The Coaching Bubble S04 Ep11 Paul Kilgannon Podcast
Feb 15, 2022
Paul Kilgannon, a dedicated coach and author focused on youth sports, shares his insights on holistic coaching. He emphasizes the importance of journaling in building identity and behavior in athletes, explaining how the right environment can enhance its effectiveness. Paul also discusses the evolution of coaching, focusing on how to teach life skills amid information overload. He advocates for a shared coaching appreciation within clubs and stresses that success is defined by player retention and gratitude. Tune in for practical tips to elevate youth sports coaching!
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Start With A 30-Day Journaling System
- Use a 30-day journaling routine to build clarity on identity, values and behaviours before moving to planning and review.
- Keep journals maintainable and focused so athletes can repeat the process and improve over time.
Journaling Anchors Identity And Cuts Noise
- Journaling provides anchors that keep athletes returning to their core identity amid noise and pressure.
- Repeated reflection interrupts forgetting and helps simplify what truly matters.
Build Daily Prompts To Form Habit
- Introduce short, consistent reflective prompts (e.g. thought-of-the-day) to build journaling habit in young athletes.
- Small daily opportunities lead to traction, confidence and steady improvement.
