In our final episode on Joe Maddon, we explore the age old debate of man vs. machines...baseball analytics vs. gut instinct. We also dive into the magical moments of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Game 7, with some amazing words from Theo Epstein regarding that rain delay and the Jason Heyward led team meeting that transpired.

00:00 Intro - Man Vs. Machines

01:24 Analytics vs. Instintc - Man Vs. Machines

14:45 Analytics vs. Instinct - Game 7 2016 WS - Pitching Decisions

24:04 Series Conclusion: Rain Delay - Let The Lead Bulls Run

Joe Maddon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/

Shohei Ohtani. Jake Arrieta. These guys were unlocked by Maddon's belief that you shouldn't mess with greatness. For Shohei, it was to stop coddling him. Give him more, not less. Quit monitoring him so closely, and let him go be an athlete. For Arrieta, it was to let him pitch cross-body. Let him pitch complete games. Let him be himself. There is so much wisdom from Joe Maddon in this episode today. I hope you enjoy.

00:00 Intro

01:25 Don't Mess With Greatness - Shohei Ohtani

09:34 Don't Mess With Greatness - Complete Games

12:29 Don't Mess With Greatness - Jake Arrieta

17:33 Relationships & Trust

23:45 Conclusion

Joe's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798

Joe Maddon, the philosopher king. There are many layers to this man. In part 1 of this 3 part deep dive we look at his Pennsylvania origins, early coaching influences, and some of this famous and entertaining "Maddonisms". I hope you enjoy. Podcast also available on Apple, Spotify, etc.

00:00 PART I - ORIGINS & MADDONISMS

03:29 Early Life - Hazleton, Family, Coaches

09:06 Early Life - Coaching Influences

12:20 Early Life - Coaches - Bob Clear

13:50 Early Life - Coaches - Gene Mauch

17:57 Early Life - Conclusion

18:40 Coaching - Original Thinker

20:57 Coaching - Intellectual Honesty

23:39 Maddonism - Process is Fearless

28:13 Maddonism - "Try Not To Suck"

30:38  Maddonism - "Aim High"

33:49 Maddonism - Never Let The Pressure Exceed The Pleasure

35:22 Conclusion

Book:The Book of Joe:

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There were too made good takeaways on Jay Wright's book Attitude not to do a follow up episode. In this episode we dive into more on Jay's pre-Villanova stops such as Hofstra and UNLV. We also cover the great role of the Team Chaplain at Villanova. Thanks for listening.

00:00 Intro

01:17 Early Coaching Stops

14:22 UNLV, Hofstra, & Dream Job at Nova

21:45 Team Chaplains - Fr. Lazor & Fr. Rob

31:42 Conclusion

Today we dive into the great Jay Wright. I appreciated Jay from afar, but after studying him, I'm an even bigger fan now. You'll love learning about Jay's childlike appreciation for Philadelphia and Big East basketball, the awesome traditions of Villanova Basketball, Daniel Ochefu's inspiring leadership in the 2016 National Championship game, and so much more. Thanks for listening.

00:00 Intro

03:48 Early Life - Love For Philly, The Big 5, & The Big East

09:21 His Dad, The Larks, & A Key Lesson Learned

14:24 Early Coaching Stops - Summary

16:56 What Makes Jay Great - Elite Perspective

29:11 Jay's Coaching - Things I Took Away

40:09 Conclusion

Jay's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Attitude-audiobook/dp/B01ND18A2R

Final Minutes of the Villanova/UNC 2016 National Championship Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTThyQPoXxY

Things get personal for Dan, and for me, in this episode. I think you'll love what you learn about Dan Hurley. There is so much more than meets the eye, and he's doing work that transcends basketball as it relates to what he's doing for anxiety / depression / mental health awareness. But beyond that there's a ton of great basketball content and history in this podcast that I think you'll love. Thanks for listening.

00:00 Danny Hurley: Human.

04:30 Early Life - Dad / Jersey City

20:31 Early Life - Brother Bobby (Bob Jr.)

24:57 Anxiety & Depression

37:26 Dan's Anxiety & Bobby Coming Up Clutch

43:12 Sister Catherine - Manna from the Heavens

52:21 Young Dan Shows Guts At Seton Hall Press Conference

54:04 Impetus to Coach & Return to Seton Hall

56:18 Coach Blaney - Postive Coach

59:50 Evolving as a Man & Coach at Uconn

01:04:58 Uconn - Dan's Early Seasons

01:13:51 Coaching - Becoming a Better Offensive Coach

01:16:04 The New Way: Alex Karaban

01:20:27 Using Your Resources - HD Intelligence (Analytics)

01:23:48 Family - Andrea Hurley

01:31:42 Family - Andrew Hurley

01:33:36 Conclusion - "And One"

His excellent new book: Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Stop-Leadership-Takes-Great/dp/1668095742/-1

Today on the The Coaches Podcast we chronicle C. Vivian Stringer, best known for her career as an elite NCAA women's basketball coach at Cheney State, Iowa, and Rutgers. But there are so many more enriching elements to her as a human. Basketball fans and fans of incredible humans alike will enjoy this podcast. Thanks as always for listening.

00:00 Intro

03:39 Parents & Early Life

04:48 Early Life - Dad - Charles "Buddy" Stoner

07:50 Early Life - Dad - Standing Tall

10:01 Early Life - Mom

13:53 Early Life - Edenborn Sundays

15:18 Marriage to Bill "Willie" Stringer

18:52 Coaching - Tone Setters

20:42 Coaching - Scheduled Fearlessly

22:05 Coaching - "Defense is Team Personified"

22:57 Coaching - Discipline & High Standards

24:58 Coaching - Culture Saves The Day

26:39 Coaching - Point Guard Poetry

27:27 Coaching - Co-Coaching With John Chaney

28:13 Coaching - Teacher & Life Long Learner

30:04 Coaching - Perseverance / Don Imus Comments

33:36 Close - Vivian Stringer Character

Her Book / Memoir Standing Tall : https://a.co/d/05KIUVtS

Come along today as we study "The Dean of College Basketball", Dean Smith. The man is pure goodness.

One of the things Dean was most "about" was his belief in the equal treatment of all mankind. That's one of the great lessons we’ll learn from him today. Along the way we’ll hear some great UNC Basketball stories and player perspectives, as well as gain some great life advice and coaching tips from the "Dean of College Basketball" himself, Dean Smith.

00:00 Intro

01:35 Early Life

06:14 Coaching - Preparation - Loves Practice

15:34 Coaching - PART Method Teaching

17:11 Positive Coaching

27:12 Whole Person

36:41 Goodness - Highly Consciencous & Equal Treatment

47:27 Coach Smith On Losing

54:22 Conclusion

Dean's Book/Source Text: The Carolina Way: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Coaching (2005)

By Dean Smith, Gerald D. Bell, and John Kilgo.

https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Way-Leadership-Lessons-Coaching/dp/0143034642/

Dean's Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Coachs-Life-Years-College-Basketball/dp/0375758801

Nick Saban might just be the most "about it" human you'll ever learned about, and his outrageous success comes as no surprise after learning more about him. In today's episode of The Coaches Podcast, we're going to peel back the layers of this 7 time National Champ, and find out what makes him, and his success, tick. Spend 40 minutes and became more elite yourself just by proximity to a little bit of knowledge on Coach Saban. He's that good.

00:00 Intro

02:05 Early Life

07:53 Early Life - High School Coaches

09:39 Early Life - Kent State / Don James

13:18 Coaching - Dominate

19:06 Coaching - Patience

23:36 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Elite

26:10 Coaching - Organization Skills - Recruiting

28:14 Coaching - Organizational Skills - Practices

29:20 Coaching - Eliminate The Clutter

30:41 Coaching - Positive or Negative Coaching?

34:49 Coaching - Avoid Tiger Cages

36:41 Movies - Eve of LSU National Championship Game

38:39 Conclusion

Nick's Book / Source Text: How Good Do You Want to Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life (2007)

By: Nick Saban and Brian Curtis

https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-You-Want-Champions/dp/0345500849/

Book on Charlie Munger - Poor Charlie's Almanac

Today on The Coaches Podcast we dive into the one and only Lou Holtz. I just learned recently that Lou has gone into hospice. First off, I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Lou and his family. It makes me even more grateful to be spending time relishing this incredible man's life, and the lessons he left us.

Lou Holtz did incredible things with the hand he was dealt. In this episode he's going to show us how to punch above our weight class and create a life of meaning and service. We'll hear some great stories from his time at Notre Dame, NC State, South Carolina, the NY Jets, and more. Thanks for listening.

00:00 Intro

01:53 Upbringing & Early Life

08:13 Early LIfe - Coaches

11:39 Coaching - Total Belief & Commitment

13:01 Coaching - Resiliency

20:09 Coaching - High Standards

23:14 Coaching - High Standards / Ohio State

24:53 Coaching - High Standards / Notre Dame

28:51 Coaching - Hard Work & Persistence

31:35 Iron Integrity & Values

40:47 Mistakes & Failure

41:52 Mistakes & Failure - Ohio State to William & Mary Transition

44:48 Mistakes & Failure - NY Jets

49:13 Conclusion - 1987 Cotton Bowl Loss - Chris Zorich Moment

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wins-Losses-Lessons-Autobiography-published/dp/B00292K40I