Director of Athletic Development at Triple F Elite Sports Training in Knoxville—and creator of the Plyomat—Richard Burnett joins the show to break down his “4 Pillars of Coaching”: what they are, how to develop them, and how to evaluate them.

We also explore:

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Impact of Coaching

02:54 The Four Coaching Pillars

11:29 Evaluating Coaching Effectiveness

18:02 Mentorship and Growth in Coaching

20:45 Hiring and Evaluating Coaches

27:37 Differences in Coaching Environments

35:43 Transitioning from College to High School Coaching

37:50 The Disconnect in Strength Conditioning Education

38:59 The Evolving Landscape of Coaching Careers

40:13 The Value of Early Athletic Development

43:06 Finding Satisfaction in Coaching at Different Levels

45:47 Creating Pressure and Avoiding Complacency

50:26 Long-Term Athletic Development and Youth Sports

56:25 Adapting Training to Individual Needs

01:01:28 Balancing Business and Impact in Coaching