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Way of Champions Podcast

John O'Sullivan
Youth Sports
Coaching
Leadership
Team Culture
Player Development
Mental Health
Coaching Philosophy
Athlete Development
Sports Psychology
Performance Psychology
Mental Performance Coaching
Coaching Education
Mindset
Mental Health In Sports
Parenting In Sports
Mindfulness
Emotional Intelligence
Team Dynamics
The Champion Sports Parent
Mental Resilience

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.

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Garga Caserta
Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Women's National Team; Head of Performance for KC Current and Portland Thorns; founder of his own performance company
KC Current, Portland Thorns, USWNT
Episode: #488 "Fitness with the ball can give you almost everything" with Garga Caserta, Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Women's National Team and Head of Performance for KC Current and Portland Thorns
Antonina Samoilova
Record-breaking Ukrainian mountaineer, aiming to complete all 14 eight-thousanders
Independent/athlete
Episode: #487 Antonina Samoilova, Record Breaking Ukrainian Mountaineer on Fear, Mentality, and Her Journey to Scale the World's 14 Highest Peaks
Anne Walker
Head Coach of Women's Golf, Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: #486 "Give the stage to the players and you will be surprised how they can shine" with Anne Walker, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of Stanford Women's Golf
JP Nerbun
Author of The Culture Captain, Leadership coach
TOC Culture Consulting
Episode: #485 Two Approaches to Teaching Leadership with JP Nerbun, Author of THE CULTURE CAPTAIN, and John O'Sullivan, co-author of CAPTAIN
Ray Power
Former UEFA A license holder, confidant to elite coaches
Coach Power Pro / Zone 14 Coaching
Episode: #484 Ray Power, UEFA A Licensed Coach and Confidant to Elite Coaches: "We give up our well being just to win a title!"
Ryan Warsofsky
San Jose Sharks Head Coach
San Jose Sharks
Episode: #483 Ryan Warsofsky, San Jose Sharks Head Coach, on Joy, Patience, Embracing the Process and Changing the Culture of a Locker Room
Phill Drobnick
USA Curling National Team Director and Coach
USA Curling
Episode: #482 Phill Drobnick, Olympic and World Champion Team USA Curling Coach and National Team Director
Ric Bucher
NBA analyst and author
Fox Sports / Author
Episode: #481 How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential with Ric Bucher, NBA Analyst and Author of Coachable
Dan Abrahams
Sport and Performance Psychologist, author of Compete
Dan Abrahams Ltd
Episode: #480 Dan Abrahams, EPL Sport Psychologist, on Developing a Mental Playbook for Performing Under Pressure

Hosts

John O'Sullivan
Host of Way of Champions Podcast; co-creator of coaching culture and leadership content; involved in Changing the Game Project.
Jerry Lynch
Co-host focusing on sports performance, team culture, and leadership; longtime collaborator with host on coaching guidance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 435 ratings
  • Great for coaches

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LdubNichols
    United States3 years ago
  • Episode #294 - completely hyperbolizing and sensationalizing of physiology and injuries

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazydavoa
    Canada4 years ago
  • A Voice in the Wilderness of Youth Sports

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cincy Daniel
    United States4 years ago
  • Top class

    Oh the learnings are plentiful & such a help to all coaches on their journey.

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Slattery
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    John does an excellent job. He has outstanding guests and is a leader in this space. Highly recommend listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nbones32
    United States5 years ago

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#486 "Give the stage to the players and you will be surprised how they can shine" with Anne Walker, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of Stanford Women's Golf
Q: If you had one specific piece of leadership advice for coaches listening, what would it be?
Her answer emphasizes lifelong learning, relational leadership, leading with love, and treating coaching as a people business. She stresses listening to players, asking questions, and ensuring that leadership supports players' development beyond the four-year window while embracing competition.
#486 "Give the stage to the players and you will be surprised how they can shine" with Anne Walker, 4x NCAA Champion Coach of Stanford Women's Golf
Q: There's so much I want to ask you, but talk about the idea of team dynamics and being a good teammate and leader within the team.
Anne explains that golf benefits from a team culture where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. She highlights how five top-15 players trained together, shared wins, and pushed each other, turning individual success into collective achievement. She also notes the importance of a shared mindset and continuous feedback loops to keep everyone aligned.
#479 Dusty May, 2026 NCAA Champion Coach of Michigan Men's Basketball, on Creating a Culture of Error in and a Player Centered Environment in Practice, His Non Negotiables, and the Importance of Love in Coaching
Q: How do you cultivate leadership and love within the program?
Love is an intentional leadership act—demonstrating care by empowering others, building genuine connection, and maintaining high expectations; players are encouraged to lead, even when not playing, to support the team's success.
#479 Dusty May, 2026 NCAA Champion Coach of Michigan Men's Basketball, on Creating a Culture of Error in and a Player Centered Environment in Practice, His Non Negotiables, and the Importance of Love in Coaching
Q: How do you handle defeats or losses to keep the team galvanised?
Losses are used to catalyse learning; the team discusses what went well, what needs work, and why they're better because of the loss, focusing on growth and resilience rather than blame.
#479 Dusty May, 2026 NCAA Champion Coach of Michigan Men's Basketball, on Creating a Culture of Error in and a Player Centered Environment in Practice, His Non Negotiables, and the Importance of Love in Coaching
Q: What does it feel like to coach a Dusty May team and what are the non-negotiables for your program?
The non-negotiables are punctuality, mental preparation, and engagement, with a belief that the environment should be joyful and demanding at the same time so players are motivated to solve problems and improve.

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The show centers on coaching, leadership, team culture, and performance development across sports, from youth programs to Olympic-level teams. Episodes frequently explore how environments, relationships, and mindset drive durable success, with guests including coaches, athletes, researchers, and sports psychologists who share practical tools, leadership frameworks, and culture-building lessons. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on humane, relationship-driven leadership (love, trust, and accountability), evidence-based coaching methods, and systems-level thinking for scalable impact. Listeners—coaches, administrators, and engaged parents—often gain actionable practices for improving team dynamics, athlete development, and sustainab... more

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3. Anne Walker
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5. Ray Power
6. Ryan Warsofsky
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