Is your athletic mindset holding you back or launching your next career? Discover the athlete-to-business transition as David Sammel unpacks why timing, self-awareness, and leadership discipline drive success beyond sports.

Learn the principles top performers use to navigate sports management careers and leadership roles. David Sammel, performance coach and former pro tennis player, reveals practical frameworks to help athletes and professionals win through every transition.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Focusing on What Matters – Cut distractions, manage your energy, and channel effort into actions that move the dial.
2. Leadership Through Influence, Not Force – Inspire others through example, not control. People grow when they choose their own drive.
3. Turning Sports Experience Into Business Results – Apply athletic discipline, structure, and mindset to unlock success in leadership and sports management careers.

Timestamp Guide:

00:51 – David’s advice to his younger self

07:57 – Transitioning from tennis to business and self-promotion

10:21 – Book tips and the key to systemized organization in business

14:30 – Using AI and trust to enhance human leadership

Tools, Frameworks, Or Strategies Mentioned

1. Refocusing energy on high-leverage actions
2. Letting mentees or clients choose their growth path
3. Building trust and rapport for lasting leadership
4. Systemizing business operations for efficiency
5. Using AI as an aid, not a replacement

“Don’t waste energy forcing change, focus on what matters, let people find their own drive, and leverage your athletic discipline to lead and win in business.”

Book Recommendations by David and Barry:

1. Lead... for God’s Sake! – by Todd G. Gongwer
2. The Million Dollar One Person Business (referred to as “The Million Dollar One Man Empire”) – by Charlie Hutton
3. The Go-Giver – by Bob Burg and John David Mann
4. Traction – by Gino Wickman
5. The Millionaire Next Door – by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsammel/

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