Coach Patrick Murphy on PERSON over athlete, “Affirmation Bags”, and Power of Tiny Gains at Alabama Softball
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to University of Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy about building the culture of his program by prioritizing the PERSON first - athlete second, capturing his players’ hearts with “Affirmation Bags”, and The Power of Tiny Gains in building the program’s culture.
Tyler Johnson on Developing team trust, the intangibles of self, and obtaining buy-in on a team
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Tyler about coach Mark Farley and the rise of the Northern Iowa football program, how leaders can develop team trust, and the intangibles of self in elite leaders and high performers.
Hunter Sims on Being a college AD, recruiting and hiring the best, and effective team communication
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Howard Payne Athletic Director Hunter Sims about appreciating the “invisible paychecks” coaches receive, how he developed his one-year onboarding program for 1st time head coaches, and what AD's look for when hiring a head coach to lead an athletic program.
Joan Ryan of the San Francisco Giants on the Science and Soul of Team Success
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to author Joan Ryan about team chemistry and how it affects performance, why trust among teammates and co-workers is so crucial to building great chemistry, and how relationships influence the team dynamics within the locker room.
Brian Decker on How Character Plays into Selecting the Best, Evaluating NFL Players, and Building a Winner in Indy
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Indianapolis Colts’ Director of Team Development Brian Decker about his model for talent assessment, how character is the bridge between talent and performance, and how the Colts’ see the culture of their team as a competitive advantage.
Kelvin Beachum on his 11-year NFL career, Locker Room Leadership, and Leaving a Legacy of Giving Back
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with NFL player Kelvin Beachum about his success in professional football despite being an “undersized” NFL Offensive Tackle, the great leadership ability of Mike Tomlin and Todd Bowles, and leaving a legacy of serving others in his community.
Steve Mellor: Performance coach, former college swim coach, and host of the Career Competitor podcast
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with performance coach Steve Mellor about his competitive swim career, his transition to becoming a career and executive coach, and setting a minimum standard to achieve sustained success.
Mitch Ford (Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets) on the legendary coach who helped him, working with stars, and winning credibility
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with NBA Player development coach Mitch Ford about how a NBA coaching legend helped him get his start in the NBA, working first-hand with great NBA players Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic, and the commonalities among the best cultures in the NBA
Brittni Donaldson on being the youngest female coach in NBA history, the ignored factors with evaluating basketball players, and winning an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with former NBA assistant coach Brittni Donaldson about coaching across genders as a female NBA coach, the factors that are ignored when evaluating NBA talent, and winning an NBA championship in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors
29 | Alan Stein Jr. on strategies to improve performance, how NBA stars Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo blend confidence with humility, and his new book, Sustain Your Game
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with Alan Stein Jr. about how he embraced being “the warm-up guy” to set the foundation for his career, how great athletes raise their game by focusing on the basics, and how professional basketball players hone their mental management techniques to sustain their game in basketball and in life.
28 | Kevin Eastman on working with Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett's silent work ethic, winning an NBA Title with the 2008 Boston Celtics, and lessons from a career of working with the best of the best
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with former NBA coach Kevin Eastman about what he learned working for with Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett’s “silent work ethic”, the team concept that separated the 2008 Boston Celtics NBA championship team, and the most important components to achieving success in basketball and in life.
27 | Yogi Roth on Playing and Coaching Football, Working with Pete Carroll, and the Power of Stories
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with Yogi Roth about what he learned working for Pete Carroll at USC, what separates the great athletes he’s worked in his career, and how he elicits a wide-range of emotions through his storytelling.
26 | Rick Sessinghaus on Coaching Collin Morikawa, How Flow Follows Focus, and Achieving Peak Performance in the Game of Golf
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with Rick Sessinghaus about his coaching journey with top PGA golfer Collin Morikawa, the background and mental makeup that helped separate Collin to become one of the best golfers in the game, and what it takes to master peak performance on and off the golf course.
25 | Carnegie Mellon Head Coach Ryan Larsen on Becoming a Head Coach, Developing Young Men, and Bringing Your Best Every Day
In this conversation, Evan Burk speaks with Carnegie Mellon Head Coach Ryan Larsen about how his elite organizational skills, creating a culture that is all about the team, and how he evaluates both the person and the player in the recruiting process.
24 | Texas Rangers’ Assistant GM Josh Boyd on Judging a Player’s Makeup, Evaluating the Person and the Player, and Building a Team with Character
In this conversation, Evan Burk speaks with Josh about how he went from a baseball writer to Major League Scout, the skill set makes a good evaluator, and looking at how players deal with success and failure to help judge the character make up of players.
23 | Dickey Simpkins on Michael Jordan's Leadership, How Phil Jackson Managed Personalities and Egos, and Winning Titles on the 90's Bulls
In this conversation, Evan Burk speaks with Dickey about the winning culture on the Chicago Bulls under Phil Jackson, how his daily approach earned the respect of Michael Jordan, and using his playing experiences in his current role as an NBA Scout and TV Analyst.
22 | Evan Burk Keynote on The NFL Approach to Building Winning Teams - Coaching Styles of Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, and Mike Tomlin
In this keynote, Evan Burk breaks down the realities of building teams in highly competitive environments and shares the four elements crucial for any successful organization to create a championship culture, whether in sports, business, or beyond.
21 | Cody Royle on Managing The Tough Stuff
Cody Royle is an author, speaker, podcast host and football coach. He served as the head coach of AFL Team Canada, the men's national program for Australian Rules football, and author of the books "The Tough Stuff" and "Where Others Won't"
20 | Coach Mark Richt on Bobby Bowden, recruiting Deion Sanders, consistency and success at Florida State and Georgia, and leading the right way
Coach Mark Richt served as the head football coach for the University of Georgia and the University of Miami, as well as a longtime assistant coach for the Florida State University Seminoles under his mentor, Bobby Bowden where he was part of 2 National Championship teams.
19 | Coach Matt Doherty on A Passion for Leadership and Learning
Coach Matt Doherty served as the head basketball coach for 4 college programs: Notre Dame, his alma mater North Carolina, FAU, and SMU. He played at the University of North Carolina under legendary head coach Dean Smith and is the author of the book "Rebound: From Pain to Passion".