Best of Smart Coaching - Part 1

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we highlight the series “Smart Coaching” with Dr. Brian Gearity and Dr. Clayton Kuklick, professors of sport coaching at the University of Denver.

Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009.

Dr. Kuklick works as a clinical assistant professor for the Sport Coaching program at Denver. The previous two years, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant professor of Athletic Coaching Education at West Virginia University. He also previously received his PhD in Human Performance and Recreation: Administration and Teaching at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. In coaching, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant coach for baseball teams at Shepherd University, Georgia College and State University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Kutztown University. Dr. Kuklick has also worked as a head coach for several college baseball summer leagues.

Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Having players and coaches do self-evaluation forms at the end of the year. Additionally, taking a step back and evaluating the program as a whole and communicating with players, coaches and administration. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-professional-development?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series

Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Developing effective practices and putting more thought behind them. Also, figuring out ways to provide effective instruction and really teach the players. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-practice-planning?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series

Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Keys to effective coaching and evolving as a coach. Also, improving coaching skills, not just X’s and O’s. Also, learning what kids need when they need it and how to relate to them as well as mistake rookie coaches make. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-effective-coaching?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series

Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: What are the key stressors for coaches both during the season and during the “off-season.” Additionally, what are some strategies for dealing with the stress of coaching. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-stress-mixdown?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series

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