Way of Champions Podcast

Tony DiCicco was the former Head Coach of the US Women's National and Olympic Soccer Teams, as well as the US U20 Women's National Team. He coached the US National Team to their famous victory in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Championship, the largest women's sporting event in history. Unfortunately, Tony passed away in June of 2017. In 1996, he coached the US Women's Olympic Team to the first ever Gold Medal in Women's Soccer. In 2008, in his return to international soccer, he coached the US to the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Championship in Chile. Tony DiCicco is not only the most successful US National Team Coach of all time, but he is a person who understands a thing or two about building culture, team dynamics, and leadership. Highlights from the Discussion: How (and when) Tony got into coaching Tony explains how to get athlete buy-in What really makes Mia Hamm so special Can you cut a player and help her career? What must the US do to produce high-quality players Winning does not equal development Every kid has a path Did Tony coach his own children? Tony's Rule of One Moments Tonys Coaching Philosophy Resources: Catch Them Being Good: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Coach Girls by Tony DiCicco Goalkeeper: Soccer Training Manual by Toni DiCicco Check out other resources by Tony DiCicco: https://amzn.to/35bj1FC 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

"Can you turn the skill into a game?" That is the challenge from this week on the Way of Champions Podcast. Join us as we talk with Dr. Ian Renshaw, Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. We discuss the fundamental ideas behind teaching children, how we as coaches inhibit earning by prioritizing a good looking practice drill over developing the athlete, and how meet the individual needs of a large practice squad. Highlights from the Discussion: Why aren't kids taught how to learn in sport? How do you meet the needs of all the kids in a class of 30? What are some fundamental ideas behind teaching kids? Are we being realistic about what we teach and the age of the athlete? Are we limiting our gameplay by having drills in practice too strict? Representative Learning Design, explained How do we as coaches prevent athlete development through practice strategies that are out of date? Coaching is about developing awareness, so we should be putting our kids in situations where they have to be aware. Challenge: Can you turn the skill into a game? Dr. Renshaw is a former P.E. teacher, who's day job has been about teaching and researching sports coaching, skill acquisition and sport psychology for over 25 years now. Outside of this, Ian has coached and continues to coach a range of sports, but largely focuses on cricket coaching from 8 year olds through to adults, football and rugby union. Ian is particularity interested in developing constraint-led approaches for P.E. and coaching. Resources Mentioned: The Constraints-Led Approach by Ian Renshaw Connect with Ian Renshaw Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianren21 Email: i.renshaw@qut.edu.au 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, John talks with Jay Dicharry, one of America's leading physical therapists and a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. The conversation explores many great topics, including how we shouldn't be teaching running to young children, why cutting volume short but keeping intensity high is a more effective practice strategy, and the importance of understanding how delaying sport-specialization will create greater skill as an athlete. Highlights from the Discussion: Where have we gone wrong with teaching movement? Something to consider as a coach, "Am I teaching kids to move well?" How should we be teaching running to young children? What typically causes injuries while running? The importance of adding single leg exercises to strength programs What makes Jay want to pull over when he sees someone running along the road? Why cutting volume short but keeping intensity high is a more effective practice strategy Using analogies for running posture: marinate puppet vs. military posture Why is "elbows behind hips" a great place to start with fixing running posture? Why is foot strength important to running? Myth-buster alert: Training on an unstable surface is not an effective strategy in strengthening ankle and foot Injuries in kids (knee pain, back pain, etc) that could have been avoided "All professional athletes take time off from sport, and are good at multiple sports." How playing other sports helps a child to develop skills that will make them a better over-all athlete 80% of athletes who play collegiate sports played other sports in high school "Single sport athletes are more likely to get hurt later on in life." "Coaches, what are you doing in preseason to prevent tissue injuries?" Jay is a certified coach through both the United States Track and Field Association and the United States Cycling Federation, and certified Golf Fitness Instructor through Titleist Performance Institute. He has a competitive history in swimming, triathlon, cycling, and running events on both the local and national level, and has coached athletes from local standouts to national medalists. He is excited to share this passion with the team at Rebound, and explore the Pacific Northwest with his family on knobbies, skis, boards, and soles. MOBO: moboboard.com 10% discount to any listener who uses the following code at time of purchase for a MOBO: CHANGINGTHEGAME10 (yes, case sensitive) Resources Mentioned: Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed, by Jay Dicharry Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention by Jay Dicharry Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Christopher McDougall Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Connect with Jay Dicharry REP Lab/ Rebound Physical Therapy : reporegon.com / IG: @reboundphysio MOBO : moboboard.com / IG @mobo.board 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

iTunes - Spotify - Stitcher This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, John talks with Sport Sociologist Jay Coakley, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The conversation is full of great topics, including why we should punish our kids with conditioning, the three models of youth sports, and the emergence of alternative sports. Highlights from the Discussion: Youth development over highly structured practices mimicking professional organizations Setting expectations for kids without helping them understand the value of reaching those expectations Why we shouldn't punish our kids with conditioning Jay discusses the 13th edition of his textbook "Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies" The three models of youth sports: Skills and Excellence; Physical Literacy and Lifelong Participation; & Growth and Development. Is sport fundamentally positive? Do sports really teach character? What is missing from coach education? What happens when athletes are sponsored by parents instead of the community? When 30-40% of families in any given community cannot afford for their kids to play sports, how does that affect everyone? The emergence of alternative sports Jay Coakley, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, has for 45 years done research on connections between sports, culture, and society with much attention given to the play, games, and sports participation of young people. Coakley is an internationally respected scholar, author, and journal editor and has received many professional awards. His book, Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, soon to be in its 13th edition, has been translated into 4 languages and adapted for readers in Canada, the UK & Europe, Australia & New Zealand, and Southern Africa. He continues efforts to make sports more humane, inclusive, and democratic and for people of all ages and backgrounds. Resources Mentioned: Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies by Jay Coakley Moving Boarders: Skateboarding and the Changing Landscape of Urban Youth Sports by Matthew Atencio 69 Why more Physical Education and recess are the keys to better students in schools, with Paul Zientarski, TED Speaker and 40-year veteran Physical Education teacher (WOC Podcast) Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World with David Epstein, NYT bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene (WOC podcast) Range by David Epstein Recent Publications Coakley, J. (2015). Drug use and deviant overconformity in sport: A sociological approach. In John Hoberman, Ivan Waddington & Verner Møller, eds., The Routledge Companion to Sport and Drugs. London: Routledge. Coakley, J. & de Souza, D. (2013). Sport mega-events: Can legacies and development be equitable and sustainable? Motriz, Rio Claro 19(3): 580-589. Coakley, J. (2012). Ideology doesn't just happen: Sports and neoliberalism." ALESDE Revista 1(1): 67-84. Open access online, http://ojs.c3sl.ufpr.br/ojs2/index.php/alesde/issue/archive. Connect with Jay Coakley Website: https://www.uccs.edu/ccss/coakley Twitter: https://twitter.com/siscoakley 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 is a replay of episode 023. It is so good, we wanted to share it again! What if one of the best basketball coaches in the world told you that doing what you think is best for the culture and the program is more important than winning an NCAA title? Would you be willing to let go of the fallacy of winning for creating a culture that matters? This is exactly what Roy Williams told Jenny Levy in 2012. Jenny took what Roy told her to heart and changed her focus from chasing championships to a culture of connection. Two NCAA Championships later, Jenny my have discovered the real "Way of Champions". Who is Jenny Levi? Entering her 24th season as the North Carolina head coach, Jenny Levy is among the best coaches in women's lacrosse history. Levy ranks third in NCAA Division I history in career wins, is a two-time national champion and a two-time National Coach of the Year. She was named the head coach of the United States National Team in November of 2017. Highlights from the Discussion: Jen's Journey began with realizing the curse of knowledge "Sustainable Success" happens with family – It isn't the winning, it's the atmosphere How "Living up the the History" plays a role in building a champion culture You need to recruit people who fit your culture not change to be like the people you recruit Jen explains when parents should "step in" with their child's coach Creating a champion culture is personal, a process, and takes time "You have to be okay doing what is best for the program and it may mean you may NEVER win" Jen's advice to young coaches – do this first to transform your career Jen explains what will force her to stop coaching… This episode is sponsored by TeamSnap. Connect with Jeny Levi Twitter: @UNCWLAX Instagram: @UNCWLAX Website: www.goheels.com Camps: CarolinaLacrosseCamps.com Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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

We have a treat for you this week!!! This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, John and Jerry have a discussion with 8x NBA Champion player and coach, Steve Kerr. What makes a great coach? How do you build a championship culture? Why should a coach ask their team, "How can I be better for you?" These questions and so many more are answered in this fantastic episode with one of the best coaches in the world. Highlights from the Discussion: How an NFL Football Coach helped Coach Kerr develop a coaching philosophy How to get players to buy in to core values of a coach What do effective coaches have in common? Authority and Humanity What percentage of coaching is strategic? "Never let a player rot at the end of a bench." Why has Coach Kerr let his players run the time outs? What is the role of "Love" in coaching? What are the ingredients needed for a great culture? Cultural Architects vs Cultural Assassins How do you build a culture when there is high turnover? Having the confidence and the vulnerability to be honest with your team Coach Kerr gives his thoughts on how what to ask the parents of a young athlete in order to coach more effectively We finish the show by talking about legacy and how Coach Kerr wants to be remembered. You don't want to miss this one! This episode is sponsored by TeamSnap. Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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, John talks with Chris Ritter of Ritter Sports Performance. The conversation is full of great topics, including how to effectively motivate young athletes, bully coaching, and how a coach evolves over time. Chris Ritter has been coaching and inspiring others for over a decade. RITTER Sports Performance was created out of his desire to empower others to realize their true potential. With his experience as both a strength coach and swim coach, Chris has helped clients of all abilities and backgrounds achieve success, including Olympic Gold Medalists to grandmothers. His energy is focused on growing the team and reach of RITTER to help empower even more athletes and coaches worldwide. Highlights from the Discussion: How to talk to an 8-year-old athlete How John came to create Changing the Game Project What do John and Chris miss about coaching full-time? Why do parents let some coaches bully athletes? The evolution of a coach and the prep that goes into the practice agenda Allowing players a "mental break" from their primary sport Connect with Chris Ritter Website: Ritter Sports Performance Ritter Sports Performance Podcast Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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, John and Jerry talk with Al Huang about how Eastern philosophy meets Western psychology and how it relates to athlete performance. All shares stories about going to work with professional coaches and sports teams, bringing this this message of athleticism and movement and balance. Al and Jerry have written multiple books together, including Thinking Body, Dancing Mind, Spirit of the Dancing Warrior, and The Way of the Champion. We hope you enjoy this episode with Chungliang Al Huang, as we talk about everything from Tai Chi, to movement to philosophy, to East meets West. Highlights from the Discussion: How Jerry and Al connected Combining Eastern thought and athletic performance The story of Thinking Body, Dancing Mind How can you say "Yes and No" at the same time The importance of "dancing" as an athlete How Thi Chi experience helps an athlete perform at a high level Al shares story about working with Jacksonville Jaguars and other professional teams Dealing with the resistance of of accepting eastern philosophies in the west The "Thi Chi Hug" Al discusses the concept of the 'Circle" Why Every Coach should read "Thinking Body, Dancing Mind" Resources Mentioned: Books by Al Huang Thinking Body, Dancing Mind by Chungliang Al Huang and Jerry Lynch Connect with Chungliang Al Huang Website: livingtao.org Email: info@livingtao.org Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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

In this week's episode we are changing it up a little bit. John and James go back a few episodes and discuss some of the major points from each interview. Some of the topics they dive into include what drives kids out of sports, if shaming bd sideline behavior is appropriate, and how to be a great parent/coach. Highlights from the Discussion: How making mistakes and showing vulnerability are valuable to coaches John shares a story about driving a child out of sport James shares a story about teaching a skill before demanding to see it during a game Why it is important to share with parents what the kids are learning and what to look for during a game Parents saying no to coaches and setting boundaries around family Does shaming parents and coaches for bad behavior the best way to curb the insanity that happens on the sidelines? John shares with things he has learned from Dr. Jerry Lynch How do activities during practice help an athlete be a better performer and create positive culture? Some tips on being a parent and a coach Resources Mentioned: #125 Champions Act Like Champions Before they Become Champions: How to Find Your Hidden Talent with Author and Coach Travis Daugherty #126 "The Only Thing That Will Prevent You From Getting Better is Thinking That You Know it All" 59 High-Performance Lessons from the Best of the Best with Fergus Connolly #127 Mark Pulisic, Father of USMNT Star Christian Pulisic, on Coaching and Raising Highly Motivated Athletes #128 Can We Stop the Officials Shortage by Shaming Parents and Coaches? A Conversation with Referee Brian Barlow #129 Win the Day with sport psychologist and Way of Champions founder Dr. Jerry Lynch #130 What are your coaching "non-negotiables?" A discussion with Sport Consultant JP Nerbun #131 Terry Steiner, Team USA Women's Wrestling Head Coach "You could be the last person with a chance to reach that kid!" #132 Professional Soccer Player Chris Wondolowski on building a Warrior Culture and becoming the all time leading scorer in MLS history When You Attend a Youth Sports Event, Know Your Role! Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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, John and Jerry talk with San Jose Earthquakes' Chris Wondolowski on building a warrior culture and becoming the all time leading scorer in MLS history. It is a great episode you are not going to want to miss! Highlights from the Discussion: Jerry and Chris discuss how quickly things improved over the past year How Chris accepted different roles at different parts of his professional career How the team turned around by becoming "La Familia" What needed to happen for the coaching staff to keep the team bought in to the new culture? How do the Earthquakes welcome new players into the culture? What are the qualities Chris believes he brings to his team? What are the qualities of a successful coach? Why Chris chose to wear #8 and what does he want to be remembered for? Connect with Chris Wondolowski Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriswondo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswondo8/ Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast 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