Have you ever heard these myths about coaching dyslexic athletes?

• They're lazy and uncoachable.

• They don't pay attention.

• They can't process information quickly.

But what if we told you these are all false? Let's dive into the strategies that actually work. Stay tuned for the secrets to coaching dyslexic athletes to success.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introduction and Easter Candy

00:04:23 - Overindulgence in Candy

00:06:54 - Family Dynamics and Holiday Hangovers

00:11:55 - Dyslexia and Youth Sports

00:14:00 - Importance of Coaching

00:15:10 - Motivating Players

00:16:43 - Impact of Coaching Approach

00:21:20 - Personal Coaching Experiences

00:25:23 - Supportive Parenting and Coaching

00:27:19 - Early struggles in soccer and the need for advocacy

00:29:37 - Challenges with dyslexia in sports

00:30:25 - Self-advocacy struggles beyond sports

00:32:47 - Instilling confidence and self-advocacy

00:37:30 - The responsibility of coaches and the impact on players

00:40:21 - Importance of Understanding Dyslexia and ADHD

00:41:07 - Lack of Understanding of Dyslexia and ADHD

00:43:14 - Advocating for Dyslexic and ADHD Individuals

00:46:15 - Processing Differences in ADHD and Dyslexia

00:50:37 - Tailoring Information Delivery

00:53:40 - Importance of Self-Awareness and Advocacy

00:54:55 - Understanding Different Processing Styles

00:56:36 - Self-Esteem and Advocacy

00:57:34 - Feeling Uncomfortable to Grow

00:59:39 - Importance of Self-Confidence