Way of Champions Podcast

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Esfandiar “Esse” Baharmast, a former referee, player, coach and current instructor who has been involved in more than a dozen World Cup tournaments and Olympic Games, and was named the 2020 winner of U.S. Soccer’s prestigious Werner Fricker Builder Award. We dive into how great referees prepare for a match, advice on how to clm down an intense in-game situation, and Ease retells the story of 1998 Mens World Cup in France about when he made a very controversial call in a match with Brazil versus Norway.   Highlights from the Podcast: What does it take to referee at the highest level? How important is physical preparation for a referee? What gives one referee an advantage over another referee? What happens after the match? How does a referee control the safety of a game? How does a referee connect with a player and calm the situation? 1998 Mens World Cup in France…Esse explains the Brazil v Norway penalty call How has VAR changed the game? How can we retain more first year referees? What happens when a parent or coach is fined for bad behavior?   5th Annual Way of Champions Conference We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:    Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.   Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

John O’Sullivan and James Leath get together and do a free webinar about how to support your kids and your athletes during these uncertain times. First, John shares practical advice about what you should do to help kids cope with what is going on, including defining success, being careful not to rupture any relationships, and do whatever you can to build a sense of purpose and responsibility.      Then, James shares from a previous webinar about how to create a virtual practice session with your athletes, from creating a group chat, to choosing a video platform, to organizing the session.      To watch the replay and download the handout, visit https://bit.ly/2J0y4ZO     Here are some other people quoted during the webinar:   “Under the right circumstances, children will develop in optimal ways” – Madeline Levine     "If you’re on a crowded plane and one person is freaking out about turbulence, the panic will eventually peter out. If, on the other hand, six people are freaking out, it’s entirely possible that it will spread and overtake the rest of the plane. Panic needs multiple nodes to spread.” Seth Goden     Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome NBA Head Coach of the Utah Jazz, Quin Snyder. We discuss Coach Quin’s journey of going from a player to a coach and how coaching overseas overseas helped him create his coaching philosophy. Coach Snyder is not like a lot of coaches, in that he is a super deep thinker, pulling from his his experience getting a degree in philosophy and completing a law degree. Coach Quin my also be the only NBA coach with an MBA. Join John, Jerry, and Coach Snyder as they discuss leadership, building culture, and the power of being vulnerable.  Highlights from the Podcast: How important is relationship in coaching and how did Coach Quin come cross his coaching style? Who  were Coach Snyder's early influences for coaching? When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the coach will win the relationship game. What are the pillars, aka core values of Coach Snyder's coaching philosophy?  What does it mean to be “obviously unselfish”? How have recent tough times helped Coach Snyder's become a better coach? How do you make all players feel valued? Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.   Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Martin Rooney, author and trainer for the NFL, MMA, Special Forces Trainer…and high school kids! Martin doesn’t just talk the talk, but he is in the trenches daily training people to perform at their peak level. There is so much goodness in this episode! Martin has been educating coaches at conferences for over a decade and is not shy about sharing what he has learned. We talk about how a coach can increase performance by focusing on the positive, where the word “coach” came from, and why the greatest coaches in the world are the ones will will never hear about. We also dive in to his book Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader.    Get one, Give one Special: If you order the book, send the receipt and martin@coachinggreatness.com, Martin will send you some special bonus items!     Martin is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University.     Highlights from the Podcast: Martin talks about how he got into coaching and coaching education “The evolution of a coach” and the importance of learning from coaching mistakes "The greatest hunger for every person is to know they are appreciated" How can a coach increase performance without focusing on the negative? Can a coach transition from destruction to construction? If a kid becomes the best they can be, then a coach did their job!  You have to coach who is front of you, not who you wish you were coaching! “The greatest coaches in the world are the ones will will never hear about." Martin discusses his new book Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader Defining the word “COACH" Remembering not everyone WANTS to get better! Rebranding the WOC Podcast to "How we can screw up so you don’t have to" podcast The importance of building confidence in athletes  “Your athletes are a reflection of your coaching"           Resources mentioned: Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader Martin Rooney Coaching Greatness: https://www.coachinggreatness.com   Connect with Martin Rooney LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinrooney/ Twitter https://twitter.com/martinrooney1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themartinrooney/ Youtube Channel     5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help Support the Podcast!   Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.   Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Dr. Tiffany (Tiff) Jones, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who is on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sport Psychology Registry.  With over 15 years of consulting experience, Dr. Tiff is the Founder of X-Factor Performance Consulting, specializing in mental skills training for athletes, teams, coaches, and corporations who are interested in reaching their excellence.     Dr. Jones shares many great tips on how to be a better sports parent, why it is important to focus on relationship in coaching, and the number one hurdle athletes need to jump in order be successful.      Highlights from the Podcast: What is the biggest obstacle that holds athletes back? How long does it take to learn a new mental skill? What is mental toughness? What are the best qualities a coach can develop to be better and more influential? How important is relationship in coaching? Why is athlete awareness so important? How can taking an assessment help a team perform at a higher level? Are kids looking for reasons why to get off their phone? Dr. Jones explains a few sport psychology strategies  "The road of life is paved with flat squirrels that couldn’t make a decision." Know your role, Parents.      Dr. Tiff was the consultant for the U20 USA Women’s National Soccer team in 2008 (World Cup Champions) and 2010.  She also was the mental skills consultant in 2010 for the Women’s Professional Soccer League.  Dr. Tiff has worked with D1, D2, D3 Universities and Colleges across the country including but not limited to North Carolina State University (NC State), Louisiana State University (LSU), Kennesaw State University, Penn State Women’s Soccer, and Lynchburg University.  She was the primary consultant for Greg Norman’s Championship Golf Academy and for several New England Prep Schools.   Currently Dr. Tiff consults with USA Ice Hockey, USA Swimming, University of Florida (Go Gators), University of Southern California (USC) Women’s Tennis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, William Smith Athletics, Skidmore Athletics, Stevenson University, Meghan Klingenberg Soccer Camps, and True North Sports.  Along with the National Programs and Universities, Dr. Tiff works with several professional athletes in a variety of sports and has become a consistent guest on CNN World Sports.   Dr. Tiff is a former College soccer player, playing for the Hall of Fame Coach Alice Ann Wilber.  She attended Springfield College receiving her Master’s and Doctorate, specializing in sport and performance psychology.      Resources mentioned: Athlete Assessments https://athleteassessments.com  Equilibria in Sports https://www.equilibriainsports.com Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, by Alex Hutchinson   Connect with Dr. Tiff Jones LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffany-r-jones-a827566/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTiffJones     5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week, John will be reading a chapter from his new book Every Moment Matters on "How to Coach Your Own Child." It is estimated that over 80% of coaches at one time or another coach their own child, yet this unique dynamic is never discussed in coaching education classes, and rarely mentioned by Park and Recreation and Coachign Directors when they send their army of volunteer parents out to coach every season. Yet understanding the dynamic, and some essential do's and don't, can be critical to making sure that you have a successful season when coaching your own kids.   After the chapter, John interviews Tara Bilanski, a former NCAA DI women's soccer at the University of Oregon and Portland State. Tara currently lives in Bend and coaches her own 13 year old daughter, and John and Tara discuss some of their own stories from the trenches of coaching their own children.   As an FYI, we do plan to turn Every Moment Matters into an audio book soon, so stay tuned for the full book. We are also exploring whether to create a small booklet for park and recreation programs to distribute to their parent coaches so that they can learn about this unique dynamic.   Highlights from the podcast: How to be specific about what "hat" the parent-coach is wearing What happens when we are overly-cautious about praising our child when they are on our team How do we understand what our kid's goals are in sport? What should you say to your kid that wants to do something that you as a parent know is not a smart path? How important is it for parent coaches to understand that their kid will most likely face problems at school from other teammates? How do you "just be a parent" when on the sideline and something negative happens? Listen on, iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher   Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.   We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.   Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome, Lani Silversides. Lani is a former Division I athlete, current high school mathematics teacher, high school varsity and youth coach, sport psychology enthusiast, avid photographer and mother of two. We dive into transitioning from high school to college sports, the importance of understanding sport psychology as a coach, tips on coaching female athletes, and we also spend some time talking about her book, A Strong Girls' Guide to Being: Exercises and Inspiration for Becoming a Braver, Kinder, Healthier You Highlights from the Podcast: Lani talks about playing multiple sports growing up What was Lani’s biggest challenge when getting to collegiate athletics? Lani describes her first head coaching position right out of school How important is psychology education in coaching athletes? Why it is okay to perform when you are not feeling your best Lani talks about a life experience that tested her with the mental skills she was teaching Why is the dropout rate for girls twice as high than for boys and how can we reverse this trend? What inspired Lani to write her book A Strong Girls' Guide to Being: Exercises and Inspiration for Becoming a Braver, Kinder, Healthier You What is the contagious of kindness? Lani shares about SG ("Strong Girls") United Foundation     Lani is a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. She is founder of My Strong is Beautiful and "Strong Girls", an after school program that teaches young girls the fundamental physical skills used in various sports and the life skills learned through athletics. She is also founder of Mindful Performance, LLC, a company with a mission to supply people with tools that promote greater well-being and thriving - in school, on the playing fields, and in their life as a whole. Lani is a member of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), The International Positive Education Network, and Up2Us Sports.   Resources mentioned: A Strong Girls' Guide to Being: Exercises and Inspiration for Becoming a Braver, Kinder, Healthier You by Lani Silversides I Changed My Body for My Sport. No Girl Should, by Lauren Fleshman WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game by Abby Wambach Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU by Julie Foudy Every Moment Matters by John O'Sullivan UNSTOPPABLE: A Mental Training Guide For Fueling Performance by Lani Silversides My Strong is Beautiful: Empower. Inspire. Play. by Lani Silversides   Connect with Lani Silversides Website: www.lanisilversides.com SG ("Strong Girls") United Foundation @stronggirlsunited on instagram @sgunitedfoundation on Facebook Announcements 5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.   Become a Podcast Champion …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.   We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.   Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week we welcome Phil Costa, former NFL Player for the Dallas Cowboys. We dive into a question every athlete must eventually face when they come to the end of their plying career: "What now?” Phil shares his experience trying to remake himself after football is over, we discuss how sports prepares athletes for life, when the best time for an athlete to network is, and w also spend some time talking about his great book, The Transition Playbook for ATHLETES: How Elite Athletes WIN After Sports       Highlights from the Podcast: Paul talks about how he came up with his book The Transition Playbook for ATHLETES: How Elite Athletes WIN After Sports How do sports prepare an athlete for life? What happens to a professional athlete when the playing days are over? How did the NFL prepare Paul for life after sports?  When should an athlete start preparing for the transition after sports? What were the differences in struggling between men and women transitioning out of sports?     Phil played for the Dallas Cowboys, from 2010-2013, and is a graduate of Columbia University with an MBA in 2018. He has won accolades in high school, college, and professional football, including South Jersey Football HOF inductee and best Center in the NFL Week 6 of 2012 Season by ProFootballTalk.com.     Phil received his B.A. from the University of Maryland in Social Science, focusing in Criminal Justice. Maryland is a top school for Criminal Justice and ranked #1 in the country. He graduated with honors, maintaining a GPA over 3.0, and was recognized on the ALL-ACC Academic Team in 2007 and 2008. During his Senior Year, Phil was elected Team Captain by his teammates.       Resources mentioned: The Transition Playbook for ATHLETES: How Elite Athletes WIN After Sports Book by Phil Costa Every Moment Matters Book by John O'Sullivan       Connect with Phil Costa Email: pcosta6767@gmail.com Linked in Profile       5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help Support the Podcast!   Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

This week we welcome back to the podcast Sport Psychologist Tom Bates. Tom has over 15 years working with youth and senior domestic international athletes, coaches, managers and teams helping them to perform under pressure and be at their best when it matters the most. We discuss implementing sport psychology into daily practice, how to bring values to life on your team, and three questions every team needs to address when trying to improve the culture. We also spend some time talking about his great book, The Future Coach - Creating Tomorrow's Soccer Players Today: 9 Key Principles for Coaches from Sport Psychology   Highlights from the Podcast: How do we get rid of the stigma of sport psychology? Jerry discusses how Sport Psychology has changed over the past few decades How important is buy-in from all the team stakeholders What three questions does Tom use to help teams create culture? Tom walks us through the most important things to focus on when changing a culture Why and how did Tom part down this journey of Teaching Culture? How do you bring to life the values that you truly believe in? Is culture important in individual sports? "Never play safe, dare to be great" Tom shares insight to how Lionel Messi’s experienced early training Tom’s discusses his book The Future Coach What would Tom do first if working with a new team?     Starting his career at Cambridge United, he moved to AFC Bournemouth and quickly progressed to Birmingham City FC during their years in the English Premier League and Championship before taking up his current role with the Baggies.     Tom’s work has extended into other professional sports working with GB Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf and Fencing. During the summer Olympic games of 2012 he worked select GB athletes to maximize performance under pressure to engage and apply Peak Performance principles based on the Science of Psychology.     Tom has appeared in numerous television and radio features nationwide extending his work in psychology to executive business coaching seminars and workshops around the world.     During these highly interactive seminars he acts to stimulate and inspire thought provoking leadership skills through focusing exclusively on the ‘management of self’.     Resources mentioned: The Future Coach - Creating Tomorrow's Soccer Players Today: 9 Key Principles for Coaches from Sport Psychology book by Tom Bates WOC #24 Way of Champions Episode w/ Tom Bates Podcast  Tom Bates: Imagination: The Power of Creativity TedTalk by Tom Bates Introduction to The Future Coach Online Course by Tom Bates Every Moment Matters Book by John O'Sullivan Connect with Tom Bates Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomBatesCoachng Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombates2010/ Website: https://tombatescoaching.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYXyY9Zj-Wp8C8YeAjToEQ       5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open!  We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.        Help Support the Podcast!   Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.   We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

If you have not yet watched In Search of Greatness, you will want to after this incredible discussion with the movie’s director Gabe Polsky. We dive deep into his time with some of the greatest athletes of our time, including Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, & Jerry Rice. The film also features Muhammad Ali, Einstein, David Bowie, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan among others.     During our conversation, Gabe shares his insights about the film and his own observations about the status of youth sports and the journey some people go on to to becoming the greatest of all time.        Highlights from the Podcast: Gabe explains the inspiration for the film How did Gabe select which athletes to interview? What comes first, happiness or winning? How does a guy like Wayne Gretzky not get filtered out of the system? What are some characteristics of the greatest athletes of all time? Gabe share his ideas for coaches on how to create an environment for greatness What should a coach study to be a great coach?     Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius. Click here to watch the full trailer.      Resources mentioned: In Search of Greatness https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8236398/ 30 Second Trailer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qizotoo0ryixgk7/IN%20SEARCH%20OF%20GREATNESS%20Featurette.mov?dl=0 Link to Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-B9CVCcLrM&t=5s Every Moment Matters, by John O’Sullivan     Connect with Gabe Polsky Twitter: @gabepolsky Email: info@polskyfilms.com Website: https://www.insearchofgreatness.com   Announcements: 5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open! We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.      Help support the podcast and become a Podcast Champion  …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. Check out https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions for more information.