#290 Stephen Maxwell - Looking for Coachable Moments
Jul 15, 2024
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Stephen Maxwell, an expert in coachable moments, discusses the importance of adaptability and authenticity in coaching styles, evolving coaching focus towards mental aspects, planning for performance in Gaelic football, embracing unconventional athlete techniques, and the significance of self-reflection and team reflection in coaching.
Instill love for the game and focus on fundamental movement skills when coaching children.
Promote engagement and participation through a child-centered approach in coaching.
Adapt coaching approaches based on player age and personality, emphasizing empathy and self-awareness.
Deep dives
Stephen Maxwell's Diverse Sports Coaching Background
Stephen Maxwell discusses his varied experience as a coach education manager, multi-sport coach developer, head coach for a Gaelic football team, and performance analyst, highlighting his role in overseeing coach education at Cricket Ireland.
Coaching Young Children in Cricket
Maxwell emphasizes the importance of instilling a love for the game and focusing on fundamental movement skills rather than specific technical aspects when coaching children aged five to eleven in cricket, aiming to develop physical literacy and engagement.
The Importance of Engagement and Participation in Coaching
Maxwell stresses the significance of engagement and participation in coaching, promoting a child-centered approach by facilitating a fun and enjoyable environment for young players to develop a passion for cricket.
Adopting Different Coaching Hats for Varied Coaching Situations
Discussing the concept of wearing different 'coaching hats,' Maxwell acknowledges the need for coaches to adapt their approaches based on the age and personality of players, focusing on empathy, self-awareness, and authentic leadership.
Reflective Coaching Practices and Continuous Improvement
Maxwell shares his reflective coaching practices, including recording sessions for self-assessment, promoting judgment of effort over outcome, using think aloud protocols, and implementing structured feedback mechanisms for consistent coach development and improvement.
I’m delighted to speak with coach developer and coach, Stephen Maxwell this week. Stephen is the Coach Education Manager at Cricket Ireland, where he supports coaches and coach developers.
Stephen has been coaching for approximately 22 years. He is currently the Senior Men's Football Manager at Thomas Davis GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) Club. Previously, he coached the Dublin Senior GAA Team – helping them win the All-Ireland Championship in 2023.
Stephen is the founder and creator of No Other Game Around which specialises in coach development, team training and the technical and personal development of individual athletes.
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