Coaching Culture

383: How You Can Better Coach Your Coaches & Create a Learning Environment | Rob Mason Part 2

Jan 12, 2025

Rob Mason, a coach developer at Port Adelaide Football Club, delves into the art of coaching coaches. He discusses the vital need for a nurturing learning environment and the complexities of providing constructive feedback. Emphasizing trust and vulnerability, Rob advocates for a collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning. He shares insights on fostering curiosity, embracing failures, and the importance of self-awareness in coaching. Listeners gain valuable strategies to enhance coaching effectiveness, benefiting both coaches and their players.

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Quick takeaways

Creating a supportive learning environment for coaches hinges on fostering trust and emphasizing collaborative feedback for personal development.

Encouraging curiosity and open communication among coaches and players enhances the overall coaching experience and facilitates effective learning.

Deep dives

Coaching the Coaches Effectively

Coaching other coaches presents unique challenges, primarily centered around giving and receiving feedback. Many coaches struggle to provide constructive guidance to their peers due to a desire for immediate results and a fear of relinquishing control. This impatience can lead to a reluctance to allow less experienced coaches to take charge during drills or meetings, ultimately hindering their development. Encouraging a culture where coaches are empowered to learn from their experiences, even when they make mistakes, is essential for fostering growth and improvement within the coaching staff.

Intro

3min

Building Trust in Coaching Relationships

9min

Embracing Failures and Building Trust in Coaching

2min

Building Trust and Cultivating Growth in Coaching

17min

Enhancing Coaching Through Effective Feedback

7min

Maintaining Curiosity in Coaching for Better Performance

3min

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of coaching coaches, whether in youth sports or at a professional level. We discuss the difficulties of providing feedback to fellow adults and the need for patience and relinquishing control as a coach. The conversation features insights from coach developer Rob Mason of Port Adelaide Football Club, who shares practical strategies for fostering a supportive learning environment for coaches. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that encourages curiosity and commitment to the growth of coaches, not just players. For those who missed part one, we recommend listening to that episode for a deeper understanding of the topic. Tune in for valuable tips on enhancing coaching effectiveness and collaboration!

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