The High Performance Podcast E74 - Mel Marshall: The art and science of great coaching
Jul 26, 2021
Mel Marshall, an elite swimming coach known for mentoring Olympic champion Adam Peaty, shares her insights on effective coaching and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of listening, building relationships, and fostering a growth mindset. Mel discusses her transition from athlete to coach, highlighting emotional intelligence as a key to success. Additionally, she explores gender dynamics in coaching and the significance of personal accountability in sports, weaving in personal anecdotes that inspire resilience and community support.
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High Performance as a Process
- High performance is the outcome of a process, not the destination.
- The process involves continuous evolution and delivering your best version every day.
Early Competitive Influences
- Mel Marshall's competitive spirit was shaped by her parents' challenges and her father's refusal to let her win easily.
- This developed her competitive nature and resilience.
Finding Purpose in Coaching
- Mel Marshall found her purpose in coaching after a disappointing 2004 Olympics.
- She aims to empower athletes to flourish on the biggest stages and give them 'roots to grow and wings to fly'.
