Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

Kim Lewellen is the Head Coach of Women’s Golf at Wake Forest University, where she has built one of the nation’s premier collegiate programs. Since taking over in 2018, she has led the Demon Deacons to the program’s first NCAA National Championship in 2023, multiple ACC Championships, and numerous conference and national honors. She is widely recognized for her leadership, competitive excellence, and ability to develop athletes both on and off the course.

01:03 Living the Dream: Coaching and Connection at Wake Forest

02:52 No One Gets There Alone: Why Relationships Matter

04:38 Leaving 10 Minutes Early Can Change Someone’s Life

08:32 HINGE MOMENT: The 15 Seconds That Changed a Coaching Career

13:07 Mental Toughness: Don’t Overvalue a Bad Shot

14:40 The Power of the Debrief in Coaching and Performance

16:30 How an ACC Loss Helped Fuel a National Championship

23:43 Staying Present When the Pressure Is Highest

25:40 Winning Feels Better Than Having Won

28:08 Build Your Armor When Things Are Going Well

30:49 Two Rules for Building a Championship Culture: Be Kind and Work Hard

33:00 What Separates Elite Performers: Persistence and the Process

35:14 Building Confidence and Keeping Doubt From Taking Over

37:07 Giving Athletes Ownership of Their Development

44:51 When Elite Athletes Start Asking, “Am I Good Enough?”

49:37 The “Just One More” Mental Toughness Mindset