WIN: Championship Traits For Life

Which would you rather have: a long career as a pro-athlete or the #1 podcast in your sport in the world? Ryan Whitney accomplished both, through an NHL career and co-hosting Barstool Sports Spittin Chiclets. 

In this episode of WIN: Championship Traits For Life, Ryan dives deep with us into his NHL career and the ups and downs that players experience as pro athletes. We also speak about some of the leaders that have shaped him throughout his life and also the keys to creating not just a winning organization in sports, business, and podcasting, but one where people can thrive continually. 

• Ryan discusses his hockey development through school and how it impacted his NHL career: 1:49
• Ryan shares why culture is so important to sports and business: 7:13
• Ryan talks about how he learned to overcome his adversities: 12:55
• Ryan talks about being selfless: 17:47
• Ryan shares stories of the leaders he had and learned from during his NHL career: 22:04
• Ryan talks about being an authentic leader: 28:37
• Ryan touches how organizations can change to allow their players (or workers) to reach their full potential: 30:22
• Ryan comments on how understanding the motivation of players can help guide them to their maximum performance: 37:12
• Ryan discusses what skills he learned from his professional and youth hockey career and applied to Spittin’ Chiclets: 47:26

Rick Nash, is a 15 year NHL veteran, former Captain, 5-time All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and current Director of Player Development for the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

This week on WIN, he shares his philosophies of leadership as a teammate, captain, coach, and member of his organization while also telling us some incredible stories of his time in the game. 
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Rick discusses who and what he thinks about when reflecting on the honor of having his number retired by the Blue Jackets: 1:31

Rick talks about his current role as director of player development with the Blue Jackets: 3:47

Rick shares the challenges he faced as the face of the Blue Jackets when he was drafted: 10:15

Rick tells the importance of continuing to learn and grow as a leader while leading: 13:01

Rick shares how he would approach a coach with an uncomfortable situation, as a young captain: 21:11

Rick discusses culture and how important it is for the success of a team: 24:54

Rick talks about understanding roles and how important it is to the culture of the team: 36:37

Rick gives young coaches advice on leadership based on his career as a coach and under multiple coaching styles: 41:11

Rick defines mental fitness and shares how he trains his: 47:28

No team has ever succeeded when those involved are only worried about themselves. It does beg the question though, How do you create a WE over ME mentality for your team? 

Our guest today, Sergeant Major (Ret) Chris "Dutch” Moyer will help craft you an answer.

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-Dutch takes us through his journey to the military: 2:49

-Dutch defines being a good teammate and explains the importance: 9:14

-Dutch shares his techniques to press forward during adversity: 13:49

-Dutch discusses how he compartmentalizes fear and moves past it during difficult times: 20:32

-Dutch talks about the time spent training vs the time spent working in the military: 33:31

-Dutch shares his keys to leadership success: 46:32

-Dutch defines and shares how he practices mental fitness: 1:00:29

Courage, commitment, and teammates can be found on sports fields and battlefields.💪 US Army First Sergeant (R) & American Hero, Matt Eversmann, joins WIN! Learn about his story of survival, how it became the source material for #BlackHawkDown, and how he maintains #mentalfitness

How do you define the word “Courage?” Our guest today, First Sergeant retired Matt Eversmann, will provide you with an answer.

Matt served in the US Army from 1987-2008 and spent time with the 75th Ranger regiment and the 10th Mountain Division.

While his entire term of service was admirable, his time in the military will forever be immortalized through the events of October 3, 1993. Matt was placed in charge of a group of Army Rangers to lead a daytime raid against an eager enemy militia. Matt experienced the horrors of war when he and his fellow soldiers were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, and marked for death by an angry mob. His inspiring story of survival became the source material for, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the harrowing experience. For his actions on the battlefield he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device.

Matt illustrates the importance of duty, courage and selfless service to succeed when ordinary circumstances become extraordinary challenges and we are honored to have had him with us on WIN.

What is the first thing you tell people about yourself? Is it your accomplishments? Is it what you do for a living? Is it about your family?

Our Guest today, Brian Covey, will make you rethink how you approach people in sport, business and life with his thoughts.  

Brian’s resume is one that will get our audience excited. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Brian played soccer at the pro and Olympic levels before taking on a career as an influencer, speaker, top-rated podcaster via “The Brian Covey Show”, an author through his book “Conversations with Covey”, and a wealth Advisor while serving as the VP of one of the largest mortgage companies in America, loan-depot. 

But beyond his professional accolades and titles, Brian is all about balance in fitness, wellness and life. One of the things that stood out to me when doing research, is that Brian always lists himself as a father, husband and family man first. 

Once a star center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Randy Grimes has an incredible life story to share involving his struggles with addiction and how he is now bridging the gap between other professional athletes and their mental fitness.

This week’s guest was the 10th overall draft pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft and made his debut three years later with the Calgary Flames. Eric Nystrom joins the show this week to discuss his path to success and the lessons he learned that have remained with him throughout his life.

If you’re planning your own rise to success, Eric’s advice is exactly what you need to hear.

Sometimes adversity isn’t the failures we face, but the mountains themselves that we climb on the rise to the top. This week, University of Pittsburgh’s Coach DeCapito, shares how young athletes and budding coaches can use the determination and GRIT developed on the field in order to take their careers to the next level.

Iron sharpens iron. It’s a common phrase, but one that is not focused on enough as a tool for winning. This week’s guest, John Moloney, the Chief Commercial Officer for the automotive division at Bose, defines this statement in addition to giving us his perspectives of the importance of work, leadership, and mentorship - all which can be applied to sports and life. 

"The Greatest Of All Time" is a title that is earned by more than just championships, rings, and records. It recognizes the amount of adversity a person overcomes and how they respond to their environment on their path to achieving legendary status.

Mike Smith is the GOAT when it comes to Horse Racing, and this interview will show you a glimpse into the steps he took in order to get there.