Way of Champions Podcast
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Way of Champions Podcast
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.
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#450 Becky Burleigh, NCAA Champion Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of What Drives Winning (replay)
Becky Burleigh began her college soccer coaching career at the ripe old age of 21, coaching Berry College to two NAIA National Championships before mo...
#449 Emma Doyle, Host of The Coaching Podcast, on the Qualities of Great Coaches and Empowering Female Athletes
Emma Doyle is a dynamic Energy Coach, speaker, and author who helps leaders and athletes unleash their potential through the power of coaching. With a...
# 448 Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu from Wisest Learners: Don't Let Your Passion Become your Child's Burden
Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu are the authors of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, and are longtime basketball athletes and coaches. Alex Compton...
# 448 Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu from Wisest Learners: Don't Let Your Passion Become your Child's Burden
Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu are the authors of Wisest Learners: Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, and are longtime basketball athletes and coac...
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#447 Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach on the Difference Between Coaching Boys and Girls
Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and S...
#447 Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach on the Difference Between Coaching Boys and Girls
Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and S...
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#446 Geoff Carlston, former Ohio State and Ohio U Volleyball Coach, on Fear vs Love Based High Performance Environments
Over the course of his collegiate coaching career, Geoff Carlston served as head coach at Ohio University, Ohio State University, and Concordia Univer...
#445 Tom Renney, Former NHL Head Coach and Hockey Canada CEO
Tom Renney is a Canadian former ice hockey coach and executive. Renney began his coaching career in the Western Hockey League (WHL), capturing a Memor...
#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
Living in Bend, Oregon, our host John O'Sullivan has gotten to know some extraordinary young athletes, none more so than our two guests today, Slater...
Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright of The Antifragile Academy
Dr. Nick Holton’s work focuses on helping individuals, teams, businesses and organizations become better versions of themselves through the applicatio...
Tools for Implementing the Way of Champions Culture with Matt Booth, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan
In June of 2025, John and Jerry gathered in Lake George, Colorado with 30 coaches, athletic directors, and sport performance coaches for our first eve...
Tools for Implementing the Way of Champions Culture with Matt Booth, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan
In June of 2025, John and Jerry gathered in Lake George, Colorado with 30 coaches, athletic directors, and sport performance coaches for our first eve...
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#441 How to Be a Better Parent Coach: A Discussion with Skye Eddy, Jerry Lynch, and John O'Sullivan
One of the most common questions we get here is could we cover the challenges of being a parent coach. Statistics tell us that on the grassroots and r...
#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
Scott Allen is the assistant coach of the Washington Capitals of the NHL. Prior to joining Washington, Allen spent three seasons with the Hershey Bea...
#439 Mark Gottfried, former NCAA Basketball Coach at Alabama and NC State: "The Softest Pillow in the World is a Clear Conscience"
Mark Gottfried is an American men's college basketball coach, basketball podcaster, and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Ca...
#438 Mike Potenza, San Jose Sharks Head of Performance: "The Most Important Coaching Tool is a Couch"
Mike Potenza is the Head of Performance for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, where he oversees the strength & conditioning and nutrition staffs and ser...
#437 Sam Parfitt, Founder and CEO of the True Athlete Project, on Combating the Mental Health Crisis in Sports
Sam Parfitt is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The True Athlete Project. He holds an MSc in Sport Policy, Management and International Deve...
#436 Ron Adams, Golden St. Warriors Asst. Coach : "Great Assistants Cement the Cracks"
Ron Adams has been the assistant coach of the Golden St. Warriors since 2014, in that time winning 4x NBA Champions and being recognized in 2022 at th...
#435 Jennifer Paulett, ESPN Director of Corporate Citizenship, on Taking Back Youth Sports for Our Kids
Jennifer Paulett, director of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategy on youth sports partic...
#435 Jennifer Paulett, ESPN Director of Corporate Citizenship, on Taking Back Youth Sports for Our Kids
Jennifer Paulett, director of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategy on youth sports partic...
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#434 Professional Surfer Lakey Peterson on Perspective, Embracing the Journey, and Overcoming Disappointment to Become a Champion Again
Lakey Peterson (@LakeyPeterson) is an American professional surfer and star of the new film Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story by 805 Beer. She ha...
#433 Dr. Jerry Lynch on How to Lead with Love, the #1 Coaching Success Strategy to Build Strong Relationships and Winning Teams
This week on the podcast, John and Jerry discuss Jerry's brand new book Lead with Love. This book is the culmination of Jerry's multiple decades worki...
#432 Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class, on Owning Your Development, Parental Pressure, and How the Elite Performance Mindset Can Drive You or Make You Miserable
Simon Hartley (@simonhartley) is a world-renowned expert in high-performance psychology and the founder of Be World Class. For nearly 30 years, Simon...
#431 Dionne Koller, Professor of Sport Law, on How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape the American Youth Sports System, and How we Can Fix it
Dionne Koller is Professor of Law and the Director of the Center for Sport and the Law at the University of Baltimore. Professor Koller’s scholarly fo...
#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents
Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...
#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents
Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...
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#430 England, Arsenal and Chelsea Great Katie Chapman and Dr. Simon Moore on Supporting Grassroots Players and Parents
Katie Chapman is a distinguished former player for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the England national team with 94 appearances, has had a career spanning 26 y...
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#429 Greg Olsen, 3x NFL Pro Bowl Player and FOX Sports Broadcaster, on Coaching, High Performance, and Creating a Top Level Youth Sports Experience
Greg Olsen (@GregOlsen88) is a 3x NFL Pro Bowl player and 2x Emmy Award winning broadcaster. He was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 31st overal...
#428 Jami Muelders, Olympic and World Champion Field Hockey Coach and Player, on Developing High Performing Athletes, Teams and Human Beings
Jamilon (Jami) Muelders is a highly accomplished Field Hockey coach and athlete with extensive international experience. With a journey that includes...
# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things
Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...
# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things
Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...
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# 427 Dr. Haley Perlus, Performance Psychologist: Competitiveness is a Skill, and Thoughts Don't Have to Become Things
Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...
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#426 Sam Morse, US World Cup Downhill Skier, on the Mindset of "Skiing Wicked Fast" and Finding an Identity Outside of Sport
Sam Morse (@sammorseski) began skiing at age 23 months on the slopes of Sugarloaf. Nicknamed “Moose” for his solidness and Maine woods roots, he foll...
#425 How to Win the Inside Game Through Clarity, Purpose and Belonging with Author and Coach Steve Magness
Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviv...
#424 Raymond Verheijen, 4x World Cup and EURO's Coach, on the Importance of Fitness Training Within Sport Context, Overuse Injuries, Periodization of Training, and Managing Load When Athletes Play up an Age (replay)
Raymond Verheijen (@raymondverheije) is a world renowned fitness coach and has been involved as an assistant in 4 World Cups and 4 EURO’s working unde...
#423 Mark Bennett MBE, Former British Commando and Founder of PDS Coaching on The Rule of Three, and How Coaching Behaviors is the Key to Excellence
Mark Bennett (@pdscoach) is one of our most popular all-time guests, and for good reason. His coaching methodology through PDS Coaching has influenced...
#422 Dr. Debbie Sayers, Co-Founder of the Campaign for Children's Rights in Football
Dr Debbie Sayers is a lawyer from the UK with a PhD in human rights law. She founded Salisbury Rovers FC in April 2016. The youth football club takes...
#421 Matthew Mitchell, 3x SEC Coach of the Year for University of Kentucky Women's Basketball
Matthew Mitchell (@coachmatthewmitchell) is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest h...
#420 Breanne Smedley, 4x State Champion Volleyball Coach on Incorporating Mental Training Into Every Practices
Coach Breanne Smedley is a 14-year head coach, 4x state champion, certified mental performance coach, and co-founder of The Elite Competitor. She help...
#419 Dr. Jamie Taylor on Sport Skill Acquisition, Coach Development, and the Keys to Designing Effective, Engaging and Challenges Practices
Jamie Taylor, PhD (@Jattaylor) earned a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor and l...