They weren’t supposed to make history, but Doug Edert explains that the Saint Peter’s Peacocks didn’t care about the odds or outside noise. This is the tale of a modern Cinderella story. Back in 2021, Edert and the Peacocks were the team that wouldn’t go down, constantly pecking and clawing their way through March Madness to become the first 15-seed in college basketball history to reach the Elite Eight. In this episode of Sports Minded, we explore what went on behind the scenes with the team that just wouldn’t quit, highlighting the relentless work, belief, and chemistry that fueled this unforgettable underdog story. The Peacocks were fearless in the biggest moments, and the game was never over until the clock struck midnight. Edert offers a firsthand look at his college basketball journey and what made that Saint Peter’s team so special. We also dive into the world of sports psychology, exploring how teamwork, mindset, motivation, and team dynamics help long-shot teams succeed in March Madness and beyond. Join us for an inside look at the mindset and preparation that turned the 2021 March Madness tournament into a modern-day fairytale. **** Sports Minded is an interview-based podcast that takes listeners inside the world of sports psychology, diving into what truly motivates athletes and teams to perform at their best. Each episode features conversations with players, coaches, and psychology experts who share insights into team chemistry, motivation, goals, dynamics, and decision-making under pressure. In this podcast, we go beyond what fans see on the box score and on their TV screen to look at what goes on behind the scenes in the locker room and in practice to set teams and players up for success. Differentiating how elite teams build chemistry and how smaller teams can build confidence and use psychological tactics to gain an edge on the competition. And what separates cultures that have a positive impact on winning, as well as those that negatively affect the team. Whether it’s stories of success or failure, Sports Minded provides fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and moments of teamwork, chemistry, dynamics, and much more, as well as adding context to questions fans have always wanted to try to learn the answer to including, unforgettable upsets and how they happen, greatest success stories, and what creates this supposed winning culture. Sports Minded reveals all these things and much more through psychology and what shapes winning mindsets. This podcast is aimed at fans, athletes, and curious minds alike who are interested in discovering how success in sports often starts in the mind and locker room long before the game begins.
