Demystifying Mental Toughness 278 How To Help Young Athletes Who Are Distracted By Shouty Coaches Subtitle:
In today’s episode, #278 David and Gerard discuss the impact of a shouty coach on an 18-year-old rugby player named Tom (pseudonym). They explore how such coaching styles can lead to self-doubt, low self-esteem, and increased self-criticism, affecting both on-field performance and confidence levels. They emphasize the importance of coaches fostering a supportive environment where players can express themselves freely.
Key Learning Points:
· The conversation highlights the broader issue of youth sports participation and the need for a supportive coaching culture.
· Develop standardised behaviour routines for young athletes, focusing on the attributes of their favourite players (e.g., work rate, commitment, shooting of Ronaldo).
· Ask the athlete questions to understand their perspective on what behaviours mean to them personally (eg. work rate and commitment). Often a coaches’ or parents’ interpretation can be very different.
· Focus on solutions to help young footballers and athletes manage their emotions effectively.
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