Locker Room Power with David Sammel
Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world.
With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
Locker Room Power with David Sammel
Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world.
With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
What if the key to great leadership wasn’t talent or strategy, but belief, mentorship, and resilience? In this episode of the Locker Power Room podcast, Ian MacDonald, Head of Performance Tennis at the University of Bath, shares lessons from his coaching journey that go beyond the court. He reveals how small goals lead to big wins, why authentic mentorship matters more than instructions, and how embracing setbacks fuels growth. Along the way, Ian reflects on personal challenges, family support, and the mindset shifts that transformed him from a coach into a leader who inspires champions, on and off the court. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Belief and Mentorship Drive Success: Growth comes from trusting potential and offering authentic guidance. 2. Resilience Fuels High Performance: Setbacks become progress when leaders stay solutions-focused. 3. Relationships Build Winning Teams: Trust, communication, and care form the core of high performance. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Ian MacDonald 02:43 – Mentors Who Shaped Ian’s Approach 07:25 – Family Support in Coaching and Life 17:12 – Evolution of Ian’s Coaching Philosophy 24:03 – Lessons from the Underdog Mindset 29:51 – How Small Goals Lead to Big Wins 33:55 – Leadership, Family, and Career Choices 38:03 – Ian’s Beliefs and Coaching Superpowers 41:06 – Positivity, Potential, and Player Development 46:55 – Reflections on Success, Failure, and Growth 54:11 – Closing Thoughts and Next Episode “If you want to see how the mindset of world-class athletes can sharpen your leadership and performance, message me and let’s talk.” Connect with David Sammel https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsammel/ Visit Redvanly for your athletic needs: https://www.redvanly.com/ 👉 Subscribe to Locker Room Power with David Sammel for more insights on leadership, coaching, and peak performance. #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingExcellence #HighPerformanceMindset #ResilientLeadership #TeamBuilding #PerformanceCoaching #PersonalDevelopment
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