Jordan Bar: Integrity, Effort, Respect The Foundation of Elite Coaching

Jordan Bar: Integrity, Effort, Respect The Foundation of Elite Coaching

Author: Daniel Braun April 13, 2026 Duration: 55:41

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jordan Bar to discuss the "soft skill" side of coaching in performance.Jordan “J-Bar” Bar is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Duke University, working with women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and cross country. Since joining Duke in 2016, he has built a reputation for athlete-centered coaching rooted in integrity, effort, and respect. Bar has worked across public and private sectors with elite youth, collegiate, and professional athletes, including PGA, NBA, and professional baseball and softball. A CSCS, TPI Level 2, FMS, and USAW-certified coach, he brings a diverse background in performance. A former collegiate and semi-pro soccer player, Bar now resides in Durham with his family.
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