Adam Voges: Excellence Over Perfection
We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world’s great coaches how they do it. Adam Voges discusses how Justin Langer’s first address as Western Australia coach showed the power of clear communication, aligning the group through a shared vision and the idea that players ultimately determine a coach’s success, […]
Adam Voges: Navigating Transitions in Sports Leadership
Adam Voges on the rapid jump from player to head coach, aligning teams around a shared vision, and empowering athletes to avoid burnout.
Adam Voges
Our great coach on this episode is Adam Voges. As a cricketer Adam represented Australia at Test, One Day and T20 level. In 2017 he became the coach of the Western Australia team and the Perth Scorchers He would ultimately go to lead them a three-peat of Sheffield Shield titles in 2022, 2023 and […]
The Magic of Sports with 92 year old George Selleck
At 92, George Selleck reflects on joy, belonging and human development in sport, and why great coaching starts with putting people first.
On The Magic of Sports
Todays episode is on The Magic of Sports and I am joined by the 92 year old Dr George Selleck who has just written a terrific new book by the same name. In 1956 he was drafted by the NBAs Philadelphia Warriors. He rejected the offer though and went to have a long and distinguished […]
Authenticity and Leadership in Sports: Dom Starsia’s Approach
Legendary Virginia lacrosse coach Dom Starsia on authenticity, selflessness, and why relationships outlast wins and losses.
Dom Starsia
Dom Starsia is an American Lacross coach. As a player he represented the USA at the 1978 World Lacross Championship, while coaching in a variety of roles at his alma mater Brown University. In 1982 he came the head coach men’s lacrosse team and led them to 2 Ivy League Championships. He then moved to […]
Leadership Through the Lens of Poetry: A Conversation with Mike Dunlap
Mike Dunlap uses poetry to explore joy, purpose and perfectionism in coaching, and why victory beyond the scoreboard matters most.