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The Christian Coach PodcastTravis Wyckoff - Founder | Kingdom CoachingOur guest today is Travis Wyckoff, founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business for coaches to help provide the tools, strategies, and skills you need to transform how you lead yourself, lead others, and win in all areas.
He also hosts the podcast called Coaching DNA.
Previously, he coached college baseball for 11 years and spent six years leading on a church staff.
Learn more about Travis: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com
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Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.
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2023-09-2637 min
Building ExcellenceTravis Wyckoff - Founder Of Kingdom Coaching & Coaching DNA Podcast On The Power Of Curiosity, Authentic Leadership, & Developing Elite Clarity#98: Travis Wyckoff is the founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business where he partners with leaders to help them discover the strengths that propel them, the constraints that trip them up, and their unique style and voice. He also hosts the Coaching DNA Podcast which is a podcast focused on investigating what makes coaches and leaders great. Travis coached college baseball for over 11 years. During his time coaching he coached at the University of Iowa, Creighton University, Des Moines Area Community College, & Dallas Baptist University. He has also served & lead on staff at Stonegate Church. Tr...
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Coaching DNA PodcastTyler Pazik-Part 2- Mental Performance coach at Pazik Performance GroupThis is part two of my conversation with Tyler Pazik of Pazik Performance Group.
2022-02-0934 minCoaching DNA PodcastTyler Pazik- Part 1 -Mental Performance Coach- Pazik Performance GroupTyler Pazik of Pazik Performance Group joins us this week. Tyler is a mental performance coach. Enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with Tyler!
2022-02-0228 minCoaching DNA PodcastTyler Pazik - Mental Performance Coach- Pazik Performance GroupTyler Pazik of Pazik Performance Group joins us this week. Tyler is a mental performance coach. Enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with Tyler!
2022-02-0228 minCoaching DNA PodcastJay Johnson Pt.2, Head Baseball Coach LSUDuring part 2 of our conversation, we talk about his hiring process, design vs. default, creating and keeping alignment, the importance of being engaged, and much more. Jay is an absolute stud. You will learn a ton from him during this episode!
2022-01-2034 minCoaching DNA PodcastJay Johnson, Head Baseball Coach LSUJay is the head baseball coach at LSU. Jay has been ultra successful every place he has coached...from Point Loma, to being an assistant at San Diego, to Nevada and Arizona. As you will hear, Jay has unbelievable clarity and ability to articulate things in such a clear way. Jay and I talk about his mentors and what he learned from them, why he got into coaching and what his draw to football is, what it takes to be elite, what his strengths are, and much much more! It becomes really obvious listening to him why he has...
2022-01-1335 minCoaching DNA PodcastJo Evans Pt.2, Head Softball Coach Texas A&MJo Evans is the head softball coach at Texas A&M University. During part 2 of our conversation, we talk about the importance of addressing mental health, her hiring practices, making sure there is an alignment in a staff, leadership in the A&M program and much more. Jo was great, super easy to talk to, and authentic. You will love my conversation with Jo!
2022-01-0638 minCoaching DNA PodcastJo Evans Pt.1, Head Softball Coach Texas A&MJo Evans is the head softball coach at Texas A&M University. She is entering her 26th year as head coach at A&M. Jo and I talk about her transition from University of Utah to Texas A&M, why she got into coaching, handling conflict in a healthy way, her growth in patience over the course of her 26 years at A&M and much more. It is really obvious that Jo deeply cares about her athletes. She has had unbelievable success and consistency in her career. Jo and I had a great conversation!
2021-12-3026 minCoaching DNA PodcastDerek Matlock Pt.2, Head Coach U of Texas Rio Grande ValleyDerek is the head baseball coach at University of Texas Rio Grand Valley. During our conversation Derek and I talk about evaluating character and fit during the recruiting process, different things they do to build culture, the importance of teaching competitiveness, and much more. Derek has done a great job of elevating the UTRG baseball program.
2021-12-2341 minCoaching DNA PodcastDerek Matlock Pt.1, Head Coach U of Texas Rio Grande ValleyDerek is the head baseball coach at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Derek and I talk about why he got into coaching, insight into some of his mentors like Jim Schlossnagle and Randy Mazey, how being a head high school coach prepared him for being a college head coach, and much much more. Derek is a stud. He is really competitive, tough and very direct...and has done a great job at UTRG.
2021-12-1636 minCoaching DNA PodcastKevin Bille, Good Stuff PodcastKevin Bille is my guest this week. Kevin has a podcast called Good Stuff. He has had some phenomenal guests on his podcast. Kevin also does leadership development, primarily in the corporate space. During this dual podcast episode, Kevin and I break down leadership from several different perspectives!
2021-12-091h 19Coaching DNA PodcastButch Thompson Pt.2, Head Baseball Coach Auburn UThis is part two of my conversation with Butch Thompson. Butch is an elite leader, humble, and comfortable in his own skin. During part two of my conversation we talk about building culture, staff development in management, and much much more.
2021-12-0252 minCoaching DNA PodcastButch Thompson Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Auburn UButch is the head baseball coach at Auburn U. Butch is entering his 7th year at Auburn. He led Auburn to the college world series in 2019...which was the first time Auburn had been to the series in 22 years. Butch is a stud. He is a man of character, builder of authentic relationships, and is, as one of his peers said "fiercely competitive". Butch and I talk about his journey from small town Mississippi to Auburn U, we talk about his mentors, how being creative helped grow him, his strengths, and much much more.
2021-11-2546 minCoaching DNA PodcastDavid Grace Pt.2, D1 Basketball CoachDavid Grace is a long time college basketball coach. During Part Two of my conversation with David, we talk the recruitment of Lonzo Ball, what great leaders do when building an elite environment, the importance of relationships, and much much more! David is a stud! High character, great work ethic evaluator.
2021-11-1832 minCoaching DNA PodcastDavid Grace, Part 1, D1 Basketball CoachDavid Grace is a college basketball coach who has made numerous stops at the Div 1 level including coaching at Oregon State, UCLA, and Vanderbilt. During this conversation we talk about his background and how he went from the Air Force to coaching at the power five level, what he looks for in recruits, and much more. David is principled, disciplined, a tenacious recruiter, and a great person.
2021-11-1130 minCoaching DNA PodcastKenny Gajewski Pt.2, Head Coach Oklahoma State SoftballKenny Gajewski is the head softball coach at OSU. During Part Two, Kenny and I talk culture and how he builds his at OSU, we talk about leadership development and how he organically develops leaders, and we talk about what it looks like to empower everyone in the program. Kenny is a stud...he is humble yet confident and knows who he is and who he isn't.
2021-11-0536 minCoaching DNA PodcastKenny Gajewski Pt.1, Head Coach Oklahoma State SoftballKenny Gajewski is the head softball coach at OSU. I had a blast talking with Kenny. During Part 1 we discussed several of the coaches he played for or coached with and what makes them so good, we talked about his strengths, and he shared his winding journey from a redshirt college baseball player to the coach of OSU softball. He has helped turn OSU into one of the premier softball programs in all of America. As you will hear, Kenny has great energy and is really authentic.
2021-10-2838 minCoaching DNA PodcastLane Burroughs Pt.2, Head Baseball Coach Louisiana Tech UniversityLane Burroughs is the head baseball coach at Louisiana Tech University. During part 2 of my conversation with Lane we talk about the culture in his program, leadership development, staff development, and much more.
2021-10-2133 minCoaching DNA PodcastLane Burroughs Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Louisiana Tech UniversityLane Burroughs is the head baseball coach at Louisiana Tech University. During part 1 of my conversation with Lane we talk about his mentors, his strengths, what drew him coaching, and much more. Lane is a great coach and person!
2021-10-1433 minCoaching DNA PodcastJon Shehan Pt.2, Head Baseball Coach Millersville UniversityJon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 2 of our conversation, Jon and I talk about creating accountability in his program, the importance of vulnerability, and how he manages his staff. Jon is a stud!
2021-10-0732 minCoaching DNA PodcastJon Shehan Pt.1, Head Baseball Coach Millersville UniversityMy guest this week is Jon Shehan. Jon is the head baseball coach at Millersville University. During part 1 of my conversation with Jon we talk about the culture at Millersville and how a poor 2012 season was a catalyst for their culture, we talk about creating a player led environment, what he learned from the Atlanta Braves and much more.
2021-09-3033 minCoaching DNA PodcastChristine Porath, Georgetown Business ProfessorMy guest this week is Christine Porath. Christine is an author, speaker and tenured professor at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. She has written two books MASTERING CIVILITY A MANIFESTO FOR THE WORKPLACE and THE COST OF BAD BEHAVIOR - HOW INCIVILITY IS DAMAGING YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITChristine writes primarily about workplace culture, specifically Civility in the work place. You will love this conversation. We talk about lacking self-awareness, ways to deal with a boss who is not the easiest to work for (or is simply just a jerk), the 6 ways to create an environment...
2021-09-161h 13Coaching DNA PodcastJustin Haire, Head Baseball Coach Campbell UniversityMy guest this week is Justin Haire, head baseball coach at Campbell University. During our conversation, Justin and I talk about how he turned Campbell around after his third year, the three levels of leadership he uses to develop leaders in his program, and how tries to 'break' things for improvement.
2021-09-091h 24Coaching DNA PodcastDan Fisher, Head Volleyball Coach, U of PittsburghMy guest this week is Dan Fisher, head volleyball coach at U of Pittsburgh. Dan and I talk about coaching the different genders, helping his leaders grow in self-awareness, his strengths, and much more! Dan is super smart, engaging, and has a wealth of experience.
2021-09-0256 minCoaching DNA PodcastRyan McGuyre, Head Volleyball Coach at BaylorMy guest this week is Ryan McGuyre. Ryan is the head volleyball coach at Baylor. Ryan and I talk about dealing with conflict in your program, the key to turning around Baylor volleyball, the standards in his program, and much much more. Ryan has built Baylor into one of the best programs. Get ready to learn as Ryan drops wisdom throughout this episode!
2021-08-261h 03Coaching DNA PodcastKelly Inouye-Perez, Head Softball coach at UCLAMy guest this week is Kelly Inouye-Perez, head softball coach at UCLA. Kelly is regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and I can see why. Kelly and I talk about her transition to head coach, her after-action review, developing leaders in her program, and much more. Kelly is engaging, has a great perspective, exudes wisdom. You will learn a lot from this episode!
2021-08-191h 15Coaching DNA PodcastLucas Jadin, Mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B ClutchMy guest is Lucas Jadin. Lucas is a mental skills coach, partner at Train 2B Clutch, and author. His most recent book is Twin Thieves. Lucas and I talk about a framework for building trust in your program, the twin thieves, and the importance of writing an obituary. Lucas is a stud!
2021-08-121h 00Coaching DNA PodcastPatrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 2My guest again this week is Pat Murphy. Pat is the head softball coach at the Univeristy of Alabama. This is part two of my conversation with Pat. Pat is one of the best coaches in all of college softball and one of the best leaders I have been around. Pat is a voracious learner. This episode will help you become a better coach and leader!
2021-07-1937 minCoaching DNA PodcastPatrick Murphy, Softball Coach, University of Alabama Part 1Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach at the University of Alabama, joins us this week. We talk about the impact Pat's mentors have had on his life and career. Pat also dives into the importance of connecting with his athletes as opposed to controlling his athletes. Pat is one of the top culture-builders I have ever been around.
2021-07-1229 minCoaching DNA PodcastCam Newbauer (Pt 2), University of Florida Basketball CoachDuring part two of my conversation with Florida women's basketball coach Cam Newbauer, we talk about the difference between a power five job and other jobs, the areas he has grown in over the years, the importance of aligning motives, and much much more.
2021-07-0525 minCoaching DNA PodcastCam Newbauer, Women's Basketball Coach, U of FloridaCam Newbauer, women's basketball coach at the University of Florida joins us this week. Cam and I discuss his mentors and the profound effect that had on him, his strengths, staff management, and much more. Cam is a stud...super engaging authentic and comfortable in his own skin. We had a really easy and fun conversation.
2021-06-2832 minCoaching DNA PodcastJoan Ryan (Pt 2), Author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team ChemistryWelcome to Part 2 with Joan Ryan, author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry. During this episode we talk about the different types of team chemistry, how a trusting culture transforms a program, and we talk about the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team and much more. If you are leading a team, Intangibles is a must read!
2021-06-2144 minCoaching DNA PodcastJoan Ryan, Author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team ChemistryJoan Ryan author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry joins us on this week's podcast. If you are a leader of a team, regardless of your industry, this is a book for you. Joan and I talk about trust and why it is so critical, accepting players for who they are, the problem with analytics, the equation of trust, bond commit…and much more.
2021-06-1439 minCoaching DNA PodcastTrevor Johnson (Pt. 2), Volleyball Coach, Liberty UniversityThis is part two of my conversation with Liberty volleyball coach Trevor Johnson. During part two of our conversation, we talk leadership development in his program, his growth in communication, the passion to pour into athletes, and much more!Books Mentioned:Coach Your Brains Out- John MayerTraining Soccer Champions- Anson DorranceUncommon- Tony DungyTo learn about The Tribe click https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/about/memberships/
2021-06-0726 minCoaching DNA PodcastTrevor Johnson, Volleyball Coach, Liberty UniversityTrevor Johnson, head volleyball coach at Liberty University joins us this week! Trevor is a great guy and like many of the volleyball coaches, I have gotten to know he is a curious learner. During our conversation, we talk about some of his mentors and the impact they had on him, the advice he would give young coaches on how to keep progressing in their career, what he and his staff look for in their recruits, and much more.The Tribe- https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/about/memberships/
2021-06-0135 minCoaching DNA PodcastDan Tudor, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesDan is the founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies, where he helps coaches become better recruiters. Dan has been consulting with colleges all across the country at every level about best-recruiting practices. During this podcast we talk about the importance of creating a timeline and sticking to it in the recruiting process, what elite recruiters have in common, the biggest mistakes recruiters make, and how throwing a hail mary pass in recruiting is a coaching killer.Dan's website: https://dantudor.comTo learn more about Travis and The Tribe -> https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/about/memberships/
2021-05-2642 minCoaching DNA PodcastTodd Woodcroft (Pt 2), Hockey Coach, University of VermontTodd Woodcroft, head hockey coach at the University of Vermont joins us for part two of our conversation. Todd and I talk about how he builds culture in his program, collaboration with his athletes, what his process for hiring his assistants was, and much much more!Books MentionedThe Score Takes Care of Itself- Bill WalshCulture Code- Dan CoyleRange- David EpsteinLoser Think- Scott Adams
2021-05-1133 minCoaching DNA PodcastTodd Woodcroft, Hockey Coach at University of VermontTodd Woodcroft, head hockey coach at the University of Vermont joins on this week's podcast. Todd just finished his first year at Vermont. Prior to his time at Vermont, he spent time as a former NHL assistant with Winnipeg Jets. Todd is humble, super easy to talk to, and has a hunger to learn. We talk about his first 90 days on the job, and the impact that Paul Maurice had on him, and much more!
2021-05-0434 minCoaching DNA PodcastSteve Shenbaum (Pt. 2) Founder of Game On NationSteve is a classically trained actor/comedian and the president and founder of Game On Nation. Steve and his staff are innovators in the use of improvisation and game dynamics and Steve is considered one of the industry’s leading experts in culture development, team building, and communication presentation skills training. During our conversation we talk about three rules to improv, an exercise to help connection and getting people on the same page in your organization, and much much more.
2021-04-2727 minCoaching DNA PodcastWAYL #6- Energy Levels & FeedbackJohn Mayer and I talk about energy levels in both leaders/coaches and athletes. We also talk all things feedback during this episode of WAYL (What are you learning!)
2021-04-2329 minCoaching DNA PodcastSteve Shenbaum (Pt 1), Founder of Game On NationSteve Shenbaum is a classically trained actor/comedian and the president and founder of Game On Nation. Steve and his staff are innovators in the use of improvisation and game dynamics and Steve is considered one of the industry’s leading experts in culture development, team building, and communication presentation skills training. During part one Steve and I talk about what a diverse high school taught him, teaching Pete Sampras, the importance of authority and empathy, and much much more!Twitter, Facebook, Instagram:Game On Nation: @gameonnationSteve Shenbaum: @steveshenbaumWeb address:Live Training Programs and Consulting: www.gameonnation.comOnline Course: https://le...
2021-04-2035 minCoaching DNA PodcastKenny Trapp (Pt. 2) Golf Coach, Dallas Baptist UniversityKenny Trapp joins us for part 2 of his two-part episode. We talk about building relationships, showing grace to athletes, how long it took to build the foundation at DBU, and much much more!Authors Mentioned:Mark Batterson• Chasing the Lion• The Circle Maker• Win The Day• Whisper• All InJon Gordon• The Energy Bus• The No Complaining Rule• Training Camp• The Carpenter• The Coffee Bean• The Garden• The Hard Hat
2021-04-1331 minCoaching DNA PodcastKenny Trapp (Pt1) Golf Coach, Dallas Baptist UniversityKenny Trapp, Golf Coach at Dallas Baptist University joins us for part one of our two part podcast. Kenny has built an elite program at DBU. During the first of two conversations, we talk about the impact his dad had on him after leaving a junior college, his strengths, building relationships with his athletes, and much more!
2021-04-0634 minCoaching DNA PodcastWAYL #5 Values and Skill StackingJohn Mayer and I talk about values within a team and skill stacking on this 'What Are You Learning' (WAYL) episode!
2021-04-0139 minCoaching DNA PodcastPt 2. Aaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach, Loyola MarymountThis week's episode is part two of Aaron Mansfield, volleyball coach Loyola Marymount. We continued our conversation talking about ways he has grown over the last four years, his passion for program development, his learning rhythm, and much more!Are you a coach? Do you want to grow and develop? If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, The Tribe is a great place to be. We discuss key leadership topics that help sharpen and prepare coaches to coach at a higher level. Come hang!To sign up for The Tribe go to click HEREBooks Mentioned:Stillness is the...
2021-03-3034 minCoaching DNA PodcastAaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach, Loyola Marymount UniversityAaron Mansfield, Volleyball Coach at Loyola Marymount University joins us this week. Aaron is in his 4th season leading the Lion's program... having taken over for another podcast guest Tom Black who is at the University of Georgia. Aaron is a tenacious learner, humble, and a really good conversationalist. We talk about his keys to leadership, his strengths, reflections sessions inside his program, developing non-cognitive skills, and much more.
2021-03-2339 minCoaching DNA PodcastTrevor Stewart, Head Hockey Coach, Fairbanks Ice DogsTrevor Stewart, Head Hockey Coach for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs joins us on this week's episode. Trevor has had great success with the Ice Dogs. During our conversation we talk about his journey and the mentors who had an impact on him, the challenges of recruiting kids thousands of miles from home, how they develop their athletes, and much much more.
2021-03-1641 minCoaching DNA PodcastBrett Ledbetter, What Drives WinningBrett Ledbetter co-founder of What Drives Winning is our guest this week. Brett is a consultant, author, and speaker. His books include What Drives Winning Environments and What Drives Winning Teams. Brett and I talk about commonalities of elite leaders, he shares the genesis of What Drive Winning, the difference between pro and power tools, and much more. Brett’s company does outstanding work and the videos they create are extremely well done.
2021-03-0931 minCoaching DNA PodcastTodd Interdonato, Head Baseball Coach, Wofford CollegeTodd Interdonato, Head Baseball Coach at Wofford College joins us on this week's episode. Todd is extremely authentic and has great clarity into who he is and what his program is built on. I have found him to be a 'hidden' gem in the world of college baseball! We had a blast talking about driving cross country to accept a job not offered to him, ways he has changed in the last 14 years, characteristics of the Wofford program and much more!
2021-03-021h 16Coaching DNA PodcastCraig Custance, Author of 'Behind The Bench' & Editor-in-Chief at The AthleticCraig Custance, Author of 'Behind The Bench' & Editor-in-Chief at The Athletic joins us on this week's episode. Craig spent time with ten of the most elite coaches in the NHL which he turned into a book titled 'Behind the Bench'. During our conversation, we talk about Todd McLellan, Joel Quenneville, and John Cooper, commonalities of the elite leaders he has been around, his journey to The Athletic, and much more. Craig is down-to-earth and a great conversationalist!Behind The Bench, Inside the Minds of Hockey's Greatest CoachesCraig's Twitter- @craigcustance
2021-02-2353 minCoaching DNA PodcastWAYL #4 - Clarity and Watching VideoDuring episode #4 of 'What Are You Learning', John Mayer and I talk about bringing clarity to your program/team and keys to getting more from film study.
2021-02-1845 minCoaching DNA PodcastKerrick Jackson, President MLB Draft LeagueKerrick Jackson the new President MLB Draft League is our guest this week. Kerrick is super sharp, is great with people, and an excellent leader. Kerrick and I talk about his mentors, Scott Boras, turning around the Southern University baseball program, his new initiative to create more opportunities for minorities in baseball, and much much more!
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Coaching CoachesTravis Wyckoff, Kingdom Coaching: Helping Coaches Become Better Leaders🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE NEWSLETTER ------ My guest today is Travis Wyckoff, founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business for coaches to help provide the tools, strategies, and skills you need to transform how you lead yourself, lead others, and win in all areas. He also hosts the podcast called Coaching DNA, which I was recently a guest on. Previously, he coached college baseball for 11 years and spent six years leading on a church staff. In this episode, we discuss the transition from coaching college baseball to starting Kingdom Coaching. He explains the diffe...
2021-02-0953 minCoaching DNA PodcastDenny Scanlon, Deputy Commissioner, United States Hockey LeagueDenny Scanlon, Deputy Commissioner of the United States Hockey League joins us on this week's episode. Denny is humble, intelligent, and super aware. We talk about the power of connections and catching a break, how to get ahead, attributes of great leaders, commonalities of elite organizations, the power of being present, and much more.
2021-02-0950 minCoaching DNA PodcastGiovanni Guidetti, Turkish National Team Volleyball CoachGiovanni Guidetti, Turkish National Team Volleyball Coach and head coach of Vakifbank Club team join us on this week's episode. Giovanni is one of the most accomplished volleyball coaches in the world. During our conversation we talk about how to lead without using power, mentors who have impacted him, the importance of communication to keep alignment, & the toughest season in his career.
2021-02-021h 01Coaching DNA PodcastWAYL #3 **Special Guest Kevin Hambly**This week John and I have a special guest join us... Stanford volleyball coach Kevin Hambly. Kevin shares what he is doing in regards to some identity work with his athletes. John shares some mindfulness practices he is implementing with his athletes. If you are leading people... whether in sports or not, what these guys share is really good stuff!
2021-01-2722 minCoaching DNA PodcastColby Donovan, Host of Coaching Coaches PodcastColby Donovan, Host of Coaching Coaches Podcast, joins us on this week's episode. Colby and I talk about the great coaches he was around during his time with the University of Florida basketball program, his weekly curated newsletter, his podcast guest (they are awesome), the similarities between the finance world and sports, and much much more.Check out Colby's podcast and newsletter. They will both help you be a better leader!Coaching Coaches Podcast--> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-coaches/id1532564060Coaching Coaches weekly newsletter--> https://coachingcoaches.substack.com
2021-01-2658 minCoaching DNA PodcastAnne Walker, Golf Coach, Stanford UniversityAnne Walker, Golf Coach at Stanford University joins us on this week's episode. Anne is super sharp, engaging with great perspective. We talk about common attributes of great leaders, the challenge and blessing of coaching at Stanford, things she tries to help her ladies grow in, and much much more!
2021-01-191h 06Coaching DNA PodcastJim Schlossnagle, Baseball Coach, TCUJim Schlossnagle, Baseball Coach at TCU joins us on this week's episode. Jim has built a phenomenal program at TCU. During our conversation we talk about his journey from coaching as a college student to TCU, we talk about how he has hired great assistants, hating to lose more than loving to win, clarifying culture and much much more.
2021-01-121h 08Coaching DNA PodcastWAYL #2 (What Are You Learning?)In this episode of WAYL John Mayer and I talk about the power of questions and John continues to break down the ecological approach to coaching.
2021-01-0822 minCoaching DNA PodcastAndrew Checketts Head Baseball Coach University of Cal Santa BarbaraAndrew Checketts, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Cal Santa Barbara, joins us on this week's podcast. Andrew and I talk about some of his influences, namely Pat Casey former coach of Oregon State and George Horton former coach at Oregon and Cal State Fullerton, we talk recruiting, culture, UCSB's intern program, and more!
2021-01-051h 05Coaching DNA PodcastNate Loenser, NBA Assistant Basketball CoachNate Loenser, NBA Assistant Basketball Coach, joins us on this week's podcast. Nate is currently a coaching free agent. His last stop was with the Chicago Bulls, spending 5 seasons with them. During this episode, we talk about being a giver (not a taker), his journey from a baseball player in college to an NBA bench, the differences and similarities between coaching in college versus professional basketball, and much more!
2020-12-291h 08Coaching DNA PodcastJJ Picollo, Asst. GM, Kansas City RoyalsJJ Picollo, Asst. GM with the Kansas City Royals joins us on this week's episode. We talk about the hiring process, what makes elite leaders elite, the highest value activities when taking over a program or organization, and much more. As one person said about JJ "He has elite people skills, humble and smart" and you will get a sense of that during this interview!
2020-12-2245 minCoaching DNA PodcastJohn Tanner, Water Polo Coach, Stanford UniversityJohn Tanner Head Water Polo Coach at Stanford University joins us on today's episode. John has been at Stanford for 23 seasons and has won 7 National Championships. He is super sharp, humble and a voracious learner. We talk about how the pool is an extension of the classroom, his strengths, what similarities elite coaches have, and much much more!
2020-12-1556 minCoaching DNA PodcastSpecial Episode- What Are You Learning (WAYL)This is episode #1 of my special podcast. John Mayer and I talk about what we are learning... hence the name "What Are You Learning?" We talk about ecological coaching and identity in this first episode.
2020-12-1121 minCoaching DNA PodcastStan Bonewitz, Basketball Coach, Concordia UniversityStan Bonewitz Head Basketball Coach at Concordia University joins us on this week's episode. Stan and I talk about his time around Bob Knight, building culture in his program, the importance of connecting to the athletes, attributes of elite coaches, and much much more!
2020-12-081h 13Coaching DNA PodcastKeegan Cook Volleyball coach, University of WashingtonKeegan Cook, Volleyball coach at the University of Washington joins us on this week's episode. Keegan has done a great job at Washington, winning two Pac-12 titles and playing in three Elite 8's and a Final Four in his five seasons leading the Washington program. We talk about developing the person over the athlete, the rhythms of coaching, his mentors, his strengths, and much much more!
2020-12-011h 17Coaching DNA PodcastJen Greeny, Volleyball coach, Washington State UniversityJen Greeny, volleyball coach at Washington State University joins us on this week's episode. Jen has done a great job of turning around WSU volleyball and growing her program in one of the toughest conferences in the country. We talk about the challenges of turning a program around, how she navigates being a mother and a coach, the five pillars of their program, and much more.
2020-11-2450 minCoaching DNA PodcastTodd Gongwer, Author of 'Lead For God's Sake'Todd Gongwer, Author of 'Lead For God's Sake' joins us on this week's podcast. 'Lead For God's Sake' is a fable about finding your purpose in leadership and in life. Todd and I talk about his love for reading, how unhealthy leadership impacts people for generations, the most important attribute of elite leaders, and much more!
2020-11-171h 02Coaching DNA PodcastReggie Christiansen, Baseball Coach Sac State UniversityReggie Christiansen, Baseball Coach at Sac State University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about his hiring process, how tragedy shaped his leadership, culture, and much much more.
2020-11-1045 minCoaching DNA PodcastTim Ward, Head Soccer Coach, Pepperdine UniversityTim Ward, Head Soccer Coach at Pepperdine University joins us on this week's podcast. We dive into his journey from a band member to a head soccer coach, how he uses themes to build culture, the year that changed his coaching mentality, and much much more.Connect with Tim:@HeadCoachWardConnect with TravisWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-11-031h 17Coaching DNA PodcastRodney Hobbs, Pastor Stonegate ChurchRodney Hobbs, Pastor at Stonegate Church joins us on this week's podcast. Rodney is a great leader and really wise. We talk about culture building and sustaining, why it is so important to call the gold out in others, the importance of naming cultural values and behaviors, and much much more.
2020-10-2656 minCoaching DNA PodcastBen McCollum Head Basketball Coach, NW Missouri State UniversityBen McCollum the Head Basketball Coach at NW Missouri State University joins us on this week's episode. We talk about the importance of being positive, the difference between first place people and second place people, and the impact that coaches can have on young people.Connect w/ Ben@CoachMcCollum@NWBearcatMBBConnect w/ TravisWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-10-2054 minCoaching DNA PodcastBeth Launiere, Volleyball Coach, University of UtahBeth Launiere, Volleyball Coach at the University of Utah joins us on this week's podcast. Beth has built a great program at Utah over her 30+ years as the head coach. During this conversation, we talk staff leadership, hiring, her and her program's growth and evolution over the 30 years, and much much more.Connect with Beth:@CoachLauniereBeth's Book:Stop Competing and Start Winning: The Business of Coaching (Coming late Oct.)Connect with Travis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-10-131h 00Coaching DNA PodcastMike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach, Ole MissMike Clement, Asst. Baseball Coach at Ole Miss joins us on this week's podcast. Mike is a star in college baseball. We talk about the power of relationships, how culture is built at Ole Miss baseball, what makes a great assistant coach, and much much more.Books mentioned:The Travelers Gift- Andy AndrewsFind Mike at @MClementBSBConnect with me:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-10-061h 06Coaching DNA PodcastSix Key PrinciplesThis week I talk about six principles to win influence and help people achieve at a high level. I was a guest on Coach Your Brains Out podcast the last two weeks and am releasing the audio from that podcast on my podcast this week. Enjoy
2020-09-291h 08Coaching DNA PodcastJacie Hoyt, Head Basketball Coach, University of Missouri at Kansas CityJacie Hoyt, Head Basketball Coach at the University of Missouri at Kansas City joins us on this week's episode. Jacie and I talk about her journey which included multiple injuries and a really impactful coach, how she turned the program around, how she builds a player-led team, and much more.Jacie:Twitter: @CoachJacieInstagram: coachjacieTravis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-09-2154 minCoaching DNA PodcastTwila Kaufman, Asst. Coach, Houston DashTwila Kaufman, Asst. coach for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League joins us on this week's podcast. Twila and I talk culture, clarity of communication, attributes of great leaders, and much much more.Connect with Twila:@TwilaKaufmanConnect with Travis:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-09-151h 36Coaching DNA PodcastRobert Ruiz - Head Baseball Coach, Westmont CollegeRobert Ruiz, Head Baseball Coach at Westmont College joins us on this week's episode. We talk about his passion to develop men and not just baseball players, how he navigates marriage, parenting, coaching and his other responsibilities at Westmont, his values for the program, and much much more!Books Mentioned:InsideOut Coaching- Joe EhrmannReclaiming Conversation- Sherry TurkleDeep Work- Cal NewportAtomic Habits- James ClearObstacle Is the Way- Ryan HolidayThe Coddling of the American Mind- Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Ruthless Elimination of Hurry- John Mark ComerLeaders Eat Last- Simon SinekRobert's Twitter@CoachRuiz23Connect With TravisWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: tr...
2020-09-081h 03Coaching DNA PodcastChristy Johnson-Lynch, Volleyball Coach, Iowa State UniversityChristy Johnson-Lynch, volleyball Coach at Iowa State University joins us on this week's podcast. We dive into her mentors Terri Pettit and John Cook, her strengths and constraints, how openness and vulnerability have played a role in her program, and much much more.Christy's Twitter- @CJohnsonLynchBooks Mentioned this episode:There I Am- Ruthie LindseyMan's Seach For Meaning- Victor FranklFind Travis At:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-08-271h 12Coaching DNA PodcastGene Munster, Managing Partner, Loup VenturesSPECIAL EPISODE: Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures joins us on this week's episode. Gene has worked with and been around some of the best leaders in Silicon Valley. He is a venture capitalist and has been around the tech sector for years. We talk about Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and others. He shares his beliefs about culture and the importance of curiosity.Gene's Twitter@munster_gene@LoupVenturesYou can find me here:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-08-251h 06Coaching DNA PodcastJohn McCormack, Head Baseball Coach, Florida Atlantic UniversityJohn McCormack, Head Baseball Coach at Florida Atlantic University joins us on this week's episode. We talk empathy, his strengths, his constraints, and how cancer clarified his purpose. John, who has spent his whole coaching career at FAU, is authentic, really engaging, and one of the really good guys in baseball!Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNA
2020-08-171h 08Coaching DNA PodcastTom Black, Head Volleyball Coach, University of GeorgiaTom Black, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Georgia joins us on this week's podcast. Tom and I talk about a mentor by the name of Ken Stanley and how Ken helped develop him, we talk about his constraints, how he develops leaders in his program, his learning and growth rhythms, and much much more. Tom is humble, focused, and super transparent and you will love this conversation. Books Mentioned:Extreme Ownership- Jocko WillinkWelcoming the Unwelcome- Pema ChodronWitness- Whitaker ChambersThe Dichotomy of Leadership- Jocko Willink---Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNAInstagram: traviswyckoff
2020-08-111h 06Coaching DNA PodcastKristy Kiely, Soccer Coach, Point Loma UniversityKristy Kiely, Soccer Coach at Point Loma University joins us on this week's podcast. We discuss being a female in coaching, building culture, the importance of mentors, and her routines and rhythms of growth.Books Mentioned:Legacy-James KerrCoddling Of the American Mind- Greg LukianoffObstacle is the Way- Ryan HolidayDiscernment- Henri NouwenWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNA
2020-08-041h 04Coaching DNA PodcastSean Johnson, Scouting Director Minnesota TwinsSean Johnson, Scouting Director with the Minnesota Twins joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about his college coaches Gene Stephenson and Brent Kemnitz, his strengths and weaknesses, how he builds trust in the scouting department, the great leadership with the Twins, and much much more.Link to the books mentioned on this episode:Wisdom Of Crowds - James SurowieckiRange - David EpsteinObstacle Is the Way - Ryan HolidayHow to find me:Website: kingdomcoachingtw.comTwitter: @KingdomCoachTWPodcast Twitter: @Coaching_DNA
2020-07-281h 02Coaching DNA PodcastLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance CoachLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach with Performance Mountain joins us on this week's episode. Larry has worked with many programs in college athletics. On this episode, we talk about building trust as a coach, and why that is so important, the importance of being vulnerable, what great coaches master, and much much more!Larry can be found at https://www.performancemountain.comFollow me on twitter at @KingdomCoachTW and @Coaching_DNAWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.com
2020-07-211h 19Coaching DNA PodcastJohn Mayer, Beach Volleyball Coach, Loyola Marymount UniversityJohn Mayer, Beach Volleyball Coach at Loyola Marymount University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about ways to give space and opportunities for athletes to grow in leadership skills, the importance of feedback from your athletes, mistakes he has made in his first several years at Loyola Marymount, and much much more.website: kingdomcoachingtw.comtwitter: @KingdomCoachTWpodcast twitter: @Coaching_DNAJohn's Podcast: Coach Your Brains Out
2020-07-141h 12Coaching DNA PodcastBernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning, Pittsburg PiratesBernie Holliday, Director of Mental Conditioning with the Pittsburg Pirates joins us on this week's episode. Bernie and I talk about what separates the great from the good, managing emotions, other techniques for peak performance, and much much more!
2020-07-071h 33Coaching DNA PodcastTravis Janssen Head Baseball Coach Austin Peay UniversityTravis Janssen, Head Baseball Coach at Austin Peay University, joins us on this week's podcast. Travis shares his journey from player to coach and how writing some letters helped land him his first coaching job. We talk about how he develops his athletes and staff and we spend some time talking about how to navigate the rhythms of being a good husband and dad and at the same time be a good coach.Angela Duckworth- Grit
2020-06-3047 minCoaching DNA PodcastDr. Kathleen Paulsen, Head Soccer Coach, John Brown UniversityDr. Kathleen Paulsen, Head Soccer Coach at John Brown University joins us on this week's podcast. We talk about her journey from D1 soccer player to the medical profession to college soccer coach, he improvements over the last 7 years, and keys to her building a winning culture at JBU.Prodigal God - Tim KellerGod is the Gospel - John Piper
2020-06-2339 minCoaching DNA PodcastAaron Boone, Manager, New York YankeesAaron Boone, manager for the New York Yankees, joins us on this week's podcast. Aaron and I talk about his strengths, what drew him back into the game after 7 years with ESPN, how growing up in the big leagues helped his playing and managerial career, and much more!
2020-06-1638 minCoaching DNA PodcastDavid & Keith Mayer, Authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach QuicklyDavid & Keith Mayer are the authors of Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effectively Coach Quickly join us on this week's podcast. We dive into their book and talk about neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how they can help a coach, what towards motivation is, and the importance of connection.
2020-06-091h 00Coaching DNA PodcastKyle Stark Former Assistant GM Pittsburg Pirates & Current Professional MentorKyle Stark, The former Assistant GM Pittsburg Pirates & Current Professional Mentor, joins us on this week's podcast. We discuss culture, what traits elite leaders have, mistakes in leadership, and much much more.If - Mark BattersonA Million Miles in a Thousand Years - Donald MillerBuilding A Story Brand - Donald MillerMarketing Made Simple - Donald MillerStrength Training - Frans Bosch
2020-06-021h 26Coaching DNA PodcastRick Jones, Senior Advisor to Head Football Coach at U of MissouriRick Jones, Senior Advisor to Head Football Coach at U of Missouri joins us on this week's podcast. Rick comes to Missouri after winning 9 state championships at Greenwood HS (Ark). We talk about his playing career and his inauspicious start to his career. We also visit about growth mindset and what he thinks about that topic, his leadership training, and much more. Rick is an unbelievable mind, exudes humility and his really funny.Gridiron Genius - Mike Lombardi Mindset- Carol Dweck
2020-05-261h 15Coaching DNA PodcastAnson Dorrance, Head Soccer Coach, University of North CarolinaAnson Dorrance, Head Soccer Coach at the University of North Carolina joins us on this week's podcast. Anson has won more national championships than any college coach in history. He has led the women's soccer program to 21 national championships. We talk about growth mindset, his reading habits, and how he teaches the values of his program.Anson has written three phenomenal books titledThe WatchmanThe Vision of a ChampionTraining Soccer ChampionsThe Second Mountain - David Brooks
2020-05-191h 30Coaching DNA PodcastKirsten Bernthal Booth, Head Volleyball Coach, Creighton UniversityKirsten Bernthal Booth the Head Volleyball Coach at Creighton University joins us on this week's podcast. She shares the story of how she got the job at Creighton, her strengths and areas of constraints, and she shares the story about a rough season in 2011 that was a catalyst for change. She is unbelievably self-aware and humble and shares so many nuggets of wisdom during this podcast.
2020-05-121h 01Coaching DNA PodcastJeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach University of LouisvilleJeff Walz, Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville join us on this week's podcast. Jeff and I talk about his strengths and weaknesses, some hurdles he has had to overcome, and the key to building culture at Louisville.
2020-05-0544 minCoaching DNA PodcastBrian O'Connor Head Baseball Coach, University of VirginiaBrian O'Connor, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Virginia joins us on this week's podcast. Brian shares the story that propelled the 2015 team to the national championship, attributes of good leaders, his strengths, and much more.
2020-04-2853 minCoaching DNA PodcastTravis Hudson- Head Volleyball Coach, Western Kentucky UniversityTravis Hudson, Head Volleyball Coach at Western Kentucky University, joins us on this week's podcast. Travis shares his unusual journey on becoming the volleyball coach at WKU at age 24. We talk about authenticity, communication and its importance, and much more.
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