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Mark Warburton on Mental Toughness: Playbook for Elite Athletes and Leaders
In this conversation, Mark Warbuton, a distinguished soccer coach and sporting director, discusses the importance of focusing on player development over winning in youth sports. He emphasizes the need for quality coaching and challenges to build mental toughness in young athletes. Mark shares insights into build two professional teams with Sporting Jax and on the potential of American soccer and the importance of creating a supportive environment for both men's and women's teams. He reflects on his experiences in coaching and the significance of finding players who not only possess talent but also add value to the team culture.
Key Takeaways:
Development should be prioritized over winning in youth sports.
Quality coaching is essential for athlete growth.
Stress can be a motivating factor in high-pressure situations.
Young athletes need to be challenged to build resilience.
American soccer has immense potential but requires better coaching strategies.
Creating a positive environment is crucial for team success.
Mental toughness is built through experience and challenges.
Players must learn to cope with pressure and expectations.
Finding the right character in players is as important as skill.
The community's support is vital for the success of new teams.
Sound bites
"Stress is something you thrive upon."
"The quality of challenge is key."
"I'm proud of getting Brentford promoted."
Chapters
(00:00) The Importance of Development Over Winning
(09:52) Building a Soccer Organization from the Ground Up
(20:07) Mental Toughness in Professional Sports
(26:05) The State of American Soccer
About the Host:
James Blasco is a CTA Certified Coach, and a Certified Functional Mental Toughness and Resilience coach, and a Certified Neuroscience Coach based in Ormond Beach, Florida, with a rich background in sales, media, and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, James has excelled in sales and sales coaching for some of the largest media companies, owned three successful businesses, and worked in media relations in the NFL. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of leadership, communication, and the drive needed to achieve success. James is also trained specifically to coach to all aspects of mental toughness and resilience.
Having received coaching and mentoring throughout his personal and professional life, James recognizes the profound impact of genuine, constructive, and meaningful guidance. He understands the passion required to pursue a goal, as well as the challenges of doubt, fear, and the need for perseverance. James’s coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and results, focusing on helping clients uncover their goals, develop actionable plans, and persist through obstacles.
About the guest:
Mark Warburton is the Sporting Director of Sporting Jax. Mark is a high-profile leader with a distinguished career in global soccer. His extensive professional experience includes managing and working at several prestigious clubs in the UK, including Nottingham Forest FC, Brentford FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and Glasgow Rangers FC.
Mark has also established a ground-breaking professional Academy at Watford FC and implemented a full-time program that allowed for both sporting and academic excellence, which was replicated by many of the UK’s top-flight clubs. Furthermore, he was instrumental in launching the groundbreaking NextGen Series, a European competition for Under 19 pro players, involving many of the world’s largest soccer institutions including FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC.
Resources:
Website: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chargeforwardcoaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ChargeForwardCoaching
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ChargeForwardCoaching
Sporting Jax: https://www.sportingjax.com/
USLW League: https://www.uslwleague.com/
USL League One: https://www.uslleagueone.com/
soccer, coaching, mental toughness, youth development, American soccer, sports psychology, athlete training, women's soccer, team building, coaching strategies, Sporting Jax, Nottingham Forest FC, Brentford FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and Glasgow Rangers FC, Watford FC, NextGen Series, Under 19 pro players, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC.
The United States produces outstanding athletes, but the key to success lies in the quality of sports coaching and the challenges they face. It's not just about focus on winning, but about athlete development and strong mentorship. What are your thoughts?
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By James BlascoIn this conversation, Mark Warbuton, a distinguished soccer coach and sporting director, discusses the importance of focusing on player development over winning in youth sports. He emphasizes the need for quality coaching and challenges to build mental toughness in young athletes. Mark shares insights into build two professional teams with Sporting Jax and on the potential of American soccer and the importance of creating a supportive environment for both men's and women's teams. He reflects on his experiences in coaching and the significance of finding players who not only possess talent but also add value to the team culture.
Key Takeaways:
Development should be prioritized over winning in youth sports.
Quality coaching is essential for athlete growth.
Stress can be a motivating factor in high-pressure situations.
Young athletes need to be challenged to build resilience.
American soccer has immense potential but requires better coaching strategies.
Creating a positive environment is crucial for team success.
Mental toughness is built through experience and challenges.
Players must learn to cope with pressure and expectations.
Finding the right character in players is as important as skill.
The community's support is vital for the success of new teams.
Sound bites
"Stress is something you thrive upon."
"The quality of challenge is key."
"I'm proud of getting Brentford promoted."
Chapters
(00:00) The Importance of Development Over Winning
(09:52) Building a Soccer Organization from the Ground Up
(20:07) Mental Toughness in Professional Sports
(26:05) The State of American Soccer
About the Host:
James Blasco is a CTA Certified Coach, and a Certified Functional Mental Toughness and Resilience coach, and a Certified Neuroscience Coach based in Ormond Beach, Florida, with a rich background in sales, media, and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, James has excelled in sales and sales coaching for some of the largest media companies, owned three successful businesses, and worked in media relations in the NFL. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of leadership, communication, and the drive needed to achieve success. James is also trained specifically to coach to all aspects of mental toughness and resilience.
Having received coaching and mentoring throughout his personal and professional life, James recognizes the profound impact of genuine, constructive, and meaningful guidance. He understands the passion required to pursue a goal, as well as the challenges of doubt, fear, and the need for perseverance. James’s coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and results, focusing on helping clients uncover their goals, develop actionable plans, and persist through obstacles.
About the guest:
Mark Warburton is the Sporting Director of Sporting Jax. Mark is a high-profile leader with a distinguished career in global soccer. His extensive professional experience includes managing and working at several prestigious clubs in the UK, including Nottingham Forest FC, Brentford FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and Glasgow Rangers FC.
Mark has also established a ground-breaking professional Academy at Watford FC and implemented a full-time program that allowed for both sporting and academic excellence, which was replicated by many of the UK’s top-flight clubs. Furthermore, he was instrumental in launching the groundbreaking NextGen Series, a European competition for Under 19 pro players, involving many of the world’s largest soccer institutions including FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC.
Resources:
Website: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chargeforwardcoaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ChargeForwardCoaching
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ChargeForwardCoaching
Sporting Jax: https://www.sportingjax.com/
USLW League: https://www.uslwleague.com/
USL League One: https://www.uslleagueone.com/
soccer, coaching, mental toughness, youth development, American soccer, sports psychology, athlete training, women's soccer, team building, coaching strategies, Sporting Jax, Nottingham Forest FC, Brentford FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and Glasgow Rangers FC, Watford FC, NextGen Series, Under 19 pro players, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC.
The United States produces outstanding athletes, but the key to success lies in the quality of sports coaching and the challenges they face. It's not just about focus on winning, but about athlete development and strong mentorship. What are your thoughts?