Coaching Culture 413: Halftime Hacks: Maximize Athlete Performance & Communication | Eamon Devlin Part 2
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Aug 10, 2025 Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute 9, specializes in transforming team communication under pressure. In this discussion, he dives into effective halftime strategies that can elevate athlete performance. Eamon explains practical techniques like using anonymous surveys and the 'stop, start, continue' framework. He also emphasizes the importance of structured dialogue during critical moments and managing player frustrations. Additionally, Devlin shares insights on assistant coach dynamics and emotional regulation for coaches, offering actionable tips to foster a supportive atmosphere.
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Patriots' Practiced, Calm Halftime
- The Patriots practiced their halftime structure for the Super Bowl and kept halftime calm and businesslike.
- Julian Edelman finished with a short, calm rallying line: "Let's go make history."
Be Intentional About Who's In The Room
- Decide intentionally who should be in the locker room at halftime and remove distracting substitutes when necessary.
- Let an assistant coach address substitutes outside to reduce voices inside the main room.
Player Feedback Often Trumps Coach Monologue
- Players often value feedback from fellow players more than coach lectures, if they respect the speaker.
- When coaches enter the room the player-to-player feedback usually stops and the session becomes one-directional.