06/11/2026
What do scouts actually look for — and why does your kid's attitude matter more than their stats?
John O'Sullivan has spent over a decade studying youth sports, coaching, and athlete development. He's the founder of Changing the Game Project, co-host of the Way of Champions podcast, and author of five books — including his brand new release, Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader. In this conversation, Trent and John go deep on what it really takes to raise a champion, what makes athletes coachable, and why so many kids are walking away from sports too soon.
In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with John O'Sullivan to discuss youth sports culture, the truth about coachability, and what separates the athletes who make it from the ones who don't.
In this episode, we discuss:
The one trait every elite coach has in common
What scouts ask coaches when evaluating a prospect
Why the "me culture" in college sports is hurting youth athletes
How to be the parent your child actually needs in sports
The "3 yeah buts" rule and what it means to be coachable
Training the inner voice — the most important coaching relationship in sports
Individual sports vs. team sports and why both matter
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Connect with John O'Sullivan:
Website: https://changingthegameproject.com
Book: Captain — available now on Amazon
Connect with Trent M. Clark:
Website: https://www.trentmclark.com/
Leadershipity: https://www.leadershipity.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/
Book — Leading Winning Teams: https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79
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