

Way of Champions Podcast
John O'Sullivan
The Way of Champions Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, team culture and performance specialists. Each week we connect you with the top minds in sports, coaching, leadership, and building championship programs so you can take your athletes and teams to the next level.
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Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 4min
#57 How to Become a Transformational Coach with Dr. Jean Cote, World-Renowned Expert in Youth Sports and Coach Development
Enjoy the show! If we coached robots, we could simply drill skills until the robots performed them to perfection, but we coach human beings. Way more goes into coaching people than simple drills and skills. Jean Cote shares what it means to be a Transformational Coach in our latest episode. Show Notes 1:30 What got Jean into the Deliberate Play research realm 9:30 If we were coaching robots, we could teach just the skills 21:15 What kind of coaching is needed to enhance the 4Cs 28:15 Great coaching is person-centered, not athlete-centered 37:00 Stop coaching 10-year-olds like they are 18 45:15 How to become a more transformational leader today About Jean Cote Dr. Jean Côté is professor and Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston (Canada). His research interests are in the areas of children in sport, coaching, positive youth development, and sport expertise. Dr. Côté has published more than 130 refereed papers on a variety of sport psychology and coaching topics and 50 book chapters. He has delivered 50 keynote addresses at major national and international conferences, over 100 invited presentations, and 260 refereed conference presentations. Dr. Côté, in collaboration with Dr. Ronnie Lidor, has completed the first comprehensive book on talent development in children's sport which was published in 2013 by Fitness Information Technology. Between 1999 and 2017, Dr. Côté has received as a Principal Investigator 6 consecutive grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to fund his research work. His most recent work involves the use of observation techniques to examine the influence of different types of coach-athletes relationships on athletes' outcomes and the development of a Transformational Coaching workshop that focuses on positive youth development. Get in Touch Email: Jc46@queensu.ca Twitter: @JeanCote46 Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Apr 8, 2018 • 1h
#56 "Some parents are crazy, but most are just stressed!" Why parent engagement is key to fixing youth sports with Skye Eddy Bruce, Founder of SoccerParenting.com
Are you one of THOSE sports parents? All too often, we lump sports parents into one large category based on the behaviors of a few. Skye Eddy Bruce joins us to explain that not all parents are that way and the key to creating a better sports experience may be found with engaging parents more effectively. Enjoy the show! Show Notes 6:20 Soccer Parenting is the PTA of Youth Soccer 9:00 When a coach should "open the door" and when a coach should "close the door" 14:30 How do coaches establish trust with parents? 26:30 Lessons from The Soccer Parenting Summit 31:45 The four cornerstones of culture 41:30 The fears parents have About Skye Eddy Bruce Skye Eddy Bruce, a former Collegiate and Youth All-American, Professional Player, Collegiate and Youth Coach and Camp Director, the Soccer Parenting Association aims to educate, engage, support and advocate for youth soccer parents. Skye understands there is a lot of room for growth and improvement in the youth game and believes that parents are the missing link when it comes seeing this growth and improvement become a reality. Skye has put together an amazing group of youth soccer and performance experts who regularly participate with MySoccerParenting.com, the Parent Education Platform brought to you by the Soccer Parenting Association (SoccerParenting.com) Get in Touch Twitter: @SoccerParenting Facebook: SoccerParenting Websites: SoccerParenting.com or MySoccerParenting.com Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Apr 2, 2018 • 58min
#55 Coaching John McEnroe and Other Great Tales from 17x NCAA Champion Stanford Tennis Coach, Dick Gould
What would it be like to coach some of the greatest tennis players of all time before they become the icons they are today? Tune in to our latest podcast to hear Dick Gould's stories about these iconic players and more from over 50 years with Stanford Tennis. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 2:15 Are fun and competitiveness mutually exclusive in sports? 10:30 Great programs have standards, not rules 16:45 We have to look at athletes and ask, "What is going to make this person a better person?" 25:15 The best teachers were the ones who made it exciting and had a passion for the topic 37:45 How do you navigate a team that is not cohesive? 47:45 Do your best to find the best in everyone you with whom you work About Dick Gould Dick Gould is America's best tennis coach. He was the Men's Tennis Coach at Stanford University for 38 years from 1966–2004. His Stanford men's tennis teams won 17 NCAA Men's Tennis Championships, and 50 of his players won All-American honors. He was named the ITA-Wilson "Coach of the Decade" both for the 1980s and the 1990s. His former players have also captured 13 grand slam championships and 10 NCAA singles champions. For 35 years, every four-year member earned at least one NCAA team championship ring. Get in Touch Email: dgould@stanford.edu Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Mar 25, 2018 • 1h 6min
#54 How Desirable Difficulties Help Our Children Succeed in Sports and Life with Jessica Lahey, Author of The Gift of Failure
Are we robbing our kids of valuable self-directed executive function when we solve everything for them and don't let them make mistakes? This is a valuable life skill needed to succeed in college and beyond. Listen in as Jessica Lahey explains on the newest podcast. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:10 Education is not about attendance and tests, are we missing the best moments for teaching? 14:25 When we are highly directive with kids, they don't become frustrated. Kids who can't be frustrated cannot benefit from formative assessment and desirable difficulties 20:55 We remove self-directed executive function and children need this to develop, incredibly important in high school and college 56:25 Caroline Gleich's Journey to Ski the "Shooting Gallery" About Jessica Lahey Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Timesbestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids' The Stinky and Dirty Show. Jessica earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. with a concentration in juvenile and education law from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two sons and teaches high school English and writing in Vermont. Get in Touch Website: JessicaLahey.com Twitter: @JessLahey Instagram: @TeacherLahey Youtube: Search "Gift of Failure FAQ's" Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Mar 19, 2018 • 54min
#53 The 7 Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in America with Michael Zigarelli, author of the Messiah Method
When a program, both men's and women's teams, wins 16 National Championships in 18 seasons, we should take notice. When those programs are also sought after by parents because they create excellent men and women in the process, there is something we can all learn from them. Find out what Professor Zigarelli discovered about the Messiah Method. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:40 There is something to be learned from a program that wins 16 National Championships in 18 seasons 10:25 The one thing that sets apart the Messiah program apart 18:30 The Discipline of "Play to a Standard" 26:10 A higher purpose than winning 34:15 Messiah is looking for the "both/and players" 47:55 Professor Zigarelli's parting thoughts on Transformational Leadership About Professor Zigarelli Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy and the former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. His research in the fields of management, practical theology, law, and ethics has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and magazines, and he is the author of ten books, including Influencing Like Jesus, The Minister's MBA, Cultivating Christian Character, and Management by Proverbs. His work has been translated into several languages. Dr. Zigarelli is also the creator of Christianity9to5.org and Assess-Yourself.org. Get in Touch Buy the Messiah Method: Buy the Soccer Field, Mission Field: Email: mzigarelli@messiah.edu Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Mar 11, 2018 • 59min
#52 How Belgium went from #66 to #1 in The World Rankings with Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris van Der Haegen
Has Belgium Football found the secret to International success? In 2009, Belgium was #66 on the FIFA World Rankings. They made a few changes and rocketed to #1 in six short years. What did they change? Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris Van der Haegen, shares their secret on our latest Way of Champions Podcast. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 9:00 Crashing out of the 2000 European Championship was the wake-up call for Belgium 11:10 Creation of the Vision of Youth Development 19:30 The use of "multi-moves" training to prepare children for every sport 22:40 Who is in front me? 28:25 Training sessions must have opponents because the game has opponents 37:40 No standings, no substitutions on the fly, every player must play at least 50% 48:00 The four questions a coach should ask before a session About Kris van der Haegen Kris van der Haegen is Director of Coach Education for the Royal Belgian Football Association. A former high school teacher who speaks countless languages, and a member of the UEFA Jira Panel, Kris has been one of the main architects of the elevation of Belgian football to unheard-of levels of quality in recent years. Kris enjoys talking about how to make football better, especially for children and young people, yet he has also extensive experience coaching at the top level. he is currently an assistant coach with the Belgian Women's National Team. Here is a summary of his accomplishments: Belgian Football Association (since 2008) Coach Education technical coordinator (2008-2012) Assistant – Coach Belgium National Teams (U15/U16/U17) (2008-2011) Coach Education Director Belgian FA (2013) Lead tutor UEFA PRO license course (since 2013) Head coach Women National team Belgium U19 (2013-2017) WU19 European Championship (2014) Scout Women's National A Team of Belgium (2015) Assistant coach Women's National A Team of Belgium (since 8/2017) Member of the UEFA JIRA Panel (since June 2015) Get in Touch Twitter: @krisvdhaegen Twitter: @ICoachKids I Coach Kids: http://www.icoachkids.eu Email: kvdh@belgianfootball.de Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Mar 4, 2018 • 52min
#51 No One Gets There Alone with Sports Psychologist Rob Bell
When that "hinge moment" that could change your life comes along, will you be ready? Join Dr. Rob Bell as he talks about hinge moments and those who help us because "No One Gets There Alone". Bio Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker and His company DRB & associates is based in Indianapolis. He has written 6 books on Mental Toughness including the best seller Don't Should on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness. In this episode we will discuss his most recent book is titled: NO ONE Gets There AlONE. Dr. Bell is a Certified Mental Performance Coach of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Since 2006 he's consulted with hundreds of athletes, coaches, and teams. He also currently serves as a Sport Psychology coach for Indy Eleven pro soccer team, and University of Notre Dame. He has worked with winners on the PGA Tour, an Olympic Silver medalist, ATP Champion, and the 2013 USTA National Champion. He has spoken to Marriott, and Walgreens and has caddied over 20+ events on professional golf tours. A fomer university professor Dr. Bell has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner's World, NY Times and Stack Magazine. He graduated from of University of Tennessee, Temple University, & Shepherd University. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 8:30 It's the coach's responsibility to shape an environment of fearlessness and confidence 13:30 Dr. Bell describes the Hinge Moment 18:40 We live in "Scare City" but we need to come from a place of abundance 24:45 How do we prepare for our Hinge Moment – trust your gut 31:00 What prompted him to write No One Gets There Alone 41:15 Sadly, all athletes quit 47:00 We will never be entirely downwind, there will always be a headwind Get in Touch Website: www.drrobbell.com Twitter: @DrRobBell Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Feb 26, 2018 • 1h 14min
#50 It's Time for Coaching Educators to Start Teaching Coaching and Stop Teaching Sport Science with Olympic Coaching Educator Wayne Goldsmith
Are we educating coaches on the skills that really matter? A sport scientist says we teach way too much techincal information and not enough of the softer skills. Bio Wayne Goldsmith has been at the forefront of sports innovation, education and development for over 25 years. His unique "whole of sport" background - having worked across every level and aspect of sport around the world gives New Sport the insights to see the real problems in your sport and help you develop effective and efficient solutions. From USA Swimming to the Wallabies Australian Rugby Union team, from the Triathlon Australia World Championships and Olympic Games team to the North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL team, Wayne's worked with professional football, professional tennis and a wide range of Olympic sports across Australia and around the world He's helped local junior sporting clubs to improve their coaching programs and been in the locker room and in the coaching box with the Sydney Roosters on NRL Grand Final Day. He's sat on the sidelines and talked with volunteer coaches and sporting parents at junior sporting events and walked in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. Wayne has a knowledge and understanding of sport that's rare: he has direct, first-hand experience helping sport - at every level. Where other sports consultancies offer expertise in one aspect of the sports industry, Wayne's ability to see your sport holistically - to see every piece of the sports participation and performance puzzle - allows him to generate bespoke presentations, plans, programs and packages that make a difference: New Sport works. Coaches, officials, sporting parents, sports administrators, sports scientists, researchers and sports leaders in local government, state and national government, Wayne's extensive experience and client list is remarkable. In a sentence - Wayne Goldsmith knows sport - he knows your sport - and he can help you make your sport extraordinary. New Sport - the future of Sport....the future of your sport. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 7:10 From storeroom packer to sport scientist – How Wayne got started 10:50 What is coaching – "the art of inspiring change through emotional connection" 13:35 One of the most powerful moments in discussing the issues of youth sport 19:20 To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail – we need to shift perspective of coaching 13:05 There is no need to have content heavy training courses – they can find that for free on the internet 28:50 Wayne outlines what the very first day of a coach training course should look like 37:50 Sport is the most conservative institution we know – we simply refuse to change and it is killing sport 41:50 There is no such thing as a 10-year-old star 54:05 Early talent is a very poor predictor of long-term success 1:04:20 It's about the freedom to choose – our athletes must own the process 1:07:05 If you live in your head, you're dead – turn wish into can into will into did Get in Touch Website: www.newsportfuture.com.au Email: wayne@moregold.com.au Wayne's Video: How do I know if my child is talented? Become a Transformational Coach Today - Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Feb 19, 2018 • 1h 7min
#49 Cindy Timchal, 8x NCAA Champion Lacrosse Coach, on How Champions 'Win the Day', Cultivate Leadership, and Do all the Little Things others Hate to Do.
What if, instead of worrying about winning games, we got our athletes to focus first on 'Winning the Day'? If they focused on their very best, working for the greater good of the team, and getting better every day, what kind of transformation would occur? Bio Hall of Fame head coach Cindy Timchal was named the first women's lacrosse coach at the United States Naval Academy on August 5, 2006, and in short order, has laid the foundation for a Navy program that is moving quickly in its quest to become a NCAA Division I power. Timchal, who is entering her 36th year as a head coach, is the NCAA's all-time leader in career wins (491) division I women's college lacrosse. Additionally, her eight national titles are the eighth most by a coach in a women's sport in NCAA history, and the 26th most in all sports, men and women combined. In her 10 seasons at the helm of the Midshipmen program, Navy has accumulated a terrific 155-43 (.783) record, won five Patriot League Championships and has advanced to five NCAA Tournaments (2010, '11, '12, '13, '17). In 2017, Timchal and the Navy lacrosse team made history as it became the first Service Academy team from a women's sport to advance to the NCAA Final Four. Timchal's coaching career got its start at Northwestern in 1982. During her nine-year tenure with the Wildcats, she compiled a 76-40 record (.655) while leading the program to five NCAA appearances. While at Northwestern, Timchal made it to the quarterfinals, earning appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 1983, '84, '86, '87, and '88. In 1991, she made the move to College Park to revive and renew the strong tradition of the University of Maryland lacrosse program. Prior to her arrival at the storied program, Maryland's last title had come in 1986, but almost immediately the Terrapins restored their reign atop the sport. Timchal's first year saw a 14-3 mark and a trip to the NCAA finals. By 1992, the lacrosse world sensed something special was on the horizon at Maryland. Despite being at a place with a rich history in lacrosse, few could have predicted that a dynasty so powerful was on the horizon. With a 14-1 record, the Terrapins took the 1992 national title – the third in school history. Individually, her athletes have earned countless accolades and awards. Maryland had 21 first team All-Americans in her last nine years, and 13 players took home national offensive, defensive or goalkeeper of the year awards. Jen Adams became the first-ever winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy, which recognizes the top collegiate men's and women's player in the country, and Kelly Coppedge was a finalist in 2004 and 2005. In 1996, Kelly Amonte became the Terps' first four-time All-American, including first-team honors in 1995 and 1996. From Kelly Amonte Hiller to Cathy Reese, Alex Kahoe to Alexis Venechanos, Jen Adams to Kelly Coppedge, the one constant amongst all of the great Maryland players was Timchal. In just five of her 16 seasons at College Park did Timchal lose more than three games in any one season, highlighted by spectacular undefeated runs in 1996 (19-0), 1999 (21-0) and 2001 (23-0). She took Terrapin teams to the NCAA finals in 11 seasons, including an unprecedented stretch of seven straight national championships – the third-longest championship streak in women's NCAA history. In addition, the run puts Timchal in the company of coaching legends like UCLA's John Wooden who won seven straight titles with the UCLA men's basketball program from 1967-73. A total of 53 different student-athletes earned All-America recognition a total of 95 times under Timchal including Kelly Amonte Hiller's four, (1993-96), and three each for Betsy Elder (1992-94), Sarah Forbes (1995-97), Laura Harmon (1993-95), Sascha Newmarch (1996-98), Jen Adams (1999-2001) and Kelly Coppedge (2002-04). In 2005, Acacia Walker earned first team honors, Greta Sommers was named to the second team and Annie Collines was named third team All-America. Adams' third-consecutive selection as Player of the Year in 2000 marked the 10th time one of Timchal's players have earned National Player of the Year honors, including Amonte Hiller, who was named the 1996 NCAA Division I Most Valuable Player. When the ACC's 50th anniversary Women's Lacrosse Team was announced in 2002, Timchal was selected as the head coach of the squad and had coached 22 members of the team. Nationally, 18 of Timchal's players have played on the U.S. Developmental team and five were members of the most recent championship U.S. World Cup team. Seven former Terrapins helped lead Australia to the 2005 World Cup title in Annapolis, including tournament MVP Sarah Forbes. All totaled, 13 Terps represented three countries at the World Cup. Beyond the numbers, though, Timchal has done her part to revolutionize the sport of women's lacrosse. Timchal brought some of the most influential names in the sport through College Park, including former assistant and lacrosse legend Gary Gait, and Terrapin stars Cathy Nelson and Jen Adams. In addition, former Maryland players have become a fixture on national teams and within the collegiate coaching ranks, demonstrating the breadth of Timchal's influence. In 1996, she introduced a new wrinkle to her vast coaching repertoire as she brought aboard the wisdom of California-based spiritual advisor and renowned author Dr. Jerry Lynch to enrich the minds of her student-athletes. That decision complemented the already high level of physical conditioning it takes to excel at the Division I level and has since become a widespread trend used throughout the world of sports. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:50 Cindy's background and how she got into coaching 14:10 Westchester University – The Cradle of NCAA Champion Coaches 23:35 A culture of selflessness is the foundation for excellence 32:50 Coaching with energy and confidence is contagious 43:20 On nurturing a culture of giving 49:20 Building culture starts today with just one simple thing at a time 59:05 Once you get to the top how do you stay at the top Get in Touch Website: Navy Women's Lacrosse Website Twitter: @NavyWLax Become a Transformational Coach like Jerry and Cindy: Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message! Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie

Feb 12, 2018 • 56min
#48 Dr. Mark Williams, Skill Acquistion Expert, On Why Early Engagement is Better than Early Specialization"
Dr. Williams is Professor and Chair, Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation at University of Utah. Dr. Williams has previously held senior leadership positions in the UK (Head of Life Sciences, Brunel University London) and Australia (Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney). His research interests focus on the neural and psychological mechanisms underpinning the acquisition and development of perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor skills. He has published almost 180 journal articles in peer-reviewed outlets in numerous fields including exercise and sports science (e.g., Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Medicine), experimental psychology (e.g., Acta Psychologica, British Journal of Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Visual Cognition, Journal of Experimental Psychology), neuroscience (Neuroscience Letters, Human Brain Mapping, Neuroimage) and medicine (The Lancet, British Medical Journal, Medical Education). He has written 15 books, almost 80 book chapters, 60 professional articles, 91 journal abstracts, and has delivered almost 200 keynote and invited lectures in over 30 countries. He is Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sports Science and Executive Editor for the journal Human Movement Science. Also, he sits on the editorial boards of the Scandinavian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and Frontiers of Cognition, and Frontiers in Psychology (Performance Science). Moreover, he has acted as a Guest Editor of special issues for prestigious journals such as Journal of Sport Sciences, Journal of Motor Behavior, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 5:45 He was one of first UK graduates in Sport and Exercise Science 8:20 Mark discusses the concepts of reinvestment and paralysis by analysis 17:15 The role of the coach in practices 25:45 Differences between specialization and early engagement 35:35 Coaching is an art form but there's no reason it cannot be informed by science 48:20 Mark's biggest coaching pet peeve Get in Touch Email: mark.williams@health.utah.edu Join Us at Way of Champions 2018 Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!


