Episode 558: Jack Mullaney – Head Coach of NAZ Elite (Coaching Series Episode 1)

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

We’re kicking off a new coaching series here on the I’ll Have Another Podcast where we dive deep into the world of running and the incredible coaches who shape athletes’ journeys. In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jack Mulaney, the head coach of NAZ Elite. Jack’s journey to coaching is both inspiring and insightful, and I learned so much from our conversation. He shares how he found purpose in his life and the importance of setting intentions every day—a practice that I found very motivating.

Jack began his coaching career as the operations assistant for the University of Minnesota’s track and field and cross country programs in 2015-2016. He then moved to Utah State as the director of operations, where he organized major NCAA events. After that, he spent seven years at the University of Portland as an assistant coach, working alongside esteemed coaches Rob Conner and Ian Solof. Jack holds a Master’s in Sport Management, is a certified strength and conditioning coach, and a USATF Level 3 coach. He’s also an avid runner, having completed several marathons himself.

Jack’s passion for coaching is amazing!! By the end of our conversation, you might just find yourself wishing he could be your running and life coach too! He shares valuable insights into his coaching philosophy and the life lessons he’s learned along the way. We’ve also linked to all our previous coaching episodes in the show notes, so you can dive into more of these insightful coaching conversations.

What we talked about:

4:00- Becoming the head coach at NAZ Elite

8:30- His path to becoming a coach

20:30- Other coaches that have had a similar path to him

23:00- Helping athletes find balance

30:15- Keeping curiosity alive

32:45- Some recent accomplishments of his athletes

40:40- Helping an athlete through a hard race or training period

42:30- Celebrating wins

46:00- Staying present

48:00- Training specific questions

56:40- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Finding Mastery Podcast

Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion by Pete Carroll

A Completely Different Game: My Leadership Playbook by Emma Hayes

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Ryan Holiday’s books

Other Coaching Series Episodes:

Diljeet Taylor – Episode 455

Jenna Wrieden – Episode 453

Kevin Hanson – Episode 451

Sheila Burrell – Episode 449

Ryan Hall – Episode 447

Jon Green – Episode 445

High school coaching series:

Chris Turner – Episode 477

Chuck Schwartz – Episode 483

Lisa Taylor – Episode 481

Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479

Brian Rosetti – Episode 475

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