Shaun Newman Podcast #881 - Coaching Roundtable
Jul 9, 2025
Coaches Deb MacArthur, Morgan Mann, and Chris King share their extensive experience in guiding young athletes across various sports. They dive into the evolution of coaching techniques and mentorship, highlighting the joy of nurturing young talent. The discussion touches on the importance of balancing enjoyment with competition to prevent burnout, while emphasizing team dynamics and personal growth. Anecdotes about coaching challenges and the unique advantages offered by small-town sports enrich their conversation, making it both insightful and relatable.
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Deb's Early Coaching Challenges
- Deb MacArthur began coaching boys' fastball while raising young children and faced the unexpected challenge of coaching boys concerned about their appearance.
- She used creative drills like head-first slides to help boys focus on playing rather than looks.
Build Skills Through Fun Games
- Coaches should focus on building fundamental skills for all children through games that simulate the sport.
- Patience in teaching basics like skating first is critical before advancing to game-level concepts.
Fun Drives Skill Development
- Shaun Newman used the 'Wolves and Sheep' game from basketball for U7 hockey to improve skating smartly.
- The kids improved skating a lot while just having fun, unaware they were learning skills.