Way of Champions Podcast

John O'Sullivan
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Jan 1, 2018 • 1h 9min

#42 Best of 2017: Our Favorite Interviews on Coaching from our First Year Pt 1

We asked you all to share with us your favorite podcasts from 2017, and we had so many responses that we have decided to divide it up into multiple episodes. In this episode, we share your favorite podcasts from select coaches: UNC National Champion Lacrosse Coach Jenny Levy, USA Volleyball's John Kessel, World Cup and Olympic Champion Tony DiCicco, Unleash the Athlete's James Leath, and our interview with Dr. Wade Gilbert and Dr. Jerry Lynch. This is a bit longer than most of our podcasts, but it is full of pure gold. In future episodes, we will have advice from athletes, researchers, and some other coaching gems. Thanks all for your feedback and supporting our podcast this past year! Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes John Kessel 5:30 John Kessel on the Need for Peer Mentoring in Sports 8:20 John Kessel on Training Ugly and Learning to Ride a Bike 10:50 John Kessel on Training to Perform in Games NOT Training to Perform in Practice 13:00 John Kessel on Why Some Coaches Should be Sued for Malpractice Jenny Levy 15:10 Jenny Levy on Advice She Got From Roy Williams: "It may mean you may never win". 17:30 Jenny Levy on Recruiting to Fit Your Culture 21:25 Jenny Levy on When Parents Should Intervene Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert 24:50 Dr. Jerry Lynch and Wade Gilbert on the Cornerstone of John Wooden's Coaching Success 27:50 Dr. Jerry Lynch Discusses The Impact Dean Smith had on His Career 31:30 Wade Gilbert on Karch Kiraly and the Magic of Ugly Practices James Leath 35:25 James Leath on the Time He Made ESPN Top Ten 38:30 James Leath on Building Athletes of Character First 43:45 James Leath on Why He Coaches Tony DiCicco 48:15 Tony DiCicco Discusses his 1990s Women's National Team 51:55 Tony DiCicco on multi-sport athletes and what it takes to produce world class athletes 57:35 Tony DiCicco Explains Why Winning Does NOT Equate to Development 59:40 Tony DiCicco Recalls his Rule of One Moments from His Storied Career 1:04:50 Tony DiCicco Shares his Coaching Philosophy If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie
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Dec 27, 2017 • 1h 15min

#41 Continuing the Legacy of Johan Cruyff with TOVO Academy and Cruyff Institute Founder, Todd Beane

What would it be like to spend 14 years working alongside and learning from one of the greatest coaches of all time – Johan Cruyff? We asked Todd Beane that question and more in our most recent podcast. Download it now. Bio Todd graduated from Dartmouth College in 1986 with a B.A. in English Literature. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to attend the University of Sussex in England. Todd concluded his formal studies at Stanford University where he earned a M.A. in Education and a Secondary Teaching Credential. As an athlete, Todd played NCAA Division I soccer at Dartmouth College before playing professional soccer in the USISL. As a coach, he was awarded a US Soccer Federation "A" License, coaching both collegiately and professionally. He has served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University as Director of the Native Vision Program and later as Director of the Cloud Forest School in Costa Rica. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:15 An American in Spain teaching Dutch Football 12:00 What was it like learning alongside Johan Cruyff? 16:40 When Todd and Johan flipped the organizational chart of Ajax upside down 20:15 The value of values in youth sports 24:55 The birth of TOVO Academy 28:35 With what we know about learning, why do we continue to teach sport the wrong way? 44:45 Coaching clinics should start with the WHY first before we teach the X's and O's 52:00 Without the art of educating and child advocacy, all I know about football would be lost 54:25 Todd discusses all the things that happen before a player can execute a skill 70:00 Todd's book recommendations Get in Touch Website: TOVO Academy Twitter: _ToddBeane Blog: Todd's Blog (This is a great resource) Email: tb@tovoacademy.com If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Dec 17, 2017 • 59min

#40 Chamique Holdsclaw, The "Michael Jordan" of Women's Basketball, On Being the Best, Falling Down, and Finding Her Purpose Again

Chamique Holdsclaw was called the Michael Jordan of Women's Basketball. She dominated the courts winning 3 National Championships and being named the Naismith Player of the Century. She was 4-time All-American, World Champion, Olympic Champion and enjoyed an 11-year professional career, but no one knew the real battle she was waging… Bio Chamique Shaunta Holdsclaw is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) most recently under a contract with the San Antonio Silver Stars. She announced her retirement from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11, 2007, though she eventually came out of retirement to play with the Atlanta Dream for the 2009 WNBA Season. Holdsclaw went to the University of Tennessee from 1995 to 1999, where she played under coach Pat Summit and helped to lead the Lady Vols to the women's NCAA's first ever three consecutive Women's Basketball Championships in 1996, 1997 and 1998. The 1998 championship was Tennessee's first ever undefeated season at 39–0 and also set an NCAA record for the most wins ever in a season. She also helped lead Tennessee to two SEC regular season titles in 1998 and 1999 and to three SEC tournament championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. At Tennessee, Holdsclaw was a four-time Kodak All-America, one of only six women's basketball players to earn the honor. Holdsclaw finished her career with 3,025 points and 1,295 rebounds, making her the all-time leading scoring and rebounder at Tennessee in men's or women's history, the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in SEC women's history, and the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in the NCAA tournament women's history with 470 points and 197 rebounds. In 1998, Holdsclaw received the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. Holdsclaw also won the Naismith trophy for player of the year twice, in 1998 and 1999 and posted a 131–17 win/loss record during her remarkable career as a Lady Vol. In 2000, she was named Naismith's Player of the Century for the 1990s and was also part of an ESPY award given to the Lady Vols as Co-Team of the Decade for the 1990s. In 1996, 1997 and 1998, Holdsclaw was named to the Final Four All Tournament team. Holdsclaw was also a member of the US National team who traveled to Berlin, Germany in July and August 1998 for the FIBA World Championships. The USA team won a close opening game against Japan 95–89, then won their next six games easily. In the quarterfinals, Holdsclaw scored 20 points to help team advance. After trailing late in the final game, the USA held on to win the gold medal 71–65. Holdsclaw averaged 10.9 points per game, third highest on the team. Holdsclaw continued with the National team to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The USA won all eight games, including the gold medal game against host Australia to win the gold medal. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:35 "I remember walking on Nike's campus and everyone had my shirt on…" 10:50 What it was like playing for Pat Sumiit 17:20 The problem with being an introverted sports star: "I'm not rude, just quiet" 22:50 The importance of having a place to feel vulnerable in athletics 26:05 "You had a bad day": Chamique's moment with Pat Summit 34:05 What Chamique is doing today to help the next generation heal and move forward 41:50 Chamique's opinion on participation trophies 49:50 "A closed mouth doesn't get fed": on opening up and sharing your struggles with those who love you Get in Touch Website: Mind Game Film Twitter: @CHold1 The ESPN Story on Chamique: When the Game is Over If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message
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Dec 11, 2017 • 1h 12min

#39 Manchester United Youth Coach Tom Statham Discusses Two Decades of Watching Young Players' Unique Pathways to the Pros

What do you think the path to professional sports looks like? 22 year veteran coach at Manchester United, Tom Statham, shares what he has seen and experienced as the path over the last few decades. Spoiler alert…there is no defined path. Listen in for Tom's explanation. Bio This is what Manchester United Academy has to say about Tom. "Tom has been coaching at Manchester United since 1994. He has coached boys from 7-18 years old and has worked with and learnt from great coaches such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Eric Harrison, Paul McGuiness, Tony Whelan and René Meulensteen. After achieving a degree in PE and Sports Science at Loughborough University, Tom began a professional career in football playing for Middlesbrough, Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City. At the end of his professional playing career, Tom was approached by Manchester United and offered a position coaching the young players at the club. In over 23 years at Manchester United, Tom has seen the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Jonny Evans, Danny Welbeck, Michael Keane, Tom Cleverly, Danny Simpson, Danny Drinkwater and many others progress to become top professional players. The Football Association recognized Tom's work with young players when he received the award for Foundation Phase Academy Coach of the Year 2015. In terms of football player development, Tom has great knowledge, experience and an excellent reputation. Aligned to that, he is a kind, caring, reliable and extremely trustworthy human being who loves his football and has a mission to ensure that young players develop a love and passion for football that has sustained him all these years. 23 years service in the Academy at Manchester United is a remarkable achievement. I first met Tom in 1994 when he joined what was then the Centre of Excellence at Manchester United as a part-time coach. Since this time he has made an immense contribution to player development at the club with his football knowledge, experience, work ethic, energy, loyalty and enthusiasm for working with young people. In over 20 years working at the club, Tom has gained a deep awareness of the history, values and culture of this great institution which he embodies in everything he does when coaching young players. Over the years, Tom has helped our youth department to expand and grow in a range of areas including: syllabus and curriculum development, coach education, pastoral care and parent liaison. He was also hugely instrumental in assisting me to drive what has since become a hugely influential project/initiative - our 4 V 4 U9 project in the summer of 2002. His advice, guidance and valued wisdom has seen it become an integral part of the technical development program in the Academy. What a wonderful legacy for any coach to pass on to the next generation! In terms of player development, Tom has a CV par excellence. Aligned to that, is a kind, caring, reliable and extremely trustworthy human being who loves his football, cares about people, and has a mission to ensure that folk young and old develop the love and passion for soccer that has sustained him all these years. 22 years service in the youth department at any football club is a remarkable achievement - at Manchester United - well that really is the stuff of legends - I rest my case! It has been my distinct privilege and honour to have worked closely with him all these years at this truly amazing football club." Tony Whelan - Head of Academy Coaching, Man United Show Notes 6:50 Tom's professional career and start in coaching 13:05 Try not to coach when the ball is rolling 24:40 Learning to accept that each kid is different and we must coach the individuals 36:15 There are qualities that athletes MUST possess 47:00 Tom discusses the importance of play in a team warm-up 58:35 Football is the easy part of coaching… Get in Touch (Tom will be at the United Soccer Coaching 2018 Convention in Philadelphia. Contact him if you would like to meet him there and see his sessions.) Website: http://www.specialistsoccertours.co.uk Facebook: Twitter: @TomS_Soccer (best way to contact Tom) Email: info@specialistsoccertours.co.uk If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Dec 3, 2017 • 60min

#38 Don't Just Tell Them to Be Leaders, Teach Them with James Leath, Former Head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy

We must SHOW athletes how to be leaders, and not just tell them. Bio James founded UTA in 2017 when an unexpected family emergency took him away from his post at IMG Academy as the Head of Leadership Development and landed him in Dallas, TX. Since then, James has continued to work with teams throughout the nation on character development through leadership and mental conditioning curriculum. Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing an identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and an M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 "I walked on and limped off". How one moment created his learning journey 8:40 The hilarious story of James making ESPN Top Ten 13:30 Lessons from improv comedy: The two things all great teams need 18:30 Using improv for mental conditioning and building athlete mindsets 22:30 How knowing the most popular dance moves gives you credibility 26:00 Does your talent take you places your character cannot sustain? 35:40 The compelling story of why James became a coach 41:00 James' newest chapter in life: Unleash the Athlete 52:15 Teaching the art of communication 56:00 Getting in touch with James Get in Touch Website: www.unleashtheathlete.org Twitter: @jamesleath If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Nov 26, 2017 • 57min

#37 Wrestle Like a Girl with Sally Roberts, 3x U.S. National Champ

How powerful is sport for creating an excellent life beyond the game? For Sally Roberts wrestling transported her from the detention cell of juvenile hall to the floor of the United Nations. Now she is on a mission to give the same opportunities to young girls the world over. Join us as we hear Sally's amazing life story and learn about her foundation that is changing the sport of wrestling and the world with it. Donate to Wrestle Like a Girl on Tuesday November 28th and the Gates Foundation will match it: http://www.wrestlelikeagirl.org/donate/ Bio Sally Roberts, a 2x World Bronze Medalist and 3x U.S. National Champion founded Wrestle Like A Girl in 2016. She aspires to empower girls through the sport of wrestling and to provide opportunities to maximize their potential. Sally earned her B.A. in psychology from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, an M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology from University of the Rockies, and Certification in Nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Memberships include the United States Youth Sport Development Working Group and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology ("AASP"). She has addressed the United Nations, U.S. Department of State, and the International Olympic Committee on the topics of Sports Diplomacy and Gender Equality. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:15 Sally didn't find her sport, it found her…and changed her life 12:15 A great coach will help you fall in love with the sport and with yourself 18:00 Sally's journey with the Army and the best/worst gift she ever gave herself 25:00 If you act like you belong, people believe it 31:15 What is Campaign 44? 40:00 What do I do if your daughter wants to wrestle? 50:00 Sally's advice to coaches about growing the sport for women 51:45 Best way to get in touch with Sally Get in Touch Website: http://www.wrestlelikeagirl.org/ Facebook: Wrestle Like A Girl Instagram: WrestleLikeAGirl Twitter: @WrstleLikeAGirl Email: info@wrestlelikeagirl.org If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Nov 19, 2017 • 58min

#36 Former Professional Golfer, John Haime, on How Sports Skills Transfer from the Locker Room to the Board Room

A mere 1 percent of all youth athletes end up playing pro. What is the goal of youth sports for those other 99 percent? In this episode, John Haime discusses the real skills that kids can learn in the locker room and transfer to the board room. Bio John is a world-class Coach in the area of performance and one of the world's leading authorities in Emotional Intelligence as it relates to performance in sport. He personally coaches leading professional and elite amateur athletes, corporate athletes and artists in a variety of performance areas. He is a sought after speaker by sports and corporate groups around the globe. John has competed at the highest levels in sports performance. From 1985 to 1991, John successfully competed on international golf tours in Canada, Australia, Asia, South Africa and the United States. Along with several professional victories, career highlights include a career low 62 in a professional event in Melbourne, Australia. Before turning professional he was one of Canada's top amateur and junior golfers. John has been published in leading business, leadership and sport publications. His highly anticipated first book, You Are a Contender! Build Emotional Muscle to Perform Better and Achieve More … in Business, Sports and Life was released in December 2009 by Morgan James (New York). You are a Contender! became a bestseller in the United States in mid-2010. The 2nd edition of the book was released in February 2016. Through New Edge Performance, John Haime works with some of the world's leading professional and elite amateur athletes on mental/emotional high performance. He regularly works with World Top 50 athletes in a variety of sports. The "New Edge" athlete process (5 stages) (http://johnhaime.com/athletes/) helps athletes build a sustainable, dynamic platform for performance offering growth and independence for the athlete in sport and beyond the game. The robust program has the very best elements from performance psychology, sport psychology, executive coaching, business planning, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. It is the most complete, dynamic program a young athlete can experience. New Edge Performance and John Haime are consulting with athletes and global sport organizations (professional and amateur) in golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, swimming, soccer, track and field, baseball, football, volleyball, squash and equestrian. John has been chosen by a number of leading organizations as the program developer for their mindset modules. The most recent is for the Asian Institute of Sport – Asia's leading elite athlete development organization. John lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife and son. He is a graduate of Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN USA. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 9:15 The most important quality of high-performance teams 14:30 John shares an easy athlete self-assessment process 21:15 Performance starts in the mind. This is where coaches should start 26:30 How can someone develop great psychosocial skills in sports? 32:15 Finding balance in the youth sports machine and social media mania 39:00 Why don't athletes build the key skills to succeed in and beyond the game 46:15 Start with why 50:15 Best way to find John Haime 54:00 Closing thoughts Get in Touch 12 Week Athlete Program: 12 Week Athlete Course John's Book: You Are a Contender Download If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Nov 13, 2017 • 59min

WOC #35 Dr. Peter Vint, Former USOC High-Performance Specialist, on Coaching and Parenting Elite Athletes

Do the principles and beliefs we discuss regarding youth athletes apply to "elite" athletes? How do you approach the process of parenting elite athletes? Dr. Peter Vint, one of the world's top experts on high-performance athletes shares his views on elite athletes, quality coaching, and parenting. Bio Dr. Peter Vint is a former Football Academy Director in the UK. He is considered one of the top experts in the world on high-performance athletes. He spent 10 successful years with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). In his most recent role as Senior Director of Competitive Analysis, Research & Innovation, his work focused on defining and monitoring international competitiveness for Team USA athletes and teams and identifying performance factors contributing to podium success. He also led major, company-wide initiatives to enhance the business intelligence and data analytics capabilities of the USOC and to measure and maximize return on investment of USOC allocated resources as it pertained to medal winning success and other key organizational objectives. From 2009-2012, he served as USOC Director of High Performance, leading a team of sport science and medical professionals in support of five National Governing Bodies, including USA Swimming and USA Track and Field, that won 64 medals during the London Olympic Games. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 4:45 Peter's background in high-performance 9:30 We are taking away all the important pieces of development when we overschedule our kids 15:15 What are the qualities of a good coach? 23:15 Coaching should be more holistic and integrative 30:00 Should Coaching 101 depend on the experience and background of the individual coach? 42:45 Peter's journey as a sport parent 52:30 Peter's advice for parents of athletes Get in Touch Facebook: Peter on Facebook LinkedIn: Peter on LinkedIn If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Nov 6, 2017 • 1h 2min

#34 Bestselling Author, Dan Heath, on How Coaches can Create Extraordinary Moments for their Athletes

Everyone has these defining moments in their lives that they vividly recall. Some are extraordinary and some are terrible. As coaches, we do not get to choose which moments our athletes recall, but we do get to choose the moments we create in order to ensure what we leave our athletes with are exceptionally positive moments. Dan Heath discusses how these moments arise and how we can help create them. Bio Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE center, which supports social entrepreneurs. At CASE, he founded the Change Academy, a program designed to boost the impact of social sector leaders. Dan is the co-author, along with his brother Chip, of three New York Times bestsellers: Decisive, Switch, and Made to Stick. Amazon.com's editors named Switch one of the Best Nonfiction Books of the Year, and it spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list. Made to Stick was named the Best Business Book of the Year and spent 24 months on the BusinessWeek bestseller list. Their books have been translated into over 30 languages. Previously, Dan worked as a researcher and case writer for Harvard Business School. In 1997, Dan co-founded an innovative publishing company called Thinkwell, which continues to produce a radically reinvented line of college textbooks. Dan has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the Plan II Honors Program from the University of Texas at Austin. One proud geeky moment for Dan was his victory in the 2005 New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest, beating out 13,000 other entrants. He lives in Durham, NC. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:25 Dan's new book Power of Moments and how we are all defined by special moments 8:25 "Wise Criticism" when high standards and assurance are used in feedback 14:25 The tightrope of being a mentor/coach who allows players to take risks 18:25 What have you failed at this week? 21:55 The quest to find Peak Moments 24:25 The Magic Castle – An "average" motel with Overwhelming experiences 31:55 Transitions - the importance of the "first day experience" 35:55 The FOUR qualities of defining moments 40:25 The profound obligation of a coach to "get these moments right" 47:10 The Tarantula study 54:25 How do you create more moments of pride in sport? Get in Touch Website: HeathBrothers.com LinkedIn: Dan Heath If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!
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Oct 29, 2017 • 1h 10min

#33 Best Selling Authors Wade Gilbert and Jerry Lynch Discuss What Quality Coaching Really Looks Like

How do you define a quality coach? Is it number of wins? Are we expert coaches because of the amount of time we have coached the game? Wade Gilbert and Jerry Lynch have a candid conversation with John about what it really means to be a quality coach and the definition is not what we have used all these years. Time spent coaching and number of wins have nothing to do with being a quality coach. Bio Wade Gilbert, PhD, is an award-winning professor in the department of kinesiology at California State University at Fresno. Dr. Gilbert holds degrees in physical education, human kinetics, and education and has taught and studied coaching at the University of Ottawa (Canada), UCLA, and Fresno State. He has more than 20 years of experience in conducting applied research with coaches around the world spanning all competitive levels, from youth leagues to the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. He is widely published and is frequently invited to speak at national and international events. Gilbert is a coach education advisor to USA Football and a regular contributor to coaching seminars for Olympic and national team coaches in the United States and Canada. In addition, Gilbert is editor in chief of the International Sport Coaching Journal, published by Human Kinetics in conjunction with SHAPE America and the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). As Human Kinetics' coach education advisor, "The Coach Doc" writes articles and conducts webinars on a variety of coaching issues. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 The path Wade took to be the author of the new USOC Quality Coaching Framework 10:45 What is Quality Coaching? 18:30 Jerry talks about the concept of connection in coaching 24:15 Convince them they have all the answers and provide the environment for it to happen 29:15 John Wooden's reason for his success… 338:45 John's "One thing that I wish my coach knew about me that would help is…" 50:15 Wade discusses Karch Kiraly's ugly practices 63:00 What piece of advice would John, Wade and Jerry give a young coach Get in Touch Fresno State Website: Fresno State Human Kinetics Website: Human Kinetics Twitter: @WadeWGilbert Get His Book: Coaching Better Every Season If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

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