Featured on ESPN, CNN, HBO, the New York Times, and ESPN Films' 30 for 30 — Dr. Stark has been one of America's most recognized voices on performance psychology for five decades.
Dr. Stark, founder of the National Center for Coaches, presented to Elkhorn Public Schools coaches on building team culture and mental health — noting that 42% of youth face mental health challenges while 50% of coaches experience burnout.
March 2026 Read More → UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Regent Jack Stark visited UNMC's campus to tour the Summer Health Professions Education Program, praising it as "a national model" for preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
August 2025 Read More → Talent War GroupDr. Stark joins The Jedburgh Podcast to break down the Championship Formula — the principles behind building winning teams he developed across 22 national championships and dozens of Fortune 500 engagements.
December 2021 Listen →Dr. Stark is available for interviews, expert commentary, podcast appearances, and documentary features on topics including performance psychology, championship team-building, sport psychology, executive leadership, and the science of peak performance.
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Dr. Stark, founder of the National Center for Coaches, presented to Elkhorn Public Schools coaches on building team culture and mental health — noting that 42% of youth face mental health challenges while 50% of coaches experience burnout.
March 2026 Read More → UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Regent Jack Stark visited UNMC's campus to tour the Summer Health Professions Education Program, praising it as "a national model" for preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
August 2025 Read More → University of Nebraska SystemDr. Stark serves on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, bringing his expertise as a performance psychologist with experience across 40+ college campuses, professional sports teams, and 22 national championship programs.
2020 View Profile → Talent War GroupDr. Stark joins The Jedburgh Podcast to break down the Championship Formula — the principles behind building winning teams he developed across 22 national championships and dozens of Fortune 500 engagements.
December 2021 Listen → BuzzFeedDr. Stark is spotlighted as proof of what's possible with a psychology degree — from the sidelines of national championships to NASCAR pit lanes, one of eight remarkable careers featured.
October 2019 Read Article → Aksarben FoundationDr. Stark is named to the Aksarben Court of Honor, one of Nebraska's most prestigious civic recognitions, in acknowledgment of his contributions to sport, leadership, and the community.
June 2017 Read More → The Players' TribuneIn this first-person essay, NBA player Doug McDermott reflects on playing for his father at Creighton — and the role team psychologist Jack Stark played in shaping his mental approach to the game.
February 2017 Read Article → Omaha World-HeraldDr. Stark pays tribute to legendary Nebraska offensive line coach Milt Tenopir, whose quiet character and lifelong dedication left a legacy that transcended wins, losses, and the football field.
October 2016 Read Article → Omaha World-HeraldDuring a rough stretch in the NBA, McDermott's former psychologist Jack Stark visited him in Chicago — helping him reconnect with the competitive fire that defined his college career.
April 2016 Read Article → Star HeraldDr. Stark looks back on the psychology behind Nebraska's back-to-back national championships, revealing the mental conditioning that powered one of college football's greatest dynasties.
February 2016 Read Article → The Jewish PressDr. Stark shares his philosophy on resilience, purpose, and the mindset that drives champions — a message that resonates well beyond the playing field.
February 2015 Read Article → Omaha MagazineA feature on Dr. Stark's career applying performance psychology to championship sports teams, NASCAR, and the boardroom — exploring what separates elite performers from everyone else.
June 2014 Read Article → Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated profiles Doug McDermott's pursuit of 3,000 career points at Creighton — a milestone shaped in part by the visualization and mental performance work of team psychologist Jack Stark.
March 2014 Read Article → ESPNDr. Stark describes how visualization kept McDermott's mind "1 to 1.5 seconds ahead of everybody" — revealing the psychological edge behind one of college basketball's most prolific scorers.
March 2014 Read Article → Omaha World-HeraldDr. Stark discusses his move from Nebraska's football program to Hendrick Motorsports, bringing championship-caliber performance psychology to one of NASCAR's most successful racing teams.
February 2014 Read Article → American Psychological AssociationThe APA profiles Dr. Stark's work helping NASCAR drivers and pit crews stay focused under pressure — applying the same mental conditioning that built championship teams at Nebraska.
September 2012 Read Article → CNBCDr. Stark argues that leaders fail when they don't complete the six stages of moral development — tracing high-profile collapses in business, sports, and politics to psychological roots that go deeper than poor decisions.
November 2011 Read Article → American Psychological Association"About half of my time is helping with whatever is going on in employees' lives." The APA profiles Dr. Stark's corporate consulting work and his approach to organizational performance and mental wellness.
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