No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest
It's not about looking good, it's about being good. It's not what you say, it's what you do that matters most. It's about having the courage to step into your arena and do the work.
ReliaQuest is a global leader in cybersecurity. Their focus on world-class performance continues to give them the edge to make security possible for some of the largest enterprises in the world.
Recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top 5 Podcast for Leadership and Wellness, No Show Dogs ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains brings you conversations with world-class performers from some of the most visible arenas across sports and enterprises. Each episode uncovers the thoughts, habits, and strategies that fuel success—principles you can apply to leadership and business.
Drawing on over 25 years of experience in professional sports as a professional athlete, baseball manager, and now mental performance coach, McMains shares practical tools and insights to help you think better to perform better in any professional or personal pursuit.
No Show Dogs is powered by ReliaQuest. ReliaQuest makes security possible for some of the largest enterprises in the world, detecting and containing threats within minutes—anytime, anywhere—with its Agentic AI security operations platform, GreyMatter.
Episodes
94 episodes
Consistency is a Hallmark of Greatness with Kirk Ferentz - University of Iowa Football, Head Coach, ReliaQuest Bowl 2025
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shares timeless lessons on leadership, consistency, and adaptability. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on fundamentals, fostering resilience, and ...
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Building a Culture of Champions with Clark Lea - Vanderbilt University Football, Head Coach, ReliaQuest Bowl 2025
At the ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party, Vanderbilt University head coach Clark Lea shares profound leadership lessons that resonate far beyond sports. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding culture by addressing internal commitment, ...
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From Shoveling Manure to the Major Leagues with Antoan Richardson - Atlanta Braves Baserunning and 1st Base Coach
Former MLB player and first Bahamian coach in the major leagues, Antoan Richardson, has had quite the journey. From shoveling manure off a farm field in the Bahamas to standing on second base during Derek Jeter’s iconic final at-bat at Yankee S...
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Gold Medal Lessons and Clubhouse Magic with Stacey Nuveman Deniz - San Diego State University Softball, Head Coach
Stacey Nuveman Deniz is one of the greatest softball players in Team USA history. The three-time Olympian shares the mental skills and strategies she's developed over her illustrious career to win multiple gold medals and build a championship c...
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The Calm Coach: How Tony Dungy Redefined Leadership Without Raising His Voice - NFL Hall of Fame Coach
Can you lead a team to greatness without shouting from the sidelines? NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy proved it’s possible. In this episode, Coach Dungy shares how he built a championship team and transformed the culture of the NFL - all whil...
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Run It Back: Don't Let Routines Become Routine with Evan Longoria
"Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you strategies on how to bring them into your arena. Three-time MLB All-Star Evan Longoria shared his thoughts, habits, and strategies that helped him...
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Imposter Syndrome and Winning Anyway: Lessons from One of Soccer’s Greatest Coaches - Becky Burleigh, NCAA Champion Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of 'What Drives Winning'
Legendary soccer coach Becky Burleigh breaks down the leadership playbook she used to build a national championship-winning program from scratch in just four years. She shares how she navigated imposter syndrome while leading teams with members...
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Pound the Rock: The Mindset That Built a Super Bowl Champion - Jon Gruden and Derrick Brooks, Super Bowl Winning Coach and Hall of Fame Linebacker
NFL coaching legend Jon Gruden and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks deliver an unforgettable conversation packed with insights that resonate far beyond the football field. This episode with ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy and host...
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Leading Through Discomfort with Soft Skills and Hard Truths - Nate Shaw, Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
With over two decades of experience coaching elite athletes, Major League Baseball strength coach Nate Shaw shares how trust, service, and consistency are the cornerstones to coaching others through temporary discomfort. He emphasizes the impor...
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How a Forgotten Book That Became a Best Seller Overnight Can Teach You to Live Your Best Life - Jim Murphy, #1 NY Times Best Selling Author and Performance Coach
One of the NFL's best players was caught reading Jim Murphy's book, Inner Excellence, on the sideline in the middle of a playoff game, and the book has been flying off the shelves ever since. But this discussion is not about how m...
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Obsession is Hard to Beat with Adam Schaechterle - Pepperdine University, Director of Tennis and Men's Head Coach
Adam Schaechterle's obsession with development over results has been central to his success. From stepping down as a Division 1 head coach to building a unique, player-focused culture at Pepperdine, Adam's journey highlights that success is not...
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Why Not You? Dr. Michaela Kiersch on Chasing Impossible - Professional Rock Climber and Occupational Therapist
As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Det...
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Run It Back: You vs. You with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber
In this "Run It Back" episode, ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains revisits a powerful conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber from November 8, 2023. Known for his unparalleled career in the NFL, Barber shared...
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Inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy: Lessons from Rising Star Mike Gerst - Fort Lee High School Head Football Coach and Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy Finalist
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy was established to create new pathways for coaches trying to break into the NFL. Fort Lee High School head football coach Michael Gerst was 1 of 25 to earn a coveted spot in this year's class a...
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Mindset with Brian Murphy: No Ceiling to Success
What does it take to push beyond your limits and redefine success? ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy shares how he turned a bootstrapped start-up into a $3+ billion global cybersecurity powerhouse. In this episode with ReliaQuest Director...
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Black Monday: Ruthless Decisions That Built a Dynasty with Will Fraser - Saracens Rugby Football Club, Retired Player
What does it take to transform a struggling organization into a world-class powerhouse? We dive into the story of how the Saracens Rugby Club turned their culture around to achieve unparalleled success. Former player Will Fraser shares insights...
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How Gratitude Drives Performance with Matt Karweck - Colgate University Men's Lacrosse, Head Coach
Coach Matt Karweck shares his journey of transforming the Colgate men's lacrosse team into a top-15 program by rebuilding its culture around authenticity and his personal core values: grit, growth, and gratitude. In this conversatio...
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Coaching Through the Performance Plateau with Seth Pepper - High-Performance Mental Coach
At age 14, Seth Pepper had a goal to become an Olympic swimmer - the problem was - he didn't know how to swim. Learn how his incredible journey from YMCA swim classes to the US Olympic trials informs his coaching today, and how he coaches athle...
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Run It Back: Unlock Your Creativity with Tampa Bay Lightning Mental Performance Coach Dr. Ryan Hamilton
Unlocking your creativity requires one response when you run up against an obstacle. The problem is - we often choose the easy path of complaining that keeps our creativity on lock down. ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains g...
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Mindset with Brian Murphy: Knowing When To Pivot
ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy made a critical decision in 2012 to pivot when he realized the current strategy was no longer sustainable. In this episode with ReliaQuest's Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, Murph discusses t...
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Riding 2,000 Pounds of Chaos: What Bull Riding Teaches About Control and Focus with Trey Holston - Professional Bull Rider
Professional bull rider Trey Holston gets 8 seconds on the back of a one ton beast to prove he has what it takes to win. Learn how he prepares, trains his focus, and maintains his confidence through setbacks and injuries. Trey's hard-earned les...
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Tackling Burnout, Leading Through Change, and Building Trust
Leaders everywhere are asking the questions, "How can I prevent burnout?", "Is there a better way to lead through change?", and "What are some better strategies to build trust?" In this episode with the ReliaQuest mental performance team, they ...
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The Best Ability is Availability with Brandon Crawford - 14-year MLB veteran, 2x World Champion and 3x All-Star
Brandon Crawford is arguably the greatest shortstop to ever wear a San Francisco Giants uniform. No one has played more games at that position in Giants history. This two-time World Champion, three-time All-Star, and four-time Gold Glover talks...
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Run It Back: Shifting Mindset from 'Me' to 'We' with U.S. Olympic Speed Skater Mia Manganello-Kilburg
"Run It Back" episodes highlight one specific principle shared by a previous guest, and offer you a strategy on how to bring that principle to life.In this full episode published back on August 23, 2023, US Olympic Speed Skating Bronze M...
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Two Decades of Excellence: Navigating Success, Failure, and Tragedy with Kyle Whittingham - University of Utah Football, Head Coach
University of Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham unpacks the leadership principles that have fueled one of the most successful college football programs in the United States over the past two decades. Coach Whittingham delves into the se...
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