
The Way of Champions Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, team culture and performance specialists. Each week we connect you with the top minds in sports, coaching, leadership, and building championship programs so you can take your athletes and teams to the next level.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 586 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToEducationSports | |||

This week on the podcast, we are joined by three incredible guests: Kathy Delaney-Smith, Dr. Jonathan Jenkins, and Dr. Kimberly O'Brien.
Kathy Delaney-Smith is the winningest head coach in Ivy League women's basketball history. She spent 40 seasons... more
In 2026, USA Hockey accomplished something no other nation has ever done, winning Olympic gold medals for Mens, Women's and Paralympic Ice Hockey. Yet this was not something that happened overnight, and in fact was the culmination of nearly two decad... more
After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, Joe De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle. He moved his family... more
Jason Sacks is the CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance. He joined the organization in April 2006 and has since served in a variety of capacities, including President, Chief Development Officer, EVP for Business Development & Philanthropy, Director of P... more
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Listening to way of champions should be required listening for all coaches. His passion for sports and the power influence and opportunity for coaches to impact young people’s lives is infectious
Completely brutal episode. So the answer is getting players to stop playing soccer? There is always a risk of injury. There was zero mention of recovery and allowing soccer players to make adaptations. And rehab for an ACL rehab does not cost $30,000. There are way more variables to the etiology of ACL injuries then just fatigue. Raymond’s rant completely sensationalized issues that are concerning with specialization of sports at an early age and playing/training volume of a youth athlete. This ... more
I greatly appreciate what John is doing to bring such significant people together. There is a unified sense of concern for the kids in youth sports and the need for coaches and parents to be aware of their influence with their kids. We need these reminders and tools to keep us focused on what is most important: the kid’s best. I continue to recommend these podcasts and I know this info will make me a better parent coach.
Oh the learnings are plentiful & such a help to all coaches on their journey.
Thanks
John does an excellent job. He has outstanding guests and is a leader in this space. Highly recommend listening!
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A show centered on coaching, leadership, and the culture of sport, this program frequently dives into how to build healthier, more engaging environments for young athletes. Episodes commonly explore practical coaching education, team dynamics, performance psychology, and the broader youth-sports ecosystem, often featuring high-profile athletes, coaches, researchers, and authors who share actionable strategies for mentors, parents, and administrators. Notable recurring themes include mentorship, building championship cultures, mental skills, and reforms in youth sports to emphasize development and joy over early specialization and commercialization. The format tends to mix personal journeys with evidence-based guidance, offering listeners co... more
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