Lessons from the best coaches, with John OSullivan

Labours of Sport Coaching: The Science and Art of Coaching, Motivation, and Self-Determination

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For this episode I sat with John OSullivan, who is an author, coach, and host of the Way of Champions podcast. We reflect on the key lessons John has learned from over 400 interviews with top coaches including all time great Chicago Bulls basketball coach Phil Jackson, as well as John's own wisdom gained through an extensive career within coaching.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:38 The Impact of John's TED Talk

08:10 Current State of Youth Sports

11:04 Improving Parent-Coach Relationships

13:49 Building Trust Between Coaches and Parents

16:33 The Role of Communication in Coaching

19:34 Challenges of Parent Coaches

22:21 Understanding Gen Z Athletes

25:13 Coaching Philosophy and Character Development

37:54 The Importance of Relationships in Coaching

39:28 The Search for the Magic Practice

41:47 Balancing Assessment and Development in Coaching

43:18 The Psychological Aspects of Coaching

46:01 Winning the Day: Short-Term Focus for Long-Term Success

49:16 The Role of Self-Awareness in Coaching

51:53 Vulnerability and Competence in Coaching

53:30 The Art of Balancing Assertiveness and Vulnerability

56:46 Understanding Individual Needs in Team Dynamics

01:00:29 The Value of Individual Strengths in Team Sports

01:05:41 Coaching Beyond the Game: Life Lessons for Athletes

01:09:53 Future Trends in Coaching: Intentionality and Curiosity

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