Sophie Bukovec - A World Class Volleyball Player Crushing It On And Off The Beach

Season 1 Wrap Up

In our Season 1 finale, we discuss future plans for Benchmarked, the Coaches and how applying our own techniques has helped us navigate everyday leadership situations and grow as fathers, husbands and coaches. What we cover:  * For your athletes and people that you lead to understand what you want from them. You first have to understand them. * We explore the idea of parents, coaches, and teachers raising young people and athletes to be prepared for life’s challenges - not necessarily the next level of sporting competition. * What is a good age to start instilling independent communication for young players. * How good communication can solve many “playing time” issues with players and parents * Assuming positive intent from people until their intentions are made more clear * Losing useful messages amongst the noise of coaches and parents who are yellers and tellers. We want to hear from you! Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY? How are you chasing your 1%? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast [https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast] Thanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe! KEEP CRUSHING IT!

Atlanta Braves Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes - World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, Father, Husband and Leader

Coach Bobby Magallanes has been developing and refining his leadership and coaching for over 30 years. He is a leader whose journey is as rich as it gets. He joined the Atlanta Braves coaching staff as their assistant hitting coach in 2021 and was part of their World Series Championship run. This year not only are the Braves well in the hunt for another World Series title, but Coach Bobby Magallanes was also part of this year’s All Star Coaching staff in LA. Coach Mags is a lifelong learner who has a Masters degree in performance psychology and has a passion for coaching, leadership and mental performance (most importantly family).  In this episode: * The difference between internal and external focus * There is no bad age to start with mental performance training * Mental Performance lends itself to all aspects of life, not just in sport but in business, personal life and school * As coaches, leaders, fathers and husbands it’s ok to not be ok but admitting you are not ok is the first step towards improvement. * Finding your WHY in life - your purpose - your meaning * Have your own mentors who you can count on to help and guide you. * Find ways to get yourself more “life jackets” for when you are barely treading water * Athletes who start applying the mental performance part of the game can take their abilities to new heights * Having a growth mindset to expand your skills, both physically and mentally. * Being stubborn about your success. Have a goal and let nothing stop you from achieving it. Connect with Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/magallanesbobby [https://www.instagram.com/magallanesbobby/] We want to hear from you! Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY? How are you chasing your 1%? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast [https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast] Thanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe! KEEP CRUSHING IT! Mizuno [http://www.mizuno.com/] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Sophie Bukovec - A World Class Volleyball Player Crushing It On And Off The Beach

With us for this episode is a very special, talented and successful athlete who has been a standout on both the national and world stages. As a beach volleyball star, Sophie Bukovec is a two time All American, a three time NCAA Champion with the USC Trojans, a U21 World Champion, and has just recently returned from the World Championships in Rome with a hard earned  silver medal. To top it all off she is also a Team Mizuno ambassador and founder of the Northern Elite, an elite Beach Volleyball Training program.  Interview Highlights: * Working through adversity at the World Championships * Believing in the "Process" * Falling in love with training * Being comfortable in your own skin as an elite athlete * Saying no to modeling to be true to herself and her love of sports * Thriving in a competitive environment * The chess game of volleyball * Dealing with momentum shifts * Learning about recruiting as a young athlete Connect with Sophie: Sophie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophiebukovec/] The Northern Elite [http://thenorthernelite.com] We want to hear from you! Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY? How are you chasing your 1%? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast [https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast] Thanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe! KEEP CRUSHING IT! Mizuno [http://www.mizuno.com/] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Warrant Officer Scott Coulter - Service, Leadership, Humanitarianism, and Perspective

In this episode of Benchmarked we welcome Warrant Officer Scott Coulter. With a long military career and degree in Psychology Scott shares with us how to create situations where people can be successful and how to expect more from ourselves. Scott walks us through an incredible physical transformation as a teenager that came from a place of strength and self honesty. He teaches us how to overcome personal victimhood. He also shares with us stories of his military service in Afghanistan, Nepal and other hot spots that make Coach Mess and Coach Larocque reshape their global perspectives on patriotism, war and the people it affects. We want to hear from you! Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY? How are you chasing your 1%? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast [https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast] Thanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe! KEEP CRUSHING IT! Mizuno [http://www.mizuno.com/] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Joe Tolles - Leading From The Front - A Journey Through Sport, CrossFit, and Business

In this episode we are joined by Joe Tolles. As an athlete, leader, and business owner Joe helps us break down what it takes to empower people to become the very best versions of themselves.  Joe has had a long career in professional hockey and CrossFit. His mission as a gym owner is to offer the best possible service aimed at helping people of all fitness levels improve their quality of life. His community-based strength and conditioning fitness programs have been proven effective and deliver unparalleled results. He is a world-class coach that genuinely care about supporting his athletes! Connect with Joe: http://northshore.training [http://northshore.training https://www.instagram.com/northshoreathleticclub/] Instagram: North Shore Athletic Club [https://www.instagram.com/northshoreathleticclub/] We want to hear from you! Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY? How are you chasing your 1%? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast [https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcast] Thanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe! KEEP CRUSHING IT! Mizuno [http://www.mizuno.com/] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.