The Coaches Room with Coach Kav

The Coaches Room with Coach Kav
Podcast Description
The Coaches' Room Podcast, hosted by elite performance coach Justin Kavanaugh, widely known as Coach Kav, offers an in-depth look into the world of high-performance coaching. With a background as an Olympic coach, speaker, and author, Coach Kav brings his extensive experience to the forefront, helping athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders unlock elite performance.
Each episode features conversations with top-tier coaches, performance staff, and scientists, delving into topics such as coaching methodologies, personal development, and player development. Listeners gain valuable insights into the strategies and mindsets that drive success in competitive environments.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone interested in the dynamics of high-performance teams, The Coaches' Room Podcast provides practical advice and inspiration to elevate your game.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes like coaching methodologies, personal and player development, and the psychology of performance. Examples of episodes include deep dives into the transformational power of voice work with experts such as Per Bristow and discussions on effective coaching strategies in competitive environments, emphasizing how mental frameworks and emotional intelligence contribute to success.

The Coaches’ Room Podcast, hosted by elite performance coach Justin Kavanaugh, widely known as Coach Kav, offers an in-depth look into the world of high-performance coaching. With a background as an Olympic coach, speaker, and author, Coach Kav brings his extensive experience to the forefront, helping athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders unlock elite performance.
Each episode features conversations with top-tier coaches, performance staff, and scientists, delving into topics such as coaching methodologies, personal development, and player development. Listeners gain valuable insights into the strategies and mindsets that drive success in competitive environments.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or someone interested in the dynamics of high-performance teams, The Coaches’ Room Podcast provides practical advice and inspiration to elevate your game.
What does it really take to go from being an athlete to building a business that serves others? In this episode, we sit down with someone who’s lived it—an athlete turned entrepreneur who’s taken the grit and grind from the gym and transformed it into a mission-driven software company for coaches.
We dive into:
➡️ The mental shift from sports to business
➡️ The pain points of the gym industry (and how they turned them into solutions)
➡️ How COVID reshaped their approach to coaching and business
➡️ The role of family values, integrity, and long-term thinking in entrepreneurship
This conversation isn’t just about building software. It’s about building with purpose. Whether you’re a coach, a founder, or just trying to figure out your next chapter—this one will resonate.
🎧 Listen, reflect, and take notes. TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction and Background
03:03 – Athletic Journey and College Experience
05:56 – Transitioning from Sports to Business
09:07 – Discovering Passion for Strength and Conditioning
11:54 – Work Ethic and Family Influence
14:47 – Building a Gym and Entrepreneurial Challenges
20:52 – Creating a Software Solution for Coaches
31:30 – The Evolution of Coaching Technology
34:01 – Transitioning from Gym to Software
35:40 – The Impact of COVID-19 on Business
39:01 – The Importance of Communication in Coaching
43:12 – Integrity and Long-Term Success
46:09 – Shared Values in Business Partnerships
50:09 – Architecting a Successful Business Model
53:51 – Understanding Market Dynamics
57:59 – Helping Hidden Gems Shine
01:02:50 – The Role of Family and Values in Business

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