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.