Dawn Staley on Discipline and Mental Fortitude || Finding Mastery Podcast

This week’s conversation is with Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Team USA Olympic Head Basketball coach for the Tokyo Olympics.

Catapulting South Carolina into the national spotlight, Dawn has made the Gamecocks a mainstay in the battle for SEC and national championships.

Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have reached many firsts – National Championship, NCAA Final Fours, No. 1 rankings, SEC regular-season and tournament titles, SEC Player of the Year, National Player of the Year, WNBA No. 1 Draft pick and No. 1 recruiting classes – to name the most notable.

While her coaching career is in full bloom, Dawn is still recognized for her body of work as a one of the most decorated participants in United States women’s basketball history.

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame solidified that legacy with her enshrinement as part of the Class of 2013.

I wanted to speak with Dawn to understand her leadership style and learn how we can all apply those same insights – inside and outside the world of sport.We discuss the qualities required to become resilient and agile when adversity strikes — and — why relationships are at the center of her coaching philosophy.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Warm-Up
01:07 Growing Up in North Philly
03:40 Life Lessons from the Projects
07:35 Discipline and Family Values
12:02 Coaching Philosophy and Influences
17:52 Mental Toughness and Overcoming Challenges
24:01 Balancing Discipline and Creativity
30:28 Trust and Communication in Coaching
42:19 Worst Case Scenarios in Practice
43:55 Thriving in Chaos: Embracing Unpredictability
46:27 Mastering Control: Focus on Controllables
47:09 Communication: The Key to Success
50:47 The Power of Visualization and Self-Talk
57:13 Building Relationships and Team Culture
01:08:02 Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Failure
01:12:47 Navigating Media and Public Perception
01:19:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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