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The Victory Degree

Nik Atanackovic

Booking Overview

This sports interview show explores elite athletic performance, mindset, discipline, and lessons from high achievers, typically featuring professional athletes, coaches, and performance specialists. Credible pitches include professional or elite-level athletes, coaches with direct experience developing top competitors, sports psychologists, and performance experts; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes accessible specialists with established sports figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 124

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nik@thevictorydegree.com

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Host

Nik Atanackovic - Nik Atanackovic interviews accomplished athletes, coaches, and performance experts to understand the mindset, habits, and principles behind elite achievement.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional or elite-level athletes, coaches with experience developing high-level competitors, sports psychologists, and performance specialists with practical expertise in pressure, mindset, discipline, or talent development.
Required Achievements:  
Professional athletic competition, Coaching or developing elite athletes, Experience with major sports organizations, Founding a performance or training platform

Recent Guest Discussions

Ryan Sweeney - Performance Psychology, Self-talk, Confidence, Pressure, Visualization, Discipline, Coaching, Creativity, Failure, And Performing Under Uncertainty.

Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf - Self-belief, Confidence, Resilience After Loss, Comparison, Discipline, Career Longevity, And Performing Through Uncertainty.

Beyah Rasool - Elite Athlete Development, Talent Evaluation, Practice Habits, Weaknesses, Constraints, Courage, Coaching, And Lessons From Pete Carroll.

Recent Topics

Athletic Performance, Sports Psychology, Coaching, Sports, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Victory Degree
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Marques Johnson on CRAZY Michael Jordan, John Wooden, Larry Bird Stories & What It Takes to Be Great

October 13, 2026

Five-time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson joins The Victory Degree to share stories and lessons from a lifetime in basketball—from his upbringing in Los Angeles and playing for John Wooden at UCLA to competing against Larry Bird and his connection to Michael Jordan.We discuss the influence of his parents, the coaches who shaped his career, and the preparation behind performing at the highest level. Marques reflects on confidence, perfectionism, teamwork, and what it takes to keep improving when ...

8 Harsh Truths to Build a Winning Mindset From Michael Jordan

October 08, 2026

What drove Michael Jordan, and what can we learn from the way he approached the game?In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, I break down my favorite quotes and stories from Jordan’s book, For the Love of the Game. We explore confidence, preparation, leadership, handling setbacks, and finding fulfillment beyond winning, with supporting insights from Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and other great athletes.Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/vict...

Jonathan Bender on Breaking Michael Jordan’s Record, Guarding Kobe & Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough

September 29, 2026

What does it take to build real confidence and keep moving forward when life changes your plans? Former NBA player and entrepreneur Jonathan Bender joins me on The Victory Degree to discuss sacrifice, reinvention, and life beyond basketball. We explore lessons from Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, the work behind success, and the mindset that carries from the court into business. Connect with Jonathan:  Instagram: instagram.com/jonathanbender9/ Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Victory Degree?

The Victory Degree is hosted by Nik Atanackovic. Its publicly listed email is nik@thevictorydegree.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Victory Degree?

The publicly listed email for The Victory Degree: nik@thevictorydegree.com.

How many listeners does The Victory Degree have?

Podseeker estimates The Victory Degree reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Victory Degree?

The Victory Degree typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional or elite-level athletes, coaches with experience developing high-level competitors, sports psychologists, and performance specialists with practical expertise in pressure, mindset, discipline, or talent development. Common among recent guests: Professional athletic competition; Coaching or developing elite athletes; Experience with major sports organizations. Recent guests include Ryan Sweeney, Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf, and Beyah Rasool.

How hard is it to get booked on The Victory Degree?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Victory Degree cover?

Recent episodes cover Athletic Performance, Sports Psychology, Coaching, Sports, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nik@thevictorydegree.com

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