The Sport Psych Show #309 Rusty Earnshaw & Danny Newcombe - Coaching Skills Toolbox
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Dec 2, 2024 Join Rusty Earnshaw, a former professional rugby player turned coach, and Danny Newcombe, a Senior Coach Development Manager at the Premier League, as they dive into the art of coaching. They discuss the powerful influence of psychology in sports, sharing insights on building emotional intelligence and effective communication. Rusty and Danny explore the importance of empowering players through independence and adaptability, and the significance of game intelligence in enhancing performance. Their engaging conversation offers valuable strategies for coaches at all levels.
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Team Psychology Examples
- A Premiership rugby team uses the phrase "Manchester mindset" to represent impact on teammates in crucial moments.
- The Hurricanes encourage players to identify "all black moments" in training, highlighting peak performance.
Psychology on the Pitch
- Effective learning design evokes emotional responses in training that mirror game situations.
- Shifting psychology from the classroom to the pitch helps players regulate emotions and perform better.
Problem-Setting in Training
- Set problems for players in training before coaching the solutions.
- Design practices that require players to identify problems, not just execute solutions.