Way of Champions Podcast

Education

Way of Champions Podcast

by John O'Sullivan

The Way of Champions Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, team culture and performance specialists. Each week we connect you with the top minds in sports, coaching, leadership, and building championship programs so you can take your athletes and teams to the next level.

100 episodes

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1

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

46:39 Mar 26, 2026

2

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

46:39 Mar 26, 2026

3

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

1:05:33 Mar 19, 2026

4

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

1:05:33 Mar 19, 2026

5

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

1:05:33 Mar 19, 2026

6

#472 Dr. Jean Cote on Transformational Coaching, Enjoyment, and his new Research on the Factors that Promote Continued Interest in Youth Sports,

1:01:25 Mar 11, 2026

7

#471 Champ Bailey, NFL Hall of Famer, on Being a Role Model for Teammates, and a Leader on and Off the Field

1:22:19 Mar 4, 2026

8

#470 Chris Malleo, former Pro Football Player and Author of The Chairleader, on the Extraordinary of Coach Frankie Kineavy, and Leading Without Limits

1:03:47 Feb 25, 2026

9

#469 "The best form of coach education is coach retention" wth Dr. Vince Minjares, Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program Manager and Coach Developer

1:11:07 Feb 19, 2026

10

#468 Shane Battier, the "No Stats All Star" on his 2x NBA Championships, his All American High School and Collegiate Career, and the Importance of Modeling Championship Behaviors

1:25:38 Feb 12, 2026

11

#467 Katie Van Dyck, Antitrust Attorney, on the Negative Influence of Private Equity in Youth Sports Clubs, Leagues and Tournaments

1:13:40 Feb 5, 2026

12

#466 Brad Stulberg, Author of The Way of Excellence, on Redefining Excellence, the Mindset of High Performance, Building Effective Habits, and Finding Meaning in it All

1:12:36 Jan 28, 2026

13

#465 What Would Your Yoda Say? Dr. Jim Loehr and Dr. Haley Perlus Join for a Conversation About Mindset, Coaching Your Inner Voice and the Importance of Gratitude

1:20:57 Jan 23, 2026

14

#464 Cara Stawicki, Mental Performance Coach and 2019 World Champion Rower

1:08:44 Jan 14, 2026

15

#463 Tom Farrey, Executive Director of Aspen Institute Sports and Society Program, on Achievable Steps to Get More Kids Playing Sports, Build Facilities, and Educate Coaches

1:04:56 Jan 7, 2026

16

#462 Joey Leonardo, 2026 Freeride World Tour Skier, on his Unique Pathway to Becoming a Professional Big Mountain Skier

1:07:57 Jan 3, 2026

17

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

1:05:34 Dec 26, 2025

18

#460 Joe Baker, Author of "The Tyranny of Talent" on Defining, Identifying, and Developing Talent While Never Losing Sight of Long Term Engagement

1:05:25 Dec 18, 2025

19

#459 Harrsion Bernstein, Founder of Soldiers to Sidelines, on Giving our Former Soldiers the Ability to Serve Again Through Coaching

1:02:48 Dec 11, 2025

20

#458 Gary Gait, Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Head Coach: "It's not men's or women's lacrosse. it's just lacrosse."

1:16:52 Dec 3, 2025

21

#457 John Lind, Sweden Ice Hockey Director of Education and Research, on Developing as Many Kids as Possible, as Long as Possible, in the Best Environment Possible

1:14:32 Nov 28, 2025

22

#456 Sean Mullin, Writer and Director of Brothers on Three: The Story of West Point Rugby

1:03:46 Nov 20, 2025

23

#455 Chris Armas, former MLS Head Coach and Manchester United Asst. Coach, on Loving Your Players, Investing in Relationships, and Keeping an Optimistic Outlook on Life

1:21:21 Nov 13, 2025

24

#454 Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze, Authors of Playing the Long Game, on Tools for Parenting Elite and College Athletes

1:15:18 Nov 5, 2025

25

$453 Jenny Levy, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of UNC Women's Lacrosse on Demanding Failure in Practice, Building Stronger Relationships Through Casual Conversations, and Being a Lifelong Learner

1:12:08 Oct 30, 2025

26

#452 Betsy Butterick, Author of Kids These Days: "You need to reach them before you teach them!"

1:15:38 Oct 23, 2025

27

#351 Dr Neeru Jayanthi on Early Sport Specialization, the Importance of Multi-movement Experiences for Kids, and How Parents Can Navigate the Complex Youth Sports World (replay)

57:54 Oct 16, 2025

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#351 Dr Neeru Jayanthi on Early Sport Specialization, the Importance of Multi-movement Experiences for Kids, and How Parents Can Navigate the Complex Youth Sports World (replay)

57:54 Oct 16, 2025

29

#450 Becky Burleigh, NCAA Champion Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of What Drives Winning (replay)

1:22:43 Oct 10, 2025

30

#449 Emma Doyle, Host of The Coaching Podcast, on the Qualities of Great Coaches and Empowering Female Athletes

1:04:39 Oct 2, 2025

31

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

1:18:48 Sep 25, 2025

32

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

1:18:48 Sep 25, 2025

33

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

1:20:10 Sep 18, 2025

34

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

1:20:10 Sep 18, 2025

35

#446 Geoff Carlston, former Ohio State and Ohio U Volleyball Coach, on Fear vs Love Based High Performance Environments

1:14:13 Sep 11, 2025

36

#445 Tom Renney, Former NHL Head Coach and Hockey Canada CEO

1:14:51 Sep 4, 2025

37

#444 What Does it Take to be an Elite Youth Athlete? Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Slater de Brun and 2x USA Swimming National Champion Campbell McKean Share Their Stories

1:10:43 Aug 25, 2025

38

Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright of The Antifragile Academy

1:11:38 Aug 21, 2025

39

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

1:10:23 Aug 15, 2025

40

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

1:10:23 Aug 15, 2025

41

#441 How to Be a Better Parent Coach: A Discussion with Skye Eddy, Jerry Lynch, and John O'Sullivan

1:11:18 Aug 7, 2025

42

#440 Scott Allen, Washington Capitals Asst. Coach on Being a Great Assistant, the Importance of Loyalty, and How to Make Every Individual Better in a Team Environment

1:13:05 Aug 1, 2025

43

#439 Mark Gottfried, former NCAA Basketball Coach at Alabama and NC State: "The Softest Pillow in the World is a Clear Conscience"

1:10:49 Jul 24, 2025

44

#438 Mike Potenza, San Jose Sharks Head of Performance: "The Most Important Coaching Tool is a Couch"

1:13:49 Jul 18, 2025

45

#437 Sam Parfitt, Founder and CEO of the True Athlete Project, on Combating the Mental Health Crisis in Sports

56:04 Jul 10, 2025

46

#436 Ron Adams, Golden St. Warriors Asst. Coach : "Great Assistants Cement the Cracks"

1:04:05 Jul 4, 2025

47

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

52:43 Jun 28, 2025

48

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

52:43 Jun 28, 2025

49

#434 Professional Surfer Lakey Peterson on Perspective, Embracing the Journey, and Overcoming Disappointment to Become a Champion Again

1:10:03 Jun 17, 2025

50

#433 Dr. Jerry Lynch on How to Lead with Love, the #1 Coaching Success Strategy to Build Strong Relationships and Winning Teams

54:39 Jun 13, 2025

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