In this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, host Jeff Forrester interviews Kip Ioane, author of the book Mirror Training. They discuss various topics related to character development, emotional intelligence, healthy masculinity, resilience, handling pressure, and teamwork. Kip shares his definition of greatness as resiliency in the face of inevitability and emphasizes the importance of discernment in knowing when to let go and when to hold on. They also discuss the need to unlearn certain beliefs and behaviors in order to grow and evolve. Kip explains that Mirror Training was inspired by his own self-reflection as a coach and his desire to align his coaching practices with his values.

Mirror training is a coaching approach that focuses on the humanity of players and emphasizes personal growth and development. It involves creating space for conversations and discussions with players to foster a positive team culture. Mirror training coaches prioritize the well-being and character development of their players, believing that being a better person makes them more likely to win. The approach can be applied not only in sports but also in other areas of life, such as family, friends, and the workplace.

Takeaways

Greatness is the pursuit of personal growth and improvement, characterized by resiliency and determination.

Discernment is a vital life skill that involves knowing when to let go and when to hold on.

Unlearning old beliefs and behaviors is necessary for personal growth and evolution.

Coaches should model the behaviors and values they want to instill in their athletes.

Mirror Training is a book that explores character development, emotional intelligence, healthy masculinity, resilience, pressure handling, and teamwork in the context of coaching. Mirror training is a coaching approach that prioritizes the humanity of players and focuses on personal growth and development.

Coaches who practice mirror training create space for conversations and discussions with players to foster a positive team culture.

Mirror training coaches believe that being a better person makes players more likely to win, both in sports and in life.

Mirror training can be applied not only in sports but also in other areas of life, such as family, friends, and the workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pronunciation of Last Name

04:49 Defining Greatness

10:07 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Discernment

11:50 Unlearning and Personal Growth

15:11 Creating a Positive Coaching Environment

19:46 The Role of Character Development and Emotional Intelligence in Sports

24:48 Mirror Training: The Journey and Purpose

28:59 The Role of Coaches in Shaping the Next Generation

31:05 Using Surveys and Questions to Understand Team Dynamics

33:03 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness

37:43 Processing and Stacking Positive Patterns with Tetris Text

55:45 Introduction and Inspiration

55:46 Starting the Journey

Find out more about Kip and Mirror Training below.

Teams of Men

Mirror Training

Kip Ioane on X

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