Champions vs. Almost Champions with Kelly Inouye-Perez - UCLA Softball, Head Coach
Wed Feb 04 2026
UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has won 8 national championships and been to 28 World Series. She knows, better than anyone, what separates champions from “almost champions.” But this conversation isn’t really about softball; it’s about building sustainable excellence in any high-stakes environment. “Coach I” shares that championship cultures aren’t built on talent alone. They’re built on individual decisions to pursue excellence, a collective commitment to making each other better, and daily preparation that builds poise under pressure.
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John Wooden's influence on her coachingTransferring ownership through reflectionPerforming in the biggest momentsReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com
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UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has won 8 national championships and been to 28 World Series. She knows, better than anyone, what separates champions from “almost champions.” But this conversation isn’t really about softball; it’s about building sustainable excellence in any high-stakes environment. “Coach I” shares that championship cultures aren’t built on talent alone. They’re built on individual decisions to pursue excellence, a collective commitment to making each other better, and daily preparation that builds poise under pressure. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coach Derin McMains, you’ll also hear Coach I talk about: John Wooden's influence on her coachingTransferring ownership through reflectionPerforming in the biggest momentsReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com Follow No Show Dogs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs Follow No Show Dogs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs Follow Coach I on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclakellyi