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.

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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 Athletes

• Guest’s Website: https://realdevelopment.org/

• Guest's Substack: https://daviddurand.substack.com/

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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.

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Guest: Jon Torine

• Coach trainer with Coach Across America

• Former NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Former i9 Sports Franchisee

• Guest’s Website: coachacrossamerica.org 

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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 sports
• Building trust with athletes of different ages
• Fundamental movement skills for youth
• Creating positive coaching environments
• The 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.

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Guests: Kevin DeShazo & Seth Kindig

- Co-Founders of Better

- Work with coaches from across sports and levels

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Guest: Alan Keane

• Great Britain Basketball U20 National Team Head Coach

• Co-Founder of MVMT Sports

Guest’s Website: http://mvmtsports.com 

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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.

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—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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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• Communication specialist and coaches coach

• Former basketball coach and player

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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