Episode 264: Paul Kilgannon - The CRAVER Coaching Framework

This episode's guest is Paul Kilgannon.

Paul Kilgannon is a Coach and Athlete Mentor, Author and Creator of The "CARVER Coaching Framework" which is used internationally across a number of sports and industries. He helps people build their ‘Coaching World’ and consults with Sporting Organisations and Clubs, as well as Corporate Entities in the area of creating Learning and Performance Environments. He has a particular interest in Youth Sports Coaching and has spent his adult life coaching across all ages.

Paul believes strongly in a positive, holistic approach to coaching in sport- developing both ‘the person’ and ‘the athlete. He believes lessons learned in sport can and must positively contribute to all areas of life. Paul espouses Coach Development as the single most important agent for change in sport and all performance domains. Through his "CARVER Framework", he provides a consultancy service and a variety of Coaching Workshops to coaches, athletes, teams, clubs and organisations across numerous sports and beyond.

On this episode Paul and I discuss:

Paul's background and work

Human behaviour

Paul's biggest Influences 

The genesis of Paul's "CRAVER Coaching Framework"

At what age can the "CRAVER Coaching Framework" be introduced?

We discuss the benefits of journaling 

What's next for Paul and CRAVER Coaching?

How would Paul re-structure coaching development in Ireland?

How does Paul Learn?

If Paul could spend a week learning from 5 people, dead or alive, who would he choose and why?

Where can people find out more about Paul and his work?

This was a great discussion with Paul and I hope you guys really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,RB

Show Notes:

Website - carvercoachingframework.com

Twitter - @carver_coaching

Facebook - Carver Coaching

Instagram - carver_coaching

YouTube - Carver Coaching

Podcasts Mentioned:

The Coaching Bubble Episode 17 – Paul Kilgannon

Books Mentioned:

Coaching Children in Sport - The CRAVER Framework

Be The Best You Can Be 

Journaling to Be The Best You Can Be In Sport

Be The Best You Can Be In Sport – The Daily Journal

Deep Work 

People and Resources Mentioned:

Vern Gambetta

Ian King

Charles Poliquin

John Wooden

David Morrissey

Liam Moggan

Giles Warrington

Paudie Bulter

Maureen Gaffney

George Raveling

John Dewey

Joe Canney

Dave Morris

Damien Joyce

Donie Fox

Dave Hanley

Michael Day

Phil Kearney

Ian Sherwin

Niall O'Toole

John Duggan

Cal Newport 

Paul Kinnerk

Steve Kerr

Pete Carroll

Michael Gervis