WYC 129 – Winning the Relationship – Casey Jacox talks Leadership & The 3 P’s of teaching skills

Casey Jacox is a former collegiate QB at Central Washington University and has been coaching his kids for many years. Casey is passionate about ensuring they continue down a positive path, and sports is a big part of that journey.

LinkedIn: /caseyjacox/

Blog: winningtherelationship.com

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Quote

'There are three types of people in life: Those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who wonder what happened.' - Tommy Lasorda

Coaching your own kids

Works best if you have an assistant coach, and you coach each other's kids

Cringe moment

Early on, Casey was too focused on winning

Teaching Skills

Drills need a clear:

Purpose

Process

Payoff

Be ridiculously organized.

Make everything competitive. Time everything.

Small groups and lots of stations

Games

Girls get to take 2 free throws at end of practice - If they make 1, they get to run 1 lap. If they make 2 they get to pick someone to run with them (including parents on the sideline.) If they miss both, they have to dribble around with their off hand until drill is over. Then take the girls who make both free throws and put the pressure on them, say 'there is 2 seconds left, you need to make 2 free throws to win the game.'

They only get to do this if the girls gave great effort during practice

Mental toughness

It comes down to believing in the kids you coach, and making sure they understand you believe in them

Culture

Everyone needs to do their role. Coaches coach. Players play. Parents cheer. Umpires make the calls. When everyone stays in their role, everything works well. Step out of your role, and trouble starts.

Captains and leadership

Captains lead stretching and conversation

Teach them to be organized and communicate well

Rewards and recognition

Words of the week - keep the focus on the importance of everyone's role - Then give an award at the end of the week on who best embodied that characteristic

Connecting with and impacting kids

Kevin worked with a young man who was struggling to throw, and 2 years later watching his progress is really exciting.

The one that got away

Casey played on a team, and they came out flat, and lost. You must be prepared for every game.

Favorite book/quote

Book: The Matheny Manifesto

Great resource - Proactive Coaching

Quote: 'There are three types of people in life: Those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who wonder what happened.' - Tommy Lasorda

Book: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

Craig recommendation: The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

Best borrowed/stolen idea

EDD's - Everyday drills

The power of goal setting. You write it down. Then you tell someone. Now it is goal not a wish.

Positive environments and never taking a play off.

Parting Advice

Know the purpose in everything you do. Be organized, make it fun.

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