Dan Casey: Coaching the Whole Athlete

I recently got to spend some time with renowned high school football coach Dan Casey. Known by many for his influential social media presence, Dan – who was named to the 2020 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute – is the head coach at St. David’s School in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this interview, Dan talks about how he gets his players to open up to each other, how becoming a father changed the way he coaches, what makes football the greatest sport in the world, and much more. Enjoy!

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Levi Lusko: Finding Time for God in an Increasingly Busy World

This week I was fortunate to spend some time with Levi Lusko, a prominent and well-known Christian leader in the States. Levi, the lead pastor at Fresh Life Church – a multisite church located in Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming – is a well-traveled and highly requested speaker, and is also the author of bestselling books Through the Eyes of a Lion, I Declare War, and Swipe Right. We talked about how to make time for God in this crazy busy world and I’m sure you will gain knowledge from his insight. Enjoy!

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Tom Bates: Understanding the Mental Aspect of Sport

I recently got the chance to speak with renowned performance coach Tom Bates. An expert in sports and performance psychology, Tom has worked for teams in the Premier League and Olympic athletes in Great Britain. During the summer Olympic games of 2012, he was selected to work with Great Britain athletes to maximize performance under pressure, engaging and applying peak performance principles based on the science of psychology. I’ve learned quite a bit from him, and I’m sure you will also have some great takeaways from this interview. Enjoy!

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Taylor Kolste: Discussing the Ins and Outs of Coaching

Taylor Kolste is the author of two books, founding member of the Cascade Coaching Association, and a burgeoning young coach. He’s also still playing college football. I recently got to spend some time with Taylor, picking his brain on all things football and how he’s been able to accomplish so much before even finishing his undergraduate degree. I’m sure you’ll enjoy learning about his coaching philosophy, what he thinks about scheme and culture, how he became an author, and much more. Enjoy!

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James Leath: The Rise of the Sports Psychology Profession

I recently got the chance to sit down with Unleash The Athlete founder James Leath, a visible and trusted figure in the realm of mental performance and leadership development. In this interview, James talks about the rise of the sports psychology profession, how he incorporates his faith into his work, some of his book recommendations, and more. Go check out his website and follow him on social media, as he puts out pure gold every week. I learned a lot from his words, and I’m sure you will, too. Enjoy!

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