In this week’s episode we discuss some underrated aspects of coaching along with some observations and my own reflections. Maybe underrated isn’t the word choice for these, but these are things that absolutely impact the delivery, flow, and facilitation of a training session (or practice). Things like providing autonomy, spatial awareness, and reading the room. 

We dive into the importance of providing autonomy and how that can be impactful for an individual (as per the Self Determination Theory) along with long-term skill acquisition. We discuss the importance of spatial awareness and knowing when to be more hands-on vs. when to give the athlete/ client space. Finally, we discuss the concept of “reading the room” when it comes to how we’re communicating, coaching, and facilitating (and essentially how we read the VIBES of the room). 

I also share a little more information about some upcoming in-person continuing education opportunities like the NSCA Ontario Clinic on Saturday May 23rd at McMaster University and the McMaster Performance and Wellness Workshop held the next day on Sunday May 24th. 

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NSCA Ontario Clinic: https://www.nsca.com/events/state-and-regional/ontario-provincial-clinic/ 
McMaster Performance & Wellness Workshop: https://mcmaster.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1721