04.19.2017 - By Craig Haworth: Youth Sports Coaching Strategist and Podcaster
Phillip Carson, President of Carson Natural Health, LLC is a Pharmacist who thinks outside the box of traditional medicine. He believes in helping people find natural alternatives and integrative nutritional solutions to their health problems. He also has coached mostly soccer, coaching all five of his children and hundreds of others, over a 20 year span. He coached youth recreational teams, competitive teams as well as his local High School team.
Website: carsonnatural.com
Facebook: /carsonnatural
Twitter: @DrPhilCarsonRx
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Quote
'I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where the puck has been' - Wayne Gretzky
Coaching your own kids
All kids are different - you have to coach each kid individually
Cringe Moment
Yelling and screaming shuts kids down, especially as they get older
Teaching Skills
Tell them, then demonstrate visually
Bring in high school and college kids to add energy and expertise to your practices
Kids love when you get involved with them in the games during practice
Self-Confidence
Put kids in positions for success, where they can gain confidence by seeing confidence
Championship Culture
3 words they wouldn't use or allow anyone to use: Can't, Won't, or Don't
Healthy eating for athletes - How to Live Until you Die
Dr. Phil helped one kid who was feeling lethargic on game days - he was drinking sports drinks. He replaced them with water, you can add a little Himalayan salt to get electrolytes and some fruit to get flavor. The dyes in the sports drink were reacting adversely with the boy and when he eliminated them he regained his energy.
Processed sugar is horrible (i.e. in Coke) - The best way to get sugar is from fruits - have fruits after practice.
Water is HUGE
Oatmeal, protein bars, juices, fruit are great
Older kids need more protein to build muscle. Clean protein. Be careful of protein supplements - artificial sweeteners, dyes, are not good.
A good balance of carbs, protein, and healthy fats is key
Check out his book, youtube channel, podcast : carsonnatural.com
The One that got away
Dr. Phil had a goalie having a rough day, he should have taken him out, but he left him in, Dr. Phil regrets not taking him out.
Best borrowed/stolen idea
Play lots of fun games in practices
Favorite coaching book/quote
Quote: 'I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where the puck has been' - Wayne Gretzky
Parting Advice
Make it fun
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