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Coaching Culture

382: Developing Process-Driven Coaches in a Results Environment | Rob Mason Port Adelaide Football Club Part 1

Jan 5, 2025
Rob Mason, a full-time coach developer at Port Adelaide AFL Club, shares insightful strategies for fostering a culture of growth among coaches. He emphasizes the need for vulnerability, curiosity, and a process-driven approach over a results-focused mindset. The discussion highlights balancing quantitative data with qualitative coaching dynamics and the role of self-care in enhancing coaching performance. Listeners can expect to learn how to build collaborative environments that support long-term player development and improve overall team culture.
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  • Coaches must embrace vulnerability and openness to feedback to foster their own growth and enhance coaching effectiveness.
  • Shifting from results-driven to process-driven coaching enables long-term development, cultivating a resilient team culture that prioritizes improvement.

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The Importance of Coaching for Coaches

Coaches often believe that players require guidance to improve, yet self-reflection on whether coaches themselves need coaching is crucial. Engaging in a feedback loop with observed performance can facilitate personal growth and enhance coaching effectiveness. An integral aspect is the willingness of coaches to be vulnerable and open to feedback from others, fostering a culture of continuous learning. This humility is essential for coaches to unlock their full potential and improve their coaching skills through collaboration and self-awareness.

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