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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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it.
Are you and your athletes on the same page in how you define success? Have you ever walked up to an athlete after a race, expecting them to be happy, but they are dejected? You were on different pages in how you define success. In this episode, we talk about defining the win. Steve &…
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
231: The Athlete’s Hierarchy of Needs. Getting the basics down first
Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs applies to athletic performance, emphasizing foundational needs like sleep, nutrition, and hydration. Discover the impact of modern distractions on focus and discipline in training. Delve into the significance of strong relationships within teams for enhancing performance and mental well-being. Uncover the importance of genuine recognition over superficial achievements in a world filled with distractions. Dive into the journey of consistent growth and resilience for athletes, particularly during pivotal college years.
Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
230: Coaching the Modern Athlete: The Role of a Coach
The podcast discusses the changing role of coaches and the need to adapt to the modern athlete. It explores the challenges of coaching in a society that values instant gratification and the impact of information access on coach-athlete dynamics. The importance of stability, sleep, and balancing training with academic obligations is emphasized. The role of a coach in providing stability and perspective while navigating the power of technology and social media is discussed. The transformative impact of high school cross country coaches in guiding athletes towards passion and commitment is highlighted.
Jan 1, 2024 • 60min
229: Modern Coaching: Ways to Promote Transformation in a Transactional Environment
Explore the intriguing debate on transactional versus transformational coaching and its implications in today’s sports world. Discover how college athletics is shifting towards a transactional model due to NIL opportunities, impacting athlete relationships and recruitment. Delve into the importance of holistic athlete development in a culture fixated on statistics and social media fame. Learn how coaches can foster meaningful growth and resilience in athletes while emphasizing the value of hard work and clarity.
Dec 18, 2023 • 34min
228: Before and After the Key to Maximizing your Workouts
A lot of focus is on the workout for good reasons, but in this episode we look at how what you do before and after the workout impacts the quality during and adaptations from the workout. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education.…
Dec 4, 2023 • 57min
227: Peeling Back the Layers of Modern Coaching: Manager, Mentor, Teacher
Exploring the changing dynamics of coaching in the modern era and the challenges faced by coaches. Discussing the various roles of a coach, including manager, mentor, and teacher, and the importance of effective management. Emphasizing the significance of clarity and building a strong coaching foundation and the shift from prioritizing winning to focusing on growth and development. Analyzing the challenges of race plans and high performance in the last 800 meters of a mile race. Highlighting the importance of clarity and reflection in coaching and the transformative experiences that sport can provide for young athletes.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 56min
226: The Science of Middle Distance Training: Understanding HIIT
This podcast tackles the science of Middle Distance Training, specifically focusing on HIIT. The hosts discuss the benefits of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals in coaching, reflect on improving coaching skills during the transition from cross country to track season, and delve into the art and science of middle distance training. They emphasize the importance of variation in interval training, explore different training methods for middle distance runners, and touch on the challenges and strategies of this type of training.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h
Episode 225: The Magic is in the Man/Woman, Not the Miles.
This week, we take on the old Bowerman quote, to understand while we obsess over the workouts, what matters most is the people on board. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+…
Oct 30, 2023 • 59min
Episode 224: Anxiety creep: How to fight back, take ownership, and thrive in training and on race day.
Pre-race anxiety is something we all face. How do we deal with it? In this episode, we go through the psychology of anxiety and tips and tools for helping athletes deal with it. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+…
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Oct 23, 2023 • 42min
Episode 223: The Science of Drive: How to Get Better and Become the Best
Motivation. We all talk about it’s importance, but how do you develop it within yourself and athletes? In this episode, we break down the science of drive and buy-in. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online…
