Improv, Beat by Beat 22 – Coaching, Part 1
Dec 25, 2018
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Nicole Drespel
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Ray Cordova
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Sebastian Conelli
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Lou Gonzalez
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Liz Noth
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Jenny St. Angelo
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Chris Scott
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Devin Ritchie
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Lily Du
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Bill DiPiero
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Achilles Stametalaky
This engaging discussion features Bill DiPiero, a coaching strategies expert, alongside innovative coach Achilles Stametalaky, and rising star Lily Du, focused on athlete development. They explore the informal aspects of coaching in improv, emphasizing the distinction between coaching and directing. The conversation dives into commitment's role in performance, the significance of team dynamics, and the transformative power of constructive feedback. Listeners will appreciate anecdotes highlighting the importance of trust, communication, and collaboration in coaching.
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Honor Coach Time And Payment
- If you hire a coach, pay them if you cancel within 24 hours or be prepared for them to waive it case-by-case.
- Have payment ready at the end of a session or assign one person to collect dues and Venmo the coach promptly.
Descriptive Versus Prescriptive Coaching
- Coaching can be descriptive (what happened) or prescriptive (how to fix it), and prescriptive is much harder to do well.
- Directors bring a plan; coaches often respond to what they see, so clarify which role you're hiring.
Give One Actionable Note Per Player
- Give one major, portable note per player per scene and mark it as the priority to avoid overwhelming them.
- Leave smaller observations for later drills or private exercises rather than in-scene feedback.