The Decoding Excellence Show

Conversations with the coaches and specialists behind elite performance.

Adam Ringler sits down with elite coaches, athletes, and performance specialists on training, sport science, leadership, and what it takes to get better at your craft. Get the free Coaching Toolkit and NEW episodes in your inbox.

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Episode 001: Matt Shadeed on Leadership and Staff Development
The first episode. Leadership, staff development, and learning from mistakes with Arkansas State S&C director Matt Shadeed.
Episode 002: Brett Bartholomew on Conscious Coaching
Conscious coaching and athlete buy-in with Brett Bartholomew, one of the most influential voices in coaching.
Episode 009: Nick Littlehales on Sleep as a Performance Pillar
Elite sleep coach Nick Littlehales on why sleep is the foundation of performance.

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#038 Monday Minutes: Summer Reads and Training Changes

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, we're introducing the Monday Minutes where I discuss current industry trends, research reads, current events, and occasionally offer my insights into the training process.

#037 Intangible Qualities of Exceptional Coach Leaders

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I discuss several qualities that exceptional coach leaders possess. These qualities are often hard to distinguish on resumes, but in my opinion, are a make or break element differentiating world-class coaches.

#036 Combating Technological Dependencies

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I discuss several techniques and tactics you can immediately adopt to begin to combat the addictive elements of technology and smartphone dependencies.

#035 Five Lessons of Effective Leadership

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I discuss five of the most crucial elements an effective leader MUST DO in order to empower the team around them.