Coach Patrick Murphy on PERSON over athlete, “Affirmation Bags”, and Power of Tiny Gains at Alabama Softball
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to University of Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy about building the culture of his program by prioritizing the PERSON first - athlete second, capturing his players’ hearts with “Affirmation Bags”, and The Power of Tiny Gains in building the program’s culture.
Tyler Johnson on Developing team trust, the intangibles of self, and obtaining buy-in on a team
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Tyler about coach Mark Farley and the rise of the Northern Iowa football program, how leaders can develop team trust, and the intangibles of self in elite leaders and high performers.
Hunter Sims on Being a college AD, recruiting and hiring the best, and effective team communication
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Howard Payne Athletic Director Hunter Sims about appreciating the “invisible paychecks” coaches receive, how he developed his one-year onboarding program for 1st time head coaches, and what AD's look for when hiring a head coach to lead an athletic program.
Joan Ryan of the San Francisco Giants on the Science and Soul of Team Success
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to author Joan Ryan about team chemistry and how it affects performance, why trust among teammates and co-workers is so crucial to building great chemistry, and how relationships influence the team dynamics within the locker room.
Brian Decker on How Character Plays into Selecting the Best, Evaluating NFL Players, and Building a Winner in Indy
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Indianapolis Colts’ Director of Team Development Brian Decker about his model for talent assessment, how character is the bridge between talent and performance, and how the Colts’ see the culture of their team as a competitive advantage.
Kelvin Beachum on his 11-year NFL career, Locker Room Leadership, and Leaving a Legacy of Giving Back
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with NFL player Kelvin Beachum about his success in professional football despite being an “undersized” NFL Offensive Tackle, the great leadership ability of Mike Tomlin and Todd Bowles, and leaving a legacy of serving others in his community.