Best Messier Larocque Performance Group Podcasts (2025)

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Season 1 Wrap Up 1:05:41

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In our Season 1 finale, we discuss future plans for Benchmarked, the Coaches and how applying our own techniques has helped us navigate everyday leadership situations and grow as fathers, husbands and coaches. What we cover: For your athletes and people that you lead to understand what you want from them. You first have to understand them. We explo…

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Atlanta Braves Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes - World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, Father, Husband and Leader 1:07:06

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Coach Bobby Magallanes has been developing and refining his leadership and coaching for over 30 years. He is a leader whose journey is as rich as it gets. He joined the Atlanta Braves coaching staff as their assistant hitting coach in 2021 and was part of their World Series Championship run. This year not only are the Braves well in the hunt for an…

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Sophie Bukovec - A World Class Volleyball Player Crushing It On And Off The Beach 41:55

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With us for this episode is a very special, talented and successful athlete who has been a standout on both the national and world stages. As a beach volleyball star, Sophie Bukovec is a two time All American, a three time NCAA Champion with the USC Trojans, a U21 World Champion, and has just recently returned from the World Championships in Rome w…

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Warrant Officer Scott Coulter - Service, Leadership, Humanitarianism, and Perspective 58:51

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In this episode of Benchmarked we welcome Warrant Officer Scott Coulter. With a long military career and degree in Psychology Scott shares with us how to create situations where people can be successful and how to expect more from ourselves. Scott walks us through an incredible physical transformation as a teenager that came from a place of strengt…

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Joe Tolles - Leading From The Front - A Journey Through Sport, CrossFit, and Business 1:09:14

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In this episode we are joined by Joe Tolles. As an athlete, leader, and business owner Joe helps us break down what it takes to empower people to become the very best versions of themselves. Joe has had a long career in professional hockey and CrossFit. His mission as a gym owner is to offer the best possible service aimed at helping people of all …

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Creating and Maintaining Successful and Meaningful Team Culture 52:02

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The Coaches get emotional in this one talking about how one coach made a monumental difference for his athletes. Here's what gets covered in this episode. Culture is NOT a saying or statement posted on your locker room, weight room wall or slogan you slap on a T-shirt and refer to when it's convenient. It's a living breathing organism that's GOT to…

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Blake Sloan - A Champion, A Leader, A Role Model 1:13:03

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Our guest in this episode is Blake Sloan who has won an NCAA Championship with Michigan, A Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars and a Word Championship Bronze with Team USA. Blake takes us trough his journey through sports, championships and what it takes to be a great teammate. Show Notes: -Winning Hockey's Humanitarian award -Growing up around sport…

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Dartmouth College Women's Hockey Coach Liz Keady Norton - On Leadership, Fitness and Motherhood 1:03:31

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Head Coach Liz Keady Norton of the Dartmouth College Women's Hockey Program (and recently named Assistant Coach for 2023 USA U18 Worlds) is a leader who has successfully woven leadership, motherhood, and fitness into her Ivy League and ECAC coaching career. She takes us through her journey into taking over this historic program and provides insight…

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Walking The Walk As Coaches - Knowledge Without Action Is Nothing 55:07

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In this show we cover how as coaches we apply what we know and have learned over our years working with athletes and other coaches. We share some examples of how creating an environment of growth and development will lead to true success in life as well as on the field. In order to reach excellence in leadership, it is vital that you remain coachab…

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Jeff Krushell - World Class Leader and Innovator in Sports Training, Psychology and Physiology 1:13:55

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Jeff's career has taken him from Major League Baseball to professional football and hockey, to elite developmental programs, working with Olympic athletes, school academies and player agents helping to develop their professional and armature athletes. He has contributed to a number of international Olympic programs as well as MLB’s International pl…

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Coach Kurt Hines - A Powerful Leader, Mentor, Influencer, and Overall Outstanding Human Being 1:07:35

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Head Coach of the Coronado Islander football program Kurt Hines has what it takes to lead people through all of life's challenges. As a Twitter sensation and powerful and engaging speaker, Coach Hines shares with us his path towards being more than a coach. He is a father, a grandfather, a friend and one of the best leaders you can ever meet. In th…

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Country Artist Josh Ross - Do What You Love 1:13:16

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Josh Ross is an up and coming Country Music Singer-Songwriter-Performer who is as genuine as he is talented. Now residing in Nashville to pursue his dream, Josh has recently signed a record deal with Universal Music Group and continues to race up the charts with his hit songs "Tall Boys" and "First Taste of Gone". Both have hit over 2 million strea…

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China McCarney - Business Leader, Best Selling Author, Trainer, and Mental Health Advocate. 1:26:12

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China McCarney is the founder and CEO of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation and Vice President and CFO of Jaeger Sports. He has a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Coaching, and Athletic Training. He is also an operations professional with a Certification in Sp…

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Habits - You Are Your Habits And Your Habits Are You. Are Your Habits Restricting Your Success? 1:13:00

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In this episode we discuss the formation of habits, the replacement of bad habits and how to develop championship habits to change your life. What we discuss: -Habits are small decisions you make and decisions you perform each day We are the sum of all our habits…eat too much, drink too much…don’t read enough… -They totally have an impact on our su…

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Dr .Rob Gilbert - The Legend Behind The Success Hotline - Extreme Leads to Extraordinary 1:51:46

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Joining us today is one of the most motivational, inspirational, and recognizable people on the web! Robert Gilbert, Ph.D., is a professor of sports psychology at Montclair State University and is a public speaker, motivational coach, sports coach and author. He has developed numerous workshops on success, written books about success but he is most…

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Mindset - Creating and Living and Progressing with a Championship Mindset 55:55

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What we talk about: This is where a good accountability partner can come into play. Or you need to really become self-honest and reflective and ask yourself important questions like Am I truly open to accepting change, responsibility, advice, input, criticism? It takes experience, perspective, and discipline to shift to a growth mindset and once yo…

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Olympian Natalie Wideman - Chasing Lions With No Regrets 1:14:55

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Today we talk with Olympic Bronze Medalist and Team Mizuno Member Natalie Wideman. Beyond being an outstanding athlete for Softball Canada and brand ambassador for Mizuno, Natalie is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and is completing her studies in Naturopathic Medicine . Saying she is a role model for younger athletes is an understatement as she travel…

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Accountability - How to live a productive life as an individual and as part of a collective. 1:20:49

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Holding yourself accountable is a precursor to holding others accountability. Accountability builds trust, trust build culture, and culture builds success. In this episode we cover the importance of a quality accountability partner for individual progress towards successful leadership and growth. Coaches who master the ability to develop accountabi…

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Dwayne Blais - Player Development Coach Detroit Red Wings 1:32:46

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In this episode we interview Dwayne on his move to Detroit and how he helps players of all levels improve their skills through building relationships. Along with working in the NHL as a player development coach Dwayne is also the owner of Total Package Hockey in London Ontario. His goal is to develop players as well as people. We also discuss the v…

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Zach Sorensen - Author of The Hard 90 and Mental Performance Coach for the Atlanta Braves 1:24:11

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Fresh off helping the Atlanta Braves win the World Series, Zach Sorensen author of "The Hard 90" book and podcast joins us to share his journey and mental performance tips. Zach has been instrumental in helping so many athletes achieve a higher level of performance through taking care of the mental game. He wants everyone to achieve real world resu…

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Persistence - Never Ever Give Up! Your Next Opportunity Might Be The Breakthrough 49:12

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This week we discuss our last "P" and final of the Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PERSIST! Our goal this week is to help you create a mindset of continuous personal and professional growth and persistence. Never give up. Stare down those wolves and overcome all obstacles in your life to become the best you and the best leader you possibly …

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Perform (Peak Performance) - Get Out of Your Own Way and Start Crushing IT! 1:03:04

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This week we discuss our second of three "Ps" of our Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PERFORM! This is where the rubber meets the road. So many crucial things add up to this moment, the big meeting, the big game, the big performance, or simply just being your best in everyday life. Don't let a lack of mental preparation and confidence affect…

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Prepare - Don't Let A Lack Of Preparation Affect Performance - Leave No Box Unchecked 1:32:35

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This week we start with our first of three "Ps" of our Nine Elements of Successful Leadership. PREPARATION! Don't let the lack of mental preparation affect physical performance. Ask yourself if you are properly prepared for meeting your goals, being the best version of yourself and leading others. Many of us dive into tasks or challenges or even da…

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Kristen Siermachesky - Gamechanger - On the Ice or In the Water 1:11:40

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Today we talk with UNC Women's Rowing team member Kristen Siermachesky. This gamechanger takes us on her journey from a captain of the women's hockey team at Syracuse University to working on her masters degree and being a leader on the rowing team at the University of North Carolina. Kristen is an influential leader who has had an impact at every …

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Courtney Stephen - From the Field to Finance and Fatherhood 1:25:45

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In this interview with former Hamilton Tiger Cat Courtney Stephen, he shares with us his perspectives on good leadership, exceptional coaching, and the role of family in supporting their children through sport. Courtney also brings in his passion for financial education and provides us with some great ideas to increase personal wealth. From bitcoin…

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Excellence - Is a Process. Think Big, Act Big, Commit Big 1:07:45

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Excellence is not an end game it's a constant pursuit that requires your attention, effort and a determined process to navigate towards it. In this episode we discuss how to chase your own excellence and built the capacity for excellence in others and within your team or organization. What we discuss: Reverse engineering greatness Embrace doing the…

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Emotion - Leaders Must Manage a Range of Emotions. The Best Find That Area Between Emotion and Execution to Maintain Peak Performance 1:12:01

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Having a good handle on your emotions and helping others with big emotional moments will build trust in your leadership. Finding that balance of not getting too high or too low is a skill that requires refinement and experience. Join us as we talk about how emotion can build amazing moments but can just as easily rob you of opportunities to be succ…

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Dan Dawson - The Legacy of a Leader and a Legend - Raw Unfiltered 1:14:05

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Dangerous Dan Dawson of the Toronto Rock is one of the greatest NLL lacrosse players of all time. He joins us today to talk lacrosse, leadership and juggling a career, sport and family. We cover the importance of family in raising well rounded athletes and Dan elaborates on the "December baby" effect on younger kids in sport and how they can overco…

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Effort - Effort is an Actionable Skill That is Controllable by Everyone 42:06

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Effort endeavors to bring about change. It can be contagious and have a major impact on team culture. Define it and give visual and concrete examples for your team to understand with it looks like, feels like and sounds like. What we discuss: We need you to work in a range of 8-10 on a 1-10 scale (no 7’s) Be an 11! Control the Controllable Effort i…

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Stubby Clapp - Becoming a great Leader, Father and Coach 1:07:14

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In this episode we interview Olympic gold medalist, Canadian baseball great, and current first base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals Stubby Clapp. He takes us through his path in baseball and life and offers his take on becoming a great leader, father, and coach. What we discuss: the importance of knowing your athletes on a personal level why Stub…

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Commitment - Set a Standard and Commit to Being Consistent Laser Focused on Your Task 1:01:27

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Commitment is a critical element in successful coaching, parenting, and leadership. People will often misuse or do not have true understanding of what commitment actually is and its impact on one's personal growth and team success. In this episode we will share our experiences on how good leaders can refine this skill and get more out of their team…

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Character - Never Sacrifice Character for Talent 51:51

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Character is the first of our three C's of successful leadership. Without it your team, organization, or company will find itself with innate challenges that will be difficult to overcome. In this episode we discuss not only the importance of character but also how to mine it and refine it within yourself as well as those around you. What we discus…

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Interview with Emma Maltais - Olympic Gold Medalist and Ohio State Graduate 49:53

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Today we talk with member of the 2022 Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Team Emma Maltais. She takes us along on her journey to becoming an olympian and reflects on pivotal moments and influential people that made a difference in her life and hockey career. What we cover: How to overcome adversity How Emma had to face challenging feedback to find her…

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Episode 1 Stepping Up To The Plate 1:00:54

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Welcome to Benchmarked with Marc Messier and J-G Larocque. Here, we are all in on leadership, coaching, mental performance, parenthood, education, and the betterment of those seeking to be the greatest version of themselves. We are all about leading the players and coaching the coaches. Stay with us as we adventure through our 9 Elements of success…

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Communication - Best Communication Practices for Leaders 1:14:14

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With good communication leaders leave no doubt where everyone stands. It is a skill that can be mined and refined. Good communicators have clear intentions, listen well, are open to feedback, give good feedback and typically if you are a good communicator people know exactly what their roles are and what needs to be done, they trust you and are lik…