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#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster Mar 18, 2022

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Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) qualified as a sport scientist before specializing on the concept of practice-transfer in his PhD and subsequent research. He is a senior lecturer in applied sport psychology, expertise and coaching science at Munster Technological University, where he is a research lead in the domain of skill acquisition. Edward's work is published in peer-reviewed journals and several coaching science books. He is a regular guest on podcasts, radio & television and national media as a recognized expert in the field of skill acquisition. His consultancy work as a skill acquisition specialist with athletes and coaches reflects his coaching philosophy to coach to the environment and interact through question and challenge to stimulate lasting, successful, robust change in behavior. He is a founding member of Movement & Skill Acquisition Ireland, and has worked with organizations such as UEFA, Chelsea FC, European PGA Tour golfers, rugby and more.

In our conversation today we discuss the importance of deliberate practice and how to build it into your sessions, Ed's acronyms ASPIRE and PEAQ that will turbo charge your coaching, session design, giving athletes ownership of your sessions, and so much more. It is a top notch conversation that could have gone on for hours. Connect with Ed @DrSkillAcq or DrSkillAcq@gamil.com.

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 WAY OF CHAMPIONS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, JUNE 25-26: Yes, we are going virtual again in 2022, and we have already amassed an incredible lineup of guests that we are ready to announce, with more to come. Joining us this year are:

Steve Kerr: Golden State Warriors and Team USA Head Coach
Acacia Walker: Head Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions
Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions
Ron Adams: Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach
Trevor Ragan: Podcast Host and Founder of The Learner Lab
Betsy Butterick, The Coaches' Coach" and Communication Specialist
And more TBA

Learn more and register at www.ChangingTheGameProject.com and click Way of Champions Conference on main menu!

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Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

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#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster Mar 18, 2022

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Steve Kerr: Golden State Warriors and Team USA Head Coach
Acacia Walker: Head Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions
Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions
Ron Adams: Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach
Trevor Ragan: Podcast Host and Founder of The Learner Lab
Betsy Butterick, The Coaches' Coach" and Communication Specialist
And more TBA

Learn more and register at www.ChangingTheGameProject.com and click Way of Champions Conference on main menu!

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#264 Ed Coughlan, Dr Skill Acquisition, on Deliberate Practice, Session Design, and Using the ASPIRE and PEAQ Models of Coaching to Help Your Athletes Improve Faster Mar 18, 2022

Show notes

Steve Kerr: Golden State Warriors and Team USA Head Coach
Acacia Walker: Head Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions
Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions
Ron Adams: Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach
Trevor Ragan: Podcast Host and Founder of The Learner Lab
Betsy Butterick, The Coaches' Coach" and Communication Specialist
And more TBA

Learn more and register at www.ChangingTheGameProject.com and click Way of Champions Conference on main menu!

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#263 Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations and Former Head Coach, on Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Body Language in Coaching Mar 11, 2022

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Brad Stevens is the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Prior to that he was head coach of the Celtics, leading them to seven straight playoff appearances and building one of the top teams in the league. He rose to fame as head coach of Butler University, where he led the team to two NCAA Final Fours and set records for most wins in the first three years of coaching, and won numerous coaching accolades along the way. He is widely hailed as being a transformational coach for his players, and our interview certainly supported that belief as we discussed vulnerability, authenticity, and so much more.

This interview was recorded as part of our 2021 Way of Champions Virtual Conference, and this week we are opening registration for our 2022 event, to be held June 25-26. Whether you watch it live or watch the recordings, this is going to be an incredible event, as we have lined up the following presenters:

Steve Kerr: Golden State Warriors and Team USA Head Coach
Acacia Walker: Head Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions
Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions
Sandy Barbour: Athletic Director and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Penn State University
Ron Adams: Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach
Trevor Ragan: Podcast Host and Founder of The Learner Lab
Betsy Butterick, "The Coaches' Coach" and Communication Specialist
Dave Dickerson, Head Coach, University of South Carolina Upstate Men's Basketball

If you register soon, we will throw in the videos from the 2021 Way of Champions Virtual Conference as well, a $349 value! Learn more and register at www.ChangingTheGameProject.com and click Way of Champions Conference on main menu!

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well Mar 04, 2022

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Cara Cocchiarella is a professor in Health and Physical Education at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and the author of the brand new book Winning Well. She has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance and Spanish. She earned all of her degrees from the University of Montana where she competed as a member of the women's basketball team. She is also the founder of Win Win Consulting (www.winwin-consulting.com) Cara's coaching experience is also extensive and diverse. She has coached basketball, volleyball, track, cross country, football, and golf. She started her career at the high school level where her teams won numerous district and divisional titles and 6 state championships. At the collegiate level, Cara served as an assistant women's basketball coach at Gonzaga University and spent three years as the head women's basketball coach at University of Montana Western. While working with a variety of teams and organizations through Win Win Consulting, Cara is a committee member with the United States Center for Coaching Excellence, a member of the BeLikeCoach Project Team, an Inclusion Champion with Move United, and a RISE Champion of Change. She has completed the International Council for Coaching Excellence/United States Center for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer Academy and serves as a member of numerous local, state, and national education and coaching organizations.

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well Mar 04, 2022

Show notes

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well Mar 04, 2022

Show notes

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#262 Bringing Humanity Back Into Coaching with Cara Cocchiarella, Author of Winning Well Mar 04, 2022

Show notes

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again Feb 25, 2022

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Ex-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His own personal experiences within professional football have served to reinforce his approach to making youth football(soccer) a better experience for kids. He joined the Football Fun Factory as a director in 2019, and his goal is to ensure Football Fun Factory coaches place the emphasis on fun and enjoyment, over technical development and progression and ensure that the children develop a healthy and positive relationship with football that will last a lifetime.

In our discussion today we speak about the genius of leaders such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane, the dangerous mentality on professional sports in terms of "manning up" when it comes to mental health issues, and his transition into coaching. You will hear him light up as he discusses his passion for working with grassroots players and focusing on personal development and joy! It's a great talk.

You can connect with Luke and the Football Fun Factory at the following links:

Website: https://www.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FootballFunFactory

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FballFunFactory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_footballfunfactory/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/footballfunfactory/ Email: luke@thefootballfunfactory.co.uk

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun Again Feb 25, 2022

Show notes

You can connect with Luke and the Football Fun Factory at the following links:

Website: https://www.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FootballFunFactory

Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes!
A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron.
Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time
Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

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