Skull Session

Mastering the Mental Game in Sports, Work, and Life

Scott Cochran

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Center Street
28 October 2025

Addiction & therapy; Coping with illness; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; American football

The most famous strength and conditioning coach in college football uses his story of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back to success to inspire audiences in life, business and sports.

Few names in college football command respect like Scott Cochran, affectionately known as ""Coach Yeah,"" the 8-time National Championship-winning strength and conditioning coach whose booming voice and relentless energy turned boys into champions at Alabama and Georgia. But behind the rings, ESPN appearances, and hall-of-fame-level hype, Cochran faced an opponent far tougher than any SEC rival: addiction.

Skull Session is his no-holds-barred account of rising to the top, falling hard, and clawing his way back with faith, grit, and the unwavering belief that champions are built in the mind as well as on the field. If Cochran is known for anything, it's using his distinct voice to turn go-getters into champions. In this motivational self-help book, Cochran blends raw personal testimony with the essential principles that have shaped some of the NFL's greatest stars, including Derrick Henry, Julio Jones, and Minkah Fitzpatrick.

This is a playbook for life. Each chapter centers on a core principle learned in what Cochran calls ""skull sessions""-mental-development meetings that taught his players (and himself) to confront their fears, failures, and ambitions head-on. From his near-fatal overdose to his spiritual reawakening, Cochran reveals how he rebuilt his life one day at a time.

Perfect for sports fans, self-improvement readers, and anyone seeking redemption, Skull Session is the ultimate underdog story. It's a testament to the truth that no matter how many times you fall, you can rise again-and rise stronger.

By: Scott Cochran
Imprint: Center Street
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 206mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9781546009733
ISBN 10: 1546009736
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 28 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Scott Cochran is a force of nature. He redefined what it means to be a strength and conditioning coach and built two college football dynasties. For over two decades, he was the pulse behind the powerhouse programs of LSU, Alabama, and Georgia, collecting eight national championships and shaping the careers of many legends. Cochran is now the leading voice behind Eliminate the Whisper, a movement to combat the stigma of mental health and addiction struggles, and he's sharing his message far and wide.