Valorie Kondos Field, a seven-time National Championship-winning coach at UCLA, and Kirk Walker, Associate Head Coach of the Bruins' softball team, explore the transformative role of coaches as educators. They discuss how success is defined by mental peace rather than mere victories. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, personal growth, and the joy of learning in athletics. They emphasize that coaching transcends competition, focusing instead on educating athletes about life skills and advocating for mental health, creating lasting impacts beyond the game.

Change is hard, but it's also an opportunity to discover and reimagine what you thought you knew. From our economy, to music, to even ourselves—this hour TED speakers explore the power of reinvention. Guests include OK Go lead singer Damian Kulash Jr., former college gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, and entrepreneur Nick Hanauer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy