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Available courses
Transformational Coaching
This 50 minute online coaching course is perfect for both new and experienced coaches. It teaches how to give athletes a great experience using the 3Cs of Effective Coaching and Team Building: Connection, Communication and Character Development
Coaching Mastery
Coaching Mastery is our 6-part online course that delves deep into leadership, athlete psychology, building team culture, engaging parents, coaching best practices, and long-term athlete development. It includes over 10 hours of interviews with leading Olympic and Professional Sports Psychologists, Skill Acquisition Experts, authors, conflict resolution experts, and so much more. The course has 3 basic parts: Leadership, Team Culture, and Long-Term Athletic Development.
Warriors Not Winners
This course will help parents, coaches, and athletes return to the core purpose of youth sports through understanding what defines a warrior, how to develop the warrior ethos, and when to defend it against influences that want to shift the mentality back to a win at all costs mindset.
Coach Development Series
The goal of our program is to help you become the type of coach you always wish you had. You know, the caring, fun, technically and tactically proficient, yet champion of the relationship game type of coach. It can be difficult to coach this way, as the culture of many athletic departments and sports clubs is so outcome focused that the human development piece is lost. In part I of our series, we take a deep dive into what makes a transformational leader, how to build sustainable championship cultures, and using mindfulness, meditation and visualization to improve performance.
Way of Champions 2021
The 2021 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was a Virtual Event held August 21-22, 2021. It included interviews with world renowned coaches and educators Steve Kerr, Brad Stevens, Cindy Timchal, Tara VanDerveer, Quin Snyder, Jeny Levy, Anson Dorrance and George Mumford.
Way of Champions 2022
The 2022 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was a Virtual Event held June 25-26, 2022. it includes interviews with world renowned educators and coaches Steve Kerr, Sandy Barbour, Dave Dickerson, Betsy Butterick, Trevor Ragan, Acacia Walker, Dave Aranda and Ron Adams.
Way of Champions 2023
The 2023 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was held in Denver CO, August 4-6 2023 and was a live event. In addition to teaching from John O'Sullivan and Dr. Jerry Lynch, we had guest virtual appearances from legendary coaches Phil Jackson and Steve Kerr and an in person visit from Hall of Fame Lacrosse Coach Cindy Timchal.
Most Popular Lessonss
Coach Development Series: Building a Championship Culture (Week 3)
Transformational Coaching: Character
Coach Development Series: Finding Your Coaching Purpose (Week1)
Top Coaching Articles
Are Great Coaches Becoming an Endangered Species?
The Rule of One: How One Person, One Comment, One Time Can Change a Life Forever
The Adultification of Youth Sports
Don't Be a Starving Baker
The Missing Ingredient in Talent Development
The Adultification of Youth Sports
Youth Sports Coaching: Not a Job but a Calling
Our Unhealthy Obsession With Childhood Athletics Achievement
The Talent That Whispers
The Incredibly Massive Importance of Play
Coaches, Stop Dealing with Parents and Start Engaging Them
Yes, I Do Play My Favorites
Our Favorite Interviews
Pro Sports Coaches
Includes Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, Chris Armas, Becky Burleigh, Caleb Porter, Quin Snyder, Brad Stevens, Landon Donovan and more
NCAA/Olympic Coaches
Includes Tara VanDerveer, Roy Williams, Anson Dorrance, Cindy Timchal, Kelly Amonte-Hiller, Gary Gait, Acacia Walker, Jeny Levy, Meredith Civico and more
Additional Topics
On Mindset, Leadership, Team Culture, Halftime Talks, Visualization and Being a Better Coach
Professional Sports Coaches
Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson is an 11x NBA Champion coach with the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers. He coached legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and many others, and is considered the Zen Master of coaching. He was a leader in introducing mindfulness and visualization into professional sports, and has influenced generations of athletes and coaches.
Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr is a man who needs no introduction. He is currently the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors, whom he has led to 4 NBA Championships and 6 finals in his time as coach. He also won 5 titles as a player, and played under legendary coaches Phil Jackson with the Chicago Bulls and Greg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs.
Chris Armas
Chris Armas is currently the Head Coach of the Colorado Rapids of MLS, and was a 2024 finalist for MLS Coach of the Year. He has been Head Coach for NY Red Bulls and Toronto FC as well as an assistant at Manchester United and Leeds United in the EPL. Armas made 66 appearances with the US National Team, and was US Soccer’s Player of the Year in 2000. He was named to 6 MLS All Star games and five times was named MLS Best XI.
Becky Burleigh
Becky Burleigh began her college soccer coaching career at the ripe old age of 21, coaching Berry College to two NAIA National Championships before moving onto the University of Florida. In her nearly three decades at Florida, she won the 1998 NCAA Championship, a combined 26 SEC regular season and tournament championships, and over 500 games. Currently she partners with Brett Ledbetter on coaching education through their business What Drives Winning
Brad Stevens
Brad Stevens, former head coach of the Boston Celtics and current President of Basketball Operations for the team, is celebrated for his transformative coaching style, leading the Celtics to seven consecutive playoff appearances and fostering an environment of vulnerability and authenticity among his players. He was the 2024 NBA Executive of the Year leading the Celtics to the 2024 NBA Championship.
Tony Whelan, Manchester United Academy
Landon Donovan, SD Loyal Soccer
Caleb Porter, 2x MLS Champion
Quin Snyder, NBA Head Coach
Ron Adams, Golden St Warriors Asst. Coach
Kris Van Der Haegen, Belgium FA
Raymond Verheijen, 4x World Cup Coach
Terry Steiner, USA Wrestling
Kevin Kirk, PGA, Olympic and Ryder Cup Golf Coach
Pete Steinberg, USA Rugby
NCAA and Olympic Coaches
Tara VanDerveer
Tara VanDerveer is the recently retired Head Coach of the Stanford Women’s Basketball team, and recently became the all-time winningest coach for men and women in NCAA basketball history, surpassing former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Coach VanDerveer is a 3-Time national champion coach, a 5 time national coach of the year, has been to 14 Final Fours, coached the 1996 US National Team at 1996 Olympics, and has been named Pac-12 Coach of the Year 17 times
Roy Williams
Roy Williams served as the men’s head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels for 18 seasons and the Kansas Jayhawks for 15 seasons. With a total of 903 wins, Williams took his teams to nine Final Fours in his careers at Kansas and North Carolina and won 3 NCAA Championships at UNC. He is the only coach in NCAA history to have led two different programs to at least four Final Fours each.
Kelly Amonte-Hiller
Kelly Amonte-Hiller is one of the most decorated athletes and coaches we have had on this podcast. As an athlete she was a 2x NCAA Champion and 2x NCAA player of the year at University of Maryland, as well as an all-world selection in 2005. As a coach she has won 8 NCAA championships, been named IWLCA National Coach of the Year five times, and is an inductee into the US Lacrosse and IWLCA Hall of Fame.
Anson Dorrance
Anson Dorrance recently stepped down as Head Coach the University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer program. In his career spanning 1979-2024, he won over 1100 games, 21 NCAA Championships, 7x NCAA Coach of the Year awards, 12 ACC Coach of the Year Awards, and even one NCAA Men’s Coach of the Year award. He also led the US Women’s National Team to the 1991 World Cup Championship
Meredith Civico
Meredith Civico is he Head Coach of Rutgers University Field hockey.. In 14 seasons she has won 135 games, leading the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Title. Since Meredith and John began working together in 2018, the Knights have 43 wins over Top 20 teams, including 3 top 10 wins in 2024. The Knights finished the 2024 season ranked 14 in RPI.
Jenny Levy, 3x NCAA Champ UNC Lacrosse
Frank Busch, USA Swimming
Nancy Stevens, 3x NCAA Champ UConn Field Hockey
Cindy Timchal, 8x NCAA Champ Maryland Lacrosse
Jack Leggett, Hall of Fame Baseball Coach
Dave Aranda, Baylor Football
Carol Hutchins, Michigan Softball
Vermont Mens Soccer, 2024 NCAA Champs
Sherri Coale, Oklahoma Basketball
Hugh McCutchen, USA Volleyball
Dave Brandt, 6x NCAA Champ Soccer Coach
Notre Dame Lax, 2023-24 NCAA Champs
Kim Barnes-Arico, Michigan Basketball Head Coach
Gary Gait, Syracuse Lacrosse
Colleen Munson, Western Michigan Volleyball
Becky Carlsen 3x NCAA champ Quinnipiac Rugby
Bill Beaney, 8x NCAA Ice Hockey Champion
Bob Hansen, 8x NCAA Champ Tennis Coach
Sandy Barbour, Former Penn State Athletic Director
UCLA Women's Soccer Staff, 2023 NCAA Champs
Mirelle van Rijbroek, US Soccer Girls Dir, of Talent ID
Joe Segula, UNC Volleyball
Additional Coaching Topics
Eamon Devlin on Halftime Talks
Eamon Devlin is the Founder of Minute 9 Consulting and sought after by professional and amateur sports organizations all over the world for his research into giving effective halftime talks. His clients include Real Madrid, Inter Miami and many others, and his interview gives incredible insight into how to establish a halftime protocol, allow sufficient time for drinks and food, and make effective coaching points.
Jonah Oliver on Mental Strength
Combining his training in sport psychology and neuroscience, Jonah Oliver brings a unique, simple and effective approach to facilitating peak performance. Over the past two decades he has worked with a wide variety of clients: ranging from professional golfers (caddying on the PGA tour), Olympic athletes, professional soccer teams, AFL clubs (Gold Coast Suns Football Club, Essendon Football Club), car racing teams (Porsche – Le Mans World Champion) elite tennis players and coaches
Doug Lemov on Teaching Better
Doug Lemov is the Founder of Teach Like a Champion and is considered one of the finest teacher educators int he world. He is also an passionate soccer coach and teaches in both the USSF A License and Pro Coaching License courses. His book The Coaches Guide to Teaching is an essential book for every coach and we discuss its highlights in this interview.
Ryan Bernacchi on Visualization
Captain Ryan Bernacchi, USN (Ret.) is a retired naval officer who possesses a unique background in aviation, leadership, high performance teamwork, and organizational culture. During his distinguished 25-year career in the Navy his positions included the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Blue Angels, command of a Super Hornet squadron, and TOPGUN Instructor.
Kristen Dieffenbach on Coaching Boys vs Girls
Dan Heath on Creating Extraordinary Moments
Betsy Butterick on Effective Communication
Dr. Wade Gilbert on USOC Quality Coaching
Mark Bennett of PDS Coaching
Dr. Jean Cote on Transformational Coaching
Vern Gambetta on Effective Coaching
Ian Renshaw on the Constraints Led Approach
Stuart Armstrong on The Talent Equation
Dan Coyle, Author, The Talent Code + The Culture Code
Tim Kight on Above the Line Behaviors
Owen Eastwood on Creating Belonging on Your Team
David Epstein Author of Range and The Sports Gene
Todd Beane on Working with Johann Cryuff
Alan Stein on Raising Your Game
Mark Williams on Skill Acquisition
Stephen Rollnick on Motivational Interviewing
Dr. Rob Gray on Motor Learning
Past Conferences
Way of Champions 2021
The 2021 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was a Virtual Event held August 21-22, 2021. It included interviews with world renowned coaches and educators Steve Kerr, Brad Stevens, Cindy Timchal, Tara VanDerveer, Quin Snyder, Jeny Levy, Anson Dorrance and George Mumford.
Way of Champions 2022
The 2022 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was a Virtual Event held June 25-26, 2022. it includes interviews with world renowned educators and coaches Steve Kerr, Sandy Barbour, Dave Dickerson, Betsy Butterick, Trevor Ragan, Acacia Walker, Dave Aranda and Ron Adams, as well as John and Jerry
Way of Champions 2023
The 2023 Way of Champions Transformational Coaching Conference was held in Denver CO, August 4-6 2023. In addition to teaching from John O'Sullivan and Dr. Jerry Lynch, we had guest virtual appearances from legendary coaches Phil Jackson and Steve Kerr and an in person visit from Hall of Fame Lax Coach Cindy Timchal.
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