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It's not about looking good, it's about being good.
It's not what you say, it's what you do that matters most. It's about having the courage to step into your arena and do the work.
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No Show Dogs was rated by Inc. Magazine as a Top 5 podcast for Leadership and Wellness. ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains interviews world-class performers from the most visible arenas in sports. He discovers the specific thoughts and behaviors that helped these performers reach their goals – principles that apply to any world-class performer in business and leadership.
With over 25 years working in professional sports, as a professional athlete, baseball manager, and now mental performance coach, McMains will also share best practices in how you can think better to perform better in any professional or personal pursuit.
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Lift Big, Throw Gas, Hit Tanks: The Mindset That Built Baseball's Loudest Voice on YouTube - Eric Sim, "King of JUCO" Content Creator
Lift Big, Throw Gas, Hit Tanks: The Mindset That Built Baseball's Loudest Voice on YouTube - Eric Sim, "King of JUCO" Content Creator. This week, Derin McMains sits down with Eric Sim — "King of JUCO" — on obsession, release from pro ball, and why authenticity isn't a strategy, it's the product.
Closing the Gap Between Potential and Performance - Aaron Walsh, Performance Coach and Author
Closing the Gap Between Potential and Performance - Aaron Walsh, Performance Coach and Author. In this episode: Aaron Walsh on why talented teams underperform, the leadership habits that sabotage execution, and why pride outlasts outcomes.
Battlefields and Ballfields: Adaptability, Risk, and Tone
Battlefields and Ballfields: Adaptability, Risk, and Tone. In this episode: Derin McMains and former Navy SEAL Josh Cox unpack when to push, when to trust, and how to regulate—leadership lessons for the boardroom.
56 Years, One Rule: Adapt or Die - Lin Dunn, Women's Hall of Fame Basketball Coach
56 Years, One Rule: Adapt or Die - Lin Dunn, Women's Hall of Fame Basketball Coach. In this episode: WNBA champion coach Lin Dunn shares 56 years of leadership lessons — from prioritizing people over paperwork to why culture beats raw talent.
Inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy: Lessons from Rising Star Taj Darby - Austin College Football Coach and National Coaching Academy Finalist
Inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy: Lessons from Rising Star Taj Darby - Austin College Football Coach and National Coaching Academy Finalist. On this week's episode of No Show Dogs, Taj Darby unpacks his path from Austin College to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy, and his moment as a leader entering a bigger room.
The Climb from NCAA Champion to Top 50 in the World - Ethan Quinn, American Professional Tennis Player
The Climb from NCAA Champion to Top 50 in the World - Ethan Quinn, American Professional Tennis Player. This week, Ethan Quinn shares what it takes to survive the jump from NCAA champion to pro — self-inflicted pressure, hard feedback, and choosing discomfort.
Leadership Starts With Your Example - Mike Norvell, Florida State University Head Football Coach
Leadership Starts With Your Example - Mike Norvell, Florida State University Head Football Coach. In this episode: Florida State head coach Mike Norvell joins Derin McMains and former Navy SEAL Josh Cox to talk leadership, standards, and daily discipline.
Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Environment, Connection, and Identity
Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Environment, Connection, and Identity. In this episode: ReliaQuest coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains on how environment shapes mindset, where real connection happens, and why identity drives performance.
Why Greatness Starts With Surrender - Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics Head Coach
Why Greatness Starts With Surrender - Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics Head Coach. In this episode: Joe Mazzulla shares the leadership philosophy behind the Celtics' championship run—surrender, purpose, and rethinking what mental toughness means.
Top 11 Things the Best 'Were Willing To Do' From the First 111 Episodes
Top 11 Things the Best 'Were Willing To Do' From the First 111 Episodes. In this episode: we recap 3.5 years of guest wisdom, distilling 81 answers into the Top 11 things successful people do that others won't.
No Risk It, No Biscuit - Bruce Arians, Super Bowl Winning NFL Head Coach
No Risk It, No Biscuit - Bruce Arians, Super Bowl Winning NFL Head Coach. In this episode: Bruce Arians shares the "No Risk It, No Biscuit" mindset, the "Find a Way" mentality behind a Super Bowl win, and lessons on leading under pressure.
From Michael Jordan to Randy Johnson, 25 Years of Investigating Excellence - Steve Gilbert, MLB.com Reporter
From Michael Jordan to Randy Johnson, 25 Years of Investigating Excellence - Steve Gilbert, MLB.com Reporter. In this episode: MLB.com reporter Steve Gilbert on 25 years covering baseball, managing the Michael Jordan media circus, and the habits that build lasting careers.
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