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Welcome to Unbound Performance, where we explore the intersection of sports, performance mindset, and personal development. Hosted by Jim and Caroline, Unbound brings a unique dual perspective from both coach and player. Our 20+ year mentor + friend relationship that started on the volleyball court has brought us all the way here, to YOU, to discuss and share the strategies and habits that drive athletes to excel. Whether discussing the mental preparation required to handle high-stakes competitions, the power of meditation and breathwork, or the importance of moral values over performance values, each episode is packed with insights to help you elevate your game. Join us as we share expert advice, inspirational stories, and practical tips to help you push past your limits and achieve your highest potential. Unbound is your go-to resource for unlocking success through the power of mindset and performance training. Tune in and start your journey to becoming the best version of yoursel
Unbound Performance hosts Unbound Performance Pod, a health show with 70 episodes published.

After 18 months of weekly episodes, we’re entering an exciting new chapter at UNBOUND—and in this episode, we’re giving you the inside scoop. We’re adjusting our weekly podcast release schedule to make room for something

What happens when a college basketball coach decides that winning isn’t just about talent, but about roots, relationships, and reflection? In this episode, we unpack an extraordinary profile of Marquette head coach Shaka

What if you could train your mind the same way you train your body? In this episode, we dive into a powerful article about NBA veteran Harrison Barnes and how visualization became one of the most effective tools in his t

We’ve all had that moment — the stumble, the slip, the missed lift, the awkward rep. And the real challenge isn’t the physical mistake… it’s the mental spiral that follows. In this episode, Caroline shares a small moment

When was the last time someone asked you, “What’s your personal philosophy?” — and you could answer it in one sentence? In this week’s episode of The Unbound Performance Podcast, we dive into an article that shares power

n this episode of UNBOUND Performance, we dive into a moment that captured the sports world not because of its perfection, but because of its raw humanity. Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering made a heartbreaking mistake i

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked habits that separate good athletes—and good people—from the rest. From learning how to confidently introduce yourself to taking ownership of your space, these small, eve

In this episode, we dive into a recent article by The Athletic that captured the quiet discipline behind a powerful image: a pristine visiting locker room left behind by Vanderbilt Football after a big win on the road. W

What if leadership wasn’t about grinding yourself down to nothing, but about building something greater—with others—through compassion? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cal Riley, a combat-tested U.S. Army offi

In this episode, we unpack one of the best articles we've read on leadership — a reflection on NFL coaching legend Bill Cowher and what he’s learned about leading people both on and off the field. From his earliest days

In this episode, we dive into Olympic champion Katie Ledecky’s refreshing perspective on goals, mentorship, and balance inside and outside of the pool. Instead of chasing medals or obsessing over competition, Ledecky has

In this episode, we dive into the powerful mental framework outlined in It Takes What It Takes by the late Trevor Moawad—one of the most influential mental conditioning coaches in modern sports. Moawad, who worked with e

In this week's episode we dive into an extraordinary story from The Athletic that reminds us just how powerful human connection can be. When Olympic legend Michael Phelps and NFL insider Jay Glazer reconnected, it wasn’t

After 12 years of close calls and heartbreaking near-misses, Tommy Fleetwood finally secured his first PGA Tour win at the 2025 Tour Championship—and with it, the FedEx Cup. His journey wasn’t defined by the trophy at th

In this episode, we unpack Greg Olsen’s powerful insights from The Athletic on what’s really going wrong in youth sports today. From over-specialization and burnout to the rising pressure on families and kids to “pick a

In this final episode of our three-part reflection on From Strength to Strength, we dive into one of the most moving metaphors in the book: the aspen tree analogy. While tall, old Aspen trees might appear to stand alone—

In this episode, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for a lot of high performers: the objectification of ourselves. Inspired by a concept from From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks, we talk about what h

This week, we're talking about a concept that hits home for a lot of high performers, athletes, parents, and coaches: the shift from chasing success to seeking significance. Inspired by the early chapters of From Strengt

In one of the most unexpectedly honest press conferences we’ve ever seen from a pro athlete, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler opened up about something far deeper than golf—his purpose, identity, and what truly matte

What makes a team truly great? It’s not just talent—it’s culture. In this episode, we unpack what every team (sports or business) can learn from the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 NBA championship run. Drawing from an arti
Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach · Marquette University
1 appearance on this show
Katie Ledecky
1 appearance on this show
Nick Saban
Former Alabama Football Coach · Alabama
1 appearance on this show
Russell Wilson
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Jay Glazer
Crazy Dental Prices
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Michael Phelps
Olympian
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Tommy Fleetwood
1 appearance on this show
Greg Olsen
New York State Office for the Aging
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Scottie Scheffler
world No. 1 golfer · null
1 appearance on this show
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