Jay wright on emotional intelligence for winning in life
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In this episode of Athletes OnBalance, CEO Walt Norley speaks with Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright about building clear-minded teams and caring for athletes as whole people. They discuss the mental health landscape in college sports today, including social media and gambling pressure, NIL and the transfer portal, and the everyday stressors that follow athletes off the court. Jay explains how Villanova operationalized “attitude” as a trained response, why emotional intelligence belongs in every playbook, and how psychologists and chaplains can be core members of a staff. The conversation offers practical ideas coaches and leaders can use right away, from post-game mental resets to teaching breathing and late-game decision habits, all aimed at creating environments where athletes feel safe, supported, and ready to perform.