Send us a text Tim Cortazzo and I dig into raising daughters and sons with different instincts, why toughness is really confidence, and how to coach kids without breaking their spirit. The weight room becomes a tool, not a religion, as we push for specificity, rest, and joy that keeps kids in sport. • protect versus prepare as a parenting tension • firm language with positive reinforcement • problem solving over punishment in behavior and sport • when to coach your own kid and when to step b...
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Send us a text Tim Cortazzo and I dig into raising daughters and sons with different instincts, why toughness is really confidence, and how to coach kids without breaking their spirit. The weight room becomes a tool, not a religion, as we push for specificity, rest, and joy that keeps kids in sport. • protect versus prepare as a parenting tension • firm language with positive reinforcement • problem solving over punishment in behavior and sport • when to coach your own kid and when to step b...
Send us a text Tim Cortazzo and I dig into raising daughters and sons with different instincts, why toughness is really confidence, and how to coach kids without breaking their spirit. The weight room becomes a tool, not a religion, as we push for specificity, rest, and joy that keeps kids in sport. • protect versus prepare as a parenting tension • firm language with positive reinforcement • problem solving over punishment in behavior and sport • when to coach your own kid and when to step b...
Send us a text We unpack how to quiet the inner critic, channel ownership, and build confidence through controllables, forgiveness, and identity-driven habits. Luke Falk shares the exact tools that turned “not clutch” into Cool Hand Luke and how simple application beats complex theory. • control the controllables to lower anxiety and raise performance • person A vs person B mindset reframes and daily intention setting • identify, disprove, and replace inner critic narratives • clearing and f...
Send us a text Dave Kline Founder @ MGMT | CEO Coach | Advisor | Speaker | and I pull apart modern recruiting and leadership through the lens of college sports and business, weighing culture-building against transfer-portal efficiency and mapping a practical playbook for feedback, alignment, and sustainable performance. The throughline: define “good,” face reality, pick the right risks, and turn identity labels into coachable behaviors. • team belonging declining, incentives pushing quick wi...
Send us a text Remember when a ball, a wall, and an hour in the basement could change your game? We dig into why that kind of free play—and the chaos that comes with it—still beats the most polished drills for building real skill, creativity, and confidence. With Terry Grossetti, we unpack how families can replace over-programming with simple, powerful habits at home, and how coaches can shift from chasing outcomes to building systems that actually travel on game day. We get practical about ...
Send us a text We explore the curse of competence, the quiet emptiness that creeps in when winning becomes the minimum, and map how elite performers reclaim joy through systems, identity work, and productive self-talk. We define process receipts, pre-mortems, and habit stacking so you can perform by design, not default. • redefining success to serve well-being and performance • building a performer self and an off-field self • setting intensity ranges and creating reset/ignite mechanisms • a...
Send us a text Cal Adomitis shares an intimate look at NFL life through the eyes of a long snapper, revealing how faith and mental discipline guide his approach to football and life. • Joe Burrow operates on a different wavelength, showing laser focus even among professional athletes • Leaders who live their faith authentically, like Cal's high school coach, leave lasting impressions that shape character • Getting cut from the NFL requires resilience and maintaining established routines rath...
Send us a text This conversation with Sahil Bloom, author of The 5 Types of Wealth, reveals the paradox of success lies in the balance between delusional confidence and self-awareness, where one helps you excel at your unique game while the other prevents you from overreaching into areas where you don't belong. • Success requires both delusional confidence in your specific strengths and self-awareness about your limitations • Ambition without direction creates misery, while directed ambition...
Send us a text Through authentic curiosity and selective perfectionism, Eric Jorgenson has built a unique career translating complex ideas into accessible wisdom. His journey from blogger to bestselling author to CEO demonstrates how following one's genuine interests creates distinctive value in a world that rewards uniqueness over conventional excellence. • Collecting ideas that resonate personally rather than following rigid frameworks • Dedicating extraordinary effort to projects that ali...
Send us a text Max Murin shares powerful mental frameworks for athletes and anyone facing challenges, including his personal "M3 Method" - Man up, Make adjustments, Move forward. • Weight cutting for wrestling creates unique mental and physical challenges that require extreme discipline • The pre-competition routine is critical but varies significantly between sports like wrestling and football • Nervousness can be reframed as excitement by recognizing the similar physiological responses • W...
Send us a text Cooper Neimand joins us to explore the unique mental health challenges coaches face and why their mental performance impacts winning more than most realize. He argues coaches face more complex mental challenges than players because they must worry about everyone's mindset while having minimal support systems. • Coaches face "decision overload" with responsibilities for players, staff, and administration • The inner game (mindset, imposter syndrome, emotional management) is cri...
Send us a text Elite athletes emotionally regulate themselves by experiencing emotions fully, then strategically reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than defining failures. • Athletes who reach the highest levels face tremendous vulnerability during crucial moments • Rory McIlroy and LeBron James demonstrate how champions process devastating losses • True emotional processing requires experiencing disappointment fully before moving forward • The four types of athletes...
Send us a text Alex Marinelli shares his journey as a collegiate wrestler at the University of Iowa, revealing how faith helped him navigate the immense pressure of competing at an elite program with expectations of national championships. He discusses the transformative power of understanding that identity transcends athletic performance, allowing him to compete with freedom rather than fear. • College wrestling exposes the reality that many athletes work just as hard or harder than you • T...
Send us a text Dr. Dora Kurimay shares her journey from Hungarian national table tennis player to sports psychologist and mental performance coach, revealing powerful insights on developing self-awareness and mental toughness for competitive athletes. • Moving from Budapest to Berkeley at age 25 created a significant cultural and language adjustment despite prior English training • Competed with the Hungarian national table tennis team from ages 14-18 before transitioning to psychology studi...
Send us a text Terry Grossetti shares his personal faith journey and coaching philosophy, exploring how spirituality transformed his approach to life and athletic development. He reveals powerful insights about building true buy-in with athletes through genuine care while balancing structured training with individual needs. • The battle between temptation and faith is a daily fight requiring constant vigilance • Genuine care for athletes as people is the foundation for effective coaching rel...
Send us a text Michael Krauza shares his extraordinary journey from being cut twice from his high school baseball team to pitching professionally in the New York Mets organization, highlighting how finding purpose beyond sport ultimately unlocked his greatest athletic performances. • Growing up smaller than peers, Michael went from being one of the best players at age 12 to getting cut from his high school team multiple times • Transformation began in college when he gained 40 pounds in thre...
Send us a text Real success in college football depends on finding players with both physical talent and mental fortitude - what recruiters call "the give a shit factor." • 90% of college football success comes down to genetics - the measurables coaches obsess over • The grinding schedule of college athletics requires tremendous commitment - 6am to 10pm daily schedules are normal • NIL deals and the transfer portal have completely changed program dynamics and player development • 49% o...
Send us a text Setbacks don't define you—your response does. When disaster strikes, the easy path is to quit. The harder path—the path of growth—is to adapt and overcome. My podcast studio was destroyed in a historic flood, but this is just a temporary roadblock on our journey together. - Finding alternative recording spaces - Rescheduling amazing guests - Rebuilding what was damaged - Sharing content from our archives The most resilient people don't avoid obstacles—they transform them in...
Send us a text We dive deep into the psychology of elite success with Dr. Julie Gurner, exploring what separates high achievers from everyone else and how to find your exceptional path forward. Dr. Gurner breaks down misconceptions about success, revealing the mindset and cognitive frameworks that drive exceptional performance. • Drive is something you either have or don't—it cannot be trained into someone • High achievers possess a "force of nature" quality that pushes them forward despite ...
Send us a text 🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve officially rebranded to The Playbook and we couldn’t be more excited to share what’s ahead. No episode this week, but starting next Wednesday, we’re back to our weekly drops with a whole new vibe: – Fresh new setup – Stronger stories – Same heart – All-in on you 🎥 Check out the new studio look on YouTube and hit subscribe! 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. ⭐️ 5 stars only! Thanks for riding with us!
Send us a text Charlie Ruiz shares his powerful "Identity Marathon" concept, where he mapped a 26.2-mile route through significant locations from his past, creating a transformative journey of self-discovery that connected his physical path with his life story. This conversation explores how our identities are formed, challenged, and reimagined throughout life's journey. • The Identity Marathon: retracing life's journey through significant locations while reflecting on personal growth • Find...
Send us a text Tim Cortazzo and I dig into raising daughters and sons with different instincts, why toughness is really confidence, and how to coach kids without breaking their spirit. The weight room becomes a tool, not a religion, as we push for specificity, rest, and joy that keeps kids in sport. • protect versus prepare as a parenting tension • firm language with positive reinforcement • problem solving over punishment in behavior and sport • when to coach your own kid and when to step b...
