The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
"Athletes Edge: The Coaches Edition" is the ultimate podcast for coaches who want to inspire, guide, and empower their athletes to achieve their full potential. Hosted by Tony, a mindset mastery coach, and youth sports mentor, this podcast dives into the mental and emotional aspects of coaching that make a difference on and off the field. Each episode features actionable strategies, inspiring interviews with expert coaches, and insights into fostering resilience, confidence, and mastery in your athletes. Whether coaching youth sports or elite competitors, this is your edge in creating champions.
The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
Empowering Young Swimmers Through Technology
In this episode of the Athletes Edge Coaches Edition podcast, host Tony Everett speaks with Glenn Mills, co-founder of Go Swim, about innovative coaching techniques and the importance of empowering young swimmers. They discuss the use of technology and data to enhance performance, the significance of teaching swimmers the language of their sport, and the evolving role of coaches in fostering independence among athletes. The conversation also touches on the mental aspects of swimming, the role of parents in supporting their children, and the importance of patience in skill development.
takeaways
- Go Swim focuses on educating young swimmers and coaches.
- The app provides performance data and video feedback to athletes.
- Teaching swimmers about hydrodynamics is crucial for improvement.
- Distance per stroke is a key metric for swimming efficiency.
- Coaches should empower athletes to take ownership of their training.
- Failure is a part of the learning process and should be embraced.
- Parents should focus on supporting their children rather than critiquing them.
- Video feedback helps athletes understand their performance better.
- Mindset plays a significant role in an athlete's success.
- Patience is essential in the journey to skill mastery.
Sound Bites
- "Video is the translator of the feeling."
- "Failure is simply where we are today."
- "I love to watch you swim. That's it."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Go Swim and Glenn Mills
00:58
Innovative Approaches in Swimming Education
03:32
Engaging Young Athletes in Technical Skills
06:56
Empowering Athletes for Independent Growth
09:26
The Evolving Role of Coaches
12:12
The Importance of Mindset in Swimming
14:33
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
18:28
The Mental Performance in Swimming
21:21
Parental Support in Athlete Development
25:59
Advice for Coaches to Enhance Impact
27:45
Recommended Resources for Coaches and Parents
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