Ways To Win

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Winning is an everyday mindset, and the coaches are here to help. Hosts Craig Robinson and John Calipari use their on-court wisdom to solve your off-court problems.

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Coach Cal on What's Next

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04/05/24 • 13 min

Craig catches up with Coach Cal in Phoenix to react to Kentucky’s stunning knockout, what’s next for him and the team and how he’s approaching recruitment and roster construction in the new world of the transfer portal and NIL deals.

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Workplace Friendships with Ben Kaplan

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06/13/24 • 35 min

Author Ben Kaplan stops by to talk to Craig about writing his new book, Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA, with the help of a childhood friend. Kaplan answers a question about how they maintained a successful friend/colleague dynamic. Then Ben discusses his own basketball journey, what makes "D3 guys" so special, and the unique connection he has with TNT Sports host Ernie Johnson.

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Alex Smith: Are You Gonna Live Today?

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05/08/24 • 46 min

First up, Cal checks in to talk about athlete mental health, and assembling a roster at Arkansas. Then, former NFL quarterback Alex Smith joins Craig to discuss mentoring Patrick Mahomes, overcoming a devastating injury, and how he handled anxiety and self-doubt during his career.

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Find Your Team with Rex Chapman

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05/02/24 • 44 min

To start, Coach Cal checks in from his new office at Arkansas and talks about how he’s building his staff, establishing a new culture — and what it means to transition from one phase to another. Then former star Kentucky guard and 12-year NBA vet Rex Chapman talks with Craig about how he overcame some of the rockiest periods in his personal and professional life. At the end of the day, whether in sports or in life, it’s all about the teammates you surround yourself with.

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How Not To Suck with Joe Maddon

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04/25/24 • 45 min

Championship-winning MLB manager and coach Joe Maddon sits down to chat with Craig. Joe helps a listener with some team-building advice. Then he lays out how he built a winning culture and a historic World Series run with the Cubs. Lastly, Joe explains the ingredients that make up great teams, why influencers make him laugh, and how his mom still holds him accountable.

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Clark's Future on the Fever with Tamika Catchings

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04/17/24 • 32 min

As the WNBA season nears, ESPN/SEC basketball analyst and Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings joins the show. She dives into the “pressure” #1 draft pick Caitlin Clark is under, tips for making it through the league’s training camp gauntlet, and what she learned during her own leap to the pros. Tamika also shares some poignant lessons from her college coach, the luminary Pat Summitt.

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How to Grow the Game with LaChina Robinson

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04/10/24 • 27 min

March Madness is over (congrats to South Carolina and UConn!) and award-winning ESPN/NBC broadcaster LaChina Robinson stops by to debrief with Craig. She speaks on her experience watching the total solar eclipse in Cleveland, the qualities that make Dawn Staley a living legend, and storylines she’s got her eyes on with the WNBA season around the corner. LaChina also shares her mission to pave the way for the next generation of media talent through her non-profit, Rising Media Stars.

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Believing the Hype with Stephanie White

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04/03/24 • 32 min

Head coach of the Connecticut Sun and ESPN analyst Stephanie White drops by to talk shop. She and Craig explore the women's tournament and its stars, the long-awaited rise of "WBB," and her preparation for the upcoming WNBA season. Also, Coach White reminisces on her journey to a national championship (and a Wade Trophy) at Purdue as a player, and of course, tells us who she's got winning the women's title.

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Mid-Tourney Takeaways with Grant Hill

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03/27/24 • 38 min

TNT Sports basketball analyst Grant Hill takes a break from calling tournament games to kick it with Craig. They dive into the madness on the men’s side, including big upsets, inspirational coaches, and what makes teams successful in March. Grant takes a short trip down memory lane, recounting his own tournament experiences playing for the legendary Coach K at Duke. And, we hear about the other Coach K (Kara Lawson, that is) and Grant’s thoughts on the women’s side.

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The Madness Before the Madness

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03/20/24 • 33 min

Coach Cal walks us through his preparation for Kentucky’s first round matchup with Oakland. Find out how his mindset changes (or doesn’t) come tournament time and how he helps his team soak in the moment. Plus, Cal gives us the scoop on his go-to tournament meals and movies that help him take his mind off of the grind.

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How many episodes does Ways To Win have?

Ways To Win currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does Ways To Win cover?

The podcast is about Basketball, March Madness, Leadership, Ncaa, College Basketball, Podcasts, Education and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Ways To Win?

The episode title 'Alex Smith: Are You Gonna Live Today?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ways To Win?

The average episode length on Ways To Win is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ways To Win released?

Episodes of Ways To Win are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ways To Win?

The first episode of Ways To Win was released on Feb 27, 2024.

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