This Old Coach

Once again Mike and I (another Mike) are back at it, answer specific rowing questions. Over 40 minutes of speed, rigging, and tactics talks (including Johnny Cash discussion!!). We welcome aboard our first sponsor, row2k.com. The site all rowers and coaches should read every day! (I seem to have picked up a slight background ticking […] The post 26. Rowing Questions Part 3 appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

A very special rowing episode, in which Mike and I answer 8 questions submitted by listeners. These are some of our favorite sessions. It’s a lengthy episode, and here is what we tackled: Podcasts question for this episode What do you think about making rigging adjustments and not telling the rowers? How much do you […] The post 25. Rowing Questions – Part 2 appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

Your athletes (and you) are very busy people. I bet they have a long list of actions they have to take, right now, before your practice, your game, and that all important video session. Helping them learn how to balance and prioritize all their obligations can help them be a better athlete, and help you have […] The post 24. Mike and Mike On Helping Your Athletes Prioritize appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

We discuss two simple things you can do, now, to increase the likelihood that you will survive and get more from your coaching. The post 23. Mike And Mike Two Tips On Surviving Coaching appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

In this episode we answers 6 questions specific to rowing. They are: How much time do you spend in the first week on the water versus doing other stuff on land? What would that other stuff on land be? What kind of minutes and level of work should we be doing? What do you find […] The post 22. Rowing Questions appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

We have to put our time into practice, just like the athletes. However, life pops up and a coach has to leave early or even miss a practice. A few thoughts on how to prepare for this and time/practice management. The post 21. Mike and Mike on Leaving Practice on Time appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

People are our profession, but sometimes we struggle with the people closest to us especially other coaches. There are several of reasons for this, and there are actions you can take to help keep things working smoothly. Mike and Mike discuss those, and how you can be the empathetic coach that makes a difference. The post 20. Mike and Mike on Relating With People You Work With appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

Mike and I talk about the world of relating to an athlete, in response to the question, “How can I best form productive and effective relationships with my athletes?” This topic is a very deep one, and we touch on a few important issues, along with challenges and rewards. It has been reported that relationships are the number […] The post 19. Mike and Mike on Relating with an Athlete appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

I’m joined by long-time friend and longer-time coach, Mike Hughes. Mike and I talk about how to improve as a coach, and layout action steps you can take, right now, to take it up a notch. The post 18. Mike & Mike On Improving Your Coaching appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.

I passed her in the hall. She was crying. I asked her what was going on. Was she okay? She responded, I don t know what I m doing. Coaching is pure craziness. Later, when we talked, she spilled her frustrations on the table. I m a smart person. There s just so much stuff about coaching I don t […] The post 17. Smarter Coaching appeared first on CoachingSportsToday.