 25:25 Anson on "a great team is a collection of small societies" 35:25 April Heinrichs and the value of competing like there's no tomorrow 45:50 The "competitive cauldron"" the importance of training the mentality of your athletes 51:20 Anson shares his "Play for the Seniors" theory 58:00 "Love those you teach" 1:06:00 Anson's advice to young coaches Get in Touch Website: UNC Soccer Get the latest Book: The Man Watching Twitter: @UNCWomensSoccer Twitter: @NCWomensSoccer Instagram: @UNCWomensSoccer Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Your child gets that all important phone call offering a spot on the good select sports team in town. You want your child to sample multiple sports, so you ask about managing a two-sport schedule. The coach says, "we are no longer interested". What would you do? Listen in to find out what Steve Boyle did… Bio Steve Boyle is the Chair of The National Association of Physical Literacy (NAPL) Advisory Board and Principal/Founder of 2-4-1 Sports, a national organization that brings physical literacy using sports sampling to children through camps, clinics. Recently recognized by the Aspen Institute's Sport and Society Program as one of eight model programs in the United States in the original Project Play report, 2-4-1 Sports embodies their motto Life's 2 Short 4 Just 1 Sport™. Steve is widely recognized as the national leader in sport sampling and physical literacy. Steve's philosophy focuses on lifelong wellness by recognizing the mind/body connection and the value of nutrition and mindfulness as it relates to physical literacy. As a former Division 1 athlete born to Irish immigrants, Steve has taught and coached throughout the United States. His diverse background in teaching, working with children with cancer, athletic coaching, college advising, life-coaching and counseling makes him a highly sought after speaker and consultant. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:40 The start of 2-4-1 Sports 12:40 All Good Causes Start Grassroots: Just act locally. 16:55 The insanity of early recruiting 20:40 The need to bring sports back into the schools 31:10 "It's 2:41". At 2-4-1 they create Power of Moments at that exact time. 41:25 The National Association of Physical Literacy and the need for Physical Literacy in sport Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SteveBoyle241 @241Sports @NAPLUSA1 241 Website: 241 Sports NAPL Website: National Association of Physical Literacy If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

We asked you all to share with us your favorite podcasts from 2017, and we had so many responses that we have decided to divide it up into multiple episodes. In this episode, we share your favorite podcasts from select coaches: UNC National Champion Lacrosse Coach Jenny Levy, USA Volleyball's John Kessel, World Cup and Olympic Champion Tony DiCicco, Unleash the Athlete's James Leath, and our interview with Dr. Wade Gilbert and Dr. Jerry Lynch. This is a bit longer than most of our podcasts, but it is full of pure gold. In future episodes, we will have advice from athletes, researchers, and some other coaching gems. Thanks all for your feedback and supporting our podcast this past year! Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes John Kessel 5:30 John Kessel on the Need for Peer Mentoring in Sports 8:20 John Kessel on Training Ugly and Learning to Ride a Bike 10:50 John Kessel on Training to Perform in Games NOT Training to Perform in Practice 13:00 John Kessel on Why Some Coaches Should be Sued for Malpractice Jenny Levy 15:10 Jenny Levy on Advice She Got From Roy Williams: "It may mean you may never win". 17:30 Jenny Levy on Recruiting to Fit Your Culture 21:25 Jenny Levy on When Parents Should Intervene Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert 24:50 Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert on the Cornerstone of John Wooden's Coaching Success 27:50 Dr. Jerry Lynch Discusses The Impact Dean Smith had on His Career 31:30 Wade Gilbert on Karch Kiraly and the Magic of Ugly Practices James Leath 35:25 James Leath on the Time He Made ESPN Top Ten 38:30 James Leath on Building Athletes of Character First 43:45 James Leath on Why He Coaches Tony DiCicco 48:15 Tony DiCicco Discusses his 1990s Women's National Team 51:55 Tony DiCicco on multi-sport athletes and what it takes to produce world class athletes 57:35 Tony DiCicco Explains Why Winning Does NOT Equate to Development 59:40 Tony DiCicco Recalls his Rule of One Moments from His Storied Career 1:04:50 Tony DiCicco Shares his Coaching Philosophy If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

What would it be like to spend 14 years working alongside and learning from one of the greatest coaches of all time – Johan Cruyff? We asked Todd Beane that question and more in our most recent podcast. Download it now. Bio Todd graduated from Dartmouth College in 1986 with a B.A. in English Literature. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to attend the University of Sussex in England. Todd concluded his formal studies at Stanford University where he earned a M.A. in Education and a Secondary Teaching Credential. As an athlete, Todd played NCAA Division I soccer at Dartmouth College before playing professional soccer in the USISL. As a coach, he was awarded a US Soccer Federation "A" License, coaching both collegiately and professionally. He has served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University as Director of the Native Vision Program and later as Director of the Cloud Forest School in Costa Rica. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:15 An American in Spain teaching Dutch Football 12:00 What was it like learning alongside Johan Cruyff? 16:40 When Todd and Johan flipped the organizational chart of Ajax upside down 20:15 The value of values in youth sports 24:55 The birth of TOVO Academy 28:35 With what we know about learning, why do we continue to teach sport the wrong way? 44:45 Coaching clinics should start with the WHY first before we teach the X's and O's 52:00 Without the art of educating and child advocacy, all I know about football would be lost 54:25 Todd discusses all the things that happen before a player can execute a skill 70:00 Todd's book recommendations Get in Touch Website: TOVO Academy Twitter: _ToddBeane Blog: Todd's Blog (This is a great resource) Email: [email protected] If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

Chamique Holdsclaw was called the Michael Jordan of Women's Basketball. She dominated the courts winning 3 National Championships and being named the Naismith Player of the Century. She was 4-time All-American, World Champion, Olympic Champion and enjoyed an 11-year professional career, but no one knew the real battle she was waging… Bio Chamique Shaunta Holdsclaw is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) most recently under a contract with the San Antonio Silver Stars. She announced her retirement from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11, 2007, though she eventually came out of retirement to play with the Atlanta Dream for the 2009 WNBA Season. Holdsclaw went to the University of Tennessee from 1995 to 1999, where she played under coach Pat Summit and helped to lead the Lady Vols to the women's NCAA's first ever three consecutive Women's Basketball Championships in 1996, 1997 and 1998. The 1998 championship was Tennessee's first ever undefeated season at 39–0 and also set an NCAA record for the most wins ever in a season. She also helped lead Tennessee to two SEC regular season titles in 1998 and 1999 and to three SEC tournament championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. At Tennessee, Holdsclaw was a four-time Kodak All-America, one of only six women's basketball players to earn the honor. Holdsclaw finished her career with 3,025 points and 1,295 rebounds, making her the all-time leading scoring and rebounder at Tennessee in men's or women's history, the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in SEC women's history, and the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in the NCAA tournament women's history with 470 points and 197 rebounds. In 1998, Holdsclaw received the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. Holdsclaw also won the Naismith trophy for player of the year twice, in 1998 and 1999 and posted a 131–17 win/loss record during her remarkable career as a Lady Vol. In 2000, she was named Naismith's Player of the Century for the 1990s and was also part of an ESPY award given to the Lady Vols as Co-Team of the Decade for the 1990s. In 1996, 1997 and 1998, Holdsclaw was named to the Final Four All Tournament team. Holdsclaw was also a member of the US National team who traveled to Berlin, Germany in July and August 1998 for the FIBA World Championships. The USA team won a close opening game against Japan 95–89, then won their next six games easily. In the quarterfinals, Holdsclaw scored 20 points to help team advance. After trailing late in the final game, the USA held on to win the gold medal 71–65. Holdsclaw averaged 10.9 points per game, third highest on the team. Holdsclaw continued with the National team to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The USA won all eight games, including the gold medal game against host Australia to win the gold medal. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:35 "I remember walking on Nike's campus and everyone had my shirt on…" 10:50 What it was like playing for Pat Sumiit 17:20 The problem with being an introverted sports star: "I'm not rude, just quiet" 22:50 The importance of having a place to feel vulnerable in athletics 26:05 "You had a bad day": Chamique's moment with Pat Summit 34:05 What Chamique is doing today to help the next generation heal and move forward 41:50 Chamique's opinion on participation trophies 49:50 "A closed mouth doesn't get fed": on opening up and sharing your struggles with those who love you Get in Touch Website: Mind Game Film Twitter: @CHold1 The ESPN Story on Chamique: When the Game is Over If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message

What do you think the path to professional sports looks like? 22 year veteran coach at Manchester United, Tom Statham, shares what he has seen and experienced as the path over the last few decades. Spoiler alert…there is no defined path. Listen in for Tom's explanation. Bio This is what Manchester United Academy has to say about Tom. "Tom has been coaching at Manchester United since 1994. He has coached boys from 7-18 years old and has worked with and learnt from great coaches such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Eric Harrison, Paul McGuiness, Tony Whelan and René Meulensteen. After achieving a degree in PE and Sports Science at Loughborough University, Tom began a professional career in football playing for Middlesbrough, Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City. At the end of his professional playing career, Tom was approached by Manchester United and offered a position coaching the young players at the club. In over 23 years at Manchester United, Tom has seen the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Jonny Evans, Danny Welbeck, Michael Keane, Tom Cleverly, Danny Simpson, Danny Drinkwater and many others progress to become top professional players. The Football Association recognized Tom's work with young players when he received the award for Foundation Phase Academy Coach of the Year 2015. In terms of football player development, Tom has great knowledge, experience and an excellent reputation. Aligned to that, he is a kind, caring, reliable and extremely trustworthy human being who loves his football and has a mission to ensure that young players develop a love and passion for football that has sustained him all these years. 23 years service in the Academy at Manchester United is a remarkable achievement. I first met Tom in 1994 when he joined what was then the Centre of Excellence at Manchester United as a part-time coach. Since this time he has made an immense contribution to player development at the club with his football knowledge, experience, work ethic, energy, loyalty and enthusiasm for working with young people. In over 20 years working at the club, Tom has gained a deep awareness of the history, values and culture of this great institution which he embodies in everything he does when coaching young players. Over the years, Tom has helped our youth department to expand and grow in a range of areas including: syllabus and curriculum development, coach education, pastoral care and parent liaison. He was also hugely instrumental in assisting me to drive what has since become a hugely influential project/initiative - our 4 V 4 U9 project in the summer of 2002. His advice, guidance and valued wisdom has seen it become an integral part of the technical development program in the Academy. What a wonderful legacy for any coach to pass on to the next generation! In terms of player development, Tom has a CV par excellence. Aligned to that, is a kind, caring, reliable and extremely trustworthy human being who loves his football, cares about people, and has a mission to ensure that folk young and old develop the love and passion for soccer that has sustained him all these years. 22 years service in the youth department at any football club is a remarkable achievement - at Manchester United - well that really is the stuff of legends - I rest my case! It has been my distinct privilege and honour to have worked closely with him all these years at this truly amazing football club." Tony Whelan - Head of Academy Coaching, Man United Show Notes 6:50 Tom's professional career and start in coaching 13:05 Try not to coach when the ball is rolling 24:40 Learning to accept that each kid is different and we must coach the individuals 36:15 There are qualities that athletes MUST possess 47:00 Tom discusses the importance of play in a team warm-up 58:35 Football is the easy part of coaching… Get in Touch (Tom will be at the United Soccer Coaching 2018 Convention in Philadelphia. Contact him if you would like to meet him there and see his sessions.) Website: http://www.specialistsoccertours.co.uk Facebook: Twitter: @TomS_Soccer (best way to contact Tom) Email: [email protected] If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

We must SHOW athletes how to be leaders, and not just tell them. Bio James founded UTA in 2017 when an unexpected family emergency took him away from his post at IMG Academy as the Head of Leadership Development and landed him in Dallas, TX. Since then, James has continued to work with teams throughout the nation on character development through leadership and mental conditioning curriculum. Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing an identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and an M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 "I walked on and limped off". How one moment created his learning journey 8:40 The hilarious story of James making ESPN Top Ten 13:30 Lessons from improv comedy: The two things all great teams need 18:30 Using improv for mental conditioning and building athlete mindsets 22:30 How knowing the most popular dance moves gives you credibility 26:00 Does your talent take you places your character cannot sustain? 35:40 The compelling story of why James became a coach 41:00 James' newest chapter in life: Unleash the Athlete 52:15 Teaching the art of communication 56:00 Getting in touch with James Get in Touch Website: www.unleashtheathlete.org Twitter: @jamesleath If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

How powerful is sport for creating an excellent life beyond the game? For Sally Roberts wrestling transported her from the detention cell of juvenile hall to the floor of the United Nations. Now she is on a mission to give the same opportunities to young girls the world over. Join us as we hear Sally's amazing life story and learn about her foundation that is changing the sport of wrestling and the world with it. Donate to Wrestle Like a Girl on Tuesday November 28th and the Gates Foundation will match it: http://www.wrestlelikeagirl.org/donate/ Bio Sally Roberts, a 2x World Bronze Medalist and 3x U.S. National Champion founded Wrestle Like A Girl in 2016. She aspires to empower girls through the sport of wrestling and to provide opportunities to maximize their potential. Sally earned her B.A. in psychology from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, an M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology from University of the Rockies, and Certification in Nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Memberships include the United States Youth Sport Development Working Group and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology ("AASP"). She has addressed the United Nations, U.S. Department of State, and the International Olympic Committee on the topics of Sports Diplomacy and Gender Equality. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:15 Sally didn't find her sport, it found her…and changed her life 12:15 A great coach will help you fall in love with the sport and with yourself 18:00 Sally's journey with the Army and the best/worst gift she ever gave herself 25:00 If you act like you belong, people believe it 31:15 What is Campaign 44? 40:00 What do I do if your daughter wants to wrestle? 50:00 Sally's advice to coaches about growing the sport for women 51:45 Best way to get in touch with Sally Get in Touch Website: http://www.wrestlelikeagirl.org/ Facebook: Wrestle Like A Girl Instagram: WrestleLikeAGirl Twitter: @WrstleLikeAGirl Email: [email protected] If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

A mere 1 percent of all youth athletes end up playing pro. What is the goal of youth sports for those other 99 percent? In this episode, John Haime discusses the real skills that kids can learn in the locker room and transfer to the board room. Bio John is a world-class Coach in the area of performance and one of the world's leading authorities in Emotional Intelligence as it relates to performance in sport. He personally coaches leading professional and elite amateur athletes, corporate athletes and artists in a variety of performance areas. He is a sought after speaker by sports and corporate groups around the globe. John has competed at the highest levels in sports performance. From 1985 to 1991, John successfully competed on international golf tours in Canada, Australia, Asia, South Africa and the United States. Along with several professional victories, career highlights include a career low 62 in a professional event in Melbourne, Australia. Before turning professional he was one of Canada's top amateur and junior golfers. John has been published in leading business, leadership and sport publications. His highly anticipated first book, You Are a Contender! Build Emotional Muscle to Perform Better and Achieve More … in Business, Sports and Life was released in December 2009 by Morgan James (New York). You are a Contender! became a bestseller in the United States in mid-2010. The 2nd edition of the book was released in February 2016. Through New Edge Performance, John Haime works with some of the world's leading professional and elite amateur athletes on mental/emotional high performance. He regularly works with World Top 50 athletes in a variety of sports. The "New Edge" athlete process (5 stages) (http://johnhaime.com/athletes/) helps athletes build a sustainable, dynamic platform for performance offering growth and independence for the athlete in sport and beyond the game. The robust program has the very best elements from performance psychology, sport psychology, executive coaching, business planning, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. It is the most complete, dynamic program a young athlete can experience. New Edge Performance and John Haime are consulting with athletes and global sport organizations (professional and amateur) in golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, swimming, soccer, track and field, baseball, football, volleyball, squash and equestrian. John has been chosen by a number of leading organizations as the program developer for their mindset modules. The most recent is for the Asian Institute of Sport – Asia's leading elite athlete development organization. John lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife and son. He is a graduate of Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN USA. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 9:15 The most important quality of high-performance teams 14:30 John shares an easy athlete self-assessment process 21:15 Performance starts in the mind. This is where coaches should start 26:30 How can someone develop great psychosocial skills in sports? 32:15 Finding balance in the youth sports machine and social media mania 39:00 Why don't athletes build the key skills to succeed in and beyond the game 46:15 Start with why 50:15 Best way to find John Haime 54:00 Closing thoughts Get in Touch 12 Week Athlete Program: 12 Week Athlete Course John's Book: You Are a Contender Download If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

Do the principles and beliefs we discuss regarding youth athletes apply to "elite" athletes? How do you approach the process of parenting elite athletes? Dr. Peter Vint, one of the world's top experts on high-performance athletes shares his views on elite athletes, quality coaching, and parenting. Bio Dr. Peter Vint is a former Football Academy Director in the UK. He is considered one of the top experts in the world on high-performance athletes. He spent 10 successful years with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). In his most recent role as Senior Director of Competitive Analysis, Research & Innovation, his work focused on defining and monitoring international competitiveness for Team USA athletes and teams and identifying performance factors contributing to podium success. He also led major, company-wide initiatives to enhance the business intelligence and data analytics capabilities of the USOC and to measure and maximize return on investment of USOC allocated resources as it pertained to medal winning success and other key organizational objectives. From 2009-2012, he served as USOC Director of High Performance, leading a team of sport science and medical professionals in support of five National Governing Bodies, including USA Swimming and USA Track and Field, that won 64 medals during the London Olympic Games. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 4:45 Peter's background in high-performance 9:30 We are taking away all the important pieces of development when we overschedule our kids 15:15 What are the qualities of a good coach? 23:15 Coaching should be more holistic and integrative 30:00 Should Coaching 101 depend on the experience and background of the individual coach? 42:45 Peter's journey as a sport parent 52:30 Peter's advice for parents of athletes Get in Touch Facebook: Peter on Facebook LinkedIn: Peter on LinkedIn If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

Everyone has these defining moments in their lives that they vividly recall. Some are extraordinary and some are terrible. As coaches, we do not get to choose which moments our athletes recall, but we do get to choose the moments we create in order to ensure what we leave our athletes with are exceptionally positive moments. Dan Heath discusses how these moments arise and how we can help create them. Bio Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE center, which supports social entrepreneurs. At CASE, he founded the Change Academy, a program designed to boost the impact of social sector leaders. Dan is the co-author, along with his brother Chip, of three New York Times bestsellers: Decisive, Switch, and Made to Stick. Amazon.com's editors named Switch one of the Best Nonfiction Books of the Year, and it spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list. Made to Stick was named the Best Business Book of the Year and spent 24 months on the BusinessWeek bestseller list. Their books have been translated into over 30 languages. Previously, Dan worked as a researcher and case writer for Harvard Business School. In 1997, Dan co-founded an innovative publishing company called Thinkwell, which continues to produce a radically reinvented line of college textbooks. Dan has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the Plan II Honors Program from the University of Texas at Austin. One proud geeky moment for Dan was his victory in the 2005 New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest, beating out 13,000 other entrants. He lives in Durham, NC. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:25 Dan's new book Power of Moments and how we are all defined by special moments 8:25 "Wise Criticism" when high standards and assurance are used in feedback 14:25 The tightrope of being a mentor/coach who allows players to take risks 18:25 What have you failed at this week? 21:55 The quest to find Peak Moments 24:25 The Magic Castle – An "average" motel with Overwhelming experiences 31:55 Transitions - the importance of the "first day experience" 35:55 The FOUR qualities of defining moments 40:25 The profound obligation of a coach to "get these moments right" 47:10 The Tarantula study 54:25 How do you create more moments of pride in sport? Get in Touch Website: HeathBrothers.com LinkedIn: Dan Heath If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

How do you define a quality coach? Is it number of wins? Are we expert coaches because of the amount of time we have coached the game? Wade Gilbert and Jerry Lynch have a candid conversation with John about what it really means to be a quality coach and the definition is not what we have used all these years. Time spent coaching and number of wins have nothing to do with being a quality coach. Bio Wade Gilbert, PhD, is an award-winning professor in the department of kinesiology at California State University at Fresno. Dr. Gilbert holds degrees in physical education, human kinetics, and education and has taught and studied coaching at the University of Ottawa (Canada), UCLA, and Fresno State. He has more than 20 years of experience in conducting applied research with coaches around the world spanning all competitive levels, from youth leagues to the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. He is widely published and is frequently invited to speak at national and international events. Gilbert is a coach education advisor to USA Football and a regular contributor to coaching seminars for Olympic and national team coaches in the United States and Canada. In addition, Gilbert is editor in chief of the International Sport Coaching Journal, published by Human Kinetics in conjunction with SHAPE America and the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). As Human Kinetics' coach education advisor, "The Coach Doc" writes articles and conducts webinars on a variety of coaching issues. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 The path Wade took to be the author of the new USOC Quality Coaching Framework 10:45 What is Quality Coaching? 18:30 Jerry talks about the concept of connection in coaching 24:15 Convince them they have all the answers and provide the environment for it to happen 29:15 John Wooden's reason for his success… 338:45 John's "One thing that I wish my coach knew about me that would help is…" 50:15 Wade discusses Karch Kiraly's ugly practices 63:00 What piece of advice would John, Wade and Jerry give a young coach Get in Touch Fresno State Website: Fresno State Human Kinetics Website: Human Kinetics Twitter: @WadeWGilbert Get His Book: Coaching Better Every Season If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!