Winning is Not Everything

Winning is Not Everything

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Winning is Not Everything episodes

  • #260: Dan Abrahams On Transitioning From Coach To Sports Psychologist

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he highlights what compelled him to pursue becoming a sports psychologist, reflecting on his own experience as an athlete and weighing the different perspectives of sports in the U.S. versus U.K.

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    (00:00) Introduction (00:18) Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy (00:31) Sponsor Message: @teamsnap (01:04) Defining Empathy and Sympathy (01:30) Dan Abrahams' Journey from Golfer to Sports Psychologist (02:20) The Role of Psychology in Coaching (06:10) Advice to My Younger Self (07:22) The Importance of Patience in Sports (11:28) Youth Sports and Parental Expectations (15:00) Broader Definitions of Sport (17:36) Conclusion   #WinningIsNotEverything #DanAbrahams #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPodcast #YouthSports #MindsetMatters #PeakPerformance #GolfMindset
    19 min
  • #259: Dan Abrahams On Chasing His Dream And Reflecting On A Regret

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he shares details of pursuing a childhood dream, a regret along the way and a humbling decision about his future.

    Check out more of Dan Abrahams resources here: https://danabrahams.com/

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    (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:41) Sponsor Message from Team Snap (01:06) Dan Abrahams' Early Life and Regrets (02:13) Dan's Coaching Experience in the UK vs. USA (04:58) Parental Influence on Dan's Sports Journey (06:47) Dan's Path to Professional Golf (14:16) Challenges and Realizations in Dan's Career (16:52) Conclusion    #WinningIsNotEverything #DanAbrahams #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPodcast #YouthSports #MindsetMatters #PeakPerformance #GolfMindset
    18 min
  • #258: Dan Abrahams On What Opening Him Up To Sports Psychology As A Teenager

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he discusses the impact of sports and his parents on his childhood in London, and what opened him up to sports psychology at the age of 15.

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    (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (01:08) Meet Dan Abrahams: Sports Psychologist (01:35) Dan's Childhood and Early Sports Experiences (04:30) Falling in Love with Golf (10:32) Challenges and Lessons in Golf (14:25) Conclusion   #WinningIsNotEverything #DanAbrahams #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPodcast #YouthSports #MindsetMatters #PeakPerformance #GolfMindset

     

    16 min
  • #257: Jamy Bechler Reflects On Mistakes That Keyed His Development As A Coach

    In Part 4 of our conversation with Jamy Bechler, author, podcast host, speaker and leadership consultant, dissects some of the mistakes he made as a coach, and the pearls of wisdom he provides to help others learn from them.

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    20 min
  • #256: Jamy Bechler On Enduring Lessons Learned From John Wooden

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Jamy Bechler, author, podcast host, speaker and leadership consultant, remembers a senior research project from college that generated a lot of memories, including a conversation with one of his heroes.

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    16 min
  • #255: Jamy Bechler On Disappointment Of Not Stepping Up When His Team Needed Him

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Jamy Bechler, author, podcast host, speaker and leadership consultant, shares some of the tough lessons he learned during high school, including not rising to the occasion when his team needed him in a big game. 

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    16 min
  • #254: Jamy Bechler On The Influence Of His Parents And Early Challenges

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Jamy Bechler, author, podcast host, speaker and leadership consultant, reflects on the lessons learned from his hard-working parents, and how he handled a humbling start in a sport. 

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    16 min
  • #252 Kevin Negandhi's Inspiring Career Path and Life Lessons

    In part 2 of our conversation with ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandhi. Kevin reflects on his challenging path to ESPN, discussing how he overcame jealousy and animosity early in his career. He also shares valuable advice on handling adversity and balancing his roles as a sports broadcaster and sports parent.

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    18 min
  • #251: Kevin Negandhi On Lessons From His Childhood And His Inspiring Journey To ESPN

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Kevin Negandhi, a sports anchor for ESPN's SportsCenter and College Football on ABC, shares highlights of his childhood growing up just outside Philadelphia, and his remarkable journey to making his dream in television a reality.

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    14 min

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Winning Is Not Everything aims to bring sanity back to youth sports. In each weekly episode, sports-minded kids and their parents will hear conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches that…