In Week Two of this conversation, Marcus Daniell turns the tables and puts David Sammel in the hot seat to talk about one of the most sensitive and misunderstood areas in sport: parenting young athletes.

David shares decades of experience working with elite performers and junior players, breaking down the most common mistakes parents make, from guilt, pressure, and emotional blackmail to confusing effort with outcomes.

This episode explores:

• Why pressure makes young athletes shut down
  

• The danger of shaming and emotional manipulation in sport
  

• How parents can support growth without destroying confidence
  

• Why sport should be seen as an investment in character, not results
  

• The difference between discipline and damaging pressure
  

A powerful conversation for parents, coaches, and anyone guiding young performers through high-pressure environments.

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In this powerful Week One conversation, David Sammel sits down with Olympic medallist and High Impact Athletes founder Marcus Daniell to explore what it really takes to perform when pressure is highest and how elite athletes translate that mindset into life and leadership beyond sport.

Marcus shares his journey from growing up on a farm in New Zealand to winning on the world stage, the psychological framework he used to handle pressure moments, and how purpose, clarity, and responsibility shape high performance both on and off the court.

This episode dives deep into:

• Performing under pressure when everything is on the line

• Why acceptance beats fear in high-stakes moments

• The mindset shift from chasing success to creating impact

• Life after elite sport and building purpose-driven leadership

Where Elite Sport Meets Executive Performance.

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In this solo episode, David Sammel breaks down what elite performers do differently when pressure is highest and why clarity, not motivation, is the real competitive edge.

Drawing on decades of experience with world-class athletes, Wimbledon champions, and Premier League organizations, David shows how top performers think, decide, and execute when it matters most and how the same principles apply to business leaders and entrepreneurs.

This episode sets the mindset for Serve Your Business, David’s upcoming high-performance workshop, where elite sport meets executive decision-making.

🎯 Serve Your Business High Performance Workshop Private. Focused. Built for leaders who operate under pressure.

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Where elite sport meets executive performance.

In this episode, Adam Maddock interviews David Sammel on what truly separates elite performers from the rest.

David explains why focus is often misunderstood, why great players obsess over their base level, and how consistency, not intensity, drives long-term success.

A practical conversation for athletes, coaches, and high performers who want clarity, not clichés.

What does it really take to build a sustainable coaching career?

Adam Maddock joins David Sammel to discuss his path through junior tennis, elite academies, and leadership roles, sharing honest insights about development, mentorship, and why most people underestimate the time required to grow.

A grounded conversation for coaches, athletes, and leaders navigating transition and responsibility.

In this solo episode of Locker Room Power, David Sammel reflects on self-awareness, belief systems, and the quiet choices that shape our future.

As the year closes and a new chapter begins, David explores why examining our beliefs isn’t optional it’s a responsibility. Drawing from life transitions, family, and decades of experience in high-performance environments, he shares why meaningful change doesn’t come from force, but from reflection, refinement, and conscious choice.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reassess what you’ve inherited, and decide what’s truly worth carrying forward.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and take one step closer to living your own script.

In this episode of Locker Room Power, Barry Cowan turns the tables and interviews David Sammel on the mental realities of elite performance.

David breaks down how top athletes manage pressure, why high performers live close to anxiety, and how confidence is built through resilience, endurance, and coping capacity. The conversation also explores what separates today’s great players, how stress can be used as a performance advantage, and what the next evolution in elite sport may look like.

A deep, thoughtful discussion on mindset, performance psychology, and thriving under pressure.

Barry Cowan knows what it means to walk away from elite sport and build a second career that lasts.

In this episode of Locker Room Power, Barry Cowan joins David Sammel to talk about the real transition athletes face after competition ends. From his journey as a professional tennis player to becoming a respected voice in global sports media, Barry shares the mindset shifts, uncomfortable moments, and hard truths that shaped his next chapter.

They explore:

• Why “just working hard” isn’t enough
  

• How pressure changes when your identity is on the line
  

• The danger of knee-jerk decisions in sport and life
  

• What athletes and professionals get wrong about success
  How to stay relevant when the game keeps evolving
  

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This conversation isn’t about trophies, it’s about identity, patience, and finding meaning beyond performance.

🎯 For anyone navigating change, reinvention, or life after a major chapter.