Coaching DNA Podcast

Season 2 Episode #10 Jon Shehan Pt.2, Head Baseball Coach Millersville University

Jon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 2 of our conversation, Jon and I talk about creating accountability in his program, the importance of vulnerability, and how he manages his staff. Jon is a stud!

Jon Shehan Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Millersville University

My guest this week is Jon Shehan. Jon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 1 of my conversation with Jon we talk about the culture at Millersville and how a poor 2012 season was a catalyst for their culture, we talk about creating a player led environment, what he learned from the Atlanta Braves and much more.

Season 2 Episode #9 Jon Shehan Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Millersville University

My guest this week is Jon Shehan. Jon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 1 of my conversation with Jon we talk about the culture at Millersville and how a poor 2012 season was a catalyst for their culture, we talk about creating a player led environment, what he learned from the Atlanta Braves and much more.

Season 2 Episode #9 Jon Sheehan Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Millersville University

My guest this week is Jon Shehan. Jon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 1 of my conversation with Jon we talk about the culture at Millersville and how a poor 2012 season was a catalyst for their culture, we talk about creating a player led environment, what he learned from the Atlanta Braves and much more.

Season 2 Episode #8 Christine Porath, Georgetown Business Professor

My guest this week is Christine Porath. Christine is an author, speaker and tenured professor at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. She has written two books MASTERING CIVILITY A MANIFESTO FOR THE WORKPLACE and THE COST OF BAD BEHAVIOR - HOW INCIVILITY IS DAMAGING YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITChristine writes primarily about workplace culture, specifically Civility in the work place. You will love this conversation. We talk about lacking self-awareness, ways to deal with a bos...

Christine Porath, Georgetown Business Professor

My guest this week is Christine Porath. Christine is an author, speaker and tenured professor at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. She has written two books MASTERING CIVILITY A MANIFESTO FOR THE WORKPLACE and THE COST OF BAD BEHAVIOR - HOW INCIVILITY IS DAMAGING YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITChristine writes primarily about workplace culture, specifically Civility in the work place. You will love this conversation. We talk about lacking self-awareness, ways to deal with a bo...

Season 2 Episode #7 Justin Haire, Head Baseball Coach Campbell University

My guest this week is Justin Haire, head baseball coach at Campbell University. During our conversation, Justin and I talk about how he turned Campbell around after his third year, the three levels of leadership he uses to develop leaders in his program, and how tries to 'break' things for improvement.

Justin Haire, Head Baseball Coach Campbell University

My guest this week is Justin Haire, head baseball coach at Campbell University. During our conversation, Justin and I talk about how he turned Campbell around after his third year, the three levels of leadership he uses to develop leaders in his program, and how tries to 'break' things for improvement.

Dan Fisher, Head Volleyball Coach, U of Pittsburgh

My guest this week is Dan Fisher, head volleyball coach at U of Pittsburgh. Dan and I talk about coaching the different genders, helping his leaders grow in self-awareness, his strengths, and much more! Dan is super smart, engaging, and has a wealth of experience.

Season 2 Episode #6 Dan Fisher, Head Volleyball Coach, U of Pittsburgh

My guest this week is Dan Fisher, head volleyball coach at U of Pittsburgh. Dan and I talk about coaching the different genders, helping his leaders grow in self-awareness, his strengths, and much more! Dan is super smart, engaging, and has a wealth of experience.

Season 2 Episode #5 Ryan McGuyre, Head Volleyball Coach at Baylor

My guest this week is Ryan McGuyre. Ryan is the head volleyball coach at Baylor. Ryan and I talk about dealing with conflict in your program, the key to turning around Baylor volleyball, the standards in his program, and much much more. Ryan has built Baylor into one of the best programs. Get ready to learn as Ryan drops wisdom throughout this episode!

Ryan McGuyre, Head Volleyball Coach at Baylor

My guest this week is Ryan McGuyre. Ryan is the head volleyball coach at Baylor. Ryan and I talk about dealing with conflict in your program, the key to turning around Baylor volleyball, the standards in his program, and much much more. Ryan has built Baylor into one of the best programs. Get ready to learn as Ryan drops wisdom throughout this episode!

Season 2 Episode #4 Kelly Inouye-Perez, Head Softball coach at UCLA

My guest this week is Kelly Inouye-Perez, head softball coach at UCLA. Kelly is regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and I can see why. Kelly and I talk about her transition to head coach, her after-action review, developing leaders in her program, and much more. Kelly is engaging, has a great perspective, exudes wisdom. You will learn a lot from this episode!

Kelly Inouye-Perez, Head Softball coach at UCLA

My guest this week is Kelly Inouye-Perez, head softball coach at UCLA. Kelly is regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and I can see why. Kelly and I talk about her transition to head coach, her after-action review, developing leaders in her program, and much more. Kelly is engaging, has a great perspective, exudes wisdom. You will learn a lot from this episode!

Lucas Jadin, Mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B Clutch

My guest is Lucas Jadin. Lucas is a mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B Clutch, and author. His most recent book is Twin Thieves. Lucas and I talk about a framework for building trust in your program, the twin thieves, and the importance of writing an obituary. Lucas is a stud!

Season 2 Episode #3 Lucas Jadin, Mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B Clutch

My guest is Lucas Jadin. Lucas is a mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B Clutch, and author. His most recent book is Twin Thieves. Lucas and I talk about a framework for building trust in your program, the twin thieves, and the importance of writing an obituary. Lucas is a stud!

Season 2 Episode #2 Patrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 2

My guest again this week is Pat Murphy. Pat is the head softball coach at the Univeristy of Alabama. This is part two of my conversation with Pat. Pat is one of the best coaches in all of college softball and one of the best leaders I have been around. Pat is a voracious learner. This episode will help you become a better coach and leader!

Patrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 2

My guest again this week is Pat Murphy. Pat is the head softball coach at the Univeristy of Alabama. This is part two of my conversation with Pat. Pat is one of the best coaches in all of college softball and one of the best leaders I have been around. Pat is a voracious learner. This episode will help you become a better coach and leader!

Pat Murphy (Part 1) Softball Coach - University of Alabama

Season 2 Episode #1 Patrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 1

Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach at the University of Alabama, joins us this week. We talk about the impact Pat's mentors have had on his life and career. Pat also dives into the importance of connecting with his athletes as opposed to controlling his athletes. Pat is one of the top culture-builders I have ever been around.

Patrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 1

Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach at the University of Alabama, joins us this week. We talk about the impact Pat's mentors have had on his life and career. Pat also dives into the importance of connecting with his athletes as opposed to controlling his athletes. Pat is one of the top culture-builders I have ever been around.

Cam Newbauer (Pt 2) University of Florida Basketball Coach

During part two of my conversation with Florida women's basketball coach Cam Newbauer, we talk about the difference between a power five job and other jobs, the areas he has grown in over the years, the importance of aligning motives, and much much more. 

Cam Newbauer (Pt 2), University of Florida Basketball Coach

During part two of my conversation with Florida women's basketball coach Cam Newbauer, we talk about the difference between a power five job and other jobs, the areas he has grown in over the years, the importance of aligning motives, and much much more.

Cam Newbauer, Women's Basketball Coach, U of Florida

Cam Newbauer, women's basketball coach at the University of Florida joins us this week. Cam and I discuss his mentors and the profound effect that had on him, his strengths, staff management, and much more. Cam is a stud...super engaging authentic and comfortable in his own skin. We had a really easy and fun conversation.

Joan Ryan (Pt 2), Author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry

Welcome to Part 2 with Joan Ryan, author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry. During this episode we talk about the different types of team chemistry, how a trusting culture transforms a program, and we talk about the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team and much more. If you are leading a team, Intangibles is a must read!

Joan Ryan, Author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry

Joan Ryan author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry joins us on this week's podcast. If you are a leader of a team, regardless of your industry, this is a book for you. Joan and I talk about trust and why it is so critical, accepting players for who they are, the problem with analytics, the equation of trust, bond commit…and much more.

Trevor Johnson (Pt. 2), Volleyball Coach, Liberty University

This is part two of my conversation with Liberty volleyball coach Trevor Johnson. During part two of our conversation, we talk leadership development in his program, his growth in communication, the passion to pour into athletes, and much more!Books Mentioned:Coach Your Brains Out- John MayerTraining Soccer Champions- Anson DorranceUncommon- Tony DungyTo learn about The Tribe click https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/about/memberships/

Trevor Johnson, Volleyball Coach, Liberty University

Trevor Johnson, head volleyball coach at Liberty University joins us this week! Trevor is a great guy and like many of the volleyball coaches, I have gotten to know he is a curious learner. During our conversation, we talk about some of his mentors and the impact they had on him, the advice he would give young coaches on how to keep progressing in their career, what he and his staff look for in their recruits, and much more.The Tribe- https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/about/memberships/

Dan Tudor, Tudor Collegiate Strategies

Dan is the founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies, where he helps coaches become better recruiters. Dan has been consulting with colleges all across the country at every level about best-recruiting practices. During this podcast we talk about the importance of creating a timeline and sticking to it in the recruiting process, what elite recruiters have in common, the biggest mistakes recruiters make, and how throwing a hail mary pass in recruiting is a coaching killer.Dan's website: https://da...

Dan Tudor (Pt. 2), Tudor Collegiate Strategies

Dan runs Tudor Tudor Collegiate Strategies. Dan has been consulting with colleges all across the country at every level about best recruiting practices. During this episode, we talk about the importance of keeping a pulse on your prospect during the recruiting process, selling versus informing and relating, having a motor to recruit, and much more. Dan's Website: https://dantudor.com Travis' Website: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com Books Mentioned: Books by Jeffrey Gitomer: Little Red Book ...

Todd Woodcroft (Pt 2), Hockey Coach, University of Vermont

Todd Woodcroft, head hockey coach at the University of Vermont joins us for part two of our conversation. Todd and I talk about how he builds culture in his program, collaboration with his athletes, what his process for hiring his assistants was, and much much more!Books MentionedThe Score Takes Care of Itself- Bill WalshCulture Code- Dan CoyleRange- David EpsteinLoser Think- Scott Adams

Todd Woodcroft (Pt 2), Hockey Coach, University of Vermont

Todd Woodcroft, head hockey coach at the University of Vermont joins us for part two of our conversation. Todd and I talk about how he builds culture in his program, collaboration with his athletes, what his process for hiring his assistants was, and much much more!Books MentionedThe Score Takes Care of Itself- Bill WalshCulture Code- Dan CoyleRange- David EpsteinLoser Think- Scott Adams

Todd Woodcroft, Hockey Coach at University of Vermont

Todd Woodcroft, head hockey coach at the University of Vermont joins on this week's podcast. Todd just finished his first year at Vermont. Prior to his time at Vermont, he spent time as a former NHL assistant with Winnipeg Jets. Todd is humble, super easy to talk to, and has a hunger to learn. We talk about his first 90 days on the job, and the impact that Paul Maurice had on him, and much more!

Steve Shenbaum (Pt. 2) Founder of Game On Nation

Steve is a classically trained actor/comedian and the president and founder of Game On Nation. Steve and his staff are innovators in the use of improvisation and game dynamics and Steve is considered one of the industry’s leading experts in culture development, team building, and communication presentation skills training. During our conversation we talk about three rules to improv, an exercise to help connection and getting people on the same page in your organization, and much much more. 

WAYL #6- Energy Levels & Feedback

John Mayer and I talk about energy levels in both leaders/coaches and athletes. We also talk all things feedback during this episode of WAYL (What are you learning!)

Steve Shenbaum (Pt 1), Founder of Game On Nation

Steve Shenbaum is a classically trained actor/comedian and the president and founder of Game On Nation. Steve and his staff are innovators in the use of improvisation and game dynamics and Steve is considered one of the industry’s leading experts in culture development, team building, and communication presentation skills training. During part one Steve and I talk about what a diverse high school taught him, teaching Pete Sampras, the importance of authority and empathy, and much much more!Tw...

Kenny Trapp (Pt. 2) Golf Coach, Dallas Baptist University

Kenny Trapp joins us for part 2 of his two-part episode. We talk about building relationships, showing grace to athletes, how long it took to build the foundation at DBU, and much much more!Authors Mentioned:Mark Batterson• Chasing the Lion• The Circle Maker• Win The Day• Whisper• All InJon Gordon• The Energy Bus• The No Complaining Rule• Training Camp• The Carpenter• The Coffee Bean• The Garden• The Hard Hat

Kenny Trapp (Pt1) Golf Coach, Dallas Baptist University

Kenny Trapp, Golf Coach at Dallas Baptist University joins us for part one of our two part podcast. Kenny has built an elite program at DBU. During the first of two conversations, we talk about the impact his dad had on him after leaving a junior college, his strengths, building relationships with his athletes, and much more! 

WAYL #5 Values and Skill Stacking

John Mayer and I talk about values within a team and skill stacking on this 'What Are You Learning' (WAYL) episode!

Pt 2. Aaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach, Loyola Marymount

This week's episode is part two of Aaron Mansfield, volleyball coach Loyola Marymount. We continued our conversation talking about ways he has grown over the last four years, his passion for program development, his learning rhythm, and much more!Are you a coach? Do you want to grow and develop? If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, The Tribe is a great place to be. We discuss key leadership topics that help sharpen and prepare coaches to coach at a higher level. Come hang!To sign...

Aaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach, Loyola Marymount University

Aaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach at Loyola Marymount University joins us this week. Aaron is in his 4th season leading the Lion's program... having taken over for another podcast guest Tom Black who is at the University of Georgia. Aaron is a tenacious learner, humble, and a really good conversationalist. We talk about his keys to leadership, his strengths, reflections sessions inside his program, developing non-cognitive skills, and much more.

Trevor Stewart, Head Hockey Coach, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Trevor Stewart, Head Hockey Coach for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs joins us on this week's episode. Trevor has had great success with the Ice Dogs. During our conversation we talk about his journey and the mentors who had an impact on him, the challenges of recruiting kids thousands of miles from home, how they develop their athletes, and much much more. 

Brett Ledbetter, What Drives Winning

Brett Ledbetter co-founder of What Drives Winning is our guest this week. Brett is a consultant, author, and speaker. His books include What Drives Winning Environments and What Drives Winning Teams. Brett and I talk about commonalities of elite leaders, he shares the genesis of What Drive Winning, the difference between pro and power tools, and much more. Brett’s company does outstanding work and the videos they create are extremely well done.

Todd Interdonato, Head Baseball Coach, Wofford College

Todd Interdonato, Head Baseball Coach at Wofford College joins us on this week's episode. Todd is extremely authentic and has great clarity into who he is and what his program is built on. I have found him to be a 'hidden' gem in the world of college baseball! We had a blast talking about driving cross country to accept a job not offered to him, ways he has changed in the last 14 years, characteristics of the Wofford program and much more!

Craig Custance, Author of 'Behind The Bench' & Editor-in-Chief at The Athletic

Craig Custance, Author of 'Behind The Bench' & Editor-in-Chief at The Athletic joins us on this week's episode. Craig spent time with ten of the most elite coaches in the NHL which he turned into a book titled 'Behind the Bench'. During our conversation, we talk about Todd McLellan, Joel Quenneville, and John Cooper, commonalities of the elite leaders he has been around, his journey to The Athletic, and much more. Craig is down-to-earth and a great conversationalist!Behind The Bench, Inside t...

WAYL #4 - Clarity and Watching Video

During episode #4 of 'What Are You Learning', John Mayer and I talk about bringing clarity to your program/team and keys to getting more from film study. 

Kerrick Jackson, President MLB Draft League

Kerrick Jackson the new President MLB Draft League is our guest this week. Kerrick is super sharp, is great with people, and an excellent leader. Kerrick and I talk about his mentors, Scott Boras, turning around the Southern University baseball program, his new initiative to create more opportunities for minorities in baseball, and much much more!

Denny Scanlon, Deputy Commissioner, United States Hockey League

Denny Scanlon, Deputy Commissioner of the United States Hockey League joins us on this week's episode. Denny is humble, intelligent, and super aware. We talk about the power of connections and catching a break, how to get ahead, attributes of great leaders, commonalities of elite organizations, the power of being present, and much more. 

Giovanni Guidetti, Turkish National Team Volleyball Coach

Giovanni Guidetti, Turkish National Team Volleyball Coach and head coach of Vakifbank Club team join us on this week's episode. Giovanni is one of the most accomplished volleyball coaches in the world. During our conversation we talk about how to lead without using power, mentors who have impacted him, the importance of communication to keep alignment, & the toughest season in his career. 

WAYL #3 **Special Guest Kevin Hambly**

This week John and I have a special guest join us... Stanford volleyball coach Kevin Hambly. Kevin shares what he is doing in regards to some identity work with his athletes. John shares some mindfulness practices he is implementing with his athletes. If you are leading people... whether in sports or not, what these guys share is really good stuff!