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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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Recent Guests

Britt Lee
Co-founder of Pure Athlete; author of Parenting Pure Athlete
Pure Athlete
Episode: "You can't make a great athlete but you can screw one up" with Britt Lee and Brad Williams of Pure Athlete
Brad Williams
Co-founder of Pure Athlete; former athletic administrator
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Episode: "You can't make a great athlete but you can screw one up" with Britt Lee and Brad Williams of Pure Athlete
Thom McDonald
Interviewer, Championship Productions
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Episode: #493 "Leadership is a skill, not a character trait" John, Jerry and Thom McDonald Discuss our new book Captain: The Athletes Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader
Phil Phillipou
Mindset coach and author, Inspiring Young Minds
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Episode: #492 Mental Mastery for Young Athletes with Phil Phillipou
Paula McQuaid
Co-founder of Hone Athletics
Hone Athletics
Episode: #490 Jessica Renney and Paula McQuaid of Hone Athletics on Understanding and protecting Athlete Mental Wellness
Jessica Renney
Co-founder of Hone Athletics
Hone Athletics
Episode: #490 Jessica Renney and Paula McQuaid of Hone Athletics on Understanding and protecting Athlete Mental Wellness
Christian Boo Boucousis
The Fighter Pilot Mindset advocate and founder of Afterburner
Afterburner
Episode: #489 Christian "Boo" Boucousis on How the Fighter Pilot Mindset Helped Win Two Superbowls
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
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Episode: #487 Antonina Samoilova, Record Breaking Ukrainian Mountaineer on Fear, Mentality, and Her Journey to Scale the World's 14 Highest Peaks

Hosts

John O'Sullivan
Host of The Way of Champions Podcast; team culture and performance specialist.
Jerry Lynch
Co-host; sports psychologist and leadership expert.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 439 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
    Ireland5 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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Episodes are lauded for practical, evidence-based guidance that translates across sports and levels.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"You can't make a great athlete but you can screw one up" with Britt Lee and Brad Williams of Pure Athlete
Q: What inspired Pure Athlete to start and focus on youth development beyond just training
They were motivated by observing the pressures of early specialization and a desire to shift the culture toward multi-sport participation, character development, and long-term love of sport, supported by a five-pillar framework including grit, belief, and leadership.
#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.

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This show centers on team culture, leadership, and performance in sports, blending coaching frameworks, leadership development, and practical strategies for youth and professional teams. Episodes repeatedly explore how to build resilient cultures, empower captains and players, and balance development with competitive success, often featuring guests who are coaches, researchers, and athletes sharing actionable tools for mindset, communication, and well-being. A notable strength is bringing cross-sport perspectives—from soccer and basketball to hockey and curling—while emphasizing humane leadership, relationship-building, and sustainable growth over short-term wins.

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3. Thom McDonald
4. Phil Phillipou
5. Paula McQuaid
6. Jessica Renney
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8. Garga Caserta

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