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Ex Seahawks Strength Coach Chris Carlisle Talks Winning a Super Bowl, Training & His Book

Mar 31, 2025
01:09:55

Chris Carlisle, former Seahawks strength coach, discussed his approach to training and coaching. He emphasized the importance of constant learning, innovation, and adapting techniques. Carlisle highlighted Pete Carroll's success due to his genuine and consistent approach, which fostered a strong team culture. He shared insights on managing diverse personalities like Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, and Marshawn Lynch. Carlisle also stressed the significance of fundamentals, mobility, and proper nutrition in athletic performance. He concluded by advocating for a mindset of continuous improvement and using one's unique talents to achieve success. Chris Carlisle, former Seahawks strength coach, emphasized the importance of consistency, genuineness, and care in building trust with players. He highlighted that by being honest and genuinely invested in his players, such as Marshawn, Cam, and Richard, he earned their trust and commitment. Carlisle stressed that success in leadership is rooted in daily consistency and genuine care for individuals. He also shared his passion for helping others, noting that while winning a championship was significant, his true motivation is inspiring and reaching a broader audience. Chuck Shute promoted Carlisle's book, available on various platforms, and appreciated the audiobook version.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:20 - Innovation in Strength Training 

0:02:40 - Pete Carroll's Vision & Coaching Style 

0:08:01 - Handling Diverse Personalities on a Team 

0:11:12 - The Role of Culture & Consistency in Team Success 

0:15:11 - Importance of Mobility & Leverage in Football 

0:18:15 - Beast Mode, Moving the Earth & Using Tools 

0:23:39 - Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Work Ethic & Balance 

0:28:25 - The Role of Nutrition & Supplementation in Athletics 

0:32:10 - Spectrum of Achievement & Levels of Success 

0:39:25 - Knowing When to Quit & Shift 

0:41:10 - Being Consistent & Genuine 

0:42:20 - Sports is a Metaphor & Thinking Differently 

0:46:10 - Being Able to Move & Being Great 

0:47:30 - NFL Draft & Building a Championship Team 

0:50:01 - Russell Wilson & Personality Changes 

0:52:05 - Path to Success 

0:55:55 - Different Goals, Balance & Making World Better 

0:58:47 - Multi-Tasking & Gratitude 

1:00:23 - Future Plans for Chris 

1:02:25 - Not Letting People Stop Your Dreams 

1:06:00 - Firing People Up & Motivate 

1:09:38 - Outro 

Chris Carlisle website:

https://www.thecoachcarlisle.com/

Chuck Shute link tree:

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