The Threshold Lab
The Threshold Lab is where “aha” moments and insights go to lift weights. Each episode cracks open a fundamental principle from the world of high performance and aims to transform how you think, work, and lead. Think of it like unlocking a door you’ve passed a hundred times, only to find it opens into a whole new way of thinking. If you're into mindset, growth, and the occasional mental mic drop, you're in the right lab.
Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.
The Threshold Lab
Nate Shaw | Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Strength & Conditioning Cooordinator | "There is nothing more precious on this planet than feedback from trusted teammates."
Nate Shaw has served as the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2006.
As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E), Nate has spent over two decades helping elite athletes maximize their potential (physically, mentally, and emotionally).
In this episode, Nate shares insights from 23 seasons in professional baseball on development, leadership, feedback, self-awareness, and the mindset that separates good coaches from great ones. He reflects on the power of trust, the lessons he’s learned from fatherhood, and why he believes love and service sit at the core of performance and growth.
Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:
[5:12] — The Core Qualities of a Great Coach
[9:13] — Leading With Service in Mind
[11:25] — Separating Good vs. Great
[13:45] — What Are You Committed To?
[16:45] — Lessons From Early Failures
[19:51] — The Gift of Feedback
[25:37] — Shifting a Player's Mindset
[30:09] — Distinguishing Facts vs. Stories
[33:37] — Helping People Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs
[42:41] — Creating Your Future
[49:51] — Committing to a Team's Mission and Values
[54:35] — Building a Coaching Tree
[58:51] — Lessons on Leadership from Fatherhood and Love
More Resources from Nate:
- To learn more about Nate's personal coaching, feel free to check out his website here: https://www.coachnateshaw.com/
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- If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to reach out anytime to see how I can best serve you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-brandon-40169573/
