010: Toni Minichiello on communication with athletes

In this episode I talk to long standing colleague, coach and friend Toni Minichiello, coach to one of the World's greatest athletes Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. I've worked with Toni since 2001 and while we've talked about everything and anything over the years, it was fascinating to capture his thoughts about the key area of communication, his thoughts, ideas, techniques and how they have evolved over the years;

 

Show notes

Communication and conveying knowledge and ideas for maximum impact

Gleaning information from the athletes of different ages/abilities/experience

Athletes critiquing themselves negatively

Toni Minichiello's coaching style

Communication assumptions!

High performers and communication

Finding a mutual vocabulary/language

Motivational styles and mindsets

Succinct information at critical points…deliver two points

Motivation, confidence…pushing the positive

The coach has to make the decision based on your knowledge and experience of the athlete…coach what you see

Working/communicating with a coach…add value!

 

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