The Strength In Numbers Podcast
The Strength In Numbers Podcast
Podcast Description
Coaching is more than just X’s and O’s—it’s about the principles, philosophies, and mindset that shape great leaders. Building on the ideas from the book "Strength In Numbers," this podcast brings together top coaches from across the sports world (and beyond) who are driven to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
Through in-depth conversations, we’ll explore how elite coaches think, operate, and make decisions for long-term success. Whether you’re a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this podcast is your mentorship playbook—helping you be your best while building a career that lasts.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as coaching philosophies, personal development, and the importance of feedback and accountability. Episodes include discussions on daily self-audits with Connor Agnew, transitioning coaching roles with Dave Nedbalek, and the motivation behind the podcast launch, providing a comprehensive approach to long-term success in coaching.
Coaching is more than just X’s and O’s—it’s about the principles, philosophies, and mindset that shape great leaders. Building on the ideas from the book “Strength In Numbers,” this podcast brings together top coaches from across the sports world (and beyond) who are driven to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
Through in-depth conversations, we’ll explore how elite coaches think, operate, and make decisions for long-term success. Whether you’re a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this podcast is your mentorship playbook—helping you be your best while building a career that lasts.
Mason Hays, VP of Sports Performance at Elite Performance in Frisco, Texas, joins the show to break down his journey from APEC athlete to training director and now to his role with EPT.
We dive into how to build a coaching identity you’re known for, what it takes to succeed in the private sector, and why great coaches are generalists and elite problem solvers. Mason also gets into removing “trash volume” from your programs and focusing on the work that actually drives the right stimulus based on your goals.
Mason also shares his thoughts on LTAD, common mistakes in youth training, how he balances data with coaching intuition, and how he profiles athletes and tracks key KPIs.
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This podcast evolved from my book, Strength In Numbers — the ultimate mentorship guide for coaches.
Featuring insights from 100+ ELITE coaches across every level and sport, it’s an encyclopedia of coaching wisdom built to help you grow your career, navigate failure, and find long-term coaching success.
👉 Grab your copy of Strength In Numbers [by clicking here].
Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:47 Planting Seeds to Coach as an Athlete
09:01 Building a Coaching Identity
12:24 Making it in the Private Sector
14:46 Being a Master Problem Solver
17:56 Youth High-Performance
27:12 Removing Trash Volume
32:40 Common Misconceptions in Athlete Development
34:53 LTAD Outline
37:00 Balancing Data and Intuition in Training
41:40 Athlete Profiling
46:53 Key Performance Indicators in Training
49:37 Adapting Speed Training to Limited Spaces
51:05 Evolving Coaching Beliefs
54:42 Long-Term Goals and Career Aspirations
01:00:02 Finding Purpose in Coaching
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