On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

Injuries are the bane of any coach or athlete. They derail our seasons and sometimes our careers. In theory, injuries are relatively easy to deal with. Rest, recover, take time off. But in reality, coaches and athletes are met with much more uncertainty. Can we “train” through a bout of tendonitis? When do we pull…

Discussing the misconceptions of peaking in sports performance, the hosts challenge traditional understanding and propose better models. They explore balancing volume and intensity in training, monitoring fatigue and psychological well-being, building confidence and managing expectations, linear vs non-linear mindsets, the disconnect between workouts and race day performance, and the myth of peaking and the importance of skills and confidence.

The podcast discusses the biggest mistakes coaches make and emphasizes self-reflection for improvement. It explores the evolution of coaching and training methods, stressing the importance of clarity and writing thoughts down. The flaws of the stress and adaptation model in athletics are discussed, as well as the importance of challenging assumptions and continuous learning. The evolution of training methods and the significance of a base phase are examined. The podcast highlights the importance of change, continuous improvement, and questioning assumptions in coaching.

Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them out here. On this episode, we take on a very important topic, digging ourselves out of burnout. Both Jon and I have suffered through the ills of burnout. What we’ve found is…

Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them out here. On this weeks episode, we bring in a special guest, Mario Fraioli of The Morning Shakeout to discuss the IAAF’s latest rule changes, how it impacts the Us Olympic Trials,…

A special episode of the On Coaching Podcast featuring NYT bestselling author David Epstein. In this wide-ranging conversation covering all things performance, we start off by discussing my new book The Passion Paradox and the similarities with David’s new book Range. From there we dive deep into the psychology of performance before ending on a…

In this weeks On Coaching Podcast, we get into the details of burnout, both as a coach and an athlete. It’s easy to fall for the effort trap. Where we convince ourselves that out working others is the key to success, and that we have the capability to push through anything to do so. Such…

In this weeks On Coaching Podcast, we cover how social media influences performance. The ever-growing influence of social media and our online interactions change how our athletes (and our selfs!) relate to performing. Our comparison point has changed. We now have to judge ourselves against a never-ending supply of ‘friends’ on Instagram and Facebook. Our…

Debunking the idea of magic training intensities in endurance sports, emphasizing the individual nature of training. Exploring the misattribution of improvement and building fatigue tolerance in athletes. Shifting focus in planning workouts and the importance of a diverse diet. The evolution of training mindsets and the importance of adaptation and rest.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of considering the context and long-term effects of workouts, the difference between short-term and long-term mindsets in training, aligning actions with values, the need for a holistic approach and addressing skill gaps in coaching, and the significance of performance and team culture in athletics.