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Winning is an everyday mindset, and the coaches are here to help. Hosts Craig Robinson and John Calipari use their on-court wisdom to solve your off-court problems.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWinning is an everyday mindset, and the coaches are here to help. Hosts Craig Robinson and John Calipari use their on-court wisdom to solve your off-court problems.
Ways To Win is hosted by Higher Ground. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson" (12 March 2025, 54 minutes), "Tone Matters with Jay Bilas" (3 July 2024, 32 minutes), and "Workplace Friendships with Ben Kaplan" (13 June 2024, 36 minutes).
Ways To Win publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for Ways To Win is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ways To Win requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ways To Win's contact route on record: verified email.
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Higher Ground hosts Ways To Win, a sports podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #16
<p>Sharing a new podcast Craig has been working on with his little sister, you may know her, Michelle Obama. The show is called IMO, where Craig and Michelle bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions...
Episode #15
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas joins us to explore the essential soft skills that drive success in both sports and business. Jay shares insights on tonem empathy, listening, and patience, reflecting on his journey from playing...
Episode #14
Author Ben Kaplan stops by to talk to Craig about writing his new book, Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA, with the help of a childhood friend. Kaplan answers a question about how...
Episode #13
Former NCAA men's basketball coach and Philly legend Phil Martelli joins Craig to talk about facing new chapters in life and work. Martelli answers a question about making major career transitions. Then, he outlines...
Episode #12
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins Cal and Craig to talk about what it’s like managing some of the biggest names in sports. Roberts answers a listener question about handling pressure and what drives his desire to...
Episode #11
The head coach of the champion South Carolina Gamecocks joins Craig on her celebration tour. First she answers a listener's question about the role discipline has played in her career both on the court and on the...
Episode #10
First up, Cal checks in to talk about athlete mental health, and assembling a roster at Arkansas. Then, former NFL quarterback Alex Smith joins Craig to discuss mentoring Patrick Mahomes, overcoming a devastating...
Episode #9
To start, Coach Cal checks in from his new office at Arkansas and talks about how he’s building his staff, establishing a new culture — and what it means to transition from one phase to another. Then former star...
Episode #8
Championship-winning MLB manager and coach Joe Maddon sits down to chat with Craig. Joe helps a listener with some team-building advice. Then he lays out how he built a winning culture and a historic World Series run...
Episode #7
As the WNBA season nears, ESPN/SEC basketball analyst and Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings joins the show. She dives into the “pressure” #1 draft pick Caitlin Clark is under, tips for making it through the league’s...
Episode #6
<p>March Madness is over (congrats to South Carolina and UConn!) and award-winning ESPN/NBC broadcaster LaChina Robinson stops by to debrief with Craig. She speaks on her experience watching the total solar eclipse in...
Episode #5
Craig catches up with Coach Cal in Phoenix to react to Kentucky’s stunning knockout, what’s next for him and the team and how he’s approaching recruitment and roster construction in the new world of the transfer portal...
Episode #4
Head coach of the Connecticut Sun and ESPN analyst Stephanie White drops by to talk shop. She and Craig explore the women's tournament and its stars, the long-awaited rise of "WBB," and her preparation for the upcoming...
Episode #3
TNT Sports basketball analyst Grant Hill takes a break from calling tournament games to kick it with Craig. They dive into the madness on the men’s side, including big upsets, inspirational coaches, and what makes teams...
Episode #2
<p>Coach Cal walks us through his preparation for Kentucky’s first round matchup with Oakland. Find out how his mindset changes (or doesn’t) come tournament time and how he helps his team soak in the moment. Plus, Cal...
Episode #1
We kick off March Madness! President Barack Obama (and Craig’s favorite brother-in-law) drops by to break down his bracket. Find out who’s in his Final Four and how far he thinks Coach Cal’s Kentucky Wildcats will go...
Ways To Win
Ways To Win will begin March 19th, during March Madness. It's one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Millions tune in to see who will become a champion. With Cal’s Kentucky Wildcats in the hunt, Craig will...
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Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, National Association of Basketball Coaches
First Lady, Fashion Icon, Dedicated Advocate for Girls and Women, Random House Audio
ESPN basketball analyst and New York Times bestselling author, ESPN
candidate for SF Community College Board of Trustees, SF Community College Board of Trustees
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