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In this episode, Mark and Clare flip the script on traditional coaching. They reveal why the "fix-it" mentality is a trap and how the most transformative coaches empower their players to lead. Drawing on their experiences as teachers and coaches, they discuss how to build a program that is truly bigger than any one person. They cover practical strategies like asking better questions, creating a psychologically safe environment, and co-creating your team's culture. Tune in to learn how to move from being the "sage on the stage" to a "guide on the side" and unlock your team's full potential.
Key Points & Timestamps
(2:49) What It Means to be a "Guide on the Side"
(4:26) The Power of the Pause: Giving Players a Voice
(6:06) Lead with Questions, Not Answers
(11:22) Using Feedback for Measurement and Motivation
(15:31) Changing "Why" to "What" in Your Questions
(17:56) Co-Creating Your Team's Core Values
(22:26) The System: From Opportunities to Frameworks
(26:26) Eliminating Clicks Through Environmental Design
(28:37) Free Community Trial & Other Resources Mentioned
Action Items for Coaches
Lead with a question: The next time you see something your team is doing incorrectly, resist the urge to fix it. Instead, ask an open-ended question to get them to think about the problem themselves.
Use "powerful pauses": After you ask a question, wait longer than you think you should for a response. Give your players time to process and formulate their own answers.
Conduct a "thumbs up/thumbs down" check with eyes closed: To get an honest assessment of your team's understanding of a concept, have them close their eyes before giving a thumbs up or down. This removes the influence of peer pressure.
Create a space for small groups: Find a way to have your players talk in small groups of 3 or 4 during practice or film sessions. This creates a safe environment for them to share their thoughts and ideas.
Note to the Editor
Join the TOC Coach community: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about
SAVI Basketball website: https://savicoach.com/home
SAVI Basketball community: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about
New RDS course: https://savicoach.com/savi-store/product/681b57b47e0d984134dad0fa
LockLeft course: https://savicoach.com/savi-store/product/681b579168829870711ebc61
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In this episode, Mark and Clare flip the script on traditional coaching. They reveal why the "fix-it" mentality is a trap and how the most transformative coaches empower their players to lead. Drawing on their experiences as teachers and coaches, they discuss how to build a program that is truly bigger than any one person. They cover practical strategies like asking better questions, creating a psychologically safe environment, and co-creating your team's culture. Tune in to learn how to move from being the "sage on the stage" to a "guide on the side" and unlock your team's full potential.
Key Points & Timestamps
(2:49) What It Means to be a "Guide on the Side"
(4:26) The Power of the Pause: Giving Players a Voice
(6:06) Lead with Questions, Not Answers
(11:22) Using Feedback for Measurement and Motivation
(15:31) Changing "Why" to "What" in Your Questions
(17:56) Co-Creating Your Team's Core Values
(22:26) The System: From Opportunities to Frameworks
(26:26) Eliminating Clicks Through Environmental Design
(28:37) Free Community Trial & Other Resources Mentioned
Action Items for Coaches
Lead with a question: The next time you see something your team is doing incorrectly, resist the urge to fix it. Instead, ask an open-ended question to get them to think about the problem themselves.
Use "powerful pauses": After you ask a question, wait longer than you think you should for a response. Give your players time to process and formulate their own answers.
Conduct a "thumbs up/thumbs down" check with eyes closed: To get an honest assessment of your team's understanding of a concept, have them close their eyes before giving a thumbs up or down. This removes the influence of peer pressure.
Create a space for small groups: Find a way to have your players talk in small groups of 3 or 4 during practice or film sessions. This creates a safe environment for them to share their thoughts and ideas.
Note to the Editor
Join the TOC Coach community: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about
SAVI Basketball website: https://savicoach.com/home
SAVI Basketball community: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about
New RDS course: https://savicoach.com/savi-store/product/681b57b47e0d984134dad0fa
LockLeft course: https://savicoach.com/savi-store/product/681b579168829870711ebc61
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