Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
Sport Leadership Expert and Author Jeff Janssen - S3 Episode 3
Today’s guest is one of the most influential voices in the world of sports leadership and team culture: Jeff Janssen. Jeff is the founder of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center and a pioneer in the field of sports psychology and leadership development. For more than two decades, he’s worked with over 3,000 coaches and 30 national championship programs, including legendary teams at North Carolina, Michigan, Stanford, Notre Dame, Arizona, and Duke. His work has helped shape some of the most respected and successful athletic cultures in the country.
Jeff is the author of multiple game-changing books, including the Team Captain’s Leadership Manual, the Sports Leadership Development Series, and How to Build and Sustain a Championship Culture — which has become essential reading for coaches, athletic directors, and team leaders at every level.
He’s helped athletic programs go beyond talent and X’s and O’s, guiding them to build values-driven cultures, establish aligned systems, and create visionary operating models that stand the test of time. Jeff has a rare ability to turn abstract ideas like culture and leadership into actionable strategies that change lives and transform programs.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Game Changers. We hope you found inspiration and motivation in the stories of resilience and adversity shared by our incredible guests. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, your ability to overcome them lies within. Stay resilient and keep pushing forward towards your goals. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others who may benefit from these powerful stories.