Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Redefining Success
Meg and Dr. G discuss the definitions of success and how it is measured in athletes, teams, coaches, and even self-definitions. Dr. G’s brings up his own research on poor coaching, and how our definitions often trickle down from professional to youth levels. Additionally, Dr. G discusses accountability in youth sports, and poses the question: How do we measure growth? Meg wonders about coaching in school settings, specifically why coaches think they are qualified to coach just because they know the rules of the game. Tune in to this episode for more info and tips on defining success in coaching across all levels of sport.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Poor coaching
- What makes a good coach
- Coaches attempting to preserve winning records for financial reasons
- Former athletes as coaches: the good, the bad, and the ugly
- Difficulties with measuring success in adolescent athletics
- Qualifications for school coaches
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