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Nov 3, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 60: “Don’t Jog!?” Myths on Conditioning for Team Sports

“Don’t jog! Only High intensity interval training!” Outside of the distance running world, these phrases are often thrown around when it comes to development of endurance in team sports or non-running individual sports. Whether it’s the fear of creating slow athletes, or the myth that you can get all of your aerobic bang for your…
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Oct 19, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 59: Culture and Belonging: Interview with NAU coach Mike Smith

In this engaging conversation, NAU coach Mike Smith shares insights from his journey in coaching cross-country teams. He emphasizes the significance of team culture, where every member feels valued. Mike discusses the shift from strictly outcome-driven coaching to fostering athlete ownership and enjoyment in training. He highlights the importance of mentorship and navigating academic stress's impact on athlete performance. With anecdotes and innovative strategies, he inspires a more personalized and supportive approach in coaching.
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Oct 6, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 58: What Coaching Methods Have You Outgrown?

Welcome Back! In this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, it’s time to take on one of the important concepts in coaching: Change! How have we as coaches evolved in our thinking? Jon and I take you through the methods of coaching that we used to hold true to our heart but have…
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Sep 12, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 57: The Discernment Spectrum: Smart, Intelligent, or Sophisticated

In this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we delve into a concept Jon calls “The Discernment Spectrum,” which is: Smart—Intelligent—Sophisticated As we learn a subject or skill, we exist somewhere on this spectrum. Smart only exists in duality– right or wrong–so it represents a basic level of understanding. To be intelligent means…
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Aug 21, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 56- How To Become A Champion

In this episode of On Coaching, we discuss the amazing book Athletics: How to Become a Champion  by Percy Cerutty. Cerutty was the coach of Herb Elliott who was the 1960 Olympic 1,500m Champion and held the world record in the mile at 3:54. In How to Become a Champion, Cerutty wrote a classic text…
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Jul 21, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 55- The Two Way Street of Coaching: Why learning from our athletes is a must.

The podcast discusses the importance of coaches learning from athletes and the potential for growth for both parties. It explores the pitfalls of labeling athletes and highlights the value of experimentation in coaching. The discussion also touches on understanding biomechanics and the power of language and mindset in coaching. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of shifting power dynamics and fostering open dialogue in coaching.
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Jul 6, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 54- A Real Coaching Conversation

On this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we have a special treat for you. We’re bringing you a real conversation. When we were at the US championships, Jon and I sat down at a local coffee shop in Sacramento and pushed record. We recorded a real conversation, nothing manufactured or artificial, no…
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May 27, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 53- The Experience vs. the PowerPoint Coaching Style

This podcast discusses the difference between experience-based coaching and PowerPoint coaching, highlighting the importance of practical application. It also explores the mindset of a professional runner determined to achieve her goals despite doubt and societal judgment. The podcast delves into how social and cultural norms affect emotions and perceptions, and the limitations of language in accurately describing feelings. The use of models in coaching is discussed, and the importance of considering individual characteristics and effective communication in training and coaching is emphasized.
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Apr 24, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 52- Specialization, Generalization, and Individualization

Debating specialization vs generalization in athletics, exploring the complexity of performance optimization, emphasizing the importance of connecting the dots in learning and training, embracing the art of racing, finding the balance between specialization and generalization, understanding the 'meta game', and book recommendations.
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Apr 5, 2017 • 0sec

Episode 51-On Coaching- Marginal Gains, the One Percent Rule and big concepts

Big concepts get thrown around a lot these days; Marginal Gains, 10,000 hours, the 80/20 rule, the 1% rule. Everyone has their own phrase or concept for helping take performance to the next level. In this episode of On Coaching, Jon and I take a look at two similar, but slightly different concepts. Using Ross…

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