The Winning Youth Coaching Podcast
WYC 042 – Changing the Game – John O'Sullivan talks Sports Specialization vs Early Engagers

WYC 042 – Changing the Game – John O'Sullivan talks Sports Specialization vs Early Engagers

Today’s guest on the show is John O’Sullivan.  John is the founder of the Changing the Game Project, which he started in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level.  He is a bestselling author, regular contributor to publications such as the Huffington Post and Soccer America, an internationally known and TEDx speaker.   It is fair to say that John and the Changing the Game Project are very much a role model for my vision for Winning Youth Coaching – our heart and mission are very much in the same place, so I really appreciate him joining us for an interview.

A couple of huge ideas I took from John were in the 2nd quarter where he talks about specialization in youth sports and shares a study about winning vs fun.   I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_042.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 5:40pm EDT

WYC Episode 041 – The 10,000 Hour Rule? – Dr. Michael Cathey talks player development and deliberate practice

WYC Episode 041 – The 10,000 Hour Rule? – Dr. Michael Cathey talks player development and deliberate practice

Today’s guest on the show is Dr. Michael Cathey. .  Michael is a professor of exercise science and physical education pedagogy at Tennessee Tech University.  He has coached high school football and baseball as well as his kids' teams at the youth level.  Michael did his dissertation studying the 10,000 rule and has written and studied this topic extensively. 

One huge idea I took from Dr. Cathey was in the 3rd quarter – where he shares a really effective way to discipline kids so they learn. A second huge idea was in the 4th quarter – where he discusses player development through deep and deliberate practice and what this looks like. I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_041.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 12:28am EDT

WYC 040 – Coaching the Mental Game – Dr. Patrick Cohn from Peak Performance Sports talks sports psychology

WYC 040 – Coaching the Mental Game – Dr. Patrick Cohn from Peak Performance Sports talks sports psychology

Today’s guest on the show is Dr. Patrick Cohn. .  Dr. Cohn is a mental training expert who founded Peak Performance Sports. He has experienced firsthand how beliefs, attitudes, and mindsets influence performance as an athlete, coach, and a PhD student of sports psychology. 

The more that Dr. Cohn studied champion athletes and their mindsets, the more he realized that winning attitudes are the key to performing well in competition.

Armed with the know-how needed to build champion athletes, master mental game coach Dr. Cohn has dedicated his mental game coaching business to helping every athlete—whether junior, amateur, or seasoned professional—excel in his or her sport.  His peak performance programs also help coaches, athletic trainers, and even parents of aspiring athletes. 

One huge idea I took from Dr. Cohn was in the 2nd quarter – where he discusses the difference between other-confidence and self-confidence. A second huge idea is when he shares about pre-game tips and how to switch from practice mode to game mode.  I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_040.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 5:57pm EDT

First 25 WYC Episode Highlights

First 25 WYC Episode Highlights

Listen to the highlights of all the great coaches' best ideas and stories from the first 25 Winning Youth Coaching Episodes.

Direct download: First_25_WYC_Episode_Highlights.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

WYC 039 - Dr. Michael Phillips talks Long Term Athlete and Coach Development

WYC 039 - Dr. Michael Phillips talks Long Term Athlete and Coach Development

Today’s guest is Dr. Michael Phillips.  Michael is a professor of exercise science at Tennessee Tech University.  He has coached basketball at all levels - 5th grade AAU, middle school, high school, and 8 years at the collegiate level.  Michael also has studied and presented the concept of LTAD and LTCD - Long Term Athlete Development and Long Term Coach Development - concepts used by the Canadians and British, and being studied by the US Olympic Committee.  Michael is married and has 2 children, a 13 year-old son and 8 year-old daughter.

One huge idea I took from Michael was in the 3rd quarter – where he shares a different way to think about discipline on your team.  A second huge idea was in the 4th quarter – where Michael shares the concept of long term athlete and coach development.  I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_039.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 5:19pm EDT

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