Paul Kilgannon (CARVER Coaching): Values and character in coaching
Apr 20, 2020
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Coach Paul Kilgannon discusses the importance of values and character development in coaching. He gives an overview of the CARVER coaching model and emphasizes the need to work on your coaching craft. He also mentions his new book and provides information about his coaching work on his website and Twitter.
In response to the suspension of sports activities during the global pandemic, a coach announces the availability of free fundamentals programs for athletes who are housebound and unable to train. These programs are designed to be easily accessible and can be done at home with minimal equipment. The coach's aim is to help athletes maintain their training and provide them with structured plans and resources to continue their development.
The Journey of a Coach and the Importance of Coaching World
The podcast interview features Paul Kilganon, a coach developer and creator of the Carver Framework. He discusses his personal coaching journey, starting as an ordinary coach with a passion for coaching. Kilganon emphasizes the importance of building a coaching world, helping others enhance their coaching abilities, and creating a positive impact on individuals, teams, and communities.
The Significance of Values and Character in Coaching
Kilganon emphasizes the importance of values and character in coaching. He believes in creating a coaching environment that fosters character development among athletes, focusing on the qualities of respect, effort, discipline, and self-awareness. Kilganon suggests that coaches should teach life lessons through sports, making character and personal growth more significant than winning or external recognition.
The Carver Framework: Building a Coaching Path
Kilganon introduces the Carver Framework, a holistic coaching model consisting of six principles: connection, awareness, research, values, visions, endorsing, and reflection. He highlights the importance of self-awareness, understanding coaching values, and the role of continuous improvement. The framework helps coaches develop a clear coaching path, build effective teams, and enhance their coaching abilities.
Crafting Coaching Skills: Energizing, Interpersonal, and Game Expertise
Kilganon identifies key coaching skills for developing the coaching craft. He emphasizes the importance of energizing athletes and teams, displaying strong interpersonal skills, and leading by example. Additionally, Kilganon highlights the significance of having game expertise, being a student of the game, and constantly improving coaching abilities.
Recommendations for Coaching Resources
Kilganon suggests exploring books that focus on leadership, human psychology, and personal development. He mentions titles such as 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl and 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. Kilganon also recommends seeking out resources that provide insights and stories from successful coaches and athletes. In addition, he encourages coaches to reflect on their own coaching journey and write their own coaching philosophy.
The Carver Framework Book and Upcoming Teenage Coaching Book
Kilganon promotes his book 'The Carver Framework' which provides valuable insights into building a coaching world. He also announces his upcoming book focused on coaching teenagers in sport, aimed at providing guidance and inspiration to coaches who work with adolescent athletes. The book will include contributions from professionals and cover various aspects of athletic development.
Conclusion
In the interview, Paul Kilganon shares his coaching experiences, highlights the importance of values and character, introduces the Carver Framework, and emphasizes the significance of continuous improvement in coaching. He provides recommendations for coaching resources, promotes his book 'The Carver Framework,' and announces his upcoming book focused on coaching teenagers in sport.
Paul is a Coach Developer and Creator of The CARVER Framework. He helps people build their Coaching World. He consult with Sporting Organisations and Clubs as well as Corporate Entities in relation to creating Learning and Performance Environments.
In this podcast Paul discusses:
How values and character development are a key component of his coaching.
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