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The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life

Paul Barnett & Jim Woolfrey
Leadership
Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
Macquarie University Business School
Team Culture
Team Dynamics
Teamwork
Pat Summitt
Netball
Field Hockey
Team Performance
Women's Basketball
Volleyball
Education
Dean Smith
Gaelic Football
Franco Smith
Olympics
Macquarie University
Coaching Techniques

We explore leadership through the lens of high performance sport, by interviewing great coaches from around the world, to try and find ideas to help all of us be better leaders.

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Dom Starsia is an American Lacross coach.

As a player he represented the USA at the 1978 World Lacross Championship, while coaching in a variety of roles at his alma mater Brown University. 

In 1982 he came the head coach men's lacrosse team and le... more

Our great coach on this episode is Mike Dunlap

Mike is a basketball coach who has led teams in US Colleges, the NBA and in Australia. He was also an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks when then they defeated the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA C... more

Our great coach on this episode is Kath Tetley.

Kath is a Netball coach. She started her career as the first paid employee of Netball New South Wales in 1998 when the Commonwealth Bank Trophy began. She then progressed through roles working for Aust... more

This episode is a recording of our book club. The book we discuss is Sum It Up by Pat Summitt

Pat was an American basketball player who won a silver medal at the 1976 Olympics and then transitioned into coaching leading the USA team to a Gold at th... more

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Kath Tetley
Netball coach with extensive leadership roles including head coach of Scotland Thistles
Scottish Netball / Thistles
Episode: Kath Tetley
Staffan Olsson
Handball coach, former national player for Sweden
Dutch national men's handball team (head coach); former Sweden national team player
Episode: Staffan Olsson
Joe Montemurro
Football coach (women's and club teams)
Various clubs including Arsenal Women, Melbourne City, Juventus, Lyon
Episode: Joe Montemurro
Jeroen Delmee
Field hockey coach; former player and Olympic champion
Dutch national teams (various)
Episode: Jeroen Delmee
Eamon Devlin
Guest on the podcast discussing game-day leadership and data-driven coaching approaches
Episode: On Game Day Part 2
Mike Cron
Rugby union coach; former All Blacks forwards coach; World Cup winner
New Zealand Rugby / All Blacks / Wallabies
Episode: Mike Cron
Bob Shillinglaw
Lacrosse coach with 43 years of college coaching experience, longtime Delaware coach
University of Delaware
Episode: Bob Shillinglaw
Dr Gavin Weeks
Doctor of Psychology, Associate Fellow at Oxford Saïd Business School
Thompson Harrison (Director of Innovation and Development)
Episode: On Burnout
Dr Brendan Meany
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
LiveFirstAI (Chief Performance Officer)
Episode: On Burnout

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Brilliant

    So many great lessons and insights here on developing myself as an effective leader with my own team and the teams around me. Paul has done an amazing job of extracting insights as he interviews some of the world’s best coaches across high performance teams. Quite a remarkable podcast and podcaster!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJFergo
    Australia2 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    This is my favourite podcast. Learning from coaches who are willing to impart knowledge and experience is simply brilliant.

    Paul does a great job asking thought provoking questions that get to the essence a being an effective coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben J Phillips
    Australia2 years ago
  • Brendan Joyce

    Great chat with a great coach. Awesome to Listen to Brendan articulate his thoughts. Great interview style - ask the question and sit back and enjoy! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rohanrsmith
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great to listen to interviews

    I’ve been training through PreKure to become a Health Coach and recently discovered a friend from my school days, Paul Barnett has this podcast. I remember Paul from our days in school between grades 4 to 6 … and at high school. I will share this podcast to my peers in the PreKure Health Coaching community. The connection between youth sport, and Health Coaching adults is intriguing. I recall watching the novice and often untrained coaches who lead our own children who played youth sport over... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kas_chat
    United States4 years ago
  • Under 12 Basketball

    I really enjoy listening to podcast.

    I coach Under 12 Basketball, I believe in a fun safe environment with respect and accountability. Giving kids life skills.

    The podcast gives me lots of great ideas to help with talking to kids.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loza VL
    Australia4 years ago

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Interviews balance practical coaching tips with deep human-interest stories.
Coaches and leaders share actionable leadership techniques that translate to business.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, calm interview style and the relevance to non-sport leadership roles.

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#188
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Apple Podcasts
#206
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Talking Points

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Kath Tetley
Q: What makes great coaches stand out, and how have you applied those lessons in your own career?
She highlights identifying gaps, inviting smart people to join the team, and using humility to build effective programs—along with an emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and strong assistant coaching as key growth levers.
Kath Tetley
Q: Kath, could you tell us where you are in the world and what you've been up to today?
Kath describes being in Scotland with deep family roots, embracing the local culture, and preparing for coaching duties with the Thistles, while balancing the demands of an international role.
Joe Montemurro
Q: What about managing a national team where players are spread globally—how do you maintain consistency and culture?
Create an environment where players feel safe and want to be part of the journey; tailor game models to opposition and time constraints, while continually reinforcing core messages and giving players space to be creative within the plan.
Joe Montemurro
Q: Can you share how your 'training-day' motto translates into practical weekly routines?
I filter objectives into three core areas, design sessions that allow instinctiveness within a framework, and measure progress by whether players feel they achieved something with clear, non-negotiable principles guiding the session.
Joe Montemurro
Q: How do you approach entering a new team and establishing yourself quickly across different cultures?
Start by understanding the workplace culture and the country-specific dynamics, then communicate clearly, adapt your approach while keeping the core philosophy, and create a defined path that players can buy into.

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What is The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership in high-performance environments, drawing from coaching across various elite sports to illuminate practical principles for leading teams under pressure. Episodes frequently explore how culture, communication, autonomy, and decision-making shape performance on game day, halftime, and in daily practice. Guests span rugby, cricket, netball, soccer, and more, offering a mix of tactical coaching methods, psychological insights, and real-world stories that translate well to business and organizational leadership. Noteworthy also are conversations about burnout, mentorship, diversity, and building sustainable cultures that empower people, not just chase results. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on human fact... more

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2. Staffan Olsson
3. Joe Montemurro
4. Jeroen Delmee
5. Eamon Devlin
6. Mike Cron
7. Bob Shillinglaw
8. Dr Gavin Weeks

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