

Better Coaching with Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer | RYG Athletics
The Better Coaching Podcast connects coaches with ideas and strategies they can implement to grow as a coach and a leader so they can develop better teams, better players, and better people.
Host Luke Gromer sits down with some of the world's best coaches, leaders, and experts to uncover the strategies coaches need to go from good to great. Topics include leadership, practice design, mental performance, culture, teaching, communication, and more!
Whether you're coaching youth sports or leading a pro team, you’ll leave every episode with actionable tools to coach and lead better.
Host Luke Gromer sits down with some of the world's best coaches, leaders, and experts to uncover the strategies coaches need to go from good to great. Topics include leadership, practice design, mental performance, culture, teaching, communication, and more!
Whether you're coaching youth sports or leading a pro team, you’ll leave every episode with actionable tools to coach and lead better.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 37min
88. Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness with Steve Magness | Part 1
Steve Magness joins Luke Gromer to discuss his new book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness.
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Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
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About Steve Magness:
Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance.
He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running.
Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.
Steve has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes.
He’s also the co-founder of The Growth Equation, a popular podcast and newsletter that explores the Art, Science, And Practice of Sustainable Excellence.
Connect with Steve:
Website: SteveMagness.com
Website: thegrowtheq.com
Twitter: @SteveMagness
Buy Do Hard Things on Amazon
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
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Nov 28, 2022 • 35min
87. The Intangibles Every Coach Wants in their Players (and how to develop them) with Chad Songy of PGC Basketball and Strata Athletics
Chad Songy and Luke Gromer discuss the intangibles that coaches want in their players and how to develop them!
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
About Chad Songy:
Chad is head of curriculum at PGC, a course director on the PGC tour and assists in PGC’s training of both Directors and Staff.
Chad is the founder of Sustainable Giving Homes which uses real estate profits from homes in Austin, TX, and Cape Town, South Africa, to fund educational opportunities for students throughout Africa, including PGC’s sponsorship of the MCF Sports Center in Kenya.
He also teaches throughout the year through a variety of projects he founded that include stand up comedy, cultural growth experiences to Africa, and mentoring young leaders and entrepreneurs.
Connect with Chad:
PGCBasketball.com
StrataAthletics.com
@ChadSongy
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@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
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Nov 21, 2022 • 34min
86. Myths of Sport Coaching with Jenny Coe of West Ham | Part 2
Jenny Coe and Luke Gromer discuss common myths in sport coaching from Jenny's book, Myths of Sport Coaching.
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Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
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About Jenny Coe:
Jenny is the Head of Performance and Well-Being at West Ham and the author of Myths of Sport Coaching.
Connect with Jenny:
Get the book
Twitter: @jennycoady10
Email: Jennycoady@gmail.com
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access for the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
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Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
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Nov 14, 2022 • 30min
85. Myths of Sport Coaching with Jenny Coe of West Ham | Part 1
Jenny Coe and Luke Gromer discuss common myths in sport coaching from Jenny's book, Myths of Sport Coaching.
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
Learn More or Sign Up for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
About Jenny Coe:
Jenny is the Head of Performance and Well-Being at West Ham and the author of Myths of Sport Coaching.
Connect with Jenny:
Get the book
Twitter: @jennycoady10
Email: Jennycoady@gmail.com
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access for the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Nov 7, 2022 • 28min
84. The 7 Deadly Sins of Film with Doug Lemov and Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer and Doug Lemov discuss common mistakes coaches make when using film.
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Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
Learn More or Sign Up for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
About Doug Lemov:
Doug is a former teacher and school leader, the founder of Uncommon Schools, and the author of The Coach’s Guide to Teaching among many other books. He helps teachers and coaches improve at their craft.
Connect with Doug Lemov:
coachsguidetoteaching.com
teachlikeachampion.com/blog
@Doug_Lemov
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access for the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
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Oct 31, 2022 • 35min
83. Mental Health, Resilience, and Helping Players Break Out of Slumps with Shay Haddow
Shay Haddow, confidence coach and founder of Alpha Girl Confidence, joins Luke Gromer to mental health, resilience, and more!
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Shay Haddow:
Shay Haddow is a coach and speaker on confidence and mental performance for female athletes, as well the host of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast, and Author of She the Confident. Her mission is to empower girl athletes to build unshakable confidence and emotional resilience so they can live and play to their fullest potential.
Connect with Shay:
Website: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Oct 24, 2022 • 31min
82. Life and Career Balance in Coaching with Mike Lynch, Head Coach of Belmont Abbey Women's Soccer
Mike Lynch, Head Coach of Belment Abbey Women's Soccer, joins Luke Gromer to discuss life and career balance in coaching, and more!
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Mike Lynch:
Mike is currently in his 8th season as the head women’s soccer coach at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. He has over 3 decades of coaching experience that span the Division 1, 2, & 3 levels! Mike also played soccer at the Air Force academy and served as an officer in the United States Air Force.
Connect with Mike:
Website: www.abbeyathletics.com
Email: michaellynch@bac.edu
Twitter: @abbeycoachlynch
Connect with Nick:
Youtube: YouTube.com/bballbreakdown
Twitter: @bballbreakdown
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
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Oct 17, 2022 • 46min
81. Simple Strategies to Change How You Coach with Ben Guest & Nick Hauselman of BBall Breakdown
Ben Guest and Nick Hauselman join Luke Gromer to discuss simple ways they changed as coaches and more!
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Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Ben & Nick:
Ben is a former basketball coach and the author of Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey
Nick is the founder of founder BBall Breakdown and a former HS basketball coach.
Connect with Ben:
Newsletter: www.https//benbo.substack.com
Twitter: @bguest
Connect with Nick:
Youtube: YouTube.com/bballbreakdown
Twitter: @bballbreakdown
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
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Oct 10, 2022 • 44min
80. The Power & Potential of Video with Rob Scotland of VEO
Rob Scotland of Veo joins Luke Gromer to discuss focusing on long-term development, using film effectively, and more!
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Rob Scotland:
Rob is Currently Head of Brand Communications at the sports tech company, Veo, and formerly Rob was an amateur American Football player and coach with 12 National Titles in Europe
Connect with Rob:
Website: www.veo.co
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Oct 3, 2022 • 42min
79. How to Prioritize Learning and Long-Term Development with Tim Bradbury, DOC ENYYSA
Tim Bradbury, Director of Coaching for the ENYYSA, joins Luke Gromer to discuss effective teaching, long-term development, and more!
Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Tim Bradbury:
Tim is the Director of Coaching Instruction for the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). He's held numerous roles as a coach and coach educator.
Connect with Tim:
Twitter: @TimBDOCI
Email: tbradbury@enysoccer.com
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins:
Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t
Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer:
Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32
Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts
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