The Coaches Podcast: Sports Biographies, Leadership, & Strategy

Joe Owens
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I dig through the biographies of the legends to find the strategy, mindset, and leadership lessons you can use every day.

  1. May 21

    Earl Weaver 1 - Crazy Like A Fox. (Based on the book "The Last Manager")

    You're going to love learning about Earl Weaver in this episode. His life is as entertaining as it is legendary. We use John W. Miller's The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball as our source text. It's an incredibly well done book. I add some commentary and insights as well. I hope you enjoy! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Then Vs. Now - Star Manager to Corporate Manager 08:04 Then vs. Now - Relationships Still Key 10:17 Visionary & Innovator 10:42 Visionary - The Shortstop Position & Cal Ripken Jr. 12:16 Visionary - The Radar Gun 15:12 Visionary - "Money Ball" Before Money Ball 17:39 Coaching Takeaways - Weaver on Strategy Book 19:35 Coaching Takeaways - Emotional Intelligence 23:45 Coaching Takeaways - Intensity 25:17 Coaching Takeaways - Genius of a Madman - Conversation with Steve Stone 28:12 Conclusion The Last Manager: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Manager-Tormented-Reinvented-Baseball/dp/1668030926 Weaver on Stategy: https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Strategy-Classic-Managing-Baseball/dp/1574884247 The Coaches Podcast Social Media: X: the_coaches_pod Instagram: the_coaches_pod TikTok: the_coaches_pod Email: thecoachespodcast@icloud.com

    29 min

  2. May 7

    Joe Maddon 3 - Man Vs. Machines. (Based on "The Book of Joe")

    In our final episode on Joe Maddon, we explore the age old debate of man vs. machines...baseball analytics vs. gut instinct. We also dive into the magical moments of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Game 7, with some amazing words from Theo Epstein regarding that rain delay and the Jason Heyward led team meeting that transpired. 00:00 Intro - Man Vs. Machines 01:24 Analytics vs. Instintc - Man Vs. Machines 14:45 Analytics vs. Instinct - Game 7 2016 WS - Pitching Decisions 24:04 Series Conclusion: Rain Delay - Let The Lead Bulls Run Joe Maddon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/ The Coaches Podcast Social Media: X: the_coaches_pod Instagram: the_coaches_pod TikTok: the_coaches_pod Email: thecoachespodcast@icloud.com

    37 min

  3. Apr 23

    Joe Maddon 2 - DON'T MESS With Greatness. (Based on "The Book of Joe")

    Shohei Ohtani. Jake Arrieta. These guys were unlocked by Maddon's belief that you shouldn't mess with greatness. For Shohei, it was to stop coddling him. Give him more, not less. Quit monitoring him so closely, and let him go be an athlete. For Arrieta, it was to let him pitch cross-body. Let him pitch complete games. Let him be himself. There is so much wisdom from Joe Maddon in this episode today. I hope you enjoy. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Don't Mess With Greatness - Shohei Ohtani 09:34 Don't Mess With Greatness - Complete Games 12:29 Don't Mess With Greatness - Jake Arrieta 17:33 Relationships & Trust 23:45 Conclusion Joe's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798 The Coaches Podcast Social Media: X: the_coaches_pod Instagram: the_coaches_pod TikTok: the_coaches_pod Email: thecoachespodcast@icloud.com

    24 min

  4. Apr 9

    Joe Maddon 1 - Origins & Maddonisms. (Based on "The Book of Joe")

    Joe Maddon, the philosopher king. There are many layers to this man. In part 1 of this 3 part deep dive we look at his Pennsylvania origins, early coaching influences, and some of this famous and entertaining "Maddonisms". I hope you enjoy. Podcast also available on Apple, Spotify, etc. 00:00 PART I - ORIGINS & MADDONISMS 03:29 Early Life - Hazleton, Family, Coaches 09:06 Early Life - Coaching Influences 12:20 Early Life - Coaches - Bob Clear 13:50 Early Life - Coaches - Gene Mauch 17:57 Early Life - Conclusion 18:40 Coaching - Original Thinker 20:57 Coaching - Intellectual Honesty 23:39 Maddonism - Process is Fearless 28:13 Maddonism - "Try Not To Suck" 30:38  Maddonism - "Aim High" 33:49 Maddonism - Never Let The Pressure Exceed The Pleasure 35:22 Conclusion Book:The Book of Joe: The Coaches Podcast Social Media: X: the_coaches_pod Instagram: the_coaches_pod TikTok: the_coaches_pod Email: thecoachespodcast@icloud.com

    36 min

  5. Mar 26

    Jay Wright 2 - USFL, UNLV, Hofstra, Team Chaplains, & More! (Based on the book "Attitude")

    There were too made good takeaways on Jay Wright's book Attitude not to do a follow up episode. In this episode we dive into more on Jay's pre-Villanova stops such as Hofstra and UNLV. We also cover the great role of the Team Chaplain at Villanova. Thanks for listening. 00:00 Intro 01:17 Early Coaching Stops 14:22 UNLV, Hofstra, & Dream Job at Nova 21:45 Team Chaplains - Fr. Lazor & Fr. Rob 31:42 Conclusion

    33 min

  6. Mar 12

    Jay Wright 1 - Perspective. (Based on the book "Attitude")

    Today we dive into the great Jay Wright. I appreciated Jay from afar, but after studying him, I'm an even bigger fan now. You'll love learning about Jay's childlike appreciation for Philadelphia and Big East basketball, the awesome traditions of Villanova Basketball, Daniel Ochefu's inspiring leadership in the 2016 National Championship game, and so much more. Thanks for listening. 00:00 Intro 03:48 Early Life - Love For Philly, The Big 5, & The Big East 09:21 His Dad, The Larks, & A Key Lesson Learned 14:24 Early Coaching Stops - Summary 16:56 What Makes Jay Great - Elite Perspective 29:11 Jay's Coaching - Things I Took Away 40:09 Conclusion Jay's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Attitude-audiobook/dp/B01ND18A2R Final Minutes of the Villanova/UNC 2016 National Championship Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTThyQPoXxY

    41 min

  7. Feb 24

    Dan Hurley - Human. (Based on the book "Never Stop")

    Things get personal for Dan, and for me, in this episode. I think you'll love what you learn about Dan Hurley. There is so much more than meets the eye, and he's doing work that transcends basketball as it relates to what he's doing for anxiety / depression / mental health awareness. But beyond that there's a ton of great basketball content and history in this podcast that I think you'll love. Thanks for listening. 00:00 Danny Hurley: Human. 04:30 Early Life - Dad / Jersey City 20:31 Early Life - Brother Bobby (Bob Jr.) 24:57 Anxiety & Depression 37:26 Dan's Anxiety & Bobby Coming Up Clutch 43:12 Sister Catherine - Manna from the Heavens 52:21 Young Dan Shows Guts At Seton Hall Press Conference 54:04 Impetus to Coach & Return to Seton Hall 56:18 Coach Blaney - Postive Coach 59:50 Evolving as a Man & Coach at Uconn 01:04:58 Uconn - Dan's Early Seasons 01:13:51 Coaching - Becoming a Better Offensive Coach 01:16:04 The New Way: Alex Karaban 01:20:27 Using Your Resources - HD Intelligence (Analytics) 01:23:48 Family - Andrea Hurley 01:31:42 Family - Andrew Hurley 01:33:36 Conclusion - "And One" His excellent new book: Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great https://www.amazon.com/Never-Stop-Leadership-Takes-Great/dp/1668095742/-1

    1h 38m

  8. Feb 24

    C. Vivian Stringer - Depth of Character. (Based on the book "Standing Tall")

    Today on the The Coaches Podcast we chronicle C. Vivian Stringer, best known for her career as an elite NCAA women's basketball coach at Cheney State, Iowa, and Rutgers. But there are so many more enriching elements to her as a human. Basketball fans and fans of incredible humans alike will enjoy this podcast. Thanks as always for listening. 00:00 Intro 03:39 Parents & Early Life 04:48 Early Life - Dad - Charles "Buddy" Stoner 07:50 Early Life - Dad - Standing Tall 10:01 Early Life - Mom 13:53 Early Life - Edenborn Sundays 15:18 Marriage to Bill "Willie" Stringer 18:52 Coaching - Tone Setters 20:42 Coaching - Scheduled Fearlessly 22:05 Coaching - "Defense is Team Personified" 22:57 Coaching - Discipline & High Standards 24:58 Coaching - Culture Saves The Day 26:39 Coaching - Point Guard Poetry 27:27 Coaching - Co-Coaching With John Chaney 28:13 Coaching - Teacher & Life Long Learner 30:04 Coaching - Perseverance / Don Imus Comments 33:36 Close - Vivian Stringer Character Her Book / Memoir Standing Tall : https://a.co/d/05KIUVtS

    39 min

  9. Feb 23

    Dean Smith - Goodness. (Based on the book "The Carolina Way")

    Come along today as we study "The Dean of College Basketball", Dean Smith. The man is pure goodness. One of the things Dean was most "about" was his belief in the equal treatment of all mankind. That's one of the great lessons we’ll learn from him today. Along the way we’ll hear some great UNC Basketball stories and player perspectives, as well as gain some great life advice and coaching tips from the "Dean of College Basketball" himself, Dean Smith. 00:00 Intro 01:35 Early Life 06:14 Coaching - Preparation - Loves Practice 15:34 Coaching - PART Method Teaching 17:11 Positive Coaching 27:12 Whole Person 36:41 Goodness - Highly Consciencous & Equal Treatment 47:27 Coach Smith On Losing 54:22 Conclusion Dean's Book/Source Text: The Carolina Way: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Coaching (2005) By Dean Smith, Gerald D. Bell, and John Kilgo. https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Way-Leadership-Lessons-Coaching/dp/0143034642/ Dean's Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Coachs-Life-Years-College-Basketball/dp/0375758801

    59 min

  10. Feb 20

    Nick Saban - Dominate. (Based on his book "How Good Do You Want To Be?")

    Nick Saban might just be the most "about it" human you'll ever learned about, and his outrageous success comes as no surprise after learning more about him. In today's episode of The Coaches Podcast, we're going to peel back the layers of this 7 time National Champ, and find out what makes him, and his success, tick. Spend 40 minutes and became more elite yourself just by proximity to a little bit of knowledge on Coach Saban. He's that good. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Early Life 07:53 Early Life - High School Coaches 09:39 Early Life - Kent State / Don James 13:18 Coaching - Dominate 19:06 Coaching - Patience 23:36 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Elite 26:10 Coaching - Organization Skills - Recruiting 28:14 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Practices 29:20 Coaching - Eliminate The Clutter 30:41 Coaching - Positive or Negative Coaching? 34:49 Coaching - Avoid Tiger Cages 36:41 Movies - Eve of LSU National Championship Game 38:39 Conclusion Nick's Book / Source Text: How Good Do You Want to Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life (2007) By: Nick Saban and Brian Curtis https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-You-Want-Champions/dp/0345500849/ Book on Charlie Munger - Poor Charlie's Almanac

    39 min

  11. Feb 19

    Lou Holtz - Commitment + Belief = MAGIC (Based on the book "Wins, Losses, and Lessons")

    Today on The Coaches Podcast we dive into the one and only Lou Holtz. I just learned recently that Lou has gone into hospice. First off, I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Lou and his family. It makes me even more grateful to be spending time relishing this incredible man's life, and the lessons he left us. Lou Holtz did incredible things with the hand he was dealt. In this episode he's going to show us how to punch above our weight class and create a life of meaning and service. We'll hear some great stories from his time at Notre Dame, NC State, South Carolina, the NY Jets, and more. Thanks for listening. 00:00 Intro 01:53 Upbringing & Early Life 08:13 Early LIfe - Coaches 11:39 Coaching - Total Belief & Commitment 13:01 Coaching - Resiliency 20:09 Coaching - High Standards 23:14 Coaching - High Standards / Ohio State 24:53 Coaching - High Standards / Notre Dame 28:51 Coaching - Hard Work & Persistence 31:35 Iron Integrity & Values 40:47 Mistakes & Failure 41:52 Mistakes & Failure - Ohio State to William & Mary Transition 44:48 Mistakes & Failure - NY Jets 49:13 Conclusion - 1987 Cotton Bowl Loss - Chris Zorich Moment Show Note Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wins-Losses-Lessons-Autobiography-published/dp/B00292K40I

    52 min
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