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023 | From Strength Coach to Co-Owner: John O’Neill on Building a Career in Sports Performance

023 | From Strength Coach to Co-Owner: John O’Neill on Building a Career in Sports Performance

Update: 2025-04-09
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Ever wonder what it really takes to turn a passion for coaching into a leadership role at a top-tier training facility?

In this episode, John O’Neill—co-owner of Cressey Sports Performance—shares his evolution from a young coach to a strategic leader shaping athlete development and company culture.

You’ll hear how mentorship, mindset shifts, and mastering every role from intern to executive helped John build a sustainable career in sports performance. He unpacks the realities of youth athletics, the business behind great training environments, and why empathy and leadership matter just as much as programming.

A must-listen for anyone chasing longevity and impact in the fitness or coaching world.

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023 | From Strength Coach to Co-Owner: John O’Neill on Building a Career in Sports Performance

023 | From Strength Coach to Co-Owner: John O’Neill on Building a Career in Sports Performance