Locker Room Power
Locker Room Power with David Sammel
Join 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 you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 219
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#202 – Why Being Yourself Is the Key to Everything
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Guests socials:
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00:15:04 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
#201 – How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life From Scratch
Step onto the court with complete control and leave your opponents wondering what the hell happened: https://mindsetcollege.co.uk/
Guests socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tolman-84b6893…
00:16:03 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
#200 - Stop the Spin: A Single Question to Tame Overthinking
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00:10:28 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
#199 - The Geoff Hargreaves Interview: David Samuel on Tennis, Transformation, and Coaching Wisdom
Join us this week as Geoff Hargreaves interviews David, who shares his journey from the tennis courts of South Africa to becoming a coach. Discover how sports shaped his path and how he transitioned …
00:19:17 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
#198 - Geoff Hargreaves - The difference a prison officer can make
Dive into the captivating journey of Jeff, a man whose life took an unexpected turn from a free-spirited traveller to a dedicated prison officer. In this interview, Jeff shares the profound lessons h…
00:15:36 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
#197 - Embracing Life's Journey: Fate, Free Will, and Unforeseen Opportunities
In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophical debate between fate and free will, and how life's unexpected turns can shape our journey. Inspired by business and life coach Michael Neal, we exp…
00:08:29 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
#196 - Travis Christall Takes the Mic: Insights into Peak Performance
In this episode of the Locker Room Power podcast, Travis Christall takes over as host to explore the fascinating world of high-performance athletes. Dive into hypothetical coaching scenarios with ten…
00:36:36 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
#195 - Why Not Us? Travis Christall’s Inspiring Coaching Journey
In this episode, meet Travis Christall, a passionate tennis coach whose journey from a small beach town to the vibrant courts of Melbourne exemplifies the power of belief and encouragement.
Discove…
00:17:35 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
#194 - From Struggle to Strength: Stoic Philosophy Explained
Join us in this episode as we dive into the transformative power of Stoic philosophy. We explore how ancient wisdom from figures like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius can be applied to modern life. Discove…
00:05:58 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
#193 - Thomas Judd Turns Host: Unveiling Junior Tennis Success with Intent, Focus, and Resilience 🎾
In this episode, the roles are reversed as Thomas Judd turns host and engages David in a conversation about junior tennis. Together, they dive deep into the traits and values young players need to th…
00:22:46 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
#192 - From UK Courts to NYC Leadership: Tennis Coach Thomas Judd's Inspiring Journey 🚀🎾
Join us this week as we interview Thomas Judd, an accomplished tennis player turned elite coach and Tennis Director in New York. From his early days on UK courts to leading players in the USA, Thomas…
00:19:15 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
#191 - From Blame to Leadership: A New Approach
This week, we explore how to escape the drama triangle and step into roles that foster growth and empowerment. David shares insights on transforming from victimhood to leadership and from blame to re…
00:10:22 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
#190 - Pro Tennis Tips with Finn Murgett: Building a Career After College with David
Join us for an insightful conversation as Finn Murgett returns this week as a guest host to interview David. Discover how self-reliance and mental resilience shape a successful career in professional…
00:24:36 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
#189 - Finn Murgett – From NCAA Glory to Pro Tennis and Overcoming Adversity
This week we sit down with Finn Murgett, an NCAA doubles finalist, 18U British national champion, two-time All-American, and rising pro tennis player. Finn shares his inspiring journey from junior su…
00:19:40 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
#188 - Avoiding Distractions: Lessons from Tennis and Business
This week on the Locker Room Podcast, David reveals his journey from tennis coaching to building his first business. Learn how David overcame "shiny object syndrome," resisting the allure of quick fi…
00:08:55 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
#187 - Locker Room Power: The New Era of Inspiring Narratives and Insights
Welcome to a transformative journey with the newly rebranded "Locker Room Power." Formerly known as the "David Sammel Nuggets" podcast, this change marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter focu…
00:10:36 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
#186 - Sean Hodkins Takes the Lead: Hosting David on Tennis Mindset and Tech
Discover the fascinating dynamics of tennis in our latest episode, featuring a special twist—a compelling interview with regular host David, conducted by guest host Sean Hodkins. Gain exclusive insig…
00:22:56 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
#181 - How to Build Player Resilience in Tennis with Arvind Parmar
In this week’s episode, David and Arvind talk about strategies for developing a strong coaching philosophy, inspiring players, and balancing passion with patience. We discuss the challenges of tourna…
00:31:35 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
#185 - The Power of Mentorship in Sean Hodkin’s Tennis Success
In this week’s episode, Sean Hodkin shares his inspiring journey from the pubs of his youth to the professional tennis courts. Dive into the profound impact his father and mentor had on his path. Dis…
00:14:44 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
#184 - Unconditional Resilience: Are You Limiting Your Potential
Join David as he explores the concept of unconditional resilience. Discover how top athletes transform setbacks into stepping stones for success. Learn to embrace challenges with a mindset that norma…
00:05:34 |
Sun 15 Dec 2024
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