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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
Basketball
Education
Dean Smith
Gaelic Football
Franco Smith
Olympics
Macquarie University

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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Our great coach on this episode is Mick Byrne

Mick is a Rugby Coach but his career astarted as an Australian Rules Football player where he won a premiership with Hawthorn in 1983. After retirning he moved into Rugby coaching and by 1999 was an Assi... more

Our great coach on this episode is Adam Voges.

As a cricketer Adam represented Australia at Test, One Day and T20 level. In 2017 he became the coach of the Western Australia team and the Perth Scorchers

He would ultimately go to lead them a three-p... more

Todays episode is on The Magic of Sports and I am joined by the 92 year old Dr George Selleck who has just written a terrific new book by the same name. In 1956 he was drafted by the NBAs Philadelphia Warriors. He rejected the offer though and went t... more

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

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George Selleck
Psychologist, coach, and author of The Magic of Sports
Independent; Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame (member)
Episode: On The Magic of Sports
Alan Gregerman
Bestselling author of The Wisdom of Ignorance
Author
Episode: On The Magic of Sports
Dom Starsia
American lacrosse coach, former head coach at Brown University and University of Virginia
University of Virginia, Brown University
Episode: Dom Starsia
Mike Dunlap
Basketball coach with US college, NBA, and international experience
Basketball (Coach)
Episode: Mike Dunlap
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
Founder of Minute9, consultancy that works with elite teams and coaches
Minute9
Episode: On Game Day Part 1

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.
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Dom Starsia
Q: How has your view on toughness evolved, especially regarding communication?
Toughness is about consistency and the willingness to communicate; leading with positive language and avoiding embarrassing or cutting remarks helps players stay engaged and improve, which in turn sustains performance.
Dom Starsia
Q: Why do you view sacrifice as essential to leadership and how have you implemented that with your teams?
Sacrifice is essential because selflessness creates space for the group to excel; moving a player from a preferred role to a different one can unlock greater team success, and such decisions often strengthen the overall championship effort.
Dom Starsia
Q: Dom, tell us a little about why consistency in everyday performance matters and how you define 'no big games' in practice.
Consistency across all games and practices matters because it builds a reliable standard of effort and preparation; by treating every game as equally important, teams avoid day-to-day ebbs and flows and focus on the process of getting better today.
Mike Dunlap
Q: How do you balance pushing players hard with protecting them from burnout or harm?
Be transparent about your energy, model vulnerability, and tailor your approach to where each athlete is; avoid overloading players with everything at once, focus on short, meaningful interactions, and use feedback to grow as a coach while maintaining relationships.
Mike Dunlap
Q: What skills or experiences do you think are essential for someone to become elite in coaching?
Simplicity with detail, the ability to lead with joy and purpose, and the habit of journaling and reflecting with athletes; creating a notebook-based plan and building relationships are key, along with being willing to learn from mentors and other coaches.

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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. Alan Gregerman
3. Dom Starsia
4. Mike Dunlap
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