Nate Shaw has served as the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2006.
As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E), Nate has spent over two decades helping elite athletes maximize their potential (physically, mentally, and emotionally).
In this episode, Nate shares insights from 23 seasons in professional baseball on development, leadership, feedback, self-awareness, and the mindset that separates good coaches from great ones. He reflects on the power of trust, the lessons he’s learned from fatherhood, and why he believes love and service sit at the core of performance and growth.
Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:
[5:12] — The Core Qualities of a Great Coach
[9:13] — Leading With Service in Mind
[11:25] — Separating Good vs. Great
[13:45] — What Are You Committed To?
[16:45] — Lessons From Early Failures
[19:51] — The Gift of Feedback
[25:37] — Shifting a Player's Mindset
[30:09] — Distinguishing Facts vs. Stories
[33:37] — Helping People Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs
[42:41] — Creating Your Future
[49:51] — Committing to a Team's Mission and Values
[54:35] — Building a Coaching Tree
[58:51] — Lessons on Leadership from Fatherhood and Love
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By Zach BrandonNate Shaw has served as the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2006.
As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E), Nate has spent over two decades helping elite athletes maximize their potential (physically, mentally, and emotionally).
In this episode, Nate shares insights from 23 seasons in professional baseball on development, leadership, feedback, self-awareness, and the mindset that separates good coaches from great ones. He reflects on the power of trust, the lessons he’s learned from fatherhood, and why he believes love and service sit at the core of performance and growth.
Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:
[5:12] — The Core Qualities of a Great Coach
[9:13] — Leading With Service in Mind
[11:25] — Separating Good vs. Great
[13:45] — What Are You Committed To?
[16:45] — Lessons From Early Failures
[19:51] — The Gift of Feedback
[25:37] — Shifting a Player's Mindset
[30:09] — Distinguishing Facts vs. Stories
[33:37] — Helping People Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs
[42:41] — Creating Your Future
[49:51] — Committing to a Team's Mission and Values
[54:35] — Building a Coaching Tree
[58:51] — Lessons on Leadership from Fatherhood and Love
More Resources from Nate:
More Resources from Zach: