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 youāre chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
š www.davidsammel.com
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 youāre chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
š www.davidsammel.com
š Take the FREE Mental Toughness Quiz: https://david-znj3ujyb.scoreapp.com/ and discover what's holding you back from peak performance. From "Average" Junior to World #11: The Mental Game That Changes Everything What does it take to go from an ordinary junior player in Leeds to becoming one of the world's top 11 doubles players? In this raw and inspiring conversation, professional tennis player Luke Johnson reveals the mental strategies, setbacks, and breakthroughs that transformed his careerāand his life. Just weeks after this interview, Luke suffered a devastating wrist fracture at Queen's Club, forcing him to miss his first seeded Wimbledon and the entire grass court season. But his response to this setback perfectly embodies everything we discuss in this episode about resilience, perspective, and the champion mindset. You'll discover: ā¢ The ONE question Luke's coach asked that completely transformed his serve and confidence ā¢ How a grandfather who "took no BS but was extremely kind" became Luke's guiding forceāeven 8 years after his passing ā¢ Why Luke's 2022 knee injury became the turning point that launched him to world-class success ā¢ The "business mindset" shift that separated Luke from players who stay stuck ā¢ How to build confidence BEFORE you win, not after ā¢ Luke's simple but powerful philosophy: "Everything's probably going to be okay" This isn't just about tennisāit's about the mental game of life. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone facing challenges, Luke's journey proves that average beginnings don't determine extraordinary endings. The real lesson? Confidence doesn't come from winning. It comes from knowing you're prepared. Setbacks aren't endingsāthey're redirections. And sometimes the path to greatness requires changing direction entirely. If you're tired of waiting for external validation to feel confident, or if you're dealing with setbacks that feel overwhelming, this conversation will shift your perspective on what's truly possible. š§ Ready to build unshakeable mental toughness like Luke? Take our FREE quiz: https://david-znj3ujyb.scoreapp.com/ Discover your mental strengths and get a personalized roadmap to peak performance.
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