Seattle Seahawks legend Jim Zorn joined the show to talk culture, coaching philosophy, and QB development.  This man is among the best quarterback developers in the country; this is a great listen for anyone curious how great coaches break down complex ideas! 

Along with some excellent guests on this year's podcasts, I wanted to share a couple themes from some of the wonderful competitors that have come into our circle.  We all have ideas for the New Year; everyone comes in with resolutions or objectives...and most of the time they come up short.  Why?  
Because we don't follow our own script.  Here are two key insights to help navigate your upcoming opportunities - the second one might surprise you! 

Awesome talk with one of the world's top competitors!  Bethanie has a perspective that can only be gained through experiences as a tennis prodigy, a hungry professional, and an Olympic champion!  Such an awesome human to spend an hour with; incredibly insightful information for athletes and their families.  Check her out @matteksands (twitter and instagram)! 

Couple themes keep popping up this year that are great conversation pieces with our athletes, regardless of age.  

Communication is a two way street, and emotion (unfortunately) plays a huge part in how we interpret words.  How to convey our thoughts in a competitive environment will ultimately determine the success of our assets, so spend the time to get right! 

That time of year, especially in my sport, where the days seem to drag on.  How do you as the leader of an organization/family continue to get the most out of your athletes?  

Best holiday of the year!  What should athletes be thankful for?  Those things that are available to everyone, but only they have learned how to use! 

We are always looking to find more to do.  More training, more games...have you ever thought about what kind of model will move the dial the most for your athlete?  If you are going to spend the resources, make sure it is moving the dial.

We need to redefine our priorities; what is really the most important 'ability'? 

What are the factors that create the conditions for an unwavering state of mind?  The foundation of every successful athlete is a strong belief in their ability to accomplish the required task.  But how do we develop that?