"Goodfellas" - The Original Godfathers of Sports Performance Part 2

The High Performance Hockey Podcast

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Coaching then versus now: Old school coaching techniques and lost art forms.

What young coaches need to succeed long term.

Where the future of coaching is heading.

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Show Notes:

What are the pros and cons of modern day coaching? We’re continuing onto Part 2 of our in depth discussion with legends in the field, Buddy Morris, Michael Boyle, Dan Pfaff, and Fergus Connolly! In this part, we’ll be taking a closer look at the pendulum swing of modern day coaching for high performance sports. From the dying arts of old school coaching techniques to the cons coming from the recent rise in technology, our four guests weigh in on what it means to be a coach then versus now. They’ll share seasoned lessons they’ve experienced that brought them to where they are today, including stories of who they learned from and how they got into the room. Our conversation will also touch on the importance of mentorship, advice for career success, how to prepare your skill set for the future, and even more. If you’re a young coach, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the original godfathers of sports performance!

01:00 What is one assumption you have about training that greater access to data would allow you to test?

04:50 Exploring the recent rise of overreliance on data technology.

11:10 What were the advantages of not having technology or social media?

17:40 The lost art of visitation.

23:00 What do we gain when we watch and learn from other coaches?

27:35 What is the most common question younger coaches ask you, and what do you wish they would ask instead?

34:15 How can young coaches prepare themselves for the future?

40:00 What is your advice for young coaches right now?

44:10 How do you want to be remembered after your coaching days?