📘 The Leadership Book Coaches Can't Stop Talking About

Old Dog, New Tricks is your ultimate guide to leading with emotional intelligence, embracing change, and becoming the best version of yourself—on and off the field. Whether you’re a coach, business leader, or mentor, this book offers real-world strategies that blend science, leadership, and personal growth.

🔸 Learn how emotional intelligence can transform your leadership.
🔸 Discover real stories and game-tested strategies.
🔸 Become the coach or leader your team deserves.

"Old Dog, New Tricks is an entertaining and practical reminder that great coaches ‘coach people first, sport second’. Coach Davis draws on his wealth of experience leading teams to success combined with in-depth study of the science of coaching and leadership. The result is a unique book that I recommend to anyone who is serious about getting better as a coach."

Dr. Wade Gilbert

Coaching Scientist, Author, Professor-Fresno State University

"Old Dog, New Tricks is a powerful guide that seamlessly blends leadership principles with life changing lessons. It offers practical insights not only on how to lead others but also on how to lead yourself through personal transformation. With every page, the author encourages readers to embrace change, face challenges with resilience and become the best version of themselves."

Harry Perretta

Former Villanova Women's Basketball Coach, 783 Career Wins

Dr. Barry Davis

Coach. Speaker. Leader. Author.

I help athletic leaders and executives develop their program’s championship culture by implementing my five pillars of transformation and sustainabilty.

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Dr. Barry Davis has 35 years of college head coaching experience. He has helped guide and lead his teams to over 1000 wins across his career. Considered an expert in organizational transformation, Davis has turned three programs around at the Junior College, NAIA, and DI levels. Davis has a PH.D. in Sports Leadership.

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Coach Davis is extremely well-studied in leadership and culture building. He delivered an excellent message to our team. I would highly recommend any program to take advantage of the opportunity to hear from Barry.

Mike Bianco

2022 National Coach of the Year
Head Coach, Ole Miss, 2022 DI National Champions

Dr. Barry Davis is a winner on and off the field. He knows what it takes to win. He knows how to make YOU a winner. He is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with.” Brian Cain - Mental Performance Coach, Owner of Mental Performance Daily Podcast.

Brian Cain

Mental Performance Coach, Owner of Mental Performance Daily Podcast.

His presentation to our team, athletes, and athletic department staff left a positive impression on all involved in establishing an elite culture for your organization.

Ben Spotts

Head Baseball Coach, Bridgewater College

Barry Davis has the extraordinary ability to bring folks together so they can help collaborate and create a common goal and vision for the company. He’s motivated to get a strong value and leadership system in place quickly and demonstrates the ability to listen and adjust where the organization wants to go.

Bryan Wagner

General Manager, Chint Power Systems