Locker Room Power

Author: David Sammel

Locker Room Power with David SammelJoin author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world.With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether youre chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action. www.davidsammel.com
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Language: en

Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture, Sports, Tennis

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Barry Cowan: Life After Tennis, Reinvention & Staying Relevant Under Pressure
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

Barry Cowan knows what it means to walk away from elite sport and build a second career that lasts.In this episode of Locker Room Power, Barry Cowan joins David Sammel to talk about the real transition athletes face after competition ends. From his journey as a professional tennis player to becoming a respected voice in global sports media, Barry shares the mindset shifts, uncomfortable moments, and hard truths that shaped his next chapter.They explore:Why “just working hard” isn’t enoughHow pressure changes when your identity is on the lineThe danger of knee-jerk decisions in sport and lifeWhat athletes and professionals get wrong about successHow to stay relevant when the game keeps evolvingThis conversation isn’t about trophies, it’s about identity, patience, and finding meaning beyond performance.🎯 For anyone navigating change, reinvention, or life after a major chapter.