Way of Champions Podcast

#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment

In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implement the PDS needs centered approach, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to engage fellow coaches and parents in the process. If you have come here first, we highly recommend starting with episode 267 or some of what we speak about will not make much sense. Mark Bennett (@PDScoach) has been one of our most popular guests over the years, and has b...

Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 268

#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment

In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implement the PDS needs centered approach, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to engage fellow coaches and parents in the process. If you have come here first, we highly recommend starting with episode 267 or some of what we speak about will not make much sense. Mark Bennett (@PDScoach) has been one of our most popular guests over the years, and has b...

Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 268

#268 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part II: How to Implement the PDS System, Avoid Common Mistakes, and Engage Parents and Coaches in the Process of Creating the Needs Centered Environment

In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implement the PDS needs centered approach, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to engage fellow coaches and parents in the process. If you have come here first, we highly recommend starting with episode 267 or some of what we speak about will not make much sense. Mark Bennett (@PDScoach) has been one of our most popular guests over the years, and has b...

Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 268

#267 Mark Bennett Masterclass Part I: Creating a Needs Based Coaching Environment, The Rule of 3, Developing Team Non-negotiables, and Getting Your Athletes to Take More Ownership of Training and Games

This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years, and has been training, coaching & mentoring individuals and teams since the early 90s, including world and Olympic champions, professional rugby teams, the Cleveland Indians of MLB, and Oklahoma Thunder of the NBA. He joined the British Army in 1983 and passed the world famous Commando course in 1990, and while serving with 29 Commando Regimen...

Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 267

#266 Chris Armas, Manchester United Asst Coach, Former Toronto FC and NY Red Bulls Head Coach, and US National Team Player on Connecting With Players, Building Culture and Style of Play, and Stoking the Fire of Your Athletes (Replay)

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we dive into the archives from episode 162 and welcome Chris Armas, currently the assistant coach at Manchester United in the English Premier league. Previously Chris has been the Head coach of Major League Soccer clubs Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls, winning the MLS Supporters Shield with the Red Bulls in 2018. As a player, Armas made 66 appearances with the US National Team, and was US Soccer's Player of the Year in 2000. He was named to 6 MLS All ...

Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 266

#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset

Rob O'Neill ( www.RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his 53 decorations are two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal...

Mar 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 265

#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset

Rob O'Neill ( www.RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his 53 decorations are two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal...

Mar 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 265

#265 Rob O'Neill: Former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges, High Performing Teams, and Mindset

Rob O'Neill ( www.RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his 53 decorations are two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal...

Mar 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 265

#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several coaching science books. He is a regular guest on podcasts, radio & television and national media ...

Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 264

#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several coaching science books. He is a regular guest on podcasts, radio & television and national media ...

Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 264

#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several coaching science books. He is a regular guest on podcasts, radio & television and national media ...

Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 264

#263 Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations and Former Head Coach, on Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Body Language in Coaching

Brad Stevens is the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Prior to that he was head coach of the Celtics, leading them to seven straight playoff appearances and building one of the top teams in the league. He rose to fame as head coach of Butler University, where he led the team to two NCAA Final Fours and set records for most wins in the first three years of coaching, and won numerous coaching accolades along the way. He is widely hailed as being a transf...

Mar 11, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 263

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well . She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish. She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana where she competed as a member of the women's basketball team. She is also the founder of Win Win Consulti...

Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 262

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well . She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish. She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana where she competed as a member of the women's basketball team. She is also the founder of Win Win Consulti...

Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 262

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well . She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish. She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana where she competed as a member of the women's basketball team. She is also the founder of Win Win Consulti...

Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 262

#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again

Ex-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His own personal experiences within professional football have served to reinforce his approach to making...

Feb 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 261

#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again

Ex-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His own personal experiences within professional football have served to reinforce his approach to making...

Feb 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 261

#260 Dr. Martin Toms: "You Coach a Child, Not a Sport!" (replay)

Dr Martin Toms is a senior lecturer in Sports Coaching in the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham (UK). He has has been involved in sport coaching and development for a number of years, and has experience of teaching in schools, as well as coaching (Professionally) prior to undertaking posts at University. He has researched, presented and published in the area of the sports experiences of young people, and talent and...

Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 260

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in 17 countries and with over 90 organizations including Schools, Clubs, Universities, Regional Unions a...

Feb 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 259

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in 17 countries and with over 90 organizations including Schools, Clubs, Universities, Regional Unions a...

Feb 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 259

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in 17 countries and with over 90 organizations including Schools, Clubs, Universities, Regional Unions a...

Feb 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 259

#259 Juan Gonzalez Mendia, Professional Rugby Coach and Coach Educator: "If We Do Not Engage with Parents, We May Never Know What is Going on in a Kid's Life"

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in 17 countries and with over 90 organizations including Schools, Clubs, Universities, Regional Unions a...

Feb 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 259

#258 Bill Beswick, Olympic and World Cup Sports Psychologist, on the Mindset of Winning Teams and Habits of Elite Coaches (Replay)

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in English professional soccer. In soccer, Bill has worked at Derby County, Manchester United, Middlesb...