Coaching DNA Podcast
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsThe podcast that investigates what makes coaches and leaders great! Travis takes a deep dive into the specifics of how elite leaders lead their programs or department. Our host is Travis Wyckoff. Travis coached college baseball for 11 years and currently runs Kingdom Coaching, where he partners with leaders to help them discover the strengths that propel them, the constraints that trip them up, and their unique style and voice.
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Episodes
Colby Donovan, Host of Coaching Coaches Podcast
January 26, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBColby Donovan, Host of Coaching Coaches Podcast, joins us on this week's episode. Colby and I talk about the great coaches he was around during his time with the University of Florida basketball program, his weekly curated newsletter, his podcast guest (they are awesome), the similarities between the finance world and sports, and much much more.Check out Colby's podcast and newsletter. They will both help you be a better leader!Coaching Coaches Podcast--> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Anne Walker, Golf Coach, Stanford University
January 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAnne Walker, Golf Coach at Stanford University joins us on this week's episode. Anne is super sharp, engaging with great perspective. We talk about common attributes of great leaders, the challenge and blessing of coaching at Stanford, things she tries to help her ladies grow in, and much much more!
Jim Schlossnagle, Baseball Coach, TCU
January 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBJim Schlossnagle, Baseball Coach at TCU joins us on this week's episode. Jim has built a phenomenal program at TCU. During our conversation we talk about his journey from coaching as a college student to TCU, we talk about how he has hired great assistants, hating to lose more than loving to win, clarifying culture and much much more.
WAYL #2 (What Are You Learning?)
January 08, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of WAYL John Mayer and I talk about the power of questions and John continues to break down the ecological approach to coaching.
Andrew Checketts Head Baseball Coach University of Cal Santa Barbara
January 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAndrew Checketts, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Cal Santa Barbara, joins us on this week's podcast. Andrew and I talk about some of his influences, namely Pat Casey former coach of Oregon State and George Horton former coach at Oregon and Cal State Fullerton, we talk recruiting, culture, UCSB's intern program, and more!
Nate Loenser, NBA Assistant Basketball Coach
December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBNate Loenser, NBA Assistant Basketball Coach, joins us on this week's podcast. Nate is currently a coaching free agent. His last stop was with the Chicago Bulls, spending 5 seasons with them. During this episode, we talk about being a giver (not a taker), his journey from a baseball player in college to an NBA bench, the differences and similarities between coaching in college versus professional basketball, and much more!
JJ Picollo, Asst. GM, Kansas City Royals
December 22, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJJ Picollo, Asst. GM with the Kansas City Royals joins us on this week's episode. We talk about the hiring process, what makes elite leaders elite, the highest value activities when taking over a program or organization, and much more. As one person said about JJ "He has elite people skills, humble and smart" and you will get a sense of that during this interview!
John Tanner, Water Polo Coach, Stanford University
December 15, 2020 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJohn Tanner Head Water Polo Coach at Stanford University joins us on today's episode. John has been at Stanford for 23 seasons and has won 7 National Championships. He is super sharp, humble and a voracious learner. We talk about how the pool is an extension of the classroom, his strengths, what similarities elite coaches have, and much much more!
Special Episode- What Are You Learning (WAYL)
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThis is episode #1 of my special podcast. John Mayer and I talk about what we are learning... hence the name "What Are You Learning?" We talk about ecological coaching and identity in this first episode.
Stan Bonewitz, Basketball Coach, Concordia University
December 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBStan Bonewitz Head Basketball Coach at Concordia University joins us on this week's episode. Stan and I talk about his time around Bob Knight, building culture in his program, the importance of connecting to the athletes, attributes of elite coaches, and much much more!
Keegan Cook Volleyball coach, University of Washington
December 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBKeegan Cook, Volleyball coach at the University of Washington joins us on this week's episode. Keegan has done a great job at Washington, winning two Pac-12 titles and playing in three Elite 8's and a Final Four in his five seasons leading the Washington program. We talk about developing the person over the athlete, the rhythms of coaching, his mentors, his strengths, and much much more!
Jen Greeny, Volleyball coach, Washington State University
November 24, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJen Greeny, volleyball coach at Washington State University joins us on this week's episode. Jen has done a great job of turning around WSU volleyball and growing her program in one of the toughest conferences in the country. We talk about the challenges of turning a program around, how she navigates being a mother and a coach, the five pillars of their program, and much more.
Todd Gongwer, Author of 'Lead For God's Sake'
November 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBTodd Gongwer, Author of 'Lead For God's Sake' joins us on this week's podcast. 'Lead For God's Sake' is a fable about finding your purpose in leadership and in life. Todd and I talk about his love for reading, how unhealthy leadership impacts people for generations, the most important attribute of elite leaders, and much more!
Reggie Christiansen, Baseball Coach Sac State University
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBReggie Christiansen, Baseball Coach at Sac State University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about his hiring process, how tragedy shaped his leadership, culture, and much much more.
Tim Ward, Head Soccer Coach, Pepperdine University
November 03, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBTim Ward, Head Soccer Coach at Pepperdine University joins us on this week's podcast. We dive into his journey from a band member to a head soccer coach, how he uses themes to build culture, the year that changed his coaching mentality, and much much more.Connect with Tim:@HeadCoachWardConnect with TravisWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Rodney Hobbs, Pastor Stonegate Church
October 26, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBRodney Hobbs, Pastor at Stonegate Church joins us on this week's podcast. Rodney is a great leader and really wise. We talk about culture building and sustaining, why it is so important to call the gold out in others, the importance of naming cultural values and behaviors, and much much more.
Ben McCollum Head Basketball Coach, NW Missouri State University
October 19, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBBen McCollum the Head Basketball Coach at NW Missouri State University joins us on this week's episode. We talk about the importance of being positive, the difference between first place people and second place people, and the impact that coaches can have on young people.Connect w/ Ben@CoachMcCollum@NWBearcatMBBConnect w/ TravisWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Beth Launiere, Volleyball Coach, University of Utah
October 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBBeth Launiere, Volleyball Coach at the University of Utah joins us on this week's podcast. Beth has built a great program at Utah over her 30+ years as the head coach. During this conversation, we talk staff leadership, hiring, her and her program's growth and evolution over the 30 years, and much much more.Connect with Beth:@CoachLauniereBeth's Book:Stop Competing and Start Winning: The Business of Coaching (Coming late Oct.)Connect with Travis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @Kingdom...
Mike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach, Ole Miss
October 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBMike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach at Ole Miss joins us on this week's podcast. Mike is a star in college baseball. We talk about the power of relationships, how culture is built at Ole Miss baseball, what makes a great assistant coach, and much much more.Books mentioned:The Travelers Gift- Andy AndrewsFind Mike at @MClementBSBConnect with me:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Mike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach, Ole Miss
October 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBMike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach at Ole Miss joins us on this week's podcast. Mike is a star in college baseball. We talk about the power of relationships, how culture is built at Ole Miss baseball, what makes a great assistant coach, and much much more.Books mentioned:The Travelers Gift- Andy AndrewsFind Mike at @MClementBSBConnect with me:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Six Key Principles
September 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week I talk about six principles to win influence and help people achieve at a high level. I was a guest on Coach Your Brains Out podcast the last two weeks and am releasing the audio from that podcast on my podcast this week. Enjoy
Six Key Principles
September 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week I talk about six principles to win influence and help people achieve at a high level. I was a guest on Coach Your Brains Out podcast the last two weeks and am releasing the audio from that podcast on my podcast this week. Enjoy
Jacie Hoyt, Head Basketball Coach, University of Missouri at Kansas City
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJacie Hoyt, Head Basketball Coach at the University of Missouri at Kansas City joins us on this week's episode. Jacie and I talk about her journey which included multiple injuries and a really impactful coach, how she turned the program around, how she builds a player-led team, and much more.Jacie:Twitter: @CoachJacieInstagram: coachjacieTravis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Twila Kaufman, Asst. Coach, Houston Dash
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBTwila Kaufman, Asst. coach for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League joins us on this week's podcast. Twila and I talk culture, clarity of communication, attributes of great leaders, and much much more.Connect with Twila:@TwilaKaufmanConnect with Travis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
Robert Ruiz - Head Baseball Coach, Westmont College
September 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBRobert Ruiz, Head Baseball Coach at Westmont College joins us on this week's episode. We talk about his passion to develop men and not just baseball players, how he navigates marriage, parenting, coaching and his other responsibilities at Westmont, his values for the program, and much much more!Books Mentioned:InsideOut Coaching- Joe EhrmannReclaiming Conversation- Sherry TurkleDeep Work- Cal NewportAtomic Habits- James ClearObstacle Is the Way- Ryan HolidayThe Coddling of the American Mind- ...
Christy Johnson-Lynch, Volleyball Coach, Iowa State University
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBChristy Johnson-Lynch, volleyball Coach at Iowa State University joins us on this week's podcast. We dive into her mentors Terri Pettit and John Cook, her strengths and constraints, how openness and vulnerability have played a role in her program, and much much more.Christy's Twitter- @CJohnsonLynchBooks Mentioned this episode:There I Am- Ruthie LindseyMan's Seach For Meaning- Victor FranklFind Travis At:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInsta...
Gene Munster, Managing Partner, Loup Ventures
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBSPECIAL EPISODE: Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures joins us on this week's episode. Gene has worked with and been around some of the best leaders in Silicon Valley. He is a venture capitalist and has been around the tech sector for years. We talk about Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and others. He shares his beliefs about culture and the importance of curiosity.Gene's Twitter@munster_gene@LoupVenturesYou can find me here:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPo...
John McCormack, Head Baseball Coach, Florida Atlantic University
August 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBJohn McCormack, Head Baseball Coach at Florida Atlantic University joins us on this week's episode. We talk empathy, his strengths, his constraints, and how cancer clarified his purpose. John, who has spent his whole coaching career at FAU, is authentic, really engaging, and one of the really good guys in baseball!Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNA
Tom Black, Head Volleyball Coach, University of Georgia
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBTom Black, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Georgia joins us on this week's podcast. Tom and I talk about a mentor by the name of Ken Stanley and how Ken helped develop him, we talk about his constraints, how he develops leaders in his program, his learning and growth rhythms, and much much more. Tom is humble, focused, and super transparent and you will love this conversation. Books Mentioned:Extreme Ownership- Jocko WillinkWelcoming the Unwelcome- Pema ChodronWitness- Whitaker Cha...
Tom Black, Head Volleyball Coach, University of Georgia
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBTom Black, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Georgia joins us on this week's podcast. Tom and I talk about a mentor by the name of Ken Stanley and how Ken helped develop him, we talk about his constraints, how he develops leaders in his program, his learning and growth rhythms, and much much more. Tom is humble, focused, and super transparent and you will love this conversation. Books Mentioned:Extreme Ownership- Jocko WillinkWelcoming the Unwelcome- Pema ChodronWitness- Whitaker Cha...
Kristy Kiely, Soccer Coach, Point Loma University
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBKristy Kiely, Soccer Coach at Point Loma University joins us on this week's podcast. We discuss being a female in coaching, building culture, the importance of mentors, and her routines and rhythms of growth.Books Mentioned:Legacy-James KerrCoddling Of the American Mind- Greg LukianoffObstacle is the Way- Ryan HolidayDiscernment- Henri NouwenWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNA
Sean Johnson, Scouting Director Minnesota Twins
July 28, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBSean Johnson, Scouting Director with the Minnesota Twins joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about his college coaches Gene Stephenson and Brent Kemnitz, his strengths and weaknesses, how he builds trust in the scouting department, the great leadership with the Twins, and much much more.Link to the books mentioned on this episode:Wisdom Of Crowds - James SurowieckiRange - David EpsteinObstacle Is the Way - Ryan HolidayHow to find me:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWP...
Larry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach
July 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach with Performance Mountain joins us on this week's episode. Larry has worked with many programs in college athletics. On this episode, we talk about building trust as a coach, and why that is so important, the importance of being vulnerable, what great coaches master, and much much more!Larry can be found at https://www.performancemountain.comFollow me on twitter at @KingdomCoachTW and @Coaching_DNAWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.com
Larry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach
July 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach with Performance Mountain joins us on this week's episode. Larry has worked with many programs in college athletics. On this episode, we talk about building trust as a coach, and why that is so important, the importance of being vulnerable, what great coaches master, and much much more!Larry can be found at https://www.performancemountain.comFollow me on twitter at @KingdomCoachTW and @Coaching_DNAWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.com
John Mayer, Beach Volleyball Coach, Loyola Marymount University
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBJohn Mayer, Beach Volleyball Coach at Loyola Marymount University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about ways to give space and opportunities for athletes to grow in leadership skills, the importance of feedback from your athletes, mistakes he has made in his first several years at Loyola Marymount, and much much more.website: kingdomcoachingtw.comtwitter: @KingdomCoachTWpodcast twitter: @Coaching_DNAJohn's Podcast: Coach Your Brains Out
Bernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning, Pittsburg Pirates
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBBernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning with the Pittsburg Pirates joins us on this week's episode. Bernie and I talk about what separates the great from the good, managing emotions, other techniques for peak performance, and much much more!
Bernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning, Pittsburg Pirates
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBBernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning with the Pittsburg Pirates joins us on this week's episode. Bernie and I talk about what separates the great from the good, managing emotions, other techniques for peak performance, and much much more!
Travis Janssen Head Baseball Coach Austin Peay University
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTravis Janssen, Head Baseball Coach at Austin Peay University, joins us on this week's podcast. Travis shares his journey from player to coach and how writing some letters helped land him his first coaching job. We talk about how he develops his athletes and staff and we spend some time talking about how to navigate the rhythms of being a good husband and dad and at the same time be a good coach.Angela Duckworth- Grit
Dr. Kathleen Paulsen, Head Soccer Coach, John Brown University
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Kathleen Paulsen, Head Soccer Coach at John Brown University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about her journey from D1 soccer player to the medical profession to college soccer coach, he improvements over the last 7 years, and keys to her building a winning culture at JBU.Prodigal God - Tim KellerGod is the Gospel - John Piper
Aaron Boone, Manager, New York Yankees
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAaron Boone, manager for the New York Yankees, joins us on this week's podcast. Aaron and I talk about his strengths, what drew him back into the game after 7 years with ESPN, how growing up in the big leagues helped his playing and managerial career, and much more!
Aaron Boone, Manager, New York Yankees
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAaron Boone, manager for the New York Yankees, joins us on this week's podcast. Aaron and I talk about his strengths, what drew him back into the game after 7 years with ESPN, how growing up in the big leagues helped his playing and managerial career, and much more!
David & Keith Mayer, Authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach Quickly
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBDavid & Keith Mayer are the authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach Quickly join us on this week's podcast. We dive into their book and talk about neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how they can help a coach, what towards motivation is, and the importance of connection.
David & Keith Mayer, Authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach Quickly
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBDavid & Keith Mayer are the authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach Quickly join us on this week's podcast. We dive into their book and talk about neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how they can help a coach, what towards motivation is, and the importance of connection.
Kyle Stark Former Assistant GM Pittsburg Pirates & Current Professional Mentor
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBKyle Stark, The former Assistant GM Pittsburg Pirates & Current Professional Mentor, joins us on this week's podcast. We discuss culture, what traits elite leaders have, mistakes in leadership, and much much more.If - Mark BattersonA Million Miles in a Thousand Years - Donald MillerBuilding A Story Brand - Donald MillerMarketing Made Simple - Donald MillerStrength Training - Frans Bosch
Rick Jones, Senior Advisor to Head Football Coach at U of Missouri
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBRick Jones, Senior Advisor to Head Football Coach at U of Missouri joins us on this week's podcast. Rick comes to Missouri after winning 9 state championships at Greenwood HS (Ark). We talk about his playing career and his inauspicious start to his career. We also visit about growth mindset and what he thinks about that topic, his leadership training, and much more. Rick is an unbelievable mind, exudes humility and his really funny.Gridiron Genius - Mike Lombardi Mindset- Carol Dweck
Anson Dorrance, Head Soccer Coach, University of North Carolina
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBAnson Dorrance, Head Soccer Coach at the University of North Carolina joins us on this week's podcast. Anson has won more national championships than any college coach in history. He has led the women's soccer program to 21 national championships. We talk about growth mindset, his reading habits, and how he teaches the values of his program.Anson has written three phenomenal books titledThe WatchmanThe Vision of a ChampionTraining Soccer ChampionsThe Second Mountain - David Brooks
Kirsten Bernthal Booth, Head Volleyball Coach, Creighton University
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBKirsten Bernthal Booth the Head Volleyball Coach at Creighton University joins us on this week's podcast. She shares the story of how she got the job at Creighton, her strengths and areas of constraints, and she shares the story about a rough season in 2011 that was a catalyst for change. She is unbelievably self-aware and humble and shares so many nuggets of wisdom during this podcast.
Kirsten Bernthal Booth, Head Volleyball Coach, Creighton University
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBKirsten Bernthal Booth the Head Volleyball Coach at Creighton University joins us on this week's podcast. She shares the story of how she got the job at Creighton, her strengths and areas of constraints, and she shares the story about a rough season in 2011 that was a catalyst for change. She is unbelievably self-aware and humble and shares so many nuggets of wisdom during this podcast.
Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach University of Louisville
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJeff Walz, Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville join us on this week's podcast. Jeff and I talk about his strengths and weaknesses, some hurdles he has had to overcome, and the key to building culture at Louisville.
Brian O'Connor Head Baseball Coach, University of Virginia
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBBrian O'Connor, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Virginia joins us on this week's podcast. Brian shares the story that propelled the 2015 team to the national championship, attributes of good leaders, his strengths, and much more.