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The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life

On Coaches as Educators

Oct 1, 2024
Valorie Kondos Field, a seven-time National Championship-winning coach at UCLA, and Kirk Walker, Associate Head Coach of the Bruins' softball team, explore the transformative role of coaches as educators. They discuss how success is defined by mental peace rather than mere victories. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, personal growth, and the joy of learning in athletics. They emphasize that coaching transcends competition, focusing instead on educating athletes about life skills and advocating for mental health, creating lasting impacts beyond the game.
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  • Coaches serve as vital educators, emphasizing the development of life skills and personal growth over merely winning competitions.
  • Establishing strong relationships built on trust fosters open communication, allowing athletes to share their struggles and feel supported.

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Weight loss is a highly individualized journey that benefits from personalized strategies. Noom emphasizes understanding each person's unique psychology and biology to create tailored plans that effectively address their specific challenges. For example, Brittany lost 20 pounds after years of struggling with inconsistent dieting, while Stephanie, a former Division 1 athlete, successfully lost 38 pounds by recognizing her relationship with food needed to be balanced. Evan, who dislikes salads, still managed to shed 50 pounds through Noom's guidance, demonstrating that adaptable approaches to dieting can lead to sustainable weight loss.

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