On Coaching with Magness & Marcus
Steve Magness
Coaches Steve Magness and Jon Marcus team up to bring you an insider’s view on coaching. Taking you inside the thoughts and conversations that usually occur behind the scenes. They bring a diverse background having both worked with athletes at the collegiate and professional level. They hope to bring a mixture of science, old-fashioned wisdom, and a touch of philosophy to help understand the process of coaching and maximizing endurance performance. For more information visit www.ScienceOfRunning.com
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Oct 20, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 22- Outliers and the average- Who do we pay attention to?
In this episode of the Magness and Marcus podcast, we take on the concept of outliers and averages. Research and coaching practices tend to focus on a select demographic, whether that’s the WEIRD (Western, educated, and from industrialized, rich, and democratic countries) research or coaches focusing on the practices of those who speak English and…
Oct 1, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 21- We have no idea what we’re doing- The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Coaching
In this episode of the Magness & Marcus show, we delve into the Dunning Kruger effect. You might not know the name of this cognitive bias, but it’s something we’re all familiar with. It refers to our inability to accurate assess our abilities. Novices tend to overestimate their abilities, while experts tend to do the…
Sep 10, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 20- A Systems vs. Process Approach to Coaching
The podcast discusses the difference between a Systems and Process approach to coaching, highlighting the importance of tailoring training to individual needs. Examples from baseball and basketball are used to contrast the rigid systems approach with the flexibility of a process-oriented approach. The hosts also explore designing recovery workouts and making small adjustments in coaching for better results.
Aug 30, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 19-Phoebe Wright on mindsets, struggles, and what it takes to run professionally
In Episode 19 of the Magness & Marcus show, we have a special guest in professional runner, Phoebe Wright. In an eye opening interview, Phoebe opens up about her running story. Starting off with what her mindset was going from walk-on to NCAA champion and how that mindset shifted once she reached the professional ranks.…
Aug 17, 2015 • 0sec
Data overload- When and how to use Data for effective coaching
The podcast discusses the evolution of coaching methodologies, the importance of prioritizing workout goals over mileage, the role of data in coaching decisions, the significance of momentum and flow state in coaching, and the need to avoid self-limiting mindsets in coaching.
Jul 23, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 17- Falling into the trap to do more
In the latest episode of the Magness and Marcus show, we discuss a familiar topic to all coaches, the trap to do more because you really don’t know what else to do. Yes, we’re talking about the age old problem of increasing work for the sake of increasing something. We begin with the diminished return…
Jul 13, 2015 • 0sec
The reality of running professionally- Contracts, Agents, and having the right mindset
In this episode, we open the doors wide open. We’re talking about the realities of post collegiate running. We take on a slew of topics in this hour long conversation, including transparent conversation on contracts, agents, how much athletes actually make, what training groups and coaches do, and much more. Basically, we try to spread what…
Jul 8, 2015 • 0sec
Taking Advantage of Distractions- Part 2
Topics include the master chef approach to coaching, analyzing performance in athletics, obsession with running times, contrasting racing tactics, overcoming fear of failure, and reframing distractions as challenges and opportunities.
Jun 29, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 14- Taking advantage of distractions- Part 1
In this coffee shop chat, the hosts explore the effects of distractions on athletes and coaches. They discuss the importance of developing awareness and focus, cultural differences in how distractions are approached, embracing failure and learning, and giving race instructions to athletes.
Jun 16, 2015 • 0sec
Episode 13- Advice for a young coach- part 2
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of coaching as a partnership and developing athlete independence. They reflect on their coaching careers, share success stories from training in challenging conditions, and emphasize the significance of building relationships in coaching.
