

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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Jul 18, 2022 • 52min
68. The 3 Prongs of a Strong Culture with Theresa "Tree" Beeckman
Theresa "Tree" Beeckman joins the podcast to discuss connecting with Gen Z, the 3 prongs of a strong culture, and more!
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Enter the giveaway for a FREE copy of JP's book, The Culture System:
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
Blog Post: 1 Question Every Coach Should ask their Team
About Tree Beeckman:
Tree possesses three decades of experience as a coach and culture consultant for both the athletic and business industries. Recently Tree authored the Managing Your Culture workbook which presents an original model for high performing team culture.
In addition to working with teams, Tree is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida as well as a highly rated public speaker whose high energy and inspiring style make her a sought after keynote speaker and team facilitator nation-wide serving on the speaking teams of Growing Leaders, Inc, True North Sports, and her own consulting firm Tree Roots Consulting LLC.
Connect with Tree:
Website: www.treerootsllc.com
Email Tree: tree@treerootsllc.com
Twitter: @Tbeeckman13
Instagram: treebeeckman
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
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Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too)
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Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer
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Jul 11, 2022 • 37min
67. The Culture System with JP Nerbun
JP Nerbun joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Culture System.
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Enter the giveaway for a FREE copy of JP's book, The Culture System:
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
Blog Post: 1 Question Every Coach Should ask their Team
About JP Nerbun:
J.P. Nerbun is a coach, sports consultant, and the founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a global sports-consulting business.
He has over a decade of basketball experience, coaching men and women in Ireland, Lithuania, and the United States, at the professional, collegiate, and high-school levels. His mission is to help leaders and their teams grow through mentorship, coaching, and community.
His team has offered support and insight to dozens of different leaders in sports, business, medicine, and education.
Connect with JP:
@JPNerbun
myculturesystem.com
Coaching Culture Podcast wherever you listen
Connect with us:
@CECoaching_
@LukeGromer
luke@cuttingedgecoach.com
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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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Jul 4, 2022 • 46min
66. 8 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso with Skyler Bell, State Director of Coaching and Player Development for Utah Youth Soccer
Skyler Bell of Utah Youth Soccer joins the podcast to discuss leadership lessons from Ted Lasso and how they apply in our coaching!
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Skyler Bell:
Skyler is the State Director of Coaching and Player Development, Utah Youth Soccer and has been coaching soccer for nearly 20 years!
Connect with Skyler Bell:
@SkyBell333
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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Jun 30, 2022 • 52min
Bonus #9: The 5 Leadership Voices with Seth Kindig, TCD Teams
Seth Kindig joins the podcast to the 5 leadership voices and how coaches can become experts in who their players are and how they communicate.
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Seth Kindig:
Seth is a high school teacher and coach outside of Atlanta, as well as the founder of TCD teams where he works with coaches to help them become experts on who their players are and their default modes of communication.
Seth designed and implemented a 4-year high school leadership program powered by GiANT, a world-wide leader in leadership development, called L2 where they teach high school students world-class leadership content.
Connect with Seth Kindig:
Website: tcdteams.com
Twitter: @SethKindig
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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Jun 27, 2022 • 24min
65. How You and Your Players can Overcome Negative Self-Talk with Ben Freakley, former Head of Mental Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays | Part 2
Ben Freakley joins the podcast to discuss his journey to sports psychologist and more!
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Ben Freakley:
Ben is currently the Vice President of Performance & Well-being at University of Health and Performance and was previously the head of mental performance for the Major League Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
Connect with Ben Freakley:
https://www.university-hp.com/
https://www.rsrcoaching.com/
Twitter: @BCFreakley
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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Jun 20, 2022 • 29min
64. From College Coach to Sports Psychologist & Tips for In-Game Coaching with Ben Freakley, former Head of Mental Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays | Part 1
Ben Freakley joins the podcast to discuss his journey to sports psychologist and more!
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Ben Freakley:
Ben is currently the Vice President of Performance & Well-being at University of Health and Performance and was previously the head of mental performance for the Major League Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
Connect with Ben Freakley:
https://www.university-hp.com/
https://www.rsrcoaching.com/
Twitter: @BCFreakley
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

Jun 13, 2022 • 36min
63. Simple Strategies to Communicate Better with Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist | Part 2
Betsy Butterick, communication specialist, joins the podcast to share insight into how coaches can improve their communication.
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Betsy Butterick:
Betsy is a former college basketball coach turned coaches' coach and communication specialist. She works with coaches from across sports and levels to help them improve their communication.
Connect with Betsy Butterick:
Website: https://www.betsybutterick.com
Instagram: @betsy_thecoachescoach
Twitter: @betsybutterick
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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Jun 6, 2022 • 27min
62. Co-Creating with Gen Z & Tips for Hard Conversations with Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist | Part 1
Betsy Butterick, communication specialist, joins the podcast to share insight into how coaches can improve their communication.
Learn More or Get Access for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Betsy Butterick:
Betsy is a former college basketball coach turned coaches' coach and communication specialist. She works with coaches from across sports and levels to help them improve their communication.
Connect with Betsy Butterick:
Website: https://www.betsybutterick.com
Instagram: @betsy_thecoachescoach
Twitter: @betsybutterick
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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May 30, 2022 • 56min
61. 4 Phases of Skill Progression & Emotional Interference with Paul Kelleher, Ireland U18 Men's Basketball Head Coach
Luke Gromer and Paull Kelleher talk about skill progression, navigating emotions, and more!
Learn More or Sign Up for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com
Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast
About Paul Kelleher:
Paul is the Head Coach for the Ireland U18 Men's Basketball Team. He has 24 years of coaching experience and 17 years of national team experience.
Connect with Paul/Resources:
@PaulTKelleher
Practice Plan
Phases of Skill Development
Relationships
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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May 26, 2022 • 17min
U11 Basketball Team Reflection #8: Final Reflection—Challenges Faced, What I would Have done Differently, and an Encouragement for Coaches
Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.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


