Locker Room Power

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Locker Room Power with David Sammel Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world. With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action. 🌐 www.davidsammel.com

  1. 1 HR AGO

    Stop Losing to Yourself: The Stress Energy Map

    Is your ambition actually killing your performance? Most high-performers believe that constant "hustle" is the path to winning. In reality, they are trapped in the Overdrive Zone, a state of high energy and high stress that feels like success until it leads to total depletion. In this solo episode, David Sammel introduces the Stress Energy Map, a psychological framework built over 35 years of coaching elite athletes. He reveals why "mental toughness" isn't about control, but about Response Time, how fast you can switch from the "Negative Wolf" back into the version of yourself that can handle the pressure. Key Takeaways: The Four Zones: Why most people "drift" while champions "choose" where they live. The Overdrive Trap: Why you cannot out-hustle depletion forever. Which Wolf Wins?: The secret to feeding the habits that sustain elite performance under pressure. Mental Quicksand: How to use specific mental triggers to pull yourself out of emotional downward spirals. About David Sammel: David is a high-performance coach and author of the SAML Method. His philosophy is simple: success comes from clarity of mind under pressure. Chapters: 0:00 - Which Wolf Are You Feeding? 0:46 - The 4 Zones of the Stress Energy Map 1:30 - The Danger of the Overdrive Zone 3:42 - The Secret to Elite Response Time 4:30 - Building Habits Under Pressure WEBSITE :INSTAGRAM : #davidsammel #highperformance #mentaltoughness #stressmanagement #sportspsychology #championmindset #lockerroompower #samlmethod

    6 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hamish Kerr: When You Give Your Best, the Outcome Doesn’t Matter

    Olympic champion Hamish Kerr shares one of the most powerful lessons about performance and pressure. When you know deep down that you’ve given your absolute best, something important happens. You gain freedom. Freedom to compete. Freedom to express yourself. Freedom from fear of the result. Because when you stay true to yourself and your effort, the outcome becomes secondary. This mindset allows elite athletes to perform at their best when it matters most. YOUTUBE FULL VIDEO SPOTIFY

    16 sec

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Hamish Kerr: Why I Chose the Olympic Jump-Off

    Olympic champion Hamish Kerr explains the powerful moment in the Olympic final when he and Shelby McEwen were tied. In athletics, when two athletes finish in equal, there are two choices: • Share the gold medal • Or continue competing in a jump-off Hamish chose to keep jumping. Because for him, sport is about one simple principle: The real failure isn’t trying and losing. The real failure is giving up before the competition is finished. This is the mindset that defines true champions. Full YouTube Video Full Podcast

    1 min

  4. 17 MAR

    Hamish Kerr | Why I Stopped Being "Happy to be There."

    What truly drives elite performance?In this episode of The Locker Room Power Podcast, Olympic Champion Hamish Kerr flips the microphone and interviews David Sammel about the mindset behind coaching, progress, and high performance.The conversation explores what truly motivates athletes and leaders and why progress, curiosity, and resilience matter more than quick success.David shares insights from decades of coaching elite performers and explains why the best athletes focus on the next step rather than the end goal.They also discuss:• Why progress is the most powerful motivator• The coaching mindset that develops elite athletes• Why great coaches focus on the next step, not the final goal• The traits shared by top athletes and successful business leaders• How resilience and curiosity drive long-term success• The dangers of prodigy culture and early fameThis conversation is about mindset, growth, leadership, and the psychology of champions. WEBSITE:YOUTUBE:INSTAGRAM:#olympicchampion #olympicathletes #sportspsychology #highperformancemindset #eliteathletes #davidsammel #champion #mentaltoughness #athletesuccess ‬

    24 min

  5. 14 MAR

    Hamish Kerr: The Champion Mindset Never Stop Competing

    Olympic champion Hamish Kerr explains a powerful lesson about competition and mindset. The real failure in sport isn’t trying your hardest and losing. The real failure is giving up before the competition is finished. In this moment, Hamish reflects on the mindset that drove him to continue competing rather than settle because true competitors believe the job isn’t done until there is one clear winner. This is the mentality that separates champions from everyone else. Full Episode YouTube Video

    19 sec

  6. 13 MAR

    Hamish Kerr: What Real High Performance Looks Like

    Olympic champion Hamish Kerr shares an important truth about high performance. Being a high performer isn’t limited to sports, business, or leadership. It exists in every field where people show up every day and commit to excellence. Hamish reflects on the influence of someone who has operated at an elite level for over 30 years, and how that perspective shapes the way he looks at his own career. True success isn’t only about medals or titles. Sometimes the real measure of success is the impact you have on others over time. Full Episode YouTube Video

    1 min

  7. 13 MAR

    Hamish Kerr: The Psychological Edge That Wins Competitions

    Olympic champion Hamish Kerr explains one of the most powerful psychological edges in sport. Great competitors don’t just focus on their own performance; they understand the mental battle happening between opponents. A small moment of doubt can change everything. Doubt causes hesitation. Hesitation affects confidence. And that tiny shift can decide a match. For Hamish Kerr, the real superpower is simple: Enthusiasm, enjoyment, and a genuine love of the sport. When athletes compete with that energy, opponents feel it, and that’s where the mental edge begins. Full Episode YouTube Video

    21 sec

  8. 10 MAR

    Hamish Kerr: The Olympic Champion Mindset | Why Real Champions Never Stop Competing

    What separates an Olympic champion from everyone else? In this episode of The Locker Room Power Podcast, Olympic Gold Medalist Hamish Kerr shares the mindset that drives elite performance and why true competitors never stop pushing their limits. Hamish opens up about the famous Olympic high jump jump-off, the mental framework behind choosing to compete rather than share a gold medal, and the character traits sport builds in those who reach the highest level. This conversation explores the psychology of champions from intrinsic motivation and love of sport to the mental edge that separates good athletes from world-class performers. In this episode: • Why Hamish Kerr chose a jump-off instead of sharing Olympic gold • The mindset elite athletes develop through competition • Why love of sport is the foundation of long-term success • The psychological edge champions use under pressure • How competition reveals true character This episode is about high performance, mindset, and the psychology of champions. FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO DAVID WEBSITE

    36 min
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Locker Room Power with David Sammel Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world. With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action. 🌐 www.davidsammel.com

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  • Creator
    David Sammel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Sammel
  • Show Website
    Locker Room Power

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