Unbound Performance Pod
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Welcome to Unbound Performance, where we explore the intersection of sports, performance mindset, and personal development. Hosted by Jim and Caroline, Unbound brings a unique dual perspective from both coach and player. Our 20+ year mentor + friend relationship that started on the volleyball court has brought us all the way here, to YOU, to discuss and share the strategies and habits that drive athletes to excel. Whether discussing the mental preparation required to handle high-stakes competitions, the power of meditation and breathwork, or the importance of moral values over performance values, each episode is packed with insights to help you elevate your game. Join us as we share expert advice, inspirational stories, and practical tips to help you push past your limits and achieve your highest potential. Unbound is your go-to resource for unlocking success through the power of mindset and performance training. Tune in and start your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
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- What's next for UNBOUND · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 21After 18 months of weekly episodes, we’re entering an exciting new chapter at UNBOUND—and in this episode, we’re giving you the inside scoop. We’re adjusting our weekly podcast…
- You Win With People: Shaka Smart’s Playbook for Life · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 20What happens when a college basketball coach decides that winning isn’t just about talent, but about roots, relationships, and reflection? In this episode, we unpack an…
- The Quiet Work No One Sees (That Wins Games) · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 19What if you could train your mind the same way you train your body? In this episode, we dive into a powerful article about NBA veteran Harrison Barnes and how visualization…
- Nobody’s Watching (and That’s a Good Thing) · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 18We’ve all had that moment — the stumble, the slip, the missed lift, the awkward rep. And the real challenge isn’t the physical mistake… it’s the mental spiral that follows. In…
- Eulogy Over Resume: Pete Carroll’s Playbook for Character · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 17When was the last time someone asked you, “What’s your personal philosophy?” — and you could answer it in one sentence? In this week’s episode of The Unbound Performance Podcast…
- The Man in the Mirror: Failure, Feedback, and Facing the Music · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 16n this episode of UNBOUND Performance, we dive into a moment that captured the sports world not because of its perfection, but because of its raw humanity. Phillies reliever…
- The Power of the Small Stuff: Habits That Shape Your Future · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 15In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked habits that separate good athletes—and good people—from the rest. From learning how to confidently introduce yourself to taking…
- Spotless Isn’t Just Clean—It’s Culture · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 14In this episode, we dive into a recent article by The Athletic that captured the quiet discipline behind a powerful image: a pristine visiting locker room left behind by…
- Cal Riley on Leadership, Loss, and a Better Way to Work · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 13What if leadership wasn’t about grinding yourself down to nothing, but about building something greater—with others—through compassion? In this powerful episode, we sit down with…
- Leadership isn't loud: Lessons from Bill Cowher · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 12In this episode, we unpack one of the best articles we've read on leadership — a reflection on NFL coaching legend Bill Cowher and what he’s learned about leading people both on…
- Katie Ledecky: Redefining Goals and Passing the Torch · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 11In this episode, we dive into Olympic champion Katie Ledecky’s refreshing perspective on goals, mentorship, and balance inside and outside of the pool. Instead of chasing medals…
- It Takes What It Takes: A Smarter Way to Think Under Pressure · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this episode, we dive into the powerful mental framework outlined in It Takes What It Takes by the late Trevor Moawad—one of the most influential mental conditioning coaches…
- Dark Days, Stronger Together: Why Showing Up Matters · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this week's episode we dive into an extraordinary story from The Athletic that reminds us just how powerful human connection can be. When Olympic legend Michael Phelps and NFL…
- Why Failure Isn’t the Enemy: Lessons from Tommy Fleetwood’s First PGA Win · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 8After 12 years of close calls and heartbreaking near-misses, Tommy Fleetwood finally secured his first PGA Tour win at the 2025 Tour Championship—and with it, the FedEx Cup. His…
- Greg Olsen Is Saying What Every Sports Parent Needs to Hear · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this episode, we unpack Greg Olsen’s powerful insights from The Athletic on what’s really going wrong in youth sports today. From over-specialization and burnout to the rising…
- The Truth of The Aspen Tree: The Power of Human Connection · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this final episode of our three-part reflection on From Strength to Strength, we dive into one of the most moving metaphors in the book: the aspen tree analogy. While tall…
- The high performer's quiet crisis: A look at self-objectification · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for a lot of high performers: the objectification of ourselves. Inspired by a concept from From Strength to Strength…
- Why Giving Beats Winning (Every Time) · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 4This week, we're talking about a concept that hits home for a lot of high performers, athletes, parents, and coaches: the shift from chasing success to seeking significance…
- Identity, Purpose, and the Best Golfer in the World · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 3In one of the most unexpectedly honest press conferences we’ve ever seen from a pro athlete, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler opened up about something far deeper than…
- More Than Talent: How Culture Won a Championship · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 2What makes a team truly great? It’s not just talent—it’s culture. In this episode, we unpack what every team (sports or business) can learn from the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025…
