Episode 25 - Dana Cavalea - a podcast by SBS UMD

On this episode, the former Director of Performance for the New York Yankees and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dana Cavalea, discusses his journey from being outside the fence of Yankees Spring Training to one day winning the 2009 World Series. Throughout the episode Dana shares coaching advice that will help you become a champion today and win 2021. As well, we dive into the importance of influence, why he wrote his first book, and some of his favorite memories.

Intro: 0:00- 1:03

Passion for Coaching: 1:03- 1:54

Brief Explanation of his Coaching Program: 1:54- 3:25

Outside the Fences to on the Field: 3:25- 7:41

2009 was just like any Other Season: 7:41- 10:15

Yankee Culture: 10:15- 11:58

Preparing Jeter and Rivera for Clutch Moments: 11:58- 14:18

Coaching Fortune 500 Executives: 14:18- 17:55

Habits of a Champion: 17:55- 20:09

Mamba Mentality: 20:09- 23:32

5 Drivers of Performance: 23:32- 26:15

College Advice: 26:15- 29:03

Maryland Minute:

     - Role Model: 29:03- 30:04

     - Funniest Player: 30:04- 30:53

     - Go-to Hype up Song: 30:53- 31:27

     - Favorite Sports Memory: 31:27- 33:38

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