In our Season 1 finale, we discuss future plans for Benchmarked, the Coaches and how applying our own techniques has helped us navigate everyday leadership situations and grow as fathers, husbands and coaches. What we cover: For your athletes and people that you lead to understand what you want from them. You first have to understand them. We explore the idea of parents, coaches, and teachers raising young people and athletes to be prepared for life’s challenges - not necessarily the next level ...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Coach Bobby Magallanes has been developing and refining his leadership and coaching for over 30 years. He is a leader whose journey is as rich as it gets. He joined the Atlanta Braves coaching staff as their assistant hitting coach in 2021 and was part of their World Series Championship run. This year not only are the Braves well in the hunt for another World Series title, but Coach Bobby Magallanes was also part of this year’s All Star Coaching staff in LA. Coach Mags is a lifelong learner who ...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 34
With us for this episode is a very special, talented and successful athlete who has been a standout on both the national and world stages. As a beach volleyball star, Sophie Bukovec is a two time All American, a three time NCAA Champion with the USC Trojans, a U21 World Champion, and has just recently returned from the World Championships in Rome with a hard earned silver medal. To top it all off she is also a Team Mizuno ambassador and founder of the Northern Elite, an elite Beach Volleyball Tr...
Aug 16, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode of Benchmarked we welcome Warrant Officer Scott Coulter. With a long military career and degree in Psychology Scott shares with us how to create situations where people can be successful and how to expect more from ourselves. Scott walks us through an incredible physical transformation as a teenager that came from a place of strength and self honesty. He teaches us how to overcome personal victimhood. He also shares with us stories of his military service in Afghanistan, Nepal an...
Aug 09, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode we are joined by Joe Tolles. As an athlete, leader, and business owner Joe helps us break down what it takes to empower people to become the very best versions of themselves. Joe has had a long career in professional hockey and CrossFit. His mission as a gym owner is to offer the best possible service aimed at helping people of all fitness levels improve their quality of life. His community-based strength and conditioning fitness programs have been proven effective and deliver un...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The Coaches get emotional in this one talking about how one coach made a monumental difference for his athletes. Here's what gets covered in this episode. Culture is NOT a saying or statement posted on your locker room, weight room wall or slogan you slap on a T-shirt and refer to when it's convenient. It's a living breathing organism that's GOT to be nourished and poured into daily. It has to start with a self diagnostic period of reflection on where are you, where do you want to go as a leader...
Jul 26, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Our guest in this episode is Blake Sloan who has won an NCAA Championship with Michigan, A Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars and a Word Championship Bronze with Team USA. Blake takes us trough his journey through sports, championships and what it takes to be a great teammate. Show Notes: -Winning Hockey's Humanitarian award -Growing up around sport -Championship ingredients -Leadership is the ability to influence others in a negative or positive way -How much better can I get? -How can I contrib...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Head Coach Liz Keady Norton of the Dartmouth College Women's Hockey Program (and recently named Assistant Coach for 2023 USA U18 Worlds) is a leader who has successfully woven leadership, motherhood, and fitness into her Ivy League and ECAC coaching career. She takes us through her journey into taking over this historic program and provides insights into powerful leadership and coaching practices. What we talk about in this episode: -how to be a standout recruit -what most coaches look for in po...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this show we cover how as coaches we apply what we know and have learned over our years working with athletes and other coaches. We share some examples of how creating an environment of growth and development will lead to true success in life as well as on the field. In order to reach excellence in leadership, it is vital that you remain coachable yourself and have a thirst to continually improve, seek feedback and growth. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast Thanks for liste...
Jul 05, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Jeff's career has taken him from Major League Baseball to professional football and hockey, to elite developmental programs, working with Olympic athletes, school academies and player agents helping to develop their professional and armature athletes. He has contributed to a number of international Olympic programs as well as MLB’s International player development programs helping to support organizations across Europe, Africa, Canada, the USA and New Zealand. He has lived and operated in the gr...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Head Coach of the Coronado Islander football program Kurt Hines has what it takes to lead people through all of life's challenges. As a Twitter sensation and powerful and engaging speaker, Coach Hines shares with us his path towards being more than a coach. He is a father, a grandfather, a friend and one of the best leaders you can ever meet. In this show we share the following: -The path to success as a coach -How to support athletes on and off the field -The great power of family and relations...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Josh Ross is an up and coming Country Music Singer-Songwriter-Performer who is as genuine as he is talented. Now residing in Nashville to pursue his dream, Josh has recently signed a record deal with Universal Music Group and continues to race up the charts with his hit songs "Tall Boys" and "First Taste of Gone". Both have hit over 2 million streams. In this show we share the following: -Following your heart to get where you want to go -The importance of balance in lifestyle/health/work -The po...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
China McCarney is the founder and CEO of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation and Vice President and CFO of Jaeger Sports. He has a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Coaching, and Athletic Training. He is also an operations professional with a Certification in Sport and Fitness Psychology focused in College of Extended & International Education from California State University-Dominguez Hills. Besides that...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we discuss the formation of habits, the replacement of bad habits and how to develop championship habits to change your life. What we discuss: -Habits are small decisions you make and decisions you perform each day We are the sum of all our habits…eat too much, drink too much…don’t read enough… -They totally have an impact on our successes and failures in all aspects of our lives -Habits can even come in the form of thoughts (negative or positive) -This is where a good accountabi...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Joining us today is one of the most motivational, inspirational, and recognizable people on the web! Robert Gilbert, Ph.D., is a professor of sports psychology at Montclair State University and is a public speaker, motivational coach, sports coach and author. He has developed numerous workshops on success, written books about success but he is most famous for his Success Hotline which just celebrated it's 30th year in production. Since January of 1992 he has recorded DAILY three-minute motivatio...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What we talk about: This is where a good accountability partner can come into play. Or you need to really become self-honest and reflective and ask yourself important questions like Am I truly open to accepting change, responsibility, advice, input, criticism? It takes experience, perspective, and discipline to shift to a growth mindset and once you get there it’s like unlocking all the cheat codes in a video game. The possibilities are endless. You are going to have bad days. No it’s not feasib...
May 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today we talk with Olympic Bronze Medalist and Team Mizuno Member Natalie Wideman. Beyond being an outstanding athlete for Softball Canada and brand ambassador for Mizuno, Natalie is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and is completing her studies in Naturopathic Medicine . Saying she is a role model for younger athletes is an understatement as she travels around providing clinics, camps, and guidance for young ball players. Her amazing mindset and varied skills make her a swiss army knife for the nati...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Holding yourself accountable is a precursor to holding others accountability. Accountability builds trust, trust build culture, and culture builds success. In this episode we cover the importance of a quality accountability partner for individual progress towards successful leadership and growth. Coaches who master the ability to develop accountability within their team will drive performance of both individuals and the group to new heights. What we talk about: Accountability is controllable and...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode we interview Dwayne on his move to Detroit and how he helps players of all levels improve their skills through building relationships. Along with working in the NHL as a player development coach Dwayne is also the owner of Total Package Hockey in London Ontario. His goal is to develop players as well as people. We also discuss the vital role of parenting in raising young athletes - the right way. Dwayne shares with us how he makes connections with elite level athletes and how the...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Fresh off helping the Atlanta Braves win the World Series, Zach Sorensen author of "The Hard 90" book and podcast joins us to share his journey and mental performance tips. Zach has been instrumental in helping so many athletes achieve a higher level of performance through taking care of the mental game. He wants everyone to achieve real world results by empowering athletes to develop an elite mindset through learning how to PREPARE, COMPETE and PROGRESS in the Mental Game. Connect with Zach: ht...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week we discuss our last "P" and final of the Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PERSIST! Our goal this week is to help you create a mindset of continuous personal and professional growth and persistence. Never give up. Stare down those wolves and overcome all obstacles in your life to become the best you and the best leader you possibly can. KEEP CRUSHING IT! What we discuss: Persistence is a controllable Never Give Up. Your breakthrough can be the very next attempt Most successful pe...
Apr 12, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week we discuss our second of three "Ps" of our Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PERFORM! This is where the rubber meets the road. So many crucial things add up to this moment, the big meeting, the big game, the big performance, or simply just being your best in everyday life. Don't let a lack of mental preparation and confidence affect physical performance! Get out of your own way and just start CRUSHING IT! What we discuss: Do your job Complete tasks with effectiveness and competen...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week we start with our first of three "Ps" of our Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PREPARATION! Don't let the lack of mental preparation affect physical performance. Ask yourself if you are properly prepared for meeting your goals, being the best version of yourself and leading others. Many of us dive into tasks or challenges or even daily routines without proper preparation. Remember PPPL2PPP (piss poor preparation leads to piss poor performance) What we discuss: Again start with th...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today we talk with UNC Women's Rowing team member Kristen Siermachesky. This gamechanger takes us on her journey from a captain of the women's hockey team at Syracuse University to working on her masters degree and being a leader on the rowing team at the University of North Carolina. Kristen is an influential leader who has had an impact at every stop along her leadership path. What we discuss: -Leaving home at 14 to pursue her dream -The influence and role of family on someone's leadership dev...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this interview with former Hamilton Tiger Cat Courtney Stephen, he shares with us his perspectives on good leadership, exceptional coaching, and the role of family in supporting their children through sport. Courtney also brings in his passion for financial education and provides us with some great ideas to increase personal wealth. From bitcoin to base cover 3 this episode has it all. What we discuss: How coaches can have a vast influence on young players How parents support their kids in po...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Excellence is not an end game it's a constant pursuit that requires your attention, effort and a determined process to navigate towards it. In this episode we discuss how to chase your own excellence and built the capacity for excellence in others and within your team or organization. What we discuss: Reverse engineering greatness Embrace doing the boring things that make you great. Attention to Detail is a must Confidence Conditioning Build a good framework of what proper execution looks like, ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Having a good handle on your emotions and helping others with big emotional moments will build trust in your leadership. Finding that balance of not getting too high or too low is a skill that requires refinement and experience. Join us as we talk about how emotion can build amazing moments but can just as easily rob you of opportunities to be successful. What we discuss: Emotion is a controllable Play/Coach compete with Controlled Emotion The highs and lows-know and identify your triggers for e...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dangerous Dan Dawson of the Toronto Rock is one of the greatest NLL lacrosse players of all time. He joins us today to talk lacrosse, leadership and juggling a career, sport and family. We cover the importance of family in raising well rounded athletes and Dan elaborates on the "December baby" effect on younger kids in sport and how they can overcome this. In his 20 year career, he has been a 3 time NLL champion, a 7x NLL All-Pro, NLL MVP, NLL Finals MVP, he has played in over 300 career games a...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Effort endeavors to bring about change. It can be contagious and have a major impact on team culture. Define it and give visual and concrete examples for your team to understand with it looks like, feels like and sounds like. What we discuss: We need you to work in a range of 8-10 on a 1-10 scale (no 7’s) Be an 11! Control the Controllable Effort is one of the things you can control Not looking for perfection, looking for effort 3 choices of where to direct your effort: against each other, with ...
Feb 15, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we interview Olympic gold medalist, Canadian baseball great, and current first base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals Stubby Clapp. He takes us through his path in baseball and life and offers his take on becoming a great leader, father, and coach. What we discuss: the importance of knowing your athletes on a personal level why Stubby learned Spanish to better connect with his players do you raise your kids the same way you coach your players? family before flags learning how to ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
