Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast cover image

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Blake Bender: Coaching as a Skill, Not an Identity

Sep 27, 2023
01:06:57

Blake Bender - Lumin Sports - joins us for the 13th episode of MTN. In this episode, we start with a brief conversation about his time at UC Berkeley and before, his approach to training basketball players, and a quick rabbit hole into nutrition. Blake's outlook on the field is unique and we wanted to make sure it was highlighted. We dive into the advice he would give coaches moving into different levels of the profession, the lessons learned from being a part of a staff turnover, and the ensuing process for him of transitioning away from coaching everyday to working for Lumin. We wrap the conversation with the things that he and Lumin have been building towards the excitement they have to continually put actionable data in the hands of coaches and athletes all over the world.


Follow Blake on social media @blaketbender


Find us on all social media @mtn_perform and check back every Wednesday for a new podcast


Big Thanks again to our Sponsor, Lumin Sports:

Lumin Sports is your digital HQ for athletic performance.

The Australian-made platform centralises athlete management, team communications, scheduling, data visualisations, and features third party integrations to save valuable time and elevate decision making.

Trusted by pro-sport teams, colleges, high schools, and high-performance centres, Lumin is an affordable solution that seamlessly connects coaches, athletes, medical staff, and operations teams.

With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin exists to improve performance and give time back to those who need it most.

Download a free demo today to find out why teams around the world choose Lumin Sports.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode