The Coaches Podcast: Sports Biographies, Leadership, & Strategy

Earl Weaver 1 - Crazy Like A Fox. (Based on the book "The Last Manager")

You're going to love learning about Earl Weaver in this episode. His life is as entertaining as it is legendary. We use John W. Miller's The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball as our source text. It's an incredibly well done book. I add some commentary and insights as well. I hope you enjoy! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Then Vs. Now - Star Manager to Corporate Manager 08:04 Then vs. Now - Relationships Still Key 10:17 Visionary & Innovator 10:42 Visionary - The Shortstop Position & Cal Ripken Jr. 12:16 Visionary - The Radar Gun 15:12 Visionary - "Money Ball" Before Money Ball 17:39 Coaching Takeaways - Weaver on Strategy Book 19:35 Coaching Takeaways - Emotional Intelligence 23:45 Coaching Takeaways - Intensity 25:17 Coaching Takeaways - Genius of a Madman - Conversation with Steve Stone 28:12 Conclusion The Last Manager: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Manager-Tormented-Reinvented-Baseball/dp/1668030926 Weaver on Stategy: https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Strategy-Classic-Managing-Baseball/dp/1574884247

Joe Maddon 3 - Man Vs. Machines (Based on "The Book of Joe")

In our final episode on Joe Maddon, we explore the age old debate of man vs. machines...baseball analytics vs. gut instinct. We also dive into the magical moments of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Game 7, with some amazing words from Theo Epstein regarding that rain delay and the Jason Heyward led team meeting that transpired. 00:00 Intro - Man Vs. Machines 01:24 Analytics vs. Instintc - Man Vs. Machines 14:45 Analytics vs. Instinct - Game 7 2016 WS - Pitching Decisions 24:04 Series Conclusion: Rain Delay - Let The Lead Bulls Run Joe Maddon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/

Joe Maddon 2 - DON'T MESS With Greatness (Based on "The Book of Joe")

Shohei Ohtani. Jake Arrieta. These guys were unlocked by Maddon's belief that you shouldn't mess with greatness. For Shohei, it was to stop coddling him. Give him more, not less. Quit monitoring him so closely, and let him go be an athlete. For Arrieta, it was to let him pitch cross-body. Let him pitch complete games. Let him be himself. There is so much wisdom from Joe Maddon in this episode today. I hope you enjoy. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Don't Mess With Greatness - Shohei Ohtani 09:34 Don't Mess With Greatness - Complete Games 12:29 Don't Mess With Greatness - Jake Arrieta 17:33 Relationships & Trust 23:45 Conclusion Joe's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798

Joe Maddon 1 - Origins & Maddonisms (Based on "The Book of Joe")

Joe Maddon, the philosopher king. There are many layers to this man. In part 1 of this 3 part deep dive we look at his Pennsylvania origins, early coaching influences, and some of this famous and entertaining "Maddonisms". I hope you enjoy. Podcast also available on Apple, Spotify, etc. 00:00 PART I - ORIGINS & MADDONISMS 03:29 Early Life - Hazleton, Family, Coaches 09:06 Early Life - Coaching Influences 12:20 Early Life - Coaches - Bob Clear 13:50 Early Life - Coaches - Gene Mauch 17:57 Early Life - Conclusion 18:40 Coaching - Original Thinker 20:57 Coaching - Intellectual Honesty 23:39 Maddonism - Process is Fearless 28:13 Maddonism - "Try Not To Suck" 30:38  Maddonism - "Aim High" 33:49 Maddonism - Never Let The Pressure Exceed The Pleasure 35:22 Conclusion Book:The Book of Joe: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538751798?k=the%20book%20of%20joe%20maddon] The Coaches Podcast Social Media: X: the_coaches_pod Instagram: the_coaches_pod TikTok: the_coaches_pod Email: thecoachespodcast@icloud.com

Jay Wright 2 - USFL, UNLV, Hofstra, Team Chaplains, & More! (Based on the book "Attitude")

There were too made good takeaways on Jay Wright's book Attitude [https://www.amazon.com/Attitude-audiobook/dp/B01ND18A2R/] not to do a follow up episode. In this episode we dive into more on Jay's pre-Villanova stops such as Hofstra and UNLV. We also cover the great role of the Team Chaplain at Villanova. Thanks for listening. 00:00 Intro 01:17 Early Coaching Stops 14:22 UNLV, Hofstra, & Dream Job at Nova 21:45 Team Chaplains - Fr. Lazor & Fr. Rob 31:42 Conclusion