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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Take The Red Pill: Ditch The Matrix and The Coaching Dogmas w/ Austin Jochum

Nov 15, 2023
Austin Jochum, owner of Jochum Strength, challenges societal beliefs about physical limitations. They discuss empowering athletes to break free from negative diagnoses and create a positive training environment. The podcast also delves into challenging misconceptions in coaching and training, and reflects on the limitations of training methods in achieving success in athletics.
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  • Coaches should create a creative environment that allows athletes to explore different movements and problem-solving to develop lifelong love for movement.
  • Strength and conditioning approaches that prioritize fragility and injury prevention limit the autonomy and presentness of athletes; coaches should focus on nurturing athletes' love for movement and adaptability.

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Importance of Creativity in Athletics

The podcast episode discusses the importance of creativity in athletics. It highlights how creative athletes are often rewarded and worshipped by coaches, but in practice, they are not provided with opportunities to develop their creativity. The example of Patrick Mahomes is used to illustrate this point, where coaches hype up his unique throwing angles but fail to encourage similar creativity in their own athletes. The episode emphasizes the need for coaches to foster a creative environment that allows athletes to explore different movements, problem-solving, and play. By doing so, athletes can experience flow, be present in the moment, and develop lifelong love and addiction to movement.

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