Dustin and Rob discuss the crucial element of care in coaching and its significant impact on athlete performance. Research shows that when athletes feel valued and cared for by their coach, their performance improves drastically. The podcast delves into the importance of incorporating care and empathy in the coaching approach. It emphasizes that treating athletes with respect and kindness is not only beneficial for their performance but is also a basic human decency that should be upheld in any coaching relationship.

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