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50: Mindset and Performance for Athletes + Leaders with Kevin DeShazo
Kevin DeShazo on social media will undoubtedly encourage you, equip you, and give you insights on leadership. As Kevin talks about in this episode, he has been diving into...
49: The Road to Division 1: Coach Grant Leonard’s Blueprint for a Champion Program
What happens when you take one of the winningest Division 2 men’s basketball programs, promote your assistant coach to head coach to replace a retiring legend, and move to...
47: Lasso Leadership Playbook: Lessons from the Sewer
Before being nominated for 61 Primetime Emmy Awards. Ted Lasso was a short, silly sketch created by Jason Sudeikis for NBC Sports. What can an American football coach teach...
45: Buillding a Positive Team Culture with Coach Tim Taylor
From middle school principal to college basketball coach, Coach Tim Taylor’s experiences shape how he leads the women’s basketball program at the US Naval Academy. Coach Taylor brings key...
44: Building Brands and Careers for Athletes: The Transformative Power of Athletics with Ryan Schachtner
Ryan’s journey took a turn when a career-ending injury shattered his dreams of playing professional baseball. But instead of giving up, he pivoted and started a financial planning firm...
43: Navigating the New Era of College Athletics with Coach Sean O’Regan
Picture this: you’re a leader navigating the ever-changing world of college athletics. How do you set down roots in a community and build a successful program? Coach Sean O’Regan,...
56: Sports Tourism + Building a New Generation of Young Athletes
This episode feels like 3 friends sitting down, taking a trip down memory lane. While we talk about our own sports careers, Doug also lays out what the current sports tourism industry means for building a new generation of young athletes. Doug’s career journey highlights the importance of feedback, the vital role of effective communication,...
54: Mastering Emotional Regulation: The Key to Trustworthy Leadership
Former college athlete and strength coach David Kitchen, aka “Kitch,” discusses his transition from being a college strength and conditioning coach to focusing on his leadership consulting business. Kitch shares his personal journey, his challenges, and the decision to step away from coaching. Kitch emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players, understanding their motivations,...
50: Mindset and Performance for Athletes + Leaders with Kevin DeShazo
Kevin DeShazo on social media will undoubtedly encourage you, equip you, and give you insights on leadership. As Kevin talks about in this episode, he has been diving into mindset and the power of how your mind can go to work for you. Kevin’s work as founder of Better has taken him to some of...