Podcasts about coach development

Most coaches have someone they pour into. Almost none of them have someone who pours back.In part two with Zach Brandon, JP and Zach go deeper into what it actually takes to develop coaches — not players, coaches — and why that investment may be the most overlooked lever in any program. Zach shares the story that reoriented his entire career: a coach who could not remember his own family moments and discovered he was missing from most of the photos on the wall. The conversation builds into his core coaching framework — Impact = Individual Capabilities x Environment, minus Interference — and why the internal interference is almost always the harder, more important work.This one is for any coach who suspects they might be their own biggest obstacle, or who has never stopped long enough to ask: who is developing me?Chapters(00:00) Intro(05:06) Best Coach Dev at the Diamondbacks(07:00) Expectations vs. Shared Agreements(08:36) Daily Leadership Shares(10:16) Conversations, Not Lectures(11:16) Why Coaching Coaches?(12:22) The Catalyst Story(14:37) The Hardest Conversation(15:36) Who Pours Into the Coach?(18:18) Coach Wellbeing and Player Culture(22:14) The Coaching Impact Equation(26:23) Be the Assistant GM Now(29:19) Internal vs. External Interference(31:00) Can't Read the Label from Inside Jar(33:51) Connecting with Zach BrandonTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to this episode's most actionable ideas."Expectations are oftentimes funneled one directionally. Agreements are shared — it's like, hey, we're on the same page and we're both giving the green light to what this looks like in action."— Zach Brandon"Who pours into you? You're the person that pours into everybody else as a coach or as a leader. And yet, do you have anyone for yourself?"— Zach Brandon"You can't read the label from inside the jar."— Zach Brandon2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Think about one standard you currently enforce with your team. Did your athletes or staff help create it? If not, what would it look like to move from expectation to shared agreement this week?Q2: Who pours into you? Name one person in your life who serves as a genuine thought partner for your own growth. If you can't name one, what would it take to find one?1 Resource to Go DeeperWinning with Words — newsletter by Zach BrandonPrinciples, stories, and mindset shifts to help coaches and leaders win more while living better. Zach also offers a free initial coaching call for anyone exploring what is getting in their way.Visit zachbrandoncoaching.comKey TakeawaysShared agreements beat handed-down expectationsThe best coach development happens inside time you already haveWho pours into the coach?Coach wellbeing is a player development strategyYour impact has an equation: capabilities x environment, minus interferenceYou cannot read the label from inside the jarGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Zach Brandon spent years inside one of the most pressure-filled environments in professional sports. The biggest thing he took away was not about performance. It was about connection.In this first conversation with Zach, JP sits down with the former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, on staff during their 2023 World Series run, to explore what he learned about servant leadership, building genuine relationships across a roster, and the principle most leaders quietly overlook: go see the work. Zach and JP also get honest about the cost of diluted focus and why an overused strength can quietly become your biggest limitation.This one is for any coach who has felt spread too thin, wondered whether athletes really trust them, or needed a reminder that the most powerful question you can ask is: what do you need from me today?Chapters(00:00) Intro(03:20) Fatherhood and New Direction(05:37) World Series and Arrival Fallacy(08:34) What Great Leadership Looks Like(11:28) Values: Connect, Impact, Grow(15:42) Permission to Slow Down(18:56) Building Trust Across Generations(20:55) The Pat Riley Connection Story(22:53) Mapping Relationships(24:38) Asking Veterans for Advice(28:47) Player-Led Meetings(30:42) Diluted Focus, Diluted Results(35:45) Go See the WorkTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to this episode's most actionable ideas."I got a lot better as a leader when I showed up every day from a space of like, hey, how can I serve you?"— Zach Brandon"Diluted focus produces diluted results."— Zach Brandon"Letting each person you come into contact with be the expert on themselves — and allowing them to share their expertise."— Zach Brandon2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: If you rated your relationship with every athlete on your roster from 1 to 5, where are the gaps — and what is one move you could make this week to close the most important one?Q2: When is the last time you asked one of your athletes for advice? How might doing that more intentionally change the dynamic in your program?1 Resource to Go DeeperWin More, Live Better — podcast by Zach BrandonOne of JP's handful of go-to podcast subscriptions. The episode featuring former Washington football coach Chris Peterson is the one that first caught JP's attention. Find it and all of Zach's work at zachbrandoncoaching.com.Visit zachbrandoncoaching.comKey TakeawaysServant leadership is a daily choice, not a personality traitYou cannot build deep connection without a systemAsking for advice builds more trust than giving itDiluted focus produces diluted resultsGo see the workAn overused strength becomes a limitationGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Send us Fan MailNine years in, and the "room" for SMSC keeps getting smarter every year. This one landed three genuinely different debates, a set of award winners worth knowing, and a founder's-eye view of what the conference has become.Coach Jav starts us off with some quick takeaways from a busy month of June traveling across the country, presenting at various conferences and events, before turning to his main reflection on SMSC 2026. Then Shawn Myszka, founder of the Sport Movement Skill Conference, gives his own take on this year's event and what's ahead for 2027.Altis and the NHL: Where capacities fit in athlete development, and what a full day with 30-plus NHL and AHL coaches revealed about translating skill acquisition into a pro environmentQuestioning industry claims: Why the industry needs to audit ideas it treats as settled, using the SMSC debate stage as the case studySMSC 2026 debates: What came out of this year's public debates, where they landed, and where they didn'tAward winners: This year's Lifetime Achievement, Researcher of the Year, and Practitioner of the Year recipientsThe challenge point: This year's conference theme, and what it actually means to get pushed to the edge and stay thereShawn Myszka's reflection: Nine years in, what's changed, and a first look at where SMSC is headed for 2027For coaches and practitioners trying to figure out where skill acquisition actually fits inside a performance organization, not just in theory.

Geoff Pike, Football Coaching Consultant and former FA Coach Educator, chats about the coach development and education landscape. He discusses pathways for coaches, the evolution of coach education, and the insights he's gained working with coaches at all levels. A must-listen for anyone interested in developing their coaching knowledge and understanding how education shapes the future of football.

In this episode, George is joined by Alex Sarama, Founder of Transforming Basketball, to share his insights from his coaching journey with the Portland Fire. Alex shares insights to the Principles of Play he is using with the Fire. Alex also talks about what he learned in Cleveland with the Cavaliers and how he is combining it all together in his role as the head coach of the Fire. He discusses why coaches must fully commit to modern learning principles, how psychological safety accelerates growth, and practical ways to create environments where players thrive both on and off the court.   Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Portland Fire's Early Success 03:30 – Establishing a Clear Team Identity as an Expansion Team 04:00 – Why Set Plays Still Matter in Modern Basketball 07:00 – Training Cover Solutions and Offensive Decision-Making 08:30 – Adapting Offensive Principles for the WNBA 12:00 – Optimizing Shooters Through Weak-Side Actions 13:00 – Baseline Drives, Corner Cuts, and Shot Quality 15:30 – Lessons from Vincent Collet and Team France 16:30 – Winning the Possession Game with Pressure and Turnovers 19:00 – Bringing CLA to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers 20:30 – Lessons Learned from Kenny Atkinson 21:30 – Transitioning from Assistant Coach to Head Coach 23:30 – Hiring Coaches for Growth Mindset and Character 24:30 – Educating and Developing Coaching Staff and Coach Development and Continuous Learning 26:00 – Common Misconceptions About the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 28:30 – Learning Skills in Context Instead of Isolation 30:00 – Teaching CLA Without a Copy-and-Paste Approach 31:00 – Growing the Game Through Better Coaching and Culture 32:00 – Psychological Safety and Building High-Performance Environments 33:00 – Transformative Tip      Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/    Links: Website: http://transformingbball.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball  

Send us Fan MailOne in five players may be neurodivergent, and rugby is often a sport that attracts players who think, learn and experience the world differently. The good news? The coaching adjustments that help neurodivergent players often make coaching better for everyone. In this episode, Dan Cottrell and Stuart James explore practical ways coaches can create more inclusive environments without overcomplicating their sessions. The discussion covers the importance of language, understanding individual needs, and recognising that most neurodivergent players simply want to be treated like everyone else while having the right support available when needed. A key theme is clarity. Clear instructions, predictable structures, and simple explanations reduce uncertainty and help all players engage more effectively. The pair also discuss the importance of managing transitions between activities, often the most challenging moments in a session, and how giving players clear roles and responsibilities can maintain focus and engagement. The episode highlights an important principle: design your coaching with inclusion in mind, and everybody benefits. Just as accessible design improves everyday life for everyone, inclusive coaching creates better learning environments for all players, not just those who are neurodivergent. Finally, Dan and Stu reflect on the need to coach the group in front of you rather than the session plan in your pocket. Understanding your players, managing group energy, and being prepared to adapt remain at the heart of effective coaching. Key takeaway: Better coaching for neurodivergent players is usually just better coaching. Be clear, be consistent, be intentional, and focus on creating an environment where every player can thrive.To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

In this week's episode of Slappin' Glass, we're joined by coach developer and researcher Dan Clements for a conversation on building environments where players are motivated to learn, compete, and keep coming back.The discussion starts with the difference between mastery-based and performance-based environments, and why the best coaches are able to chase results without letting every practice, conversation, and piece of feedback become purely outcome-driven. Clements details how voice, choice, task design, and differentiation can help players feel more invested in their own development, while still operating inside the demands of high-performance sport.From there, the conversation moves into one of the harder parts of coaching: knowing when to intervene. Clements shares why coaches often misremember what actually happened in a session, how staff reflection can sharpen future practices, and why the best feedback compares a player to themselves, not to the person next to them.The episode also explores strength-based coaching, the difference between honest positivity and toxic positivity, and why leaders don't give away control as much as they “lend power” through clear values, routines, and player ownership.This week's Start, Sub, or Sit focuses on motivation, with Clements choosing between autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and offering practical thoughts on helping struggling players regain confidence through better task design, developmental feedback, and small wins.What You'll Learn Why mastery-based environments can still exist inside performance-driven programs.  How voice and choice increase player investment without removing structure.  What differentiated coaching looks like inside a live practice.  How to know when to intervene, coach on the fly, or simply observe.  Why coaches often misremember their own practices.  How better reflection can improve staff development and practice design.  Why feedback should compare a player to themselves, not someone else.  How to coach from strengths without slipping into toxic positivity.  Why autonomy is more about “lending power” than giving up control.  How task design and developmental feedback can help struggling players regain confidence. Top Moments02:00 — Mastery vs. performance environments Clements explains how coaches can build environments that support long-term development without ignoring the pressure to win.03:17 — Voice, choice, and player investment A practical look at how giving players some ownership inside a session can increase motivation and commitment.04:25 — Differentiated coaching in practice Clements breaks down how one task can serve different players through roles, observation, and specific feedback.06:01 — The art of intervention A sharp section on when to stop a drill, when to coach on the fly, and how coaches can study their own feedback habits.07:33 — Reflective practice for coaches Clements outlines how coaches can review sessions through intended outcomes, actual outcomes, and useful next adjustments.10:59 — The TARGET framework A deeper look at task design, grouping, feedback, player voice, and time as levers for building a mastery climate.16:05 — Strength-based coaching without toxic positivity Clements explains how coaches can be honest, demanding, and direct while still building from what players do well.21:04 — “Lending power” as a head coach One of the best leadership ideas in the episode: autonomy does not mean giving up authority.26:50 — Start, Sub, or Sit: Motivation Clements ranks autonomy, relatedness, and competence as drivers of player motivation.31:11 — Helping struggling players regain confidence A practical section on stretch zones, task design, developmental feedback, and creating small wins.33:29 — The best investment: curiosity Clements closes with a strong thought on looking outside your own sport and holding your beliefs lightly enough to keep growing.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 70 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Send us Fan MailYou can't talk a fighter into confidence. And if you've been trying, Andy Grahn has been quietly building it the right way for 30 years.Andy Grahn is a martial arts coach at The Academy MN in Minneapolis, a co-author of the 2024 ecological dynamics MMA paper in Sports Coaching Review, and one of a small group of combat sports coaches actively applying motor learning science to what happens on the mat. This conversation covers how he got there and what it actually looks like in practice.Competence before confidence: Why telling athletes to "just be more confident" doesn't work, and what the ecological approach says about how confidence actually developsAlive training in combat sports: What representative practice looks like in an MMA gym, how Andy navigates the line between safety and specificity, and why sparring is still the anchorThe partner probability paradox: How to design practice when you don't have the right training partner, and what constraints-led coaching looks like when the pairing isn't idealJKD to ecological dynamics: The philosophical thread connecting Bruce Lee's framework to Gibson's ecological psychology, and how Andy's background primed him for the shiftWriting the paper: What it was like to co-author peer-reviewed research as a practitioner alongside Keith Davids and the rest of the teamFor coaches in any sport trying to build real skill, not just clean-looking technique.

When a client's motivation dips, nothing else survives the fall. Compliance drops. Consistency disappears. Effort fades. And without those three things, results become impossible — which circles right back to episode one's core fear: the client who isn't getting results.But here's what doesn't work: yelling louder. Making the program harder. Wondering why a fully employed adult with a family, a mortgage, and a calendar full of obligations isn't matching the energy you bring to the gym floor every day. We can't force motivation. What we can do is get curious, get empathetic, and get strategic.Big THANK YOU to our sponsors:- CoachRX - Hands down, the best platform for coaches. From building your intake & assessment processes to individual program design, invoicing and education, CoachRX has you covered. Get your first 30 days FREE - Try CoachRX- Performance Supplements - go to www.performance-supp.com & use the code smarterstrength at checkout to save 15% on your entire order (I'm a big fan of their Krea-Grow - everything you need to support high quality training sessions!)- AbMat - go to www.abmat.com & use the code drdavid at checkout to save 10% of your entire order (get a Zercher Pad - your elbows will thank you!)THE SOLUTION: THE THREE C'SDr. David Skolnik introduces a practical three-part framework for coaches dealing with unmotivated clients.Capacity — Before you adjust the program, adjust your lens. What does this client's life actually allow right now? Work stress, family obligations, sleep quality, caregiving responsibilities — all of it affects how much a person can bring to their training. Their capacity this month may look nothing like it did six months ago, and that's not failure. That's life. Your job is to meet them where they are.Clarity — Are you and your client still on the same page about what they're working toward — and does the current plan reflect that? Goals shift. Life changes fast. A well-designed 12-week block can become completely misaligned with a client's reality by week six. Rebuild the communication. Reclarify the target. Make sure the plan still makes sense for the person standing in front of you today.Core Values — Motivation comes and goes. Discipline fluctuates. But core values — the one or two fundamental qualities a person anchors their identity to — do not change. David draws on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead and the OPEX coaching method to make the case: when training is connected to a client's core values (health, accountability, integrity, service, freedom), it stops being optional. It becomes part of who they are.THE QUESTION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHINGEvery coach has been there: a client who says they want results but isn't doing the work. The instinct is to push. To confront. To ask "why aren't you trying harder?" David challenges coaches to reframe entirely — and ask instead: what is making this feel hard? That one shift lowers defensiveness, opens conversation, and gets directly to the root of the capacity, clarity, or values disconnect driving the motivation problem.RESOURCES Core Values List — Use it yourself first, then share it with clients.Dare to Lead by Brené Brown — Referenced for its framework on identifying and living by core values.CoachRx — The coaching platform David uses and recommends. Listeners get a 30-day free trial using the link in the show notes. Manage client programs, billing, goal setting, habit tracking, and communication all in one place.NEXT WEEK — EPISODE 3Clients who don't value coaching as much as they should — and what coaches are supposed to do about it.Want more content? Follow Dr. David on Instagram: @dr.davidskolnik.dpt

What's the number one fear every coach carries? That their clients aren't getting results. But before we can talk about client behavior, programming, or nutrition — we need to call out the elephant in the room: Sometimes, we are the problem.WELCOME TO THE SMARTER STRENGTH PODCASTDr. David Skolnik, DPT is back behind the mic — and this time, the mission is bigger. After 98 episodes of the Essential Strength Podcast (last recorded in 2022), David is launching a brand new weekly show designed specifically for fitness professionals who are done consuming content and ready to act on it.The fitness industry has more information, more tools, and more opportunity than ever before. AI is reshaping how we work. The demand for skilled coaches has never been higher. And yet — coaches are overwhelmed, undervalued, and stuck in a loop of learning without applying. That ends here.Big THANK YOU to our sponsors:- CoachRX - Hands down, the best platform for coaches. From building your intake & assessment processes to individual program design, invoicing and education, CoachRX has you covered. Get your first 30 days FREE - Try CoachRX- Performance Supplements - go to www.performance-supp.com & use the code smarterstrength at checkout to save 15% on your entire order (I'm a big fan of their Krea-Grow - everything you need to support high quality training sessions!)- AbMat - go to www.abmat.com & use the code drdavid at checkout to save 10% of your entire order (get a Zercher Pad - your elbows will thank you!)THE PSA FORMAT — WHY IT'S DIFFERENTEvery episode of Smarter Strength follows a simple, powerful framework:Problem — A real challenge facing coaches right now.Solution — A practical, no-BS approach to addressing it.Action — One specific thing you can do today to move the needle.That action element is the whole point. There is no shortage of fitness podcasts — but almost none of them tell you what to do next. Smarter Strength fills that gap.IN THIS EPISODEDavid lays out the vision for the show and delivers a challenge directly to coaches: we have more power to change people's lives than we give ourselves credit for — but no one is going to hand us that recognition. We have to earn it, own it, and prove it through the results we get for our clients. When we do that, our clients become our best marketing — walking billboards for what a great coach can do.All of this grinds to a halt if we don't acknowledge the elephant in the room - that more often than not, if client's aren't getting results, WE ARE THE PROBLEM. Us, the coaches. We need to get better at identifying the problems our clients want us to solve, not just whether or not they want more hypertrophy or muscle endurance. What is it that they can't solve on their own? What part of their life do they want exercise to improve? Without this knowledge, we'll never be able to deliver the results they want.YOUR ACTION FOR THIS WEEKAsk at least 5 clients: What is the number one thing in your life right now that you want exercise to improve?Want more content? Follow Dr. David on Instagram: @dr.davidskolnik.dpt

Send us Fan MailThe best pass rusher in NFL history didn't break the sack record because he's fast. He broke it while being double or triple-teamed on more than half his snaps.Shawn Myszka returns for the annual Mover of the Year episode. This year's pick: Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns. But this conversation isn't about stats. It's about what Garrett's movement actually tells us about dexterity, practice design, and how athletes solve problems under pressure.Dexterity vs. athleticism: Why raw physical tools don't explain Garrett's dominance, and what Bernstein's framework reveals about how he actually movesAbundance precedes adaptability: How having a wide range of movement strategies, not one elite technique, is what separates Garrett from every other pass rusherPerceiving to and through: How elite performers take in multiple information sources simultaneously, with examples from football, basketball, and combat sportsAdversity as a teacher: What Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson tell us about how constraint-rich environments shape movement skill over timeWhat Movement Miyagi would do: Three specific practice design ideas for developing Garrett's perceptual and movement capabilities even furtherFor coaches working at any level, in any sport.Listeners of the podcast can receive 10% off the upcoming Sport Movement Skill Conference (June 5–6 in St. Paul, Minnesota) using the code Javi26 when registering.Shawn Myszka | Movement MiyagiFootball Beyond the Stats Blog2025 Mover of the Year: Myles GarrettEnhancing Skill in American FootballX | InstagramResourcesThe Adaptable AthleteEmergenceFree Modern Coach's Checklist Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Zach Brandon—performance and leadership coach, former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and founder of MVP Mindset Consulting—to explore what it really takes to thrive at a high level without sacrificing wellbeing. Drawing from his experience working with elite athletes, coaches, and leaders, Zach shares a powerful perspective: high performance isn't just about winning more—it's also about living better. He challenges the idea that success and wellbeing are mutually exclusive and instead offers a framework for pursuing both with intention. Throughout the conversation, Zach breaks down what separates great coaches and leaders from the rest—especially when it comes to building belief, confidence, and trust within teams. He explains how the best performers respond under pressure, why identity plays a critical role in performance, and what it truly means to "lead yourself first." You'll also hear practical tools from his "Coach's Playbook," including strategies to reset after mistakes, quiet the inner critic, and help individuals move through plateaus. Zach emphasizes that growth starts with awareness—and that small, intentional shifts in mindset can create powerful momentum. This episode is a reminder that sustainable success is built from the inside out. When you strengthen how you think, lead, and respond, you don't just perform better—you live better, too. You'll Learn: • What drives high performance at the elite level • How great coaches build belief and confidence in others • What separates those who rise under pressure from those who shrink • A practical tool to improve how you show up immediately • How to reset after mistakes and manage your inner critic • Why leading yourself first is essential for leading others • How identity shapes performance—and how to intentionally build it Zach is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Mental Performance Summit, where he'll share more in his session: "The Coach's Playbook: Strategies for Winning More and Living Well."

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts!Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: secondservepodcastFacebook: secondservepodcast     Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. The bundles are only $149.99 (previously $179.99). This is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!  We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.

Mark Cascio is the Director of Coach Development at SAVI Coaching where he has partnered up with Founder Tyler Coston to provide community, courses, and consulting to coaches across the world.Mark is a championship basketball coach with eighteen years of coaching experience at the both the high school and college level. During this time, his teams have won eight district titles, appeared in five Final Fours, and won a State Title in 2012. He was a head coach at the age of 21 and was the youngest coach to win a state championship in Louisiana at the age of 26. Mark's tireless work ethic and quest to be a lifelong learner has provided him with resources he is eager to share. He is passionate about helping build better programs, coaches, and players through innovative concepts on the court and implementing championship systems off the court.On this episode Mike and Mark discuss the transformative approach to coaching that emphasizes the integration of conceptual offense with player development. Central to our conversation is the assertion that effective coaching transcends mere technical skills, advocating instead for a holistic philosophy that prioritizes relationships and cultural alignment within a team. We explore the significance of simplifying complex strategies into digestible concepts, thereby enabling players to make instinctive decisions on the court. Additionally, we delve into the importance of creating an engaging environment where players can thrive, emphasizing that the essence of coaching lies in fostering growth and resilience, rather than solely focusing on winning. This episode helps coaches to reflect on their methodologies and to embrace practices that cultivate both skill and camaraderie among their players.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.You'll want to make note of all the great takeaways on this episode with Mark Cascio, Director of Coach Development at SAVI Coaching.Website - https://savicoach.com/Email - mark@savicoach.comTwitter/X - @coachcascioVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookYour step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Check out MSC online courses here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis In this episode, Martyn Bowles (Academy Manager at Walsall FC) sits down with Gary Curneen and breaks down what actually drives improvement inside elite environments. This isn't about licenses or qualifications. It's about self-awareness, authenticity, and building systems that truly develop people. We dive into: Why traditional coach education is outdated The role of self-awareness in performance How environment shapes coach identity Why connection must come before feedback A unique peer mentoring system pairing “opposites” The challenge of building trust in high-performance environments This is a must-watch for any coach serious about improving—not just collecting badges. A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting the podcast. Their journals are designed to help coaches and players plan, reflect, and stay intentional throughout the season. If you've ever questioned whether your sessions are really landing, their tools are a great way to bring more structure and reflection into your environment. You can check them out at zone14coaching.com and use the code ModernSoccer20 for 20% off your first order.

In 2026, USA Hockey accomplished something no other nation has ever done, winning Olympic gold medals for Mens, Women's and Paralympic Ice Hockey. Yet this was not something that happened overnight, and in fact was the culmination of nearly two decades of growing the game and modifying rules and game formats in order to develop more skillful players and a much larger player base to choose from. And who better to discuss this journey than one of its architects, Ken Martel.  Ken Martel was named senior director of player and coach development in November 2022. He is charged with helping provide a framework for associations nationwide to follow for optimal athlete development. From 2009-22 Martel served as the technical director of USA Hockey's American Development Model after spending two years (2006-08) at USA Hockey's national office in Colorado Springs, Colo., working on coaching education and player development initiatives. For his efforts using science to advance sport, Martel received the USOC "Doc" Councilman Award for Ice Hockey in 2004. Prior to arriving in Colorado Springs, Martel was a part of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program staff as an assistant coach for eight years (1998-2006), including a dual role with responsibilities for player personnel his final five seasons. Martel has made appearances behind the bench of nine U.S. teams that have competed in International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, including four times with the U.S. National Under-18 Team (2000-04), four times with the U.S. National Junior Team (2004, 2006, 2008-09) and once with the U.S. Women's National Team (2007). He has been part of two gold medal-winning teams, including the first-ever U.S. gold medals in the IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship (2002) and the IIHF World Junior Championship (2004). Among his additional coaching stops, Martel served one season (1997-98) as an assistant coach for the men's ice hockey program at the U.S. Air Force Academy and seven seasons (1990-97) as an assistant men's ice hockey coach at Michigan Tech University. He also spent one year (1990-91) as a graduate assistant for the men's ice hockey program at St. Cloud State University. A four-year (1985-89) letter-winner as a defenseman at Lake Superior State University, Martel helped the Lakers to the school's first-ever NCAA national title in 1988. BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? Looking for leadership training for yoru student athletes, a coach development workshop or parent education? We are still booking Summer and Fall 2026 events, please email us to set up an introductory call John@ChangingTheGameProject.com PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MCLAREN F1! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This weeks podcast is brought to you by our newest sponsor, Zone 14 Coaching. Zone 14 Coaching is a company built by coaches for coaches. If you have ever ended a session thinking, "Did that practice really hit the mark?" you will love what they have created. Zone 14's next-gen journals for coaches and players help you plan every practice, reflect on what worked and track progress all season long. Built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience, they bring structure and purpose to your training. Visit zone14coaching.com and use code Champions20 for 20% off. Or if you want to outfit your whole team or club and improve consistency across coaches, you can get in touch with Zone 14 via their website to discuss bulk discounts. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites, communication tools and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts!Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: secondservepodcastFacebook: secondservepodcast     Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. The bundles are only $149.99 (previously $179.99). This is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!  We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.

After years as a coach in house league and competitive hockey, Whitby Minor Hockey's development coordinator Rahim Karmali is re-jigging the organization's approach to coach development. His initiatives, and many hours in rinks with coaches, earned him the OMHA Development award.  Two books Rahim provided Whitby coaches with discussions on them to follow: The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Belfry Hockey by Darryl Belfry with Scott Powers

Send a textIn this episode, Coach Jav sits down with Steve Whalen to explore his journey into coaching, his shift toward ecological dynamics, and what it means to truly design learning environments that transfer to competition.Steve shares how he entered tennis coaching from a non-traditional background, the tensions he experienced within traditional coach education, and the turning points that led him toward a constraints-led approach. The conversation unpacks why players who look sharp in practice often struggle in matches, how coaches can better understand learning and performance, and what it takes to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching.They also discuss Steve's work mentoring coaches globally, his upcoming research in ecological dynamics, and the broader direction of modern coach education.The upcoming Sport Movement Skill Conference (June 5–6) is also discussed  you can learn more and register hereIf you're looking for a practical starting point for designing more effective sessions, download the Modern Coach's Practice Checklist and check out thecoachjav.com for more resources! Episode ResourcesSteve's websiteSteve on Instagram 2026 Sport Movement Skill Conference (SMSC) Modern Coach's Practice Checklist - Free coaching guide The Adaptable Athlete PodcastEmergenceSupport & ContactIf you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review and share it with another coach or athlete who'd appreciate it. You can reach Coach Jav on social media at @thecoachjavor by email at javier@emergentmvmt.comCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Craig Jones of the USTA joins us to discuss how USTA Coaching is taking an updated approach to developing coaches. We discuss the new USTA Coaching program and why the approach will work to support athlete-centered training, and motivate coaches to engage in life-long learning. Go to ustacoaching.com for more coaching resources and courses. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

You may have noticed this week that there was an announcement around the Coach Development Framework in Australia coming up, and we dive all the way into it to give all the coaches out there some insight into what is on the horizon, with Neil Gray from Basketball Australia.We discuss what it means for coaches, how they gain their accreditation, and how they can upskill to be the best coach they can be!

This time last year Ian Livingston came on to chat with me about the inaugural coach development day in which I shared the background to the event, why I felt it was important and who was the day aimed towards. In this episode Livo asks me to share details of what is different this time around: slightly shorter day, different sessions, more partner organisations so lots for coaches to benefit from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark, Alex Silva and Coleman Ayers host an open group discussion with coaches from the BAM community - diving into real-world challenges, questions, and reflections around some of the most common mistakes made when putting together small sided games and designing practices.The conversation explores what coaches are currently wrestling with in their own environments—from practice design and communication to confidence, leadership, and navigating uncertainty early in the coaching journey. Rather than presenting a polished lecture, this episode captures the raw thinking process of coaches learning together, sharing experiences, and refining ideas in real time.This episode highlights the value of community-driven learning, where coaches are encouraged to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and grow through dialogue rather than answers alone. It's a reminder that coaching development doesn't happen in isolation—and that meaningful growth often comes from conversation, not content.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Setting the Discussion 03:40 – Why Group Conversations Matter for Coaches 07:10 – Common Challenges Coaches Are Facing Right Now 12:30 – Feeling Lost Early in the Coaching Journey 18:20 – Developing Confidence Without All the Answers 23:45 – Learning Through Experience vs Information 28:10 – Asking Better Questions as a Coach 33:30 – Communication, Clarity, and Player Buy-In 39:15 – Balancing Structure and Freedom in Practice 44:50 – The Role of Failure in Coach Development 50:30 – Community, Mentorship, and Shared Learning 57:40 – Takeaways for Coaches at Any Level 1:04:30 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action

Send us a textThe Modern Coach's Planner — built for coaches who think differently — Back!Order yours today at: https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-plannerIn this episode, coach Jav sits down with Rob Gray to explore what comes after the basics of ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach.They discuss why “fundamentals first” thinking continues to persist in sport, how constraints can lose their effectiveness over time, and the difference between developing skill and maintaining it at higher levels of performance. Rob also shares practical insights from his work across multiple sports, including how to scale difficulty, design more representative practice environments, and avoid turning data into rigid technique prescriptions.This conversation is for coaches who are already experimenting with modern approaches and want to go deeper into how athletes actually adapt, learn, and perform.Don't forget: The Modern Coach's Planner is now available for pre-order at https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-plannerSupport & ContactIf you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review and share it with another coach or athlete who'd appreciate it. You can reach Coach Jav on social media at @thecoachjavor by email at javier@emergentmvmt.comResources & LinksRob Gray – The Advanced Ecological ApproachRob Gray's websiteThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast:EmergenceCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Zach Brandon of Threshold Performance Coaching joins Luke Gromer on The Better Coaching Podcast to discuss sideways vs backwards comparison, the 4 C's for high achieving leaders and coaches, and the four factors needed to foster a winning and sustainable environment for the people you coach and lead.—RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPSThe Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps.If you're interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below.Director interest form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RYG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITYClick the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community!

Send us a textAdam Singer is the head coach of SBG Athens, where he and his brother Rory have been developing fighters for over 25 years. A longtime practitioner of ecological dynamics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Adam has coached multiple athletes to the highest levels of competition, including two world champions. He's also a co-author of a landmark paper on ecological dynamics in combat sports with Shawn Myszka, Tyler Yearby, Scott Sievewright, and Andy Grahn. Known for blending sharp insight with humor (and reminding everyone he's both handsome and funny), Adam brings a unique perspective to coaching and skill development.In this episode, we discuss:Why coaching is about relationships and culture first — and how SBG Athens has built that over decadesStories from the gym: balancing intensity with care, developing fighters responsibly, and lessons learned across 25+ years in MMAThe role of exploration and aliveness in training, and why “sloppy” doesn't always mean wrongWhy there are no shortcuts in adopting an ecological approach, and the pitfalls of surface-level buzzwordsHow Adam's philosophy challenges traditional pad-work, drill-heavy coaching, and emphasizes problem solving in context If you're a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com.Referenced in this episode:SBG AthensEcological Dynamics in Sport Combat — Paper (ResearchGate link)EmergenceWatch full podcast episodes on YouTube → youtube.com/@thecoachjavEpisode Resources:CSAS CertificationAdam Singer on IG  If you're a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Take control of your coaching growth—even if your gym doesn't have a formal development program. In this episode, we share practical, budget-friendly ways CrossFit coaches can level up their skills, improve class impact, and keep progressing.--

Send us a textShawn Myszka  (the “Movement Miyagi” )  returns to the pod to discuss the theme he and his NFL athletes embraced this offseason: Wu Xin, or “no-mindedness.” It's an idea that runs throughout skill acquisition — how athletes can free themselves from rigid intentions and better attune to the “what is” in front of them. From there, we dig into his new book, Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing Practice Design for Transfer to Game Day, and the golden thread of movement behavior as problem solving. Along the way, we cover why Shawn calls it “partnering” with athletes instead of “owning” them, what Barry Sanders can teach us about adaptability, and some hot takes on the NFL Combine, traditional speed training, and preseason football.Episode ResourcesShawn Myszka's Book: Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing Practice Design for Transfer to Game DayEmergence: emergentmvmt.comShawn Myszka Blog Post – Wu Xin: Turning Off the Mind to Solve More Problems on the FieldBarry Sanders NFL Top 100 Segment: Barry Sanders on “just reacting” (NFL Films)Ep 86 w/ ShawnCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Gary is joined by Academy Director and 1st team coach at Chicago City FC, Conor Walsh. They discuss Conor's experience at the Barca academy, his approach to personal development, how coach and player development align, and the north American player development model. Listen to Conor interviewing Gary on The Lowdown Podcast below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lowdown/id1553685531?i=1000718893788

Jonathan Harding joins me to discuss his amazing book 'Mensch' which goes into a deep dive around the way that the German nation views coaches and their approch to coach development. This book is really powerful and I really enjoyed this insightful conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Send us a textWelcome back to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast! In this episode, we dive into another edition of the 6 Minutes of Skill series — where Coach Jav breaks down a key skill acquisition concept in under 6 minutes (or close enough).This time, we're tackling a big one:How does the weight room fit within an ecological approach?The weight room and ecological dynamics can often feel like they're pulling in different directions. But in this quick-hit episode, Coach Jav unpacks: ✅ Why the weight room isn't the enemy ✅ How to create meaningful links between strength work and skill ✅ How variability can be a secret weapon in the weight room ✅ Why being weight room strong doesn't necessarily mean being skillfulIf you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com.Episode ResourcesEmergence Website Emergence Weight Room CourseCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: secondservepodcastFacebook: secondservepodcast Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. The bundles are only $159.99 (previously $179.99). This is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. The bundles are only $159.99 (previously $179.99). This is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.

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In this episode, I'm joined by longtime industry leader and educator Dean Somerset to talk all about what it takes to have longevity as a coach, trainer, and athlete. Dean has been in the fitness industry for over two decades, blending clinical insight with strength training in ways that are both accessible and high impact. We discuss navigating coaching through injuries, how to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, working with postpartum clients, and how to scale your coaching business without compromising quality.   Whether you're a new trainer, a seasoned coach, or someone navigating injuries while still wanting to train hard, you're going to take away so much from Dean's grounded, no-BS approach.   Connect with Dean Somerset: Website: https://deansomerset.com/ Instagram: @dsomerset1 Book: Rock Solid Resilience   Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):   The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy   The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program   Learn to coach pregnant + postpartum athletes: https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Ready to take your coaching to the next level? This is a free exclusive session from our flagship Certificate of Embodiment Coaching program. Whether you're new to coaching or an experienced practitioner, you'll get practical insights into how embodied practices can radically upgrade your effectiveness. What you'll learn in this podcast: What makes embodiment coaching different from traditional coaching; How to regulate the nervous system in yourself and your clients; Embodied listening, questioning, centering & co-regulation; The role of ethics, consent, and body awareness in coaching; Real-life examples and coaching exercises from live sessions; How to work with intuition and somatic feedback; Why coaching is more than just asking questions - it's being present; How to create impact with simplicity and empathy. 

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.A few areas on this episode we discuss:Overcoming anxiety and desire to be the perfect coachEvolution toward a collaborative approachHow to coach all players, regardless of motivationHelping players gain a feel for the gameHow to help players and coaches bounce back after a tough stretch of gamesThe non-negotiable of winning teamsImportance of psychological safetyBuilding a tribe of mentorsRelationship building with playersCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:Website HockeysArsenal.comTwitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteInstagram @HockeysArsenalYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalNewsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

Jamie Taylor, PhD (@Jattaylor) earned a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor and lecturer in coaching and elite performance at Dublin City University. As a senior coach developer at Grey Matters UK, Taylor offers ongoing contributions to the development of coaches and coach supporters in athletics, netball, rugby union, football, adventure sports, and the Special Olympics. He has worked with over 150 coaches in a developmental capacity and consulted across a wide range of sports and contexts, including Olympic and Paralympic programs. While working with the English Institute of Sport, Taylor supported the creation of the Coach Developer CIMSPA standards. His research focus spans across performance enhancement in sport, specifically in coaching, coach development, high performance, and talent development. In our discussion today, we discuss his new book with Dave Collins Sport Skill Acquisition: Integrating Theory and Practice, the different theories of practice design, the importance of "it depends" and the characteristics of challenging and effective sessions. Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Amy Armstrong is our guest and in her work she helps parents and break through conflict with heart-centered, fool-proof boundaries.  Amy is a licensed social worker and entrepreneur, Amy has spent over a decade navigating the intersection of mental health and domestic law. She is the founder amd director of The Center for Family Resolution, Amy leads a team of skilled coaches who specialize in groundbreaking parenting and co-parenting solutions trusted by domestic courts in Ohio and beyond. She also directs The Center for Coach Development, an ICF-accredited program that is a game-changer for professionals seeking to elevate their career, evoke life-changing outcomes and gain global recognition as expert coaches.This June Amy was invited to work with social workers in Gaza and Isreal on conflict resolution. I can't think of anyone better to be there and to help us navigate this ever changing landscape called planet earth! www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

Today's conversation is your guide for getting Jacked and Lean this year.We have a roundtable format and my guests are the returning David Hatt, Founder of MTN Coaching, and a debut for my good friend Alex Caldwell. Alex is Head Coach & Head of Coach Development at MTN Coaching.Together, we break down the four essential pillars of transforming your body: training, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle.Expect to learn:The best training structure for building muscle and losing fatHow to optimise exercise selection, intensity, and executionThe key nutrition strategies to hit your protein target, manage macros & meal timingWhether you should bulk or cut first (and how to adjust)Why sleep, stress management, and recovery methods are crucial for progressThe best and worst supplements for muscle gain and fat lossHow to navigate weekends, social life & environment while staying on trackThe biggest mistakes people make when trying to get jacked and leanIf you're serious about levelling up your physique, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply today!Today's podcast is sponsored & supported by Notox Skincare.Get toxin free, natural face balm and use CAMBRO to save 15% - www.notoxskincare.coConnect with Alex:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/alexcaldwellptConnect with David:Insta - www.instagram.com/Dhatt_mtnConnect with Col:

Send us a textIn this episode, Javi sits down with Marianne Davies to explore a fascinating blend of topics, from adventure sports and ecological coaching to the power of language and learning. They dive into how language shapes perception, the unique relationship between teaching and learning, and the role of affordance perception in high-risk environments.Marianne shares her experiences in equestrian sports, adventure coaching, and expedition leadership, emphasizing how outdoor challenges can reshape the way we think, learn, and coach—not just in sports, but in life. They discuss the importance of exploration for both kids and adults, the evolving landscape of coach education, and why less structure in training could unlock greater potential in athletes.Key Topics Discussed:✅ How language serves as a constraint and shapes perception ✅ The Welsh concept of “dusky” and how it connects teaching and learning ✅ How adventure sports develop skill and decision-making under real consequences ✅ The unstructured nature of adventure sports vs. traditional coaching ✅ Why adults need adventure experiences just as much as kids ✅ The role of affordance perception and risk in skill acquisition ✅ The future of coach development and shifting from assessment-based coaching ✅ The power of movement and perception beyond traditional sportsResources & Mentions:

The Golden Rule of Soccer Development: Do Less, Not More In this episode, the focus revolves around the principle of ‘doing less, not more’ in soccer coaching. We emphasize that unlike common beliefs, effective team and player development doesn’t require an extensive range of activities but rather a focused and consistent approach. We discuss technical […] The post Ep 358: The Golden Rule to Player, Team, and Coach Development appeared first on 3four3.

This is not your typical coaching interview. Amy Armstrong is our guest and in her work she helps parents and break through conflict with heart-centered, fool-proof boundaries.  Amy is a licensed social worker and entrepreneur, Amy has spent over a decade navigating the intersection of mental health and domestic law. She is the founder amd director of The Center for Family Resolution, Amy leads a team of skilled coaches who specialize in groundbreaking parenting and co-parenting solutions trusted by domestic courts in Ohio and beyond. She also directs The Center for Coach Development, an ICF-accredited program that is a game-changer for professionals seeking to elevate their career, evoke life-changing outcomes and gain global recognition as expert coaches.This June Amy was invited to work with social workers in Gaza and Isreal on conflict resolution. I can't think of anyone better to be there and to help us navigate this ever changing landscape called planet earth! www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com

Mikki and Jeff host Farran Mackay to discuss her unique and client centric approach to creating success for gyms, coaches and clients.Sustainability is the goal through optimal member experience planning.Episode Highlights:1:32 Teaching through love of Sport2:43 Researching long term changes for positive practices in teachers4:32 "Unless you can support the person in front of you to take the next steps in their growth, whatever it is then it doesn't matter what the content is"5:41 Strategies for accountability8:34 Templates only go so far9:50 Choices based on the right information11:50 Understanding why members are there in that moment13:14 Create space to connect 15:30 The old way and the new way, generational change17:05 You don't have to muddle through, get a mentor22:14 What is meant by "just be better"?24:11 Expansion of member analysis is leaning into healthspan and innovation27:16 Development of expanded measures and benchmarks beyond the rehab model to an opportunity model33:38 All investments have time horizons37:40 Developing a human takes at least 18 years45:38 Defining explicitly exceptional member experiences46:15. Considering development path for trainers and coaches as integral48:06. Putting yourself in the shoes of every type of customer50:43 Farran: What question have you never been asked on a podcast, that you would like asked?Links and Hashtagshttps://www.virtuouscoach.nl/https://www.instagram.com/virtuous.coach.development/https://nl.linkedin.com/in/farran-mackayhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-lee-martinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-martin#fitnesscustomerexperience#customerexperience#youthdevelopmentprograms#youthfunctionalfitness#gyms#sportsfacilities#youthtraining#boutiquegyms#wellnessbusiness#youthhealth

Vincent is the Program Manager of the Sports & Society Program of the Aspen Institute with responsibility for driving Project Play's school sport and coaching portfolios.Vincent extensive international research and professional experience in youth sports coaching, coach development and long-term athlete development, his current work at the institute focuses on improving youth experiences in sports, including prioritizing athlete health and safety, bolstering coach training, strengthening national coaching policy and reimagining models of school sports.Minjares holds a Ph.D. in Coaching & Pedagogy from AUT University (Auckland, NZ), an M.A. in Education from the University of California, Berkeley, within the Cultural Studies of Sport and Education (CSSE) program, and a B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College. His research interests emphasize sports, coaching, education and human development, with published research in the areas of youth sports reform, college athletes, sports coaching and coach development. His dissertation examined the development of coaching practices in high school basketball that facilitate athlete learning.Professionally, Vincent has held diverse learning and development roles in sport across the United States and New Zealand. Vincent began as a basketball skills trainer in Southern California. Following graduate study in Berkeley, Vincent served the Athletic Study Centre (ASC) as Director of Academic Development, a role responsible for the design and delivery of academic support services for student-athletes in an NCAA Division I sport setting. In addition, Vincent served as a member of the Chancellor's task force on Academics and Athletics as well as a Special Advisor to Intercollegiate Athletics. In New Zealand, Vincent served as the Development Officer for North Harbour Basketball Association, a regional sport organization and the country's largest basketball club. In this role, Vincent also served Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) as a Regional Coach Developer, Special Advisor (Wellbeing and Transition) and a member of the Coach Leadership Group.Vincent brings extensive experience as a coach and player. Vincent played NCAA Div. III basketball for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (Claremont, CA) and attended Damien High School (La Verne, CA) where he became a three-year varsity letterman. Vincent first coached high school and junior college basketball in Southern California before returning to coaching in New Zealand at the club, high school, national representative and international representative levels.

Kapua and Bryson from CrossFit Huaka'i talk about the challenges of running a gym with multiple partners. They share how they successfully went from five owners to three by focusing on trust, clear communication, and mentorship. If you're managing a business partnership or even considering partners, this episode offers practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and build lasting success. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with PushPress https://www.pushpress.com/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - Challenges and Successes in Gym Partnerships 6:33 - Building a Strong Coaching Culture 10:44 - Coach Development 14:17 - Leveraging Events and Member Engagement 27:22 - Business Growth & Four-Week Billing 39:06 - Expanding Programs and Future Plans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

Rob Tarr is a Wheelchair Rugby Coach.As an athlete, he represented Great Britain in 3 Paralympic Games, 3 World Games, and 3 European Championships.Rob was part of the coaching team that won gold in Tokyo 2021, the head coach for the inaugural low-point World Championships, which won gold in 2022, and the gold-winning team at the Women's Cup in 2023. These days, he is an assistant for the men's Wheelchair Rugby Team and works in Coach Development for World Wheelchair Rugby in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central America. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you; please contact us at paul@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this replay from 2019, John talks with Ted Kroeten (@Joyofthepeople), founder of Joy of the People, a free play soccer program in Minnesota. Kroeten leads the way in rethinking and delivering player development always championing kids and possibilities based on his experienced, dedicated, and innovative soccer career. Joy of the People's mission statement provides a clear idea of what they're attempting to provide:   To support the idea of play as an important part of a child's development, to build small soccer spaces for kids to play, to serve disadvantaged youth, and to build community spirit.   Here are some highlights from the Podcast: What happened when free play was introduced into practice? How does the now defunct idea of “10,000 hours” play into free play and increasing performance? An amazing story of a soccer club famed for youth player development, with numerous expensive player transfers, yet they sign their players after the age of 16  The younger teams get beat in competition, but how does it work out when they get older? There is a time for structure, when is that time? What is going on with the athlete that did not grow up in the academy setting but blows away those who grew up in the deliberate practice environment? How can you add free play into your performance development practice plan? What are “kid micro-clubs”?     Connect with Ted Kroeten Website:  www.joyofthepeople.org Email: Ted@joyofthepeople.org Twitter: @JOYofthePEOPLE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-kroeten-3114a27/   Resources Mentioned  Article on Dynamo Zagreb Academy Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein [book] The debate between Epstein and Gladwell [video] Explorations in Language Acquisition and Use, by Stephen Krashen [book] How to Become a Transformational Coach with Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development [podcast]   OUR NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER! Jerry and John are so excited about their new book together The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, Mentally Tough Athletes. Release date is October 1, but we are taking preorders now and hopefully getting you the book before it is available for the public. This book is a great compliment to The Champion Teammate, as your parents are a huge part of your culture. Click here to order now or email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to inquire about bulk book pricing! NEW WOC MASTERMIND AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM As you may have heard, we decided to cancel our 2024 Way of Champions Conference, which opens up the opportunity for us to begin a year long mastermind and coach certification program in the Way of Champions and CTGP materials. If you want to simply take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in learning more, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences

In this Reboot Extras episode, Ali sits down with Liz Stewart and Kelly Wendorf to talk about Reboot's upcoming Coach Retreat, the value of coach supervision, and how working with horses can support coaches in their growth towards maturity and mastery. Liz is a coach supervisor, and Kelly is the founder of EQUUS - an equine facilitated learning campus situated in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.