Sylvia Hatchell
Coach Sylvia Hatchell of the University of North Carolina is the active winningest coach in women’s basketball, and second all-time behind Tennessee’s Pat Summitt. Listen to a short excerpt from her conversation on greatness with Don Yaeger, in which she describes the mentality of winning players.
Chris Petersen
Chris Petersen won 92 games, 5 bowl games including 2 Fiesta Bowls in 8 seasons as head coach at Boise State. At just 49-years-old, he has the kind of resume that the NCAA’s top football programs drool over. No head coach has won more games in the last 8 years than Petersen who has won better than 88% of his games. Here’s a snippet from Don Yaeger’s sit-down interview with Coach Petersen and the specific culture he created with the players at Boise State.
Jimmie Johnson
Newly crowned 6-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, driver of the Number 48 Chevrolet, talks with Don Yaeger about what it takes to perform at a high level for a prolonged period of time. On November 17th, 2013, Johnson captured his 6th NASCAR Championship in the last 8 seasons. He is one title away from tying the NASCAR record of 7 career championships held by legends Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Tom Izzo
Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo on handling dysfunction and stepping up to be a firm leader.
Tom Crean
Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean on the importance of communication to achieving success.
Steve Young
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young on the importance of communication and the influence of Peyton Manning in today’s game.
Misty May-Treanor
Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist Misty May-Treanor on mental toughness and importance of nutrition.
Mike Krzyzewski
Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski on his championship culture and managing conflicting egos.
Michael Jordan
NBA Legend Michael Jordan on his controversial Hall of Fame speech.