Dana Cavalea - High Performance Coaching

Dana Cavalea - High Performance Coaching

Author: Smart People Industries May 5, 2020 Duration: 1:18:32
Coach Dana Cavalea is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. He is also an author, performance coach, and consultant. Coach Dana led the Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers. Dana's newest book is available now: Habits of a Champion. Learn more about Dana at his website: https://danacavalea.com. Follow Dana on Twitter: @danacavalea. Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp. Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp. The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople. Donate: Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every other week, Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas sit down with a guest who has fundamentally shaped their field, driven not by a rigid agenda but by genuine curiosity. The Smart People Podcast from Smart People Industries is built on the idea that the most compelling insights emerge from relaxed, authentic dialogue. You’ll hear authors, innovators, and cultural leaders-each with significant recognition in areas like business, education, or society-speak in a way that often feels more like a fascinating dinner conversation than a formal interview. Chris’s thoughtful questioning, paired with Jon’s producer perspective, gently guides discussions into unexpected territories, revealing the personal journeys and nuanced ideas behind public achievements. This podcast thrives in the space between expertise and accessibility, making complex topics relatable without sacrificing depth. It’s for anyone who believes that learning is a continuous, engaging process, and that the best lessons come from listening to people who think differently. Tune in biweekly for conversations that are as intellectually substantial as they are genuinely enjoyable, reminding us that smart discourse can be both enlightening and warmly human.
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