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Tree Beeckman joins the podcast again to discuss her book Win Deep and how coaches can build cultures where teams perform at their best and want to stay together. Beeckman explains her culture model, practical approaches to feedback and conflict, and how psychological safety can coexist with high standards and accountability. — 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 Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠  🤝 Better Coaching Community: ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about⁠⁠  — GUEST INFO Guest: Tree Beeckman Brings over 30 years of coaching experience across collegiate institutions including Delta College, Ferris State, Central Michigan, and Western Michigan Universities, following a four-year collegiate softball career at Saginaw Valley State University. Founder of Tree Roots Culture Consulting LLC and co-founder of the TLC Institute for Athletic Coaching Excellence, where she created the nationally recognized Tree Roots Team Culture Model™. Authored Managing Your Culture (2020) and created the Tree Roots Culture Online Program, an in-depth digital learning platform helping coaches intentionally design and influence high-performing cultures. Guest’s Website: https://winningdeep.com/about/  Guest’s book: https://link.amazon/B06fiQJTz — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ — CHAPTERS 00:00 What it means to win deep 04:08 Success beyond the scoreboard 06:17 Culture is environment over time 08:38 The three-pronged plug model 10:50 Build relationships before standards 14:55 Why coaches must learn to receive feedback 19:14 Teach athletes conflict through practice 23:14 A family feedback loop in action 28:50 Go through conflict, not around it 33:21 High standards and psychological safety 37:12 Accountability without defaulting to punishment 43:01 Rapid-fire coaching lessons and where to find Win Deep — Topics - Tree Beckman defines “winning deep” as a team wanting one more day together and performing at its best at the end of the season. - Beckman says culture is “environment over time” and develops through the many decisions made by coaches, athletes, families, and communities. - Her three-pronged-plug model centers on connection between people, connection to purpose and mission, and standards of behavior, supported by feedback and habits. - Coaches can improve culture by examining what their own choices and incentives are allowing, rather than treating culture as something they can simply dictate. - Beckman argues that receiving feedback well starts with recognizing the courage it takes to speak up, understanding personal triggers, and avoiding defensive explanations. - She recommends small-group conversations and intentional “conflict practice” to give athletes more face-to-face communication reps and reduce conflict avoidance. - Modeling accountability includes naming mistakes, apologizing, and inviting feedback; Beckman shares examples from her work and family life. - Psychological safety does not mean lowering standards: a safe environment can help coaches ask athletes to take bigger risks and meet higher expectations. - Accountability can be consistent and non-punitive: notice behavior, address it respectfully, and keep returning to the standard before small trust-breaking moments accumulate.

Tate Unruh from the Freedom Lab discusses the vital role of identity in athletic and personal performance. He shares practical insights on coaching from a place of authentic identity, helping teams develop a shared sense of purpose, and guiding individuals to discover their true selves to unlock peak performance. — 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 Newsletter:⁠ ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠ ⁠⁠https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠  🤝 Better Coaching Community: ⁠https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about⁠  — GUEST INFO Guest: Tate Unruh Co-Founder of The Freedom Lab: Helping coaches and athletes perform their best through identity based work Former Pro Basketball Player Driven by his own journey of untangling self-worth from athletic performance; devoted husband and father of five. Guest’s Website: https://www.findthefreedomlab.com/ Guest’s Social Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tate-unruh-m-a-b12ab2a2/ — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ — CHAPTERS 00:00 The impact of forcing versus flow in performance 01:20 Why performance is rooted in identity 02:08 Coaching from experience versus coaching from identity 03:22 The story of a coach preparing for interviews with authenticity 04:39 Helping athletes and coaches discover their true identity 10:14 The importance of receiving true identity from love or God 15:43 Using imagery and receiving to uncover identity 20:15 The significance of language in defining who you are 22:15 Creating team identity through shared fears and values 28:41 Transforming team culture with identity and shared purpose 34:40 Playing offense versus defense with identity and fear 38:44 Tools for coaches to develop and communicate identity — Topics - The role of identity in performance - Coaching from a place of authenticity - Creating a shared team identity - Helping athletes discover their true selves - The impact of fear and false beliefs on performance - Tools for identifying and transforming limiting beliefs - The flow state and authentic self - Practical exercises for team and individual identity development

Darin Keizer and Luke Gromer explore how to set goals for coaches, restore joy in sports, design better practice environments, and align coaching practices with core values to foster growth and transformation. — 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 Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🤝 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about  — GUEST INFO Guest Name: Darin Keizer Athletic Director at Dordt University and former Athletic Director at Southwest Christian High School for 10 years. Master’s in educational leadership and a doctorate in higher education leadership. Director of Coaching for Transformation, aligning athletic and educational values in Christian schools. Guest’s Website:  https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-lost-art-of-play-recovering-joy-creativity-and-purpose-in-sports  Guest’s Social Links:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-darin-keizer-06701b44/ — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ — CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode 02:02 The influence of coaching comparisons and standards 04:05 Balancing structure and creativity in youth sports 06:08 Designing fun and engaging practice sessions 09:07 The impact of positive environments on athlete motivation 11:21 Gamifying skill development to enhance learning 14:34 Aligning mission, vision, and values in athletic departments 17:12 The role of best practices and peer learning among coaches 19:48 Integrating faith and life lessons into sports practices 20:50 Sharing best practices and fostering collaboration among coaches 22:25 The Defender Way and the concept of transformation in coaching 23:41 Engaging resistant coaches and fostering buy-in 26:18 Leading with standards instead of rules in sports culture 28:45 The power of habits and standards in achieving excellence 31:08 Balancing product and byproduct in coaching outcomes 32:16 The importance of a broader vision beyond winning 33:41 Helping coaches and staff align with mission and values 36:20 The impact of intentional one-on-one meetings with athletes 37:46 The significance of relationships and personal connection 38:31 Closing remarks and contact information for Darin Keizer

Loren Anderson shares his journey from traditional coaching to a game-based, constraints-led approach that emphasizes autonomy, attention, and decision-making. Discover how shifting coaching paradigms can lead to more joyful, effective, and player-centered sports experiences. — 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 Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🤝 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about  — GUEST INFO Guest Name: Loren Anderson Veteran coach since 1993, currently serving as Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach at Century High School (Hillsboro, OR) and Director of Tualatin Valley Volleyball Club. Utilizes ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) to foster player autonomy and adaptability. Writes the Substack Beyond the Drill, where he challenges traditional, drill-heavy practices and encourages representative, highly engaging learning environments. Connect with Guest: Guest’s Website: https://nomoredrills.substack.com/  — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

Coach Greg Berge shares his journey in coaching, discussing the evolution of his coaching style, the importance of communication and relationships, and how to engage parents effectively. He emphasizes the significance of conflict as a form of communication and the role of leadership in cultivating a positive team culture. He also discusses the difference between commitments and goals, stressing the value of dedication in achieving success. — 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 Newsletter: ⁠BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe⁠ 📝 Free Podcast Notes: https://BetterCoachingHub.com/subscribe  🤝 Better Coaching Community: https://www.skool.com/better-coaching-community-4793/about  — GUEST INFO Guest Name: Greg Berge 30-year veteran in education and athletics, currently serving as a High School Principal and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach in Lake City, MN. Holds over 370 wins, 11 conference titles, and 3 section titles across 20 years as a head basketball coach. Founder of GB1 Leadership LLC, author of four books, and speaker reaching over 50,000 followers with actionable frameworks on culture and team building. Connect with Guest: Socials: X - https://x.com/GregBerge/status/1922435285264060517  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-berge-42889148/  Website: http://www.gb1leadership.com — CONTACT US You can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

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