Podcast appearances and mentions of james leath

James Leath (@jamesleath) has been coaching student-athletes for over 20 years. He has a master's degree in performance psychology and has worked with companies like IMG Academy, MINDBODY INC, and Under Armour. He currently works with EXOS Human Performance in the US. James has a new book out, entitled "Team Building Activities for Athletes: How to master the art of building a successful team culture through intentional activities." I love the book and wanted to bring James on the pod to tell us all about it. Click HERE to grab some of James' awesome activities for free!Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

James Leath (@jamesleath) has been coaching student-athletes for over 20 years. He has a master's degree in performance psychology and has worked with companies like IMG Academy, MINDBODY INC, and Under Armour. He currently works with EXOS Human Performance in the US. James has a new book out, entitled "Team Building Activities for Athletes: How to master the art of building a successful team culture through intentional activities." I love the book and wanted to bring James on the pod to tell us all about it. Click HERE to grab some of James' awesome activities for free!Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

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James Leath (@jamesleath) is a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and founder of Unleash the Athlete. He is the former Head of Leadership at IMG Academy and currently is a mental performance coach for EXOS. when not traveling the world speaking and presenting He is a long time friend, former co-host and producer of this podcast, and speaker for Changing the Game Project and the Way of Champions Conference. James has just released his brand new book Team Building Activities for Athletes, which collects over 50 of his favorite games that will help your team connect, compete, and find more joy in sport. We love the work James does and his new book will become a toolkit for you to bring to practice everyday and keep your athletes focused and having fun. You can learn more and get yourself a great free download at www.JamesLeath.com/woc  REGISTER NOW! The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. Click here to learn more and register.  You can save $100 until April 1 by entering EARLYBIRD at checkout, as well as get access to the best hotel rooms right across the street from Colorado Academy. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Today on the podcast, I'm chatting all things mindset with a leadership development coach, author, mental performance expert, and your next favorite Instagram follow, James Leath! James and I, in many ways, grew up in the mental training world together (since, ya know, before it was cool). And as much as he is a colleague, he is also a friend and an inspiration to me and anyone in his path. A lifelong student (in and out of the classroom), James has a Bachelors in Communication, a Masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience. He has worked for companies like IMG Academy, USA Swimming, Positive Coaching Alliance, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago Bulls organization. As you'll see in our episode, James is a captivating keynote speaker, a true gift to every team and individual he coaches, and an endless source of knowledge regarding sports psychology. And through his many lives as a coach, an actor, and an entrepreneur, James ties all his success back to his mindset. Throughout the episode, James is a natural teacher and visionary, effortlessly sharing hard-hitting stories and metaphors that beautifully illustrate themes like integrity and perspective, and other topics that are often hard to pin down. What makes James such an amazing guest on this episode is the fact that he lives what he teaches, and he creates everything with intention and follow-through. He is equal parts inspiring as he is witty and entertaining. With an infectious attitude that will leave you absolutely pumped up and ready to run through a brick wall, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Website: www.jamesleath.com Instagram: @James Leath Here's a glance at this episode: [4:40] James opens the episode by sharing how he brings mental training to athletes today in a plug-and-play, intentional format. [9:13] Lindsey asks the question, “What advice would you give a coach who wants to start mental training today?” James believes time doesn't need to be a barrier; instead, he believes you just need to carve out space for athletes. James shares one of his favorite analogies for defining integrity, and discusses the unique challenges facing athletes today. [13:38] What can the kids game, Zip, Zap, Zop teach us about failure? James reminisces about two exercises he taught his team that helped them lean into silliness and play without fear of failure. As he puts it, “If we're playing a game and we're having fun, the winning takes care of itself”. [19:19] What is James focusing on right now, and what does mindset have to do with it? James shares all about his newest book, inspired by the children's tale, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, (only, written from the perspective of the wolf.) [25:05] James shares what's on his reading list (hint: you probably wrote a book report about it), and tells an offbeat tale about how Jillian Michaels changed his life. [30:15] Doing the work isn't easy; it takes, energy, time, space, and intention. And when it comes to holding space for athletes, James and Lindsey acknowledge that it's messy. Oftentimes, holding space for athletes means going against your high-performance, action-oriented instincts. [38:05] As a coach, you have to think about your athlete's experience and remember that, however trivial their pressure, disappointment, or stress might seem, it's valid. James believes that Mr. Rogers' lived out this example of empathy beautifully. [41:30] James ties his cold plunge practice to deep mindset work. He explains how he uses positive self-talk and body language to influence his body's experience. [44:02] Lindsey and James wrap up their episode by disucussing the psychological power of storytelling. Want to better understand the psychology of the kids you coach? James leaves you with two fiction book recommendations. RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS “I love Lindsey's straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”

Today on the podcast, I'm chatting all things mindset with a leadership development coach, author, mental performance expert, and your next favorite Instagram follow, James Leath! James and I, in many ways, grew up in the mental training world together (since, ya know, before it was cool). And as much as he is a colleague, he is also a friend and an inspiration to me and anyone in his path.  A lifelong student (in and out of the classroom), James has a Bachelors in Communication, a Masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience. He has worked for companies like IMG Academy, USA Swimming, Positive Coaching Alliance, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago Bulls organization. As you'll see in our episode, James is a captivating keynote speaker, a true gift to every team and individual he coaches, and an endless source of knowledge regarding sports psychology. And through his many lives as a coach, an actor, and an entrepreneur, James ties all his success back to his mindset. Throughout the episode, James is a natural teacher and visionary, effortlessly sharing hard-hitting stories and metaphors that beautifully illustrate themes like integrity and perspective, and other topics that are often hard to pin down. What makes James such an amazing guest on this episode is the fact that he lives what he teaches, and he creates everything with intention and follow-through. He is equal parts inspiring as he is witty and entertaining. With an infectious attitude that will leave you absolutely pumped up and ready to run through a brick wall, this episode is one you won't want to miss.  Website: www.jamesleath.com Instagram: @James Leath Here's a glance at this episode: [4:40] James opens the episode by sharing how he brings mental training to athletes today in a plug-and-play, intentional format.  [9:13] Lindsey asks the question, “What advice would you give a coach who wants to start mental training today?” James believes time doesn't need to be a barrier; instead, he believes you just need to carve out space for athletes.  James shares one of his favorite analogies for defining integrity, and discusses the unique challenges facing athletes today.  [13:38] What can the kids game, Zip, Zap, Zop teach us about failure? James reminisces about two exercises he taught his team that helped them lean into silliness and play without fear of failure. As he puts it, “If we're playing a game and we're having fun, the winning takes care of itself”. [19:19] What is James focusing on right now, and what does mindset have to do with it? James shares all about his newest book, inspired by the children's tale, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, (only, written from the perspective of the wolf.)  [25:05] James shares what's on his reading list (hint: you probably wrote a book report about it), and tells an offbeat tale about how Jillian Michaels changed his life. [30:15] Doing the work isn't easy; it takes, energy, time, space, and intention. And when it comes to holding space for athletes, James and Lindsey acknowledge that it's messy. Oftentimes, holding space for athletes means going against your high-performance, action-oriented instincts.  [38:05] As a coach, you have to think about your athlete's experience and remember that, however trivial their pressure, disappointment, or stress might seem, it's valid. James believes that Mr. Rogers' lived out this example of empathy beautifully. [41:30] James ties his cold plunge practice to deep mindset work. He explains how he uses positive self-talk and body language to influence his body's experience.  [44:02] Lindsey and James wrap up their episode by disucussing the psychological power of storytelling. Want to better understand the psychology of the kids you coach? James leaves you with two fiction book recommendations.

Today's guest on the Championship Mindset Podcast is James Leath. James is a mental strength coach for elite performers in business and athletics. He teaches leadership, character, and mental residency through keynotes, workshops, and online courses. James holds a master's in Performance Psychology, a bachelor's in communication, and almost 20 years of coaching experience. His work includes well know companies like IMG Academy, Under Armor, Gatorade, the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Cowboys. We hope you enjoy our conversation with James Leath.

James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, James teaches leadership, character, and mental resiliency to elite performance in sport, theater,, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses. James has worked for companies like IMG Academy, USA Swimming, Positive Coaching Alliance, American Heart Association, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago Bulls. He currently lives in Dallas, TX.

This week I would like to introduce you to this weeks guest James Leath! James helps leaders think bigger, push past limits, and imagine the impossible. Here are a few takeaways from todays discussion: - Leadership is about being influential - Leadership is neutral- it's about what you do with it that determines if it has a good or evil impact - Be Batman! - Motivation is about moving -Upgrade your inspiration You can find and follow James at jamesleath.com Facebook: James Leath Instagram: @jamesleath Sign up for the No Guilt book Club bit.ly/NOGUILTBOOKCLUB Follow me at tabathaperry.coach On Facebook at Tabatha Perry, Life Coach On Instagram @tabathaperrylifecoach

James Leath is the Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. Leath teaches mental strength skills and leadership development tools to athletes, coaches, and top performers through interactive lectures and team building activities. James is a coach, speaker, and the host of the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleash-your-life-w-james-leath/id1484285348 (Unleash Your Life) Podcast. He serves people through storytelling and encouraging an intentional life while working with students, educators, athletes and business professionals. Leath holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Fresno State and a Master's degree in Performance Psychology from National University. He was a collegiate athlete at Fresno St and has coached multiple sports at the youth and high school levels. If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program.  We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.com Follow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content. You'll want to have a pen and paper handy as you listen to this episode with James Leath, founder of Unleash the Athlete. Email - coach@jamesleath.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamesleath (@jamesleath) Website – http://www.jamesleath.com (jamesleath.com) Visit our Sponsors! https://www.drdishbasketball.com/ (Dr. Dish Basketball) Mention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! http://www.fastmodelsports.com/ (Fast Model Sports) Use Code HHP15 to get 15% off the number one play diagramming software for coaches. https://www.qwikcut.com/basketball/ (QwikCut) QwikCut is all cloud-based, and comes packed with features to help high schools and youth programs - STORE, SHARE, and ANALYZE game film.   Make the switch, get double the storage, and save your program up to 50% on the fastest-growing video editing system in the country.    Twitter Podcast - https://twitter.com/hoopheadspod (@hoopheadspod) Mike - https://twitter.com/hdstarthoops (@hdstarthoops) Jason - https://twitter.com/jsunkle (@jsunkle) Network - https://twitter.com/HoopHeadsPodNet (@HoopHeadsPodNet) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoopheadspod/ (@hoopheadspod) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ (https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ) Support this podcast

James Leath is a mental performance coach, breath work guide, and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a masters degree in performance psychology, James has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bulls, and was the head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy. He currently lives in Dallas, TX. In this episode, Rachel and James talk about how they surround themselves with the right people, build a morning routine, and seek mentors to grow as individuals. Chapters:0:00 - Introduction5:55 - Meaning of Words15:50 - Power of the Mind 33:44 - Creating Sense of Self From Others54:51 - Athlete Mindset63:41 - BreathworkFor more from James Leath visit his website jamesleath.com. You can also follow him on social media @jamesleath.Follow @RachelScheerNutrition and on Instagram for more wellness tips!For information on working with us at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, fill out the application here.

James Leath has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bulls, was the head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy, & holds a master's degree in performance psychology.  He is a mental performance coach, breath work guide, and the founder of Unleash the Athlete.   In this episode, James Leath pulls back the curtain to reveal the myth of motivation and the secret sauce to achieving success in any field.  A captivating storyteller with profound leadership & performance insights, James over-delivers in an interview you won't be able to put down.  Listen in.Check Out James Leath's Podcasts: Unleash Your Life & Coach Reads The BibleFollow James on Instagram @jamesleathText HELLO to 972-236-5924 to Get Access to FREE Breathing Exercises and More Great Content from James Leath. Check Out James' Company, Unleash the AthleteGet Our FREE Training On How To Find Profitable Amazon FBA ProductsFind me on Instagram @iamjustinbellQuestions, Feedback & Hello's: Email Me  at justin@faithplusbiz.com

In this episode I give a quick recap of my interview with James Leath including: -  What Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz can teach you about leadership  - What entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes - The many benefits of Wim Hof breathingAnd so much more...  James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Leath teaches leadership, character, and mental resilience to elite performers in sport, theater, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses.Using stories, improvisation, audience participation, and lots of energy, James provides an experience for the audience with clear takeaways for continued growth. All-day workshops like his “Do, Say, Be” formula for developing leaders and empowering them to take ownership in their personal development through goal setting, self-talk, commitment, and teamwork.Click Here to connect with James*************************************************************You will never maximize your potential on your own so I'm personally inviting you to come and join me in the private Extraordinary Man Facebook group so you can level up your business and your life. Just Click Here to join the Extraordinary Man private Facebook group. Iron sharpens iron and this is the #1 place for you to connect with me and other like minded men who are on a mission to maximize their potential. My goal is to help you become the man God created you to be in all areas of your life. So come and join us in the Facebook group and upgrade your business and your life.

James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Leath teaches leadership, character, and mental resilience to elite performers in sport, theater, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses.Using stories, improvisation, audience participation, and lots of energy, James provides an experience for the audience with clear takeaways for continued growth. All-day workshops like his “Do, Say, Be” formula for developing leaders and empowering them to take ownership in their personal development through goal setting, self-talk, commitment, and teamwork.In this episode, we discuss:-  What Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz can teach you about leadership  - What entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes - The many benefits of Wim Hof breathingAnd so much more...  Click Here to connect with James*************************************************************You will never maximize your potential on your own so I'm personally inviting you to come and join me in the private Extraordinary Man Facebook group so you can level up your business and your life. Just Click Here to join the Extraordinary Man private Facebook group. Iron sharpens iron and this is the #1 place for you to connect with me and other like minded men who are on a mission to maximize their potential. My goal is to help you become the man God created you to be in all areas of your life. So come and join us in the Facebook group and upgrade your business and your life.

Welcome to Season 10, Episode 21, of the ParentingAces Podcast, part of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week we are speaking with James Leath, founder of Unleash the Athlete. To watch the video version of this week's podcast: https://youtu.be/Dv7RfXx_SpM James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete (utathlete.com). With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, James teaches leadership, character, and mental resiliency to elite performers in sport, theater, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses. James has worked for companies like IMG Academy, USA Swimming, Positive Coaching Alliance, American Heart Association, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago Bulls. He currently lives in Dallas, TX and coaches high school football. Throughout James's sports experiences, he has always strived to create better relationships and better communication between coaches, parents, and young athletes. He uses his own life in football and baseball to inform the work he does across all sports, including his weekly e-newsletter and podcast, Unleash Your Life. To get more information on James's work and to sign up for his e-newsletter, visit his website at jamesleath.com. You can also find James on pretty much all social media platforms @jamesleath. As always, a big thank you to Morgan Stone, aka STØNE, for our intro and outro music this season. You can find more of his music at SoundCloud.com/stonemuzic. If you’re interested in House Music, please be sure to check out his social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or via your favorite podcast app. If you haven’t already, be sure to become a Member of ParentingAces by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - The Science of coaching masters athletes - Erg Inspiration - how to make it fun Sponsors Timestamps to the show 04:15 This past week we are supporting masters rowing around the world by: - attending the Rowing Canada conference coastal rowing course - Marlene was interviewed on the Science of Rowing with Will Ruth - details below - listening to James Leath on intentional coaching https://unleashtheathlete.mykajabi.com/ - Running a scrimmage regatta locally for masters - Reviewing the "new masters" status for post-novice rowers before they become age group racers 10:30 Erg inspiration when you get depressed looking at the rowing machine - make it fun. Ear buds, play list; podcast - Groundhog day 14:00 Training programme for the Head of the Yarra - use the Faster Masters programme if you haven't got time to write a programme. Masters like to know workouts in advance because they like energy planning, time planning and consistency helps. 18:00 Rowing in 6s in an eight. What is the purpose of the exercise? If you want a stable platform, or a drill for the best chance to execute the drill, being stable is good. When a pair drops out - have an agreed way to hold your oar when you change pairs; also an agreed way to join in the rowing; also an agreed way to hold the oar to stabilise the boat (against your knees or arms outstretched with upward pressure). Discuss whether you want a "soft set" or a "firm set" in the drill and what the crew should do. It's important to keep the handle pressure upwards (so the blade is flat on the water) to set the boat. Facebook discussion https://www.facebook.com/groups/595853370615544/permalink/1606787526188785/ 24:15 The Science of Rowing - Marlene video interview with Will Ruth [To get the video link, please join our newsletter] The research article (Nova Scotia) is about coaching masters looking at Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness. The athletes who got coached experienced high relatedness and also greater frustration with autonomy. To improve your coaching outcomes we need to ask if the psychological needs of the athletes being met? Perceptions of masters are no different between the group who is coached and those with not much coaching. The sense of belonging is directly related to the amount of coaching the athlete receives. 40:00 Groups in your rowing club - how to enable a range of groups to form, un-form and meanwhile still keep the club stable.

James has worked for companies like IMG Academy, USA Swimming, Positive Coaching Alliance, American Heart Association, and the Dallas Cowboys. He is currently a mental performance coach for the Chicago Bulls organization and splits his time between Dallas and Chicago. Unleash the Athlete is an educational company for performers on Leadership, Mental Resiliency, and Character Development. Through keynotes, live workshops, and digital courses, UTA works with athletes, coaches, actors, and business executives to increase the mental game of performance. James joins the Eyes Up Mindset Podcast to share his perspective on how as leaders we must continue to grow, to learn, and to model the behaviors we want to see in others. Resources: Unleash the Athlete Unleash the Athlete Podcast Follow and Support us: Facebook Group: EYES UP MINDSET FAMILY Twitter: @eyesupmindset Instagram: eyesupmindset YouTube: Eyes Up Mindset Channel Website: http://www.eyesupmindset.com/ If you have found value and you feel others may as well please feel free to RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW wherever you listen. Take a step with us today on this journey toward optimal performance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eyesupmindset/support

What sets good leaders and high performers from everyone else? It’s not about talent; it’s about a passion for continuous learning, a recognition of one’s continuing evolution. It is being coachable. This is where you see parallels in sports and in leadership in any field, whether it’s in business, teaching or the performing arts. Joining Amy Vetter to talk about this and other lessons about performance and leadership is one of her best friends, performance coach, James Leath. James is the founder of Unleash the Athlete, an educational company for coaches and athletes in the areas of leadership, mental resilience and character development. Join in on this hilarious, touching and inspiring conversation as James shares his most important lessons he has learned during his life and on the field that can help any athlete, entertainer and even executives to reset and find new opportunities in how to lead others.

James Leath is a super experienced mental performance coach and i was super excited to have him on the podcast this week. James would teach you in this episode how to unleash yourself and be the best athlete you can be so you can achieve your sports goals. If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. MORE IMPORTANTLY: Join our exclusive facebook group for like minded athletes where we delve deeper into the episodes of the podcast, www.athletemaestro.com/group If you're a parent and you'll like to learn how to nurture your child's sporting talent sign up for my FREE MASTERCLASS athletemaestro.com/sportsparenting There are a ton of podcasts you could listening to right now but you chose Athlete Maestro. What should I talk about next? Please let me know on twitter or in the comments below Subscribe for FREE lessons on Itunes: athletemaestro.com/itunes If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com If you have any questions, feel free to send an email tola@athletemaestro.com Get the Athlete Maestro Daily Planner, www.athletemaestro.com/dailyplanner Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewe Thanks for tuning in.

Mental performance is crucial for esports athletes, and James Leath is an expert in that realm! He is a mental performance coach and The Founder of Unleash the Athlete. Although he comes from a traditional sports background, he added mental performance training to his coaching pedigree when he realized that all the other hard work doesn’t really matter if your mind isn’t in the right spot. Listen to our conversation to learn more! The Ultimate Gamer Podcast: All About The Game! is a show that features conversations with trailblazers, thought leaders, risk takers, decision makers, celebrities, athletes, and investors who are defining the esports space. This podcast is for you if you love gaming, you’re a part of the esports community, you’re interested in learning more about the esports business, you want to improve your gaming performance, or you’re an aspiring professional gamer. We’re going to decode who and what’s making news in the industry while we explore the habits, best practices, successes, and setbacks faced by our guests.

His second time featured on the Love What You Play podcast, James Leath is the founder of Unleash the Athlete. He discusses educating athletes of all ages and developing positive leadership within individuals in the sporting community. Learn more about James and Unleash the Athlete here: https://www.utathlete.com/. Table of contents: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Covid-19 sports shutdown  6:00 - Growing up in sports 9:00 - Involvement with Chicago Bulls  13:00 - Chasing the dream 22:30 - Unleash the Athlete 30:00 - TikTok and Gen Z 34:30 - Way of Champions conference 37:00 - Developing young athletes 44:30 - The rise of Esports 50:45 - Top 3 tips for coaches 53:00 - Where to find James The interview featured on this episode of the Love What You Play podcast originally debuted on the For the Love of the Game free Spring Virtual Summit 2020. To learn more about our upcoming summits and events with featured speakers, head to: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.ca/events

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James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, James teaches leadership, character, and mental resiliency to elite performers in sport, theater, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses. He has worked with many organizations, including MINDBODY, The American Heart Association, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Green Bay Packers. Before the NBA season ended early, he was with the Chicago Bulls.Learn more about James and Unleash the Athlete:Website: http://unleashtheathlete.com/Instagram: @unleashtheathleteFacebook: Unleash the AthleteTwitter: @UTAthlete---Learn more about The Sideline Perspective:Website: http://thesidelineperspective.comSubmit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/Instagram: @thesidelineperspective

Sports Dad Hub Episode 18 welcomes James Leath. James is an authority on the subject of leadership. His impressive background includes being the head of leadership development at one of the most prestigious sports academies in the world, IMG Academy. James is a dynamic public speaker and he travels around the world teaching leadership to youth athletes, sports parents, coaches, administrators, business professionals and more. He's also a great writer. You can find some of his blogs at Changing The Game Project. In this episode you'll learn things like: How can sports parents use youth sports as a leadership development toolOur kids learn more from our own actions than by what we tell them to doOne step parents should take before introducing the concept of leadership to our kidsHow to introduce your kids to the concept of leadership and having influenceHow to make kids aware of their identity and where their beliefs come fromThe positive and negative impact that words can have on youth athletes How youth athletes can handle a toxic environment of bully leadershipHow junior high team captains should handle a teammate that is breaking team rulesThe process that needs to take place before an athlete becomes a team leaderHow coaches can instill a positive leadership culture on their teamHow coaches can create a legacy binder program attached to every jersey numberI loved this conversation with James Leath. I've admired his work and content for years, so it was an honor to have him on the Sports Dad Hub Podcast. James has a podcast of his own called Unleash The Athlete. Check it out. You can connect with James online at the following places: JamesLeath.comInstagramFacebookTwitter If you're raising your kids to be great leaders one day, chances are they'll be rising through the ranks of youth sports. One thing's for sure, the older kids get and the higher they rise in youth sports the more money it costs. If you're kids' youth sports expenses continue to rise every season and you'd like some additional income to off set those costs, check out the ideal side hustle for busy sports parents.Click here to send me a DM on Facebook and just say "Side hustle." Once we're connected on Messenger I'll be able to send you some details to check out. This side hustle has really helped my wife with travel hockey expenses. If it's a good fit for you, I'd love to help you launch your side hustle so that you can stop stressing about the rising expenses of youth sports.

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John O’Sullivan and James Leath get together and do a free webinar about how to support your kids and your athletes during these uncertain times. First, John shares practical advice about what you should do to help kids cope with what is going on, including defining success, being careful not to rupture any relationships, and do whatever you can to build a sense of purpose and responsibility.      Then, James shares from a previous webinar about how to create a virtual practice session with your athletes, from creating a group chat, to choosing a video platform, to organizing the session.      To watch the replay and download the handout, visit https://bit.ly/2J0y4ZO     Here are some other people quoted during the webinar:   “Under the right circumstances, children will develop in optimal ways” – Madeline Levine     "If you’re on a crowded plane and one person is freaking out about turbulence, the panic will eventually peter out. If, on the other hand, six people are freaking out, it’s entirely possible that it will spread and overtake the rest of the plane. Panic needs multiple nodes to spread.” Seth Goden     Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

“If you coach scared because you’re afraid to lose your job, it’s just like playing scared. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Having worked with youth sports, professional sports, and eSports teams, James Leath is well versed in training character development through a leadership and mental conditioning curriculum. This teaser features a unique insight into the booming eSports industry through the eyes of an experienced youth sports coach. Leath highlights the similarities and differences between traditional sports and eSports, with lessons for parents and coaches of both sectors to take to heart. James' Twitter (https://twitter.com/jamesleath?lang=en) James' Website (https://jamesleath.com/) Get your FREE copy of "5 Tips for Parents", an outline of the most important takeaways for ensuring that your child stays in love with their game and has fun all season. (https://www.fortheloveofthegame.ca/p/5-tips-for-parents)

James is the Content guru and Lead Speaker for Changing the Game Project. He is also Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. He teaches the mental strength skills and leadership development tools to athletes, coaches, and top performers through interactive lectures and team building activities. Using stories, improvisation, audience participation, and lots of energy, James provides an experience for the audience with clear takeaways for continued growth. Clinics like his “Do, Say, Be” formula for developing leaders and empowering them to take ownership in their personal development through goal setting, self-talk, commitment, and teamwork. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Fresno State and a Master’s degree in Performance Psychology from National University. He was a collegiate athlete at Fresno St and has coached multiple sports at the youth and high school levels Blog: jamesleath.com Web: UTAThlete.com Twitter: @jamesleath IG: @unleashtheathlete --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

James Leath is the Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. Leath is the Mental Performance Coach for the Chicago Bulls. He is also the content guru and Lead Speaker for Changing the Game Project. James teaches mental strength skills and leadership development tools to athletes, coaches, and top performers through interactive lectures and team building activities. As a speaker he uses stories, improvisation, audience participation, and lots of energy, to provide an experience for the audience with clear takeaways for continued growth. Clinics like his “Do, Say, Be” formula for developing leaders and empowering them to take ownership in their personal development through goal setting, self-talk, commitment, and teamwork. Leath holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Fresno State and a Master’s degree in Performance Psychology from National University. He was a collegiate athlete at Fresno St and has coached multiple sports at the youth and high school levels. Thanks for checking out the Hoop Heads Podcast. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. Please subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod and leave us a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen to the show. Help us grow the game by telling your friends and colleagues about the Hoop Heads Podcast so they can give us a listen too. You’ll want to have a pen and paper handy as you listen to this episode with James Leath, founder of Unleash the Athlete and the Mental Performance Coach of the Chicago Bulls. Email - coach@jamesleath.com Twitter - @jamesleath Website – jamesleath.com Support this podcast

Create a training environment that promotes learning and development with some of these unique strategies from Juan Mendia from Sudamerica Coaching. Connect with J.P. https://calendly.com/thriveonchallenge/initialcall Connect with Nate: https://forms.gle/WNjYy7CLwVqiR4mh6 We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com Juan Gonzalez-Mendia Founder of Sudamerica Coaching https://www.sudamericacoaching.com/ Future of Coaching Conferences in the U.K. Check out his upcmoming January Event at the Stamford School with Mark Bennett, Brian Ashton, Stuart Armstrong, and James Leath.

Most coaches pour their hearts and countless hours into developing their athletes. But the real magic happens with intentional coaching.   Today’s guest is the founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership Development for IMG Academy. He has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and is currently a mental performance […] The post Mental Sweet Spot (https://www.mentalsweetspot.com) .

James Leath is the founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership Development for IMG Academy. He has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers. He is currently a mental performance coach for the Chicago Bulls.  With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience James teaches leadership, character, and mental residency to athletes around the country and abroad through keynotes, workshops, and online courses that help coaches and parents have a more positive sport experience. He currently lives in Chicago, IL. Social Media: Twitter: @jamesleath, @utathlete Instagram: @jamesleath, @unleashtheathlete Current and Upcoming Programs: Athletes: High Performance Coaching for Athletes http://bit.ly/uta-hpx-athlete Coaches: Team Building Activities http://bit.ly/TBAcourse . JAMES LEATH Unleash the Athlete coach@jamesleath.com Blog: jamesleath.com Web:  UTAThlete.com Twitter: @jamesleath IG:       @unleashtheathlete . Direct Message Jennifer on Instagram at JMAR.Solutions https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pIpC2Dmfo/?igshid=nmnlrkyrbhsg . Want to work with me? I have a unique ability to simplify the overwhelming amount of information the health and fitness industry has to offer. Email me at jmarfit@gmail.com schedule your first coaching call. .

We celebrate our 150th (!) podcast episode by flipping the tables and welcoming James Leath of Unleash the Athlete (episode 2 this season!) as he sits down as your host to interview me about what I've learned over the last 8 years at Compete Every Day. We discuss what I've learned after 150 episodes on the Compete Podcast, and dive into my journey for the first time. Topics discussed include: My own health journey from overweight to active Why you have to be “SELFISH” to be successful in serving others What does “being a better leader” actually mean Why I use “Competitor” interchangeably when discussing “Leaders” How a loss of identity also ruined my life How I learned to get past comparison – and focus instead on my lane The importance of creating experiences for my community and speaking audiences The only two things that matter in your legacy Why did we start with – and stick with – apparel at Compete Every Day How to batch your marketing and life to better focus on what matters And mostly, what it means to Compete Every Day! I really enjoyed this conversation and the opportunity to share my passion and what matters most to me, with you. I hope you enjoy the show! Click here to join the Facebook community! Use code PODCAST to get 15% off your next order at CompeteEveryDay.com

We celebrate our 150th (!) podcast episode by flipping the tables and welcoming James Leath of Unleash the Athlete (episode 2 this season!) as he sits down as your host to interview me about what I’ve learned over the last 8 years at Compete Every Day. We discuss what I’ve learned after 150 episodes on the Compete Podcast, and dive into my journey for the first time. Topics discussed include: My own health journey from overweight to active Why you have to be “SELFISH” to be successful in serving others What does “being a better leader” actually mean Why I use “Competitor” interchangeably when discussing “Leaders” How a loss of identity also ruined my life How I learned to get past comparison – and focus instead on my lane The importance of creating experiences for my community and speaking audiences The only two things that matter in your legacy Why did we start with – and stick with – apparel at Compete Every Day How to batch your marketing and life to better focus on what matters And mostly, what it means to Compete Every Day! I really enjoyed this conversation and the opportunity to share my passion and what matters most to me, with you. I hope you enjoy the show! Click here to join the Facebook community! Use code PODCAST to get 15% off your next order at CompeteEveryDay.com

You have to put the work in ahead of time, so you'll be ready when opportunity arises. That's some key advice from this week's guest, performance coach and leadership development expert James Leath. Those words of wisdom come from his own experience. Learn how to: Seek out leadership roles and challenges Embrace adversity to learn adaptation strategies Envision a clear picture of who you want to be Take control of your tools and use them to your advantage Delay gratification and put in the work Be sure to join the FREE community of #EverydayCompetitors here. You can find out more about James Leath on his website, jamesleath.com, and about his online courses & Team Building Activities through Unleash the Athlete here.

You have to put the work in ahead of time, so you'll be ready when opportunity arises. That's some key advice from this week's guest, performance coach and leadership development expert James Leath. Those words of wisdom come from his own experience. Learn how to: Seek out leadership roles and challenges Embrace adversity to learn adaptation strategies Envision a clear picture of who you want to be Take control of your tools and use them to your advantage Delay gratification and put in the work Be sure to join the FREE community of #EverydayCompetitors here. You can find out more about James Leath on his website, jamesleath.com, and about his online courses & Team Building Activities through Unleash the Athlete here.

“If you coach scared because you’re afraid to lose your job, it’s just like playing scared. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Having worked with youth sports, professional sports, and eSports teams, James Leath is well versed in training character development through a leadership and mental conditioning curriculum. James talks about the parallels between traditional sports and eSports, not having to work with parents in eSports, and the mental training, teamwork, and bonding that goes into being a complete cognitive athlete. James' Twitter (https://twitter.com/jamesleath?lang=en) James' Website (https://jamesleath.com/) Get your FREE copy of "5 Tips for Parents", an outline of the most important takeaways for ensuring that your child stays in love with their game and has fun all season. (https://www.fortheloveofthegame.ca/p/5-tips-for-parents)

James is the Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. He helps college, professional athletes, and business professionals develop the mental and relational side of their craft through interactive lectures and teambuilding activities. James is also the director of performance for Complexity, the esports organization owned by the Dallas Cowboys. Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com Instagram: jamesleath twitter: @jamesleath Previous episodes with James: WYC Episode 31 WYC Episode 50 WYC Episode 61 WYC Episode 100   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Don't sell yourself short James was going to apply for an internship at IMG, his mentor told him to go for the full-time job Do you ever sell yourself short, thinking you're unqualified? I've arrived - the destination of a championship 'I wished I would've enjoyed the journey more' 'Who am I now? I've always been the person going after this' The Circle of Intentional Influence Influence -> Relationship Relationship -> Trust Trust -> Authenticity Authenticity -> Ownership Ownership -> Credibility Credibility -> Influence How to Communicate Effectively Take your sunglasses off Take a knee Take note of what's behind you (the sun, the cheerleaders) Take 2 minutes or less Unleash the Athlete Online curriculums for coaches Mental toughness, teambuilding activities, and much more Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

James Leath is a speaker, writer, and performance coach. The founder of Unleash the Athlete, a leadership development company for athletes and coaches, James is the former Head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy where he worked with elite athletes from middle school to the professionals. James talks with Kathy about his work with college and high school athletes as well as his latest role, the Director of Performance for the professional eSport organization, Complexity Gaming. Whether you're parenting an e-athlete, a traditional athlete or just a kid you hope grows up to be a healthy, happy, well-rounded adult, there's something in this episode for you!

James Leath is an awesome guy! Imagine being a high-performing athlete, getting injured, and then becoming the college mascot. Kind of sounds like a Disney movie, right? In Episode of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis interviews James Leath, the Founder of Unleash the Athlete. Yes, James was a college mascot who became the Head of Leadership at IMG Academy, and now the Founder of Unleash the Athlete. This is one of those fun conversations that touches on everything from sports, to improvisation, to following your heart. James is truly a Yes, And man! Find out more about Unleash the Athlete. @LiveYesAnd  

  We asked you all to share with us your favorite podcasts from 2017, and we had so many responses that we have decided to divide it up into multiple episodes. In this episode, we share your favorite podcasts from select coaches: UNC National Champion Lacrosse Coach Jenny Levy, USA Volleyball's John Kessel, World Cup and Olympic Champion Tony DiCicco, Unleash the Athlete's James Leath, and our interview with Dr. Wade Gilbert and Dr. Jerry Lynch. This is a bit longer than most of our podcasts, but it is full of pure gold. In future episodes, we will have advice from athletes, researchers, and some other coaching gems. Thanks all for your feedback and supporting our podcast this past year!   Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes   Show Notes   John Kessel 5:30    John Kessel on the Need for Peer Mentoring in Sports 8:20    John Kessel on Training Ugly and Learning to Ride a Bike 10:50  John Kessel on Training to Perform in Games NOT Training to Perform in Practice 13:00  John Kessel on Why Some Coaches Should be Sued for Malpractice   Jenny Levy 15:10  Jenny Levy on Advice She Got From Roy Williams: “It may mean you may never win”. 17:30  Jenny Levy on Recruiting to Fit Your Culture 21:25  Jenny Levy on When Parents Should Intervene   Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert 24:50  Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert on the Cornerstone of John Wooden’s Coaching Success 27:50  Dr. Jerry Lynch Discusses The Impact Dean Smith had on His Career 31:30  Wade Gilbert on Karch Kiraly and the Magic of Ugly Practices   James Leath 35:25  James Leath on the Time He Made ESPN Top Ten 38:30  James Leath on Building Athletes of Character First 43:45  James Leath on Why He Coaches   Tony DiCicco 48:15    Tony DiCicco Discusses his 1990s Women’s National Team 51:55    Tony DiCicco on multi-sport athletes and what it takes to produce world class athletes 57:35    Tony DiCicco Explains Why Winning Does NOT Equate to Development 59:40    Tony DiCicco Recalls his Rule of One Moments from His Storied Career 1:04:50 Tony DiCicco Shares his Coaching Philosophy   If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad   Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

 We must SHOW athletes how to be leaders, and not just tell them. Bio James founded UTA in 2017 when an unexpected family emergency took him away from his post at IMG Academy as the Head of Leadership Development and landed him in Dallas, TX. Since then, James has continued to work with teams throughout the nation on character development through leadership and mental conditioning curriculum.   Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing an identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and an M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport.  Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes   Show Notes 5:45 “I walked on and limped off”.  How one moment created his learning journey 8:40 The hilarious story of James making ESPN Top Ten 13:30 Lessons from improv comedy: The two things all great teams need 18:30 Using improv for mental conditioning and building athlete mindsets 22:30 How knowing the most popular dance moves gives you credibility 26:00 Does your talent take you places your character cannot sustain? 35:40 The compelling story of why James became a coach 41:00 James’ newest chapter in life: Unleash the Athlete 52:15 Teaching the art of communication 56:00 Getting in touch with James Get in Touch Website: www.unleashtheathlete.org Twitter: @jamesleath If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

JAMES LEATH Head of Leadership Development IMG Academy    shares his thoughts on: Talent vs Character Leadership Development How to Build Confidence Your #1 Strategy to Overcome Fear  James joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes. Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he recieved his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport.  EDUCATION/ACCREDITATIONS B.A. in Communication - Fresno State University M.A. in Performance Psychology - National University NCSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Applied Association of Sport Psychology Member

James Leath joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport.  Some gems James provides in this interview include: How you are a leader James’ definition of leadership Why Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz is James’ favorite leader The characteristics of a great leader Why adversity is essential to leader 5 areas of great leadership 3 people you need in your life   You can find James on Twitter @JamesLeath or follow his blog at jamesleath.com. Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/james.

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology National meeting was a few weeks ago - so for Episode 100 we invited 2 of our favorite sport psychology guys who attended to share with us some lessons learned. James Leath has been a WYC guest previously in episodes 61, 50 and 31.  James' first interview on the show, WYC Episode 31, was a huge hit and is the #1 downloaded episode all-time on the show. Will Drumright is a sport psychology coach who has worked with Dr. Rob Bell, providing mental skills and performance psychology training to coaches, athletes, and teams.  Will focuses on the high school and middle school athletes.  Will is also a professional Ultimate Frisbee player and coaches the local high school Ultimate Frisbee team. Both guys now work for IMG Academy, one of the world's premier training schools for athletes in many different sports. Sign up for James' weekly Coach Notes: James Leath weekly Coach Note Twitter: @jamesleath; @wcdrummy15   - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Energy Building Rock-Paper-Scissors-Cheerleader - Great activity to start meetings/practices How has sport psych work evolved over the past year? Looking at the individual not just the athlete A move from strategy and X's and O's to focus on developing people Be-Know-Do Personality science vs brain science More emerging trends Are you teaching your kids about failure? Don't rob them of what it feels like to not be good enough. A carefree childhood sets up your kids to not know how to deal with failure, a bad coach, or a bad boss. How about youth coaches? Listen to podcasts, read blogs, read books Great books on how kids learn/succeed: How Children Succeed by Paul Tough Influence-The Psycology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle -  Today's Sponsors I Youth Football helps coaches, organizations, or parents teach football skills to kids ages 3-11.  Not only does I Youth Football guarantee your players increase their skills, they will give you individualized pricing based on your situation. So if you are a coach or want your local organization to run I Youth Football in your area, visit them at www.iyouthfootball.com and reach out. It's simple to set up, and a nice way to earn a little side money while helping kids learn the game of football. To get $100 off the program be sure to use this coupon code: winning -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here -  Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

- Today's episode is a bit different from the norm, instead of interviewing a great coach, this week's episode is a compilation of the interviews I did while at the conference. There are a few sound bites with me sharing a lesson I learned, and definitely don't miss the 18 minute interview with the leaders – I call them the 3 J's - Dr. Jerry Lynch, John O'Sullivan, and James Leath. So hopefully this is a great way for you to be able to absorb a little of the great content even if you weren't able to make it out to Colorado. Also - just FYI - they are planning to do 2 or 3 more of these conferences around the country next year, so stay tuned at changingthegameproject.com or wayofchampions.com. Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Coaching Mastery - with John O'Sullivan Many of you know that I work closely with John O'Sullivan and the Changing the Game Project. John's is an internationally known writer and speaker, as well as a former professional soccer player and longtime coach. We share a lot of each others content as we work to transform youth sports and make it a better place for coaches to coach, and for players to play. This week - for the first and only time in 2016 - John is releasing his amazing online video series called "Coaching Mastery." He first ran this course in the Fall of 2014, and since then coaches from nearly every sport, from over a dozen different continents, have called it one of the most unique and inspirational coaching courses they had ever done. I was lucky enough to be one of the select few coaches John offered it to last year, and the things I learned really blew me away. See, this course is not your traditional X's and O's course. It is all about things such as the psychology of performance and leadership, how to build a winning team culture, and even how to educate your team parents so they don't drive you up the wall. He has some amazing interviews with some of the world's leading experts in sport science and psychology, coaching, and leadership. The things you will learn in this course will take yoru coaching, and your teams, to a whole new level. This course is truly one of a kind. If you are interested in this type of coaching, John has asked me to invite all of you to his FREE video series, where over the next 2 weeks you will learn many of these things, and hear from some amazing experts. You also get a free eBook copy of his international bestseller Changing The Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids just for registering for the FREE series.  All you have to do to get over an hour of this one of a kind coaching and leadership training, plus a free book, is go here and sign up: Click here to get started I know I am looking forward to the 2016 version of Coaching Mastery and I am confident that many of you will get a ton from this free video series. Its all new content, and I can't wait to get started. Again, if you want to join, just sign up here. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this course. (I am an affiliate for this course, so if you decide to sign up - please sign up through one of the links above - Thanks!!) - Interviews & Sound Bites from WOC Conference Craig - Description of how to create self-affirmation 3x5 card Craig - Description of fun Rock,Paper,Scissors,Cheerleader Energy Builder 18 minute interview of Dr. Lynch, John O'Sullivan, and James Leath: Self-affirmation; Building Energy levels at the beginning of practice; Building championship culture in our families; Taking ONE action; Simplifying your playbook; the importance of relationships: Video Link Craig - 11 attributes of culture: Dr. Jerry Lynch uses the acronym STRONG FACTS to list the steps to build championship culture. Selflessness Trust Respect Oneness Never Quit

James joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes. Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing an identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and an M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in the sport. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action. Let's connect:  Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach and former Division I All American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes reach their full potential by getting clarity on their what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

  The Association for Applied Sport Psychology National meeting was a few weeks ago - so for Episode 61 we invited 2 sports psychology guys who attended to share with us some lessons learned. James Leath has been a WYC guest previously in episodes 50 and 31.  James' first interview on the show, WYC Episode 31, was a huge hit and is the #1 downloaded episode all-time on the show. Will Drumright is a sport psychology coach who work with Dr. Rob Bell, providing mental skills and performance psychology training to coaches, athletes, and teams.  Will focuses on the high school and middle school athletes.  Will is also a professional Ultimate Frisbee player and coaches the local high school Ultimate Frisbee team. Sign up for James' weekly Coach Notes: James Leath weekly Coach Note Twitter: @jamesleath; @wcdrummy15 Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link What was the biggest 'a-ha' moment you had during the meeting? James HUGE IDEA #1 Teach the human, not the athlete. Children are not mini-adults, they are children.  If you don't first build a relationship - then the gameplan you develop doesn't matter.  Tim Elmore quote from Generation iY book: 'Great teachers build a relationship so strong that it can bear the weight of truth.' If they understand that you have their best interest in mind, they will respond to and listen to coaching and constructive criticism. Love.  What do you love about your sport? And as a coach I need to love my players for who they are, not for them to please me. Will The athlete is a human first. Speak to athletes in a way that increases their intrinsic motivation Were there any discussions on how sports psychology has changed over the past 10-15 years as our society and our society's approach to youth sports is very different today vs. 10-15 years ago? Will HUGE IDEA #2 The importance of providing resources to athletes so they can take care of themselves as individuals outside of athletics. Quote: 'Sport doesn't inherently build character, it just has the opportunity to do so.'- Dr. Greg Dale, Duke University Is your message slippery or sticky?  Your message is only effective if it resonates with your athletes. James 'Culture eats strategy for lunch' - Dr. Greg Dale, Duke University. One way to create culture - address the elephants in the room. You can't coach the kids today the way you were coached growing up.  There are too many other options and they will quit. Learn any new routines for brushing-off mistakes? Will Develop a flushing routine. It has to be unique, something that is meaningful to the individual athlete. Take a centering breath. James It's all about giving meaning to things. Shared terminology. James has worked out a 'word' that has meaning with his wife - if he says 'I'm in a folder' - it means 'Hey honey, I love you, so great to hear from you, I can't talk right now because I'm in the middle of something, I'll call you as soon as I can.' 'Great cultures have a ton of inside jokes' What's the best story or analogy you heard? James Yoda on the back of Luke Skywalker - Justin Su'a.  Coaches who fail are the ones who want the spotlight - instead coaches should want to have their students rise up and be stronger than their teacher. Will Matts Stutzman - Holds world records for longest archery shot - and he was born without arms - 'How do you become the best.  Period.  No excuses.'  His parents didn't modify anything for him, they allowed him to struggle.  And that's what made him a champion.  Failure is a key part of learning! Hear any out-of-the-box approaches that you thought might have some validity? Will Dr. Greg Dale, Duke University - 'Are you effective when you are listening to 3 things at the same time?' - Realize as a parent you are 1 of 3 voices the kids are hearing - so think about if you need to say anything while the athlete is playing a game

For our 50th episode - we invited back our first repeat guest on The Winning Youth Coaching Podcast, James Leath.  James' first interview on the show, WYC Episode 31, was a huge hit and is the #1 downloaded episode all-time on the show. We switched up the format for this episode and had listeners submit questions on mental toughness - listen in as James provides great new insights on mental toughness. Website/Coaches' Notes: jamesleath.com Twitter: @jamesleath   Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Questions submitted that James answers: People talk about being mentally tough, but what does it mean? Who are some current athletes who display mental toughness? What compelled you to go into youth sports psychology, and how is it different from adult sport psychology? How come some kids seem to be more tough than others? Are you born with mental toughness? What is a mistake recovery routine? Questions James asks Craig: In your show notes you highlight 1 or 2 Huge Ideas you take from each guest- tell me about a few of the hugest ideas that stick out to you What's a book you have read about sports that you would recommend? You talk about alternatives to travel sports a lot - why is that so important to you and why are you so passionate about it? Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as James Leath shares stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful sports coach. James is currently getting his masters in mental sports psychology, has coached youth sports for many years, and is a student of all aspects of sports performance.  James started coaching when his 8th grade coach had to leave the team, so James took over and coached his own 8th grade team!  James played college football and played for the Los Angeles Extreme in the XFL.  James is married and works in sales. Website: jamesleath.com Twitter: @jamesleath Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote ‘Spend less time in the strategy books, and more time in how to talk to kids' My ‘Cringe' Moment Not being organized When he was just out of college - Not being on time actually got him fired from a coaching job. Coaching AH-HA Moment HUGE IDEA #1 Keep it simple; Run less plays.  Learned from a coach that ran only 1 formation - that coach only lost 3 games in 4 years.  When you simplify formations and the kids don't have to think about where to line up - the kid's confidence and success skyrockets. 'If your goal is to freeze an athlete - give them a whole bunch of stuff to think about'  Give them only 2 decisions to make on a play, and you're OK as long as you only choose 1 of these 2(even if it's the wrong choice, because we can teach you how to choose better).  I'm only going to be upset if you choose something other than 1 of these 2 choices. Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun HUGE IDEA #2 2 absolute foundational books: 'Teaching to Change Lives' - by Dr. Howard Hendricks 'How Children Succeed' - by Paul Tough Remember to keep the kids accountable - while you love the kids, you are ultimately their mentor and coach, not their peer friend 'Spend less time in the strategy books, and more time in how to talk to kids' Everything in short bursts - John Wooden would talk in 20 second bursts How to Improve my Youth Practices: Don't scrimmage very much.  Only the best athletes touch the ball in scrimmages, plus it's hard to coach in this environment. When teaching  a skill - try to find a way to make the focus the technique, not the result.  So for basketball - teach them against a wall to try to work on form and hit a crack on the wall.  Then add steps that eventually progress into actually shooting at the basket.  This process builds their confidence and makes the focus perfecting their technique. Coaching Resources Youtube Reach out to your local high school basketball coach 'The Talent Code' by Daniel Coyle Inspiring Story James and his wife have fostered kids, so some of his athletes have actually stayed with him.  James had one kid who stayed with him for a while in 6th grade - that kid in 11th grade was about to play in state championships and called James up at 11 o'clock at night to talk - very cool. The One that Got Away Coaching girls basketball - He smacked his plastic clipboard and it shattered in 20 pieces.  He was upset about the girls not getting rebounds - then afterwards he thought about it and he had never spent any time teaching them how to rebound. Coaching/Leadership Motivation Book: anything by John Wooden Book: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey – Pete Carroll uses this all the time to instill mental toughness. Parting Advice Pay less attention to strategy and more attention to fundamentals Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: