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Rolf Götz shares his innovative approach to coaching flag football, emphasizing game-based learning, the importance of fun, and how to design practices that transfer to real game situations. Discover how to make coaching more effective, enjoyable, and human-centered. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors or hosting a camp at your school, club, or facility, fill out the form below! Host or Director interest form:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠ ⁠⁠https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠  🤝 Better Coaching Community: ⁠https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about⁠  📧 Free Newsletter:⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ — GUEST INFO Guest Name: Rolf Götz Veteran flag football coach: Coaching in Germany since 1987 across youth and national levels. Blends ecological dynamics and motivational psychology to design better learning environments. Coaching writer who focuses on purposeful change, athlete ownership, trust, and real decision-making. Connect with Guest:  Guest’s Website: http://tesseractjunction.substack.com Guest’s Email: [email protected] Guest’s Social Links: LinkedIn  — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rolf Goetz and his coaching philosophy 02:03 The importance of fun and competition in youth sports 03:51 Rolf's journey from player to coach and coach developer 08:12 The science behind skill acquisition and learning environments 12:11 Designing practice to reflect real game chaos 16:10 Overcoming resistance to game-based coaching methods 20:07 Practical examples of game-based activities in flag football 24:10 The role of uncertainty and messiness in learning 28:00 How to end practices with meaningful reflection and team building 32:12 The importance of seeing and experiencing game-based practices 36:02 Research evidence supporting game-based skill transfer 40:03 Designing activities that teach decision-making and positioning 44:06 Using constraints to create realistic and chaotic scenarios 50:00 The value of practice variability and adding defenders 54:00 Building team culture through environment and reflection

Nick Smallridge, girls soccer coach at Bentonville High School, joins Luke Gromer to discuss real game transfer, building autonomous players, and designing representative practice.  — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors or hosting a camp at your school, club, or facility, fill out the form below! Host or Director interest form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🤝 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about  📧 Free Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ — GUEST INFO Guest Name: Nick Smallridge  Nick Smallridge is a girls soccer coach at Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has over 20 years of experience across various levels of soccer. Connect with Guest:  Guest’s Website: https://nicksmallridge.substack.com/ Guest’s Email: [email protected] Guest’s Social Links: X | Instagram| LinkedIn | YouTube — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ — Chapters 00:00 Introduction to coaching philosophy and player focus 01:12 Nick's background and coaching journey 02:24 The importance of joy and fun in sport 03:39 Principles of practice design and representative learning 05:55 Identifying player problems and designing solutions 08:03 Using constraints to recreate game problems 11:34 Progression and complexity in practice scenarios 14:50 Building social connection through problem solving 18:35 The role of language and questions in coaching 21:20 Creative constraints and their impact on behavior 27:13 Player ownership and decision-making 34:46 Using language intentionally to enhance learning 39:02 Reflections on coaching success and growth

Zach Lutz shares his journey from professional baseball to coaching youth, emphasizing the importance of connection, simplicity, and long-term development in sports. This episode explores how coaches can foster growth, trust, and love for the game in young athletes. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors or hosting a camp at your school, club, or facility, fill out the form below! Host or Director interest form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🤝 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about  📧 Free Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ — GUEST INFO Zach Lutz 9-year pro baseball player Youth baseball coach Youth sports advocate Guest’s Website: https://lutzgo.org/  Guest’s Social Links: LinkedIn — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

Coach David Emeott shares his insights on transformational coaching, emphasizing the importance of character education, vulnerability, and the shift from transactional to transformational coaching. He discusses his personal journey, the challenges of coaching diverse teams, and the significance of effective communication with parents. Emeott also highlights the need to redefine victory in coaching, focusing on the growth and development of athletes rather than just winning trophies. — RYG x NIKE Sports Camps The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors or hosting a camp at your school, club, or facility, fill out the form below! Host or Director interest form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE Resources Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about 📧 Free Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ — Guest Info David Emeott A 33-year track and field coach with eight state titles and a national championship Author of Beyond the Finish Line which details helping coaches prioritize character education, accountability, and the personal growth of athletes over transactional wins Connect with Guest: Guest’s Website: https://www.davidemeott.com/ Guest’s Email: [email protected] Guest’s Social Links: LinkedIn — Contact Us You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ — Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coach David Emeott and his coaching journey 02:57 Early life struggles and the role of sport as an escape 06:05 Building trust through transparency and accountability 08:56 The journey from transactional to transformational coaching 12:01 The role of leadership councils and team ownership 14:59 Engaging with challenging parents and communication strategies 18:03 The concept of redefining victory and success 21:13 The power of stories and relationships with athletes 24:01 The value of honesty and transparency in leadership 27:04 The role of intentionality in team building 29:54 Dealing with challenging parents and communication 33:02 The impact of parental involvement on coaching 34:53 The significance of clear expectations and honesty 36:06 The role of transparency in building trust 37:08 Communicating expectations and handling conflicts 38:03 Redefining victory and measuring true success 38:56 Focusing on character development and life skills 39:54 The long-term impact of transformational coaching 40:58 Final thoughts and where to find the book 42:08 Closing remarks and encouragement for coaches — Topics Journey from transactional to transformational coachingThe role of vulnerability and honesty in leadershipBuilding trust with athletes and parentsHandling challenging athletes and the 'bandit' conceptThe importance of communication and clarity with parentsRedefining victory beyond trophies and outcomes

About the Episode David Durand shares his journey to becoming a mental performance consultant and outlines practical strategies for coaching Gen Z athletes. David introduces a nervous system framework to help coaches understand dysregulation, manage athlete anxiety, and improve co-regulation. The discussion emphasizes how fostering connection, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries with social media helps modern athletes thrive. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS Become a Camp Director or Host a Camp! The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Host/Director interest form:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog⁠⁠ - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 🤝 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ — Guest Info: David Durand Mental performance consultant trained in clinical and sport psychology who helps performers manage pressure.Works with youth to professional athletes to build confidence and manage stress.Author of B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond and Better Than Before: A Psychological Guide for Injured AthletesGuest’s Website: https://realdevelopment.org/ Guest's Substack: https://daviddurand.substack.com/ — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:00 David Durand's Journey in Sports and Psychology 03:10 Understanding Mental Blocks in Athletes 05:50 The Impact of Social Dynamics on Performance 09:04 Exploring the Modes of Athlete Regulation 11:51 Coaching Strategies for Different Athlete States 28:20 Navigating Tunnel Vision in Athletes 32:31 Understanding Shutdown Mode in Athletes 41:21 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes 47:46 Reflections on Coaching and Athlete Development Takeaways Understanding mental blocks can help coaches support athletes better.Connection mode is crucial for optimal performance.Social pain can affect athletes just like physical pain.Shutdown mode is often misinterpreted as laziness.Coaches can use co-regulation to help athletes.Breath, eyes, and touch are effective tools for regulation.Social media can detract from athlete performance.Building relationships is key to successful coaching.Athletes should be encouraged to engage with their emotions.

EPISODE NOTE: We apologize for the quality of the guest video in this episode, it was quite laggy. Jon Torine shares his journey from the youngest NFL strength coach to a leader in youth sports development. He discusses leadership, culture, coaching fundamentals, and the importance of connection and authenticity in coaching. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS Become a Camp Director or Host a Camp! The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Host/Director interest form:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog⁠⁠ - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ — Guest: Jon Torine Coach trainer with Coach Across America Former NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach Former i9 Sports Franchisee Guest’s Website: coachacrossamerica.org  Guest’s Social Links: LinkedIn — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: Youngest Strength Coach in the NFL 09:02 Building Trust and Culture in a Team 13:52 Leadership Lessons from Tony Dungy 20:02 The Work Ethic of Peyton Manning 27:01 Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes 30:54 The Joy of Movement for Kids 36:21 Understanding Strength Training and Youth Development 40:51 Coaching in Underserved Communities 46:52 The Impact of Coaches on Youth 56:20 Rapid Fire Coaching Insights Key Topics Leadership and culture in sportsBuilding trust with athletes of different agesFundamental movement skills for youthCreating positive coaching environmentsThe role of authenticity and consistency in coaching

Luke Gromer hosts Seth Kindig and Kevin DeShazo from Better, discussing their journey from coaching and education to leadership development in sports. Together, they highlight the importance of self-awareness and intentional leadership in coaching, culminating in their recent book, "Lead Yourself First," which aims to provide actionable insights for coaches to enhance their leadership skills and team performance. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp Director The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog⁠⁠ - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ — Guests: Kevin DeShazo & Seth Kindig - Co-Founders of Better - Work with coaches from across sports and levels Guest’s Website: https://www.bebetterleaders.com/ Guest’s Social Links: - https://x.com/bebetterleaders - https://www.instagram.com/bebetterleaders — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 02:39 Seth's Journey in Leadership and Coaching 07:06 Kevin's Path to Leadership in Sports 07:40 The Importance of Leadership in Coaching 12:52 Introducing 'Lead Yourself First' 19:24 Self-Awareness and Honest Reflection in Leadership 26:39 Practical Strategies for Leadership Improvement 27:20 The Importance of Purpose and Focus 28:32 Understanding Goals and Their Impact 30:31 The Role of Perspective in Coaching 31:30 Brutal Honesty and Future Vision 37:51 Building Performance Rhythms for Consistency Takeaways - Coaches are often the most influential figures in young people's lives. - Effective leadership requires self-awareness and honest reflection. - Building a leadership culture starts with the leader's own health and perspective. - Small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in team dynamics. - The importance of having clear goals to guide daily actions.

Brett Ledbetter shares practical strategies for coaches to foster unselfish team environments, manage high-performance stress, and build resilient, motivated athletes. Discover how modeling, effective feedback, and understanding motivation can transform coaching and team culture. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp Director The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog⁠⁠ - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ — Guest: Brett Ledbetter of ⁨What Drives Winning⁩ - Co-Founder of What Drives Winning - An industry leading thinking partner for high performers in sport, education, and business. Guest’s Website: https://whatdriveswinning.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatDrivesWinning — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Challenge of Modern Coaching 02:19 Building a Team-First Culture: Defining, Managing, Modeling 04:06 The Power of Modeling Unselfishness as a Leader 06:13 Managing Behavior: Influence vs. Authority 08:12 Using Questions to Inspire and Elevate Players 10:51 The Results Matrix: Separating Process from Outcomes 14:46 Coach Health: The Four Dimensions of Well-Being 17:40 Handling Public Criticism and Pressure 20:30 Counseling Families and Building Resilience 23:30 Closing Remarks and Resources for Coaches Key Topics - Creating unselfish team environments - The importance of modeling unselfishness - Managing selfish behaviors and reinforcing positive habits - The process results matrix for effective feedback - Four dimensions of coach health: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual - Strategies to prevent coach burnout and maintain high energy - The role of questions in athlete motivation and self-discovery - Handling criticism and public pressure as a coach Keywords coaching, leadership, team culture, motivation, feedback, high performance, athlete development, unselfishness, stress management

In this episode, Luke Gromer interviews Alan Keane, a seasoned basketball coach, about what players want from their coaches, the essential skills for effective coaching, and how to build strong connections and confidence within teams. They explore practical strategies like affirmations, reflective practice, and intentional connection-building to enhance coaching effectiveness. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp Director The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog⁠ - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe⁠ — Guest: Alan Keane Great Britain Basketball U20 National Team Head Coach Co-Founder of MVMT Sports Guest’s Website: http://mvmtsports.com  Guest’s Social Links: https://x.com/CoachKeane14  | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-keane-00b40221/?originalSubdomain=uk — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Alan Keane's Journey 00:25 Insights from Youth Players on Coaching Expectations 04:59 Defining Good Coaching: Key Characteristics 07:01 Building Players' Confidence: Strategies and Importance 18:59 Fostering Connections: The Role of Relationships in Coaching 20:18 Building Connections Through Conversation 23:19 Intentional Practices for Team Bonding 25:39 Reflective Practices in Coaching 29:10 Understanding Player Motivations 32:54 The Importance of Communication and Feedback 37:04 Self-Awareness in Coaching 39:04 The Power of Noticing and Listening Keywords coaching, basketball, player development, confidence, connection, reflection, leadership, sports psychology

In this conversation, Luke Gromer and Javier Miller-Estrada explore the modern approach to skill acquisition in sports, emphasizing adaptability, the role of constraints, and the importance of practice design. They discuss how traditional views of skill focus on repeatability, while modern perspectives prioritize problem-solving and adaptability in athletes. The conversation also highlights the significance of creating representative learning environments, providing appropriate feedback, and fostering a coaching philosophy that encourages exploration and creativity among athletes. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp DirectorThe Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe —GUEST INFO: Javier Miller-Estrada - Co-founder of Ignite Performance in Chandler, AZ, a premier center for long-term athletic development that has helped over 125 athletes earn college scholarships since 2018. - Host of The Adaptable Athlete Podcast and part of the team at Emergence, focusing on modern approaches to movement skill education and coaching. - Creator of the Modern Coach’s Planner, a resource designed to help coaches apply modern skill acquisition principles and develop adaptable, game-ready athletes. Guest’s Website: https://thecoachjav.com | https://emergentmvmt.com Coach Planner: https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-planner — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chapters 00:50 Javier Miller Estrada: Modern Athlete-Centered Approaches 00:54 Skill Acquisition and Modern Coaching Practices 00:57 Javi's Journey in Sports and Coaching 01:08 Defining Skill Acquisition 04:48 Adapting Skills in Complex Sports 08:40 The Role of Constraints in Skill Development 12:12 Identifying Invariant Features of Movement 16:27 Reframing Practice for Better Outcomes 24:11 Enhancing Practice Design for Coaches 25:21 The Role of Intention and Feedback in Coaching 27:39 The Importance of Challenge in Practice 27:54 Representative Learning Design in Sports 31:02 Creating Game-Like Scenarios in Practice 33:44 Manipulating Constraints for Better Learning 39:11 Task Simplification vs. Decomposition in Skill Acquisition 41:45 Lessons Learned from Podcasting and Coaching 44:43 The Joy of Athlete Development 45:13 Learning from Athletes as a Coach 45:49 Indicators of Coaching Success Keywords skill acquisition, adaptability, constraints, coaching, practice design, representative learning, feedback, athlete development, modern coaching, invariant features

In this conversation, Ryan Schachtner shares his journey from being a college athlete to a financial advisor and co-founder of Success Beyond Game Day. He discusses the challenges athletes face during transitions, the importance of mental performance, and how coaches can better support their athletes. —RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp Director The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe —GUEST INFO: Ryan Schachtner - Author of Foundations of Financial Excellence - Co-founder of Success Beyond Game Day - Works with athletes to prepare them for life after sports Guest’s Website: https://www.successbeyondgameday.com —CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Stephen Maxwell discusses the importance of self-care for coaches, the factors contributing to coach burnout, and strategies for emotional regulation. He emphasizes the need for coaches to reconnect with their purpose, manage their time effectively, and create supportive environments for both themselves and their athletes. The conversation also covers the significance of reflective practices, accountability, and navigating tough seasons in coaching. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. - Director interest form:⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog - RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe — GUEST INFO: Stephen Maxwell - Over 22 years of coach development experience across multiple sports (soccer, Gaelic games, Rugby Union, Cricket). - Currently serves as the Coach and Match Official Education Manager for Cricket Ireland. - Runs a consultancy firm, "No Other Game Around." Guest’s Website: https://www.nogaspc.com — CONTACT USYou can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coaching Journey00:08 Creating Supportive Coaching Environments01:01 Finding Purpose in Coaching03:29 Understanding Coach Burnout07:12 Triggers and Self-Awareness in Coaching11:25 The Importance of Self-Care13:12 Reflective Practices for Coaches17:25 Building Sustainable Habits19:43 The Importance of Accountability in Coaching21:38 Emotional Regulation Techniques for Coaches24:10 Strategies for Maintaining Focus During Games28:45 Holding Athletes Accountable to Standards32:00 The Role of Coaches in Team Dynamics35:47 Navigating Tough Seasons as a CoachTakeaways- Coaches often burn out due to a loss of purpose.- Self-awareness is crucial for managing stress and burnout.- Time management can help coaches prioritize self-care.- Triggers can lead to emotional outbursts if not managed.- Reflective practices can help coaches decompress after games.- Creating accountability among athletes fosters a positive environment.- Coaches should define success beyond just winning.- Coaching is about relationships, both with athletes and oneself.- Simple processes can help manage stress during games.- Coaches need to be intentional about their self-care routines.Keywordscoaching, self-care, burnout, emotional regulation, coach education, accountability, performance, well-being, coaching philosophy, reflective practice

In this episode of the Better Coaching podcast, Luke Gromer speaks with mental performance coach James Leath. They discuss how coaches can embed mental performance development into their coaching and practices. It also dives into the significance of organized practice in sports, emphasizing the distinction between practicing for skill development and preparing for competition. James highlights the necessity of creating a structured environment where athletes can learn decision-making under pressure, ultimately enhancing their performance in actual games. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. Director interest form:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching/classroom/bb03d4a3?md=d68c2f18a9da40dca1c5ce1178764baa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — GUEST INFO James Leath Guest’s Website: jamesleath.com Guest’s Email: [email protected] Guest’s Social Media Links: X | Instagram | Facebook | Linked-In — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Takeaways Organized practice is crucial for effective skill development.Athletes often do not pay attention during unstructured practice.There is a difference between practicing drills and preparing for competition.Structured practices help athletes learn to make decisions.Experiencing pressure in practice prepares athletes for games.Coaches need to focus on both skill development and competition readiness.Practices should simulate game-like conditions.Athletes benefit from learning in a competitive environment.Effective coaching requires organization and planning.Understanding the purpose of practice can enhance athlete performance. Keywords organized practice, competition, skill development, coaching, youth sports, decision making, pressure, game readiness

In this episode of the Better Coaching podcast, Luke Gromer speaks with Betsy Butterick about her new book, 'Kids These Days,' which explores effective strategies for coaching Gen Z athletes. They discuss the unique challenges that Gen Z presents to coaches, the importance of leading with 'why,' and how to navigate technology in coaching. Betsy emphasizes the need for co-creation in team environments, the difference between praise and affirmation, and the significance of modeling vulnerability and accountability as a coach. The conversation also touches on how to teach accountability among peers and the importance of creating tech-free spaces for genuine connection. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. Director interest form:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching/classroom/bb03d4a3?md=d68c2f18a9da40dca1c5ce1178764baa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — GUEST INFO Betsy Butterick Communication specialist and coaches coach Former basketball coach and player Guest’s Website: https://betsybutterick.com/  — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Communication 01:21 Understanding Gen Z in Coaching 02:02 Understanding Gen Z: The Motivation Behind the Book 05:06 Navigating the 'Why' Barrier in Coaching 08:04 Technology's Role in Coaching and Communication 10:54 Creating Tech-Free Spaces for Connection 13:48 Co-Creation: Empowering Athletes in Decision Making 16:59 Building Team Culture Through Co-Creation 27:48 Empowering Gen Z Through Responsibility 29:11 The Importance of Affirmation Over Praise 35:17 The Lasting Impact of Coaches' Words 42:43 Modeling Vulnerability and Accountability 50:18 Teaching Accountability Among Peers Takeaways Understanding Gen Z's unique challenges is crucial for effective coaching.Leading with 'why' enhances engagement and understanding among athletes.Technology is a part of athletes' lives; coaches must adapt to it.Creating tech-free spaces fosters genuine connections among team members.Co-creation empowers athletes and enhances team culture.Affirmation is more impactful than generic praise in building confidence.Modeling vulnerability as a coach encourages accountability among athletes.Teaching accountability requires practice in low-stakes environments.Conversations about mental health and technology are essential for today's athletes.The power of words can significantly impact an athlete's self-perception and confidence.Keywords coaching, Gen Z, leadership, communication, technology, accountability, affirmation, youth sports, coaching strategies, athlete development

In this episode, Luke Gromer sits down with legendary University of Missouri Head Wrestling Coach Brian Smith to dissect the philosophy behind his nearly three decades of sustained success: "Tiger Style." Smith details the evolution of his program's four core pillars—Believe, Compete, One More, and Expect to Win—and shares how he transformed a written vision into a living culture that empowers athletes to take ownership of their development. The conversation dives into actionable strategies for coaches, including the implementation of "Mental Mondays" and "Grateful Fridays" to foster emotional intelligence, the rationale behind high-intensity 90-minute practice sessions over marathon training, and the critical role of personal morning routines in self-leadership. This discussion offers a masterclass in building a process-driven environment where athletes embrace vulnerability through "tough talks" and develop character that outlasts their athletic careers. — RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below. Director interest form:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Bo4otGjRjDkju1xp8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RYG Website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY Click the link below to download the show notes, subscribe to our newsletter, or join the community! 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching/classroom/bb03d4a3?md=d68c2f18a9da40dca1c5ce1178764baa⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skool.com/bettercoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ — GUEST INFO Brian Smith Head Coach, University of Missouri Men's Wrestling28 years leading the same program12 consecutive conference championships and top-10 NCAA finishes in nine of the last eleven seasonsCoached six wrestlers to a combined 10 National Titles, produced 69 All-Americans, and developed two OlympiansGuest’s Website: https://coachbriansmithspeaker.com/  Guest’s book: Amazon Guest’s Social Links: LinkedIn — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keywords building culture, coaching philosophy, team rules, live Tiger style, simplicity in coaching, commitment to class Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coach Brian Smith 03:32 The Foundation of Tiger Style 06:23 The Eight Steps to Success 09:35 Vision and Planning for Success 12:37 Establishing and Reinforcing Culture 15:35 Leadership and Team Dynamics 18:34 Recognizing and Celebrating Success 21:32 The Importance of Mental Toughness 24:22 Building Relationships and Community 27:45 Continuous Growth and Learning 32:15 Mindset and Mental Growth in Sports 36:54 The Importance of Competing 40:10 Practice Philosophy: Shorter and More Intense 45:02 Creating a Culture of Commitment 47:59 The Power of Morning Routines 57:43 Podcast IntroOutro Video.mp4