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Ep. 008 | Coaching the Whole Athlete ft. Olympian Matt Yates
In this episode of Ballers Brew, we’re joined by Olympian, Commonwealth Games medalist, and sub-4-minute miler Matt Yates to explore his journey from elite middle-distance runner to transformative coach and founder of The Run Yard.
Matt opens up about how his competitive past shaped a new way of thinking—where performance is matched by emotional intelligence, and leadership means knowing when to listen. He shares lessons on finding meaning in success, building healthy team culture, and the challenge of transitioning beyond elite sport.
We talk about what it really takes to coach the whole athlete: balancing empathy with accountability, creating communities that thrive, and staying resilient when things feel uncertain or unseen. Whether you’re chasing podiums or purpose, Matt’s insights will leave you thinking differently about how growth, grit, and connection all work together.
This episode will shift your perspective on what it really means to win.
🎧 SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiVxYEHDi0KS2Lec1x8htw
📲 Follow for bonus clips & BTS:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballersbrew
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ballersbrew
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ballersbrew
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Meet Matt
07:00 – Motive Matters
09:00 – Forming Perspective
15:00 – Selfish Side of Success
19:00 – Training Group Dynamics
25:00 – The Just Cause for Reason
29:00 – Power of Observation
37:00 – Holistic Wellbeing for Life After Sport
44:00 – Balancing Empathy and Execution
48:00 – From Connections to Community
55:00 – Navigating Obscurity and Obstacles
01:01:00 – Shared Journey to Mental Strength
01:06:00 – Evolving Strategies
01:14:00 – The Team as One
01:21:00 – Matt’s Mission
01:29:00 – Final Reflection
#BallersBrew #WorldsHottest #SportsPodcast #BallerNation #SportsIndustry #SportsTalk #Sports #Coaching #CoachingTips #HighPerformance #Track #Athletics #Athlete #Olympics
Audio Credit: "I'm Ready" - AJR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2dJxFIV28Y
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajrbrothers
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By Michael BromfieldIn this episode of Ballers Brew, we’re joined by Olympian, Commonwealth Games medalist, and sub-4-minute miler Matt Yates to explore his journey from elite middle-distance runner to transformative coach and founder of The Run Yard.
Matt opens up about how his competitive past shaped a new way of thinking—where performance is matched by emotional intelligence, and leadership means knowing when to listen. He shares lessons on finding meaning in success, building healthy team culture, and the challenge of transitioning beyond elite sport.
We talk about what it really takes to coach the whole athlete: balancing empathy with accountability, creating communities that thrive, and staying resilient when things feel uncertain or unseen. Whether you’re chasing podiums or purpose, Matt’s insights will leave you thinking differently about how growth, grit, and connection all work together.
This episode will shift your perspective on what it really means to win.
🎧 SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiVxYEHDi0KS2Lec1x8htw
📲 Follow for bonus clips & BTS:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballersbrew
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ballersbrew
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ballersbrew
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Meet Matt
07:00 – Motive Matters
09:00 – Forming Perspective
15:00 – Selfish Side of Success
19:00 – Training Group Dynamics
25:00 – The Just Cause for Reason
29:00 – Power of Observation
37:00 – Holistic Wellbeing for Life After Sport
44:00 – Balancing Empathy and Execution
48:00 – From Connections to Community
55:00 – Navigating Obscurity and Obstacles
01:01:00 – Shared Journey to Mental Strength
01:06:00 – Evolving Strategies
01:14:00 – The Team as One
01:21:00 – Matt’s Mission
01:29:00 – Final Reflection
#BallersBrew #WorldsHottest #SportsPodcast #BallerNation #SportsIndustry #SportsTalk #Sports #Coaching #CoachingTips #HighPerformance #Track #Athletics #Athlete #Olympics
Audio Credit: "I'm Ready" - AJR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2dJxFIV28Y
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajrbrothers