Coaching Culture

Jack Easterby has been the Character Coach for the New England Patriots since 2013. He is credited by the Patriots as being an integral part of their success for these last five years. USA Today called Jack the Patriot's "secret weapon." In part 1 of my conversation with Jack he answers three questions. 1. What is the role of a character coach? 2. How do we hold people accountable? 3. How can we assess character? Got to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you can get the notes to this episode and more tools! USA Today Article Link https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2018/02/01/patriots-secret-weapon-their-character-coach/1087278001/

Episode continues my conversation with Adam Bradley discussing: 1) The Value of a Culture/ Leadership Coach 2) Why We Must be Intentional About Developing Leadership

Welcoming Adam Bradley the fonder of LeadEmUp and the host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast! How did Adam move from being convinced to being convicted in leadership development?. Why do we need leadership development? How does LeadEmUp leadership program develop the leadership of players and the coaching staff? Check out LeadEmUp.com for @leademup for more! Adam will be on the podcast next week as well.

Most coaches understand the principles of Carol Dweck's book "Mindset", but this episode presents many practical and applicable strategies/ tools for applying those principles. And those strategies may be new to many coaches! If you want the coaching notes go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the newsletter!

Episode 31 Discusses the Vulnerability Loop Why we should be vulnerable? How can we be vulnerable as a leader? Be sure and subscribe to the weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com if you want to receive the podcast coaching notes PDF. If you missed previous episodes notes- shoot me an email-- jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com

How can we illuminate and support our players on the path to mastery? What are some dangers? Trevor gives us some practical advice and tools on how to be intentional with our language in developing a growth mindset and building a culture of intrinsically motivated athletes.

Episode 29: Developing a Competitive Environment with Desirable Difficulties with Trevor Ragan Get coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com ! How can we use the tool, the competitive cauldron properly? Desirable difficulties! Are we here to get better or look better? We understand principles and the science, but you have to develop the skill- the art of application.

Trevor Ragan form TrainUgly.com joins the podcast this month! Episode 28 discusses: Art of Applying Principles Learning Zone Levels of Teaching- Applicable Ideas for Your Sports!

We can take in a lot of information through podcasts, videos, blogs, and books, but what is our process for putting it into action? Applying the principles is the art of coaching! Subscribe at thriveonchallenge.com to the weekly newsletter for access to the notes from this podcast!

How do we create a "safe" culture where players and coaches are communicate and speak up? We need them to share their ideas and perspective! Episode 26 gives coaches 3 steps for you to start doing this in your team!