The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP20: Why Coaches Shouldn’t be the Focus of a Team with Simon Turner

Dec 1, 2023

Simon Turner, an expert in transformational coaching, discusses the importance of self-awareness and prioritizing the needs of players. He introduces the plan-do-review process for reflection. Coach well-being is crucial, and positive environments help reduce stress and improve it.

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Quick takeaways

Coaches need to prioritize the needs of all players, not just the best ones.

The plan-do-review process is a valuable tool for coaches to reflect on their practices and make improvements, leading to better coaching effectiveness.

Deep dives

The Mission of Movement Sports

Movement Sports aims to address the negative experiences in basketball caused by coach behavior and make sport a movement for good. Acknowledging the harm caused by sport and working towards intentional and positive coaching can have a real impact on players.

Introduction

4min

Importance of a Transformational Approach in Coaching

21min

Exploring the Potential of Evidence-based Ideas in an Organization

2min

The Importance of Coach Well-Being and Strategies for Improvement

5min

The Significance of Transformational Leadership and Unique Offerings in Basketball Coaching

3min

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Simon Turner to discuss the importance of transformational coaching and the impact it can have on players. He emphasizes the need for coaches to be self-aware and to prioritize the needs of their players. Simon also introduces the concept of the plan-do-review process, which allows coaches to reflect on their practices and make improvements. He highlights the importance of coach well-being and suggests that coaches should strive to work in positive and supportive environments.

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Key Takeaways:

Coaches need to be self-aware and understand the impact they have on their players.
Transformational coaching involves prioritizing the needs of all players, not just the best ones.
The plan-do-review process is a valuable tool for coaches to reflect on their practices and make improvements.
Coach well-being is crucial and can be improved by working in positive and supportive environments.
Increasing internal resources and focusing on factors within one's control can help reduce stress and improve well-being.

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