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
The Mental Game: Preparing Athletes for Success
In this episode of the Athlete's Edge Coaches Edition podcast, host Tony Everett speaks with Stuart Stefan, head coach of the Huntsville Havoc ice hockey team. They discuss the importance of team culture, the transition from player to coach, and the significance of mental preparation in sports. Stuart shares insights on building a successful team, developing resilience in young athletes, and the role of parents in youth sports. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to be lifelong learners and to focus on the mental aspects of the game.
takeaways
- Team culture is crucial for success in sports.
- Transitioning from player to coach can be a natural progression.
- Mental preparation is often overlooked in sports training.
- Controlling the controllables is key to performance.
- Resilience is essential for young athletes to develop.
- Parents should allow coaches to guide their children.
- Positive thinking can lead to better performance.
- Coaches should model calmness to influence players.
- Lifelong learning is important for coaches.
- Building relationships within the team enhances performance.
Sound Bites
- "It's about trusting the process."
- "It's about the child driving the conversation."
- "I'm still a lifelong learner."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Huntsville Havoc and Stuart Stefan
04:56
The Importance of Mental Preparation
10:11
Teaching Resilience to Young Athletes
15:20
Mindset and Visualization in Sports
25:46
The Role of Parents in Youth Sports
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