NNCAA Football Read More Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown: These are my 4 lessons for any leaderMarch 6, 2026 Peak newsletter | A version of this story first appeared in The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign…
PPhiladelphia Eagles Read More Donovan McNabb: These are the 3 best leaders I played with in the NFLMarch 3, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
FFootball Read More Academy aftercare: How football is helping young players after they are releasedFebruary 22, 2026 “I have kids who were released at under-18s,” says Grace Brooks. “I’ve messaged them once every three months.…
NNFL Draft Read More He had the best NFL combine interview a GM has seen. What can others learn from it?February 20, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNFL Read More The Seahawks didn’t just win the Super Bowl. They did something even more challengingFebruary 11, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNFL Read More I played with NFL MVP Matthew Stafford. This is the most impressive thing about himFebruary 6, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNCAA Football Read More Mack Brown: Why I think Drake Maye can become one of the best everJanuary 31, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
BBuffalo Bills Read More Was that messy Bills press conference really a ‘disaster’? A former owner and GM weigh inJanuary 29, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNFL Playoffs Read More The surprising way to handle a big moment like the NFL playoffs? Change nothingJanuary 24, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for…
NNFL Read More The point-guard mentality didn’t just make Sam Darnold better. It’s a useful mental trickJanuary 23, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for…
BBuffalo Bills Read More The lesson in Josh Allen’s emotional news conference. Plus: 5 leadership rules from Joe MaddonJanuary 23, 2026 Peak newsletter 🧠 | This is The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up here…
PPittsburgh Steelers Read More I played for Mike Tomlin in his first season. This is how he carried on the Steeler legacyJanuary 21, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for…