Way of Champions Podcast

In Part II of our Masterclass with Mark Bennett, founder of Performance Development Systems, we build upon last week's session and cover how to implement the PDS needs centered approach, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to engage fellow coaches and parents in the process. If you have come here first, we highly recommend starting with episode 267 or some of what we speak about will not make mu...

This week we bring you Part I of a two episode masterclass with Mark Bennett (@PDScoach). Mark has been one of our most popular guests over the years, and has been training, coaching & mentoring individuals and teams since the early 90s, including world and Olympic champions, professional rugby teams, the Cleveland Indians of MLB, and Oklahoma Thunder of the NBA. He joined the British Army in 1983...

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we dive into the archives from episode 162 and welcome Chris Armas, currently the assistant coach at Manchester United in the English Premier league. Previously Chris has been the Head coach of Major League Soccer clubs Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls, winning the MLS Supporters Shield with the Red Bulls in 2018. As a player, Armas made 66 appearances w...

Rob O'Neill ( www. RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his...

Rob O'Neill ( www. RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his...

Rob O'Neill ( www. RobertJONeill.com ) is one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans, involved in our nation's most strategic military campaigns, including the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden. By the time he was honorably discharged after almost 17 years of service, O'Neill held combat leadership roles in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. Among his...

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several c...

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several c...

Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several c...

Brad Stevens is the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Prior to that he was head coach of the Celtics, leading them to seven straight playoff appearances and building one of the top teams in the league. He rose to fame as head coach of Butler University, where he led the team to two NCAA Final Fours and set records for most wins in the first three years o...

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well .  She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish.  She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana wher...

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well .  She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish.  She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana wher...

Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well .  She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish.  She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana wher...

Ex-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His o...

Ex-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His o...

Dr Martin Toms is a senior lecturer in Sports Coaching in the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham (UK). He has has been involved in sport coaching and development for a number of years, and has experience of teaching in schools, as well as coaching (Professionally) prior to undertaking posts at University. He has researche...

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through  education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on  the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in...

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through  education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on  the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in...

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through  education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on  the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in...

Juan Gonzalez Mendia is a well known rugby coach and founder of Sudamerica Coaching (@sudcoaching), whose goal is to develop coaches, educators, professionals and volunteers through  education and mentoring programs within their sporting or educational organization, and bringing increasing awareness on  the importance of conscious, caring and people-centered environments. His organization works in...

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in...

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in...

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in...

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in...

Bill Beswick is recognized as a world leader in the field of applied sports psychology and especially renowned for his work with professional elite soccer teams. With an academic background to Masters degree level and experience as Head Coach to England Men's Basketball Team (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winners), Bill was ideally placed to become the first sports psychologist operating fully in...