September 1, 2026

EP 2: The Scout’s Eye for Coaching Potential with Mike Venafro

mike venafro

In this Coach’s Corner, our CEO, Dan McCann, sat down with former professional baseball player and current professional scout with the San Diego Padres, Mike Venafro, to explore what elite coaching looks like across sports and customer experience.

Together, they dive into:

  • Why great coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all, and how different people need different approaches to reach their potential.
  • The evolving role of technology, analytics, and AI in talent assessment, player development, and coaching.
  • How ongoing coaching helps high performers continue refining their skills rather than treating development as something that ends after training.
  • The importance of coachability, inner drive, perspective, and the right support system in reaching peak performance.
  • How assessment, development, coaching, and technology work together to build stronger teams and help people perform at their best.

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