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
Innovative approaches to soccer training that prioritize play and mental resilience.
In this episode of the Athletes Edge Coaches Edition podcast, host Tony Everett speaks with Taylor Pilkington, owner of Soccer Genome, about innovative approaches to soccer training that prioritize play and mental resilience. They discuss the importance of creating a supportive environment for young athletes, the role of self-talk in performance, and the impact of parental influence on children's sports experiences. Taylor shares insights on coaching dynamics and emotional leadership, emphasizing the need for coaches to foster a positive atmosphere that encourages growth and development in players.
takeaways
- Soccer Genome focuses on play-based training rather than traditional drills.
- The methodology emphasizes problem-solving and decision-making in real game scenarios.
- Mental resilience is crucial for young athletes to handle challenges and setbacks.
- Parents should allow their children to experience the game authentically, without adult pressures.
- Self-talk can significantly impact performance and should be managed effectively.
- Coaches need to balance emotional support with pushing athletes to perform.
- Celebrating small wins helps build confidence and a positive mindset in players.
- The culture of youth sports should prioritize the child's experience over adult expectations.
- Coaching should involve emotional leadership to create a supportive environment.
- Time is fleeting; both successes and failures will pass, so focus on what truly matters.
Sound Bites
- "Everything about the game was a loss."
- "Self-talk can be a superpower."
- "Time is very short; it will pass."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Soccer Genome
05:38
The Philosophy of Play in Soccer Training
09:13
The Importance of Mental Resilience in Young Athletes
13:04
Parental Influence on Youth Sports
19:09
The Role of Self-Talk in Performance
24:29
Coaching Dynamics: Balancing Support and Performance
32:54
Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey
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