Creating Space for Change with Dedrique Taylor
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode of The Great Coaches podcast, host Paul Barnett sits down with veteran head coach Dedrique Taylor. Drawing from over a decade of head coaching experience, Dedrique reflects on the critical transition from assistant to head […]
Navigating Leadership Tensions: 10 Ways That Great Coaches Do It
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this special 71st leadership lesson episode, host Paul Barnett synthesizes audio and insights from 15 world-class sports coaches to explore 10 core leadership tensions that every great coach and leader must navigate. Drawing on real-world examples from […]
Catching People Doing Good with Nick Mingione
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode of The Great Coaches podcast, host Paul sits down with Nick Mingione, head baseball coach who led his program to their first-ever College World Series appearance. Nick shares deep personal reflections on his coaching evolution—transitioning […]
Why Great Teams Don’t Focus on Gold Medals: Leigh Nugent
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul and guest co-host David Pine speak with Leigh Nugent, one of Australian swimming’s most experienced coaches and performance leaders, about the people, principles and culture behind sustained success at the highest level. Leigh explains […]
Leigh Nugent: Why Great Teams Don’t Focus on Gold Medals
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul and guest co-host David Pine speak with Leigh Nugent, one of Australian swimming’s most experienced coaches and performance leaders, about the people, principles and culture behind sustained success at the highest level. Leigh explains […]
Ending a 75-Year Drought: Cohesion, Mavericks, and Fun with Andy Moran
There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world’s great coaches how they do it. In this episode of The Great Coaches podcast, host Paul Barnett sits down with Andy Moran, All-Ireland winning manager and former Mayo football star. Andy shares how he led Mayo to break a 75-year sporting drought after 11 […]
Pressure, Pleasure and the Making of Championship Teams with Gordon Herbert
We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world’s great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul speaks with Gordon Herbert about the leadership lessons behind a life in elite basketball. From early influences and painful setbacks to championship success with Germany, Gordon reflects on authenticity, adversity, mental […]
Gordon Herbert on Pressure, Pleasure and the Making of Championship Teams
We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world’s great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul speaks with Gordon Herbert about the leadership lessons behind a life in elite basketball. From early influences and painful setbacks to championship success with Germany, Gordon reflects on authenticity, adversity, […]