Luke Gromer hosts Seth Kindig and Kevin DeShazo from Better, discussing their journey from coaching and education to leadership development in sports. Together, they highlight the importance of self-awareness and intentional leadership in coaching, culminating in their recent book, "Lead Yourself First," which aims to provide actionable insights for coaches to enhance their leadership skills and team performance.

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Guests: Kevin DeShazo & Seth Kindig

- Co-Founders of Better

- Work with coaches from across sports and levels

Guest’s Website: https://www.bebetterleaders.com/

Guest’s Social Links:

- https://x.com/bebetterleaders

- https://www.instagram.com/bebetterleaders

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Chapters

02:39 Seth's Journey in Leadership and Coaching

07:06 Kevin's Path to Leadership in Sports

07:40 The Importance of Leadership in Coaching

12:52 Introducing 'Lead Yourself First'

19:24 Self-Awareness and Honest Reflection in Leadership

26:39 Practical Strategies for Leadership Improvement

27:20 The Importance of Purpose and Focus

28:32 Understanding Goals and Their Impact

30:31 The Role of Perspective in Coaching

31:30 Brutal Honesty and Future Vision

37:51 Building Performance Rhythms for Consistency

Takeaways

- Coaches are often the most influential figures in young people's lives.

- Effective leadership requires self-awareness and honest reflection.

- Building a leadership culture starts with the leader's own health and perspective.

- Small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in team dynamics.

- The importance of having clear goals to guide daily actions.

Brett Ledbetter shares practical strategies for coaches to foster unselfish team environments, manage high-performance stress, and build resilient, motivated athletes. Discover how modeling, effective feedback, and understanding motivation can transform coaching and team culture.

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Guest: Brett Ledbetter of ⁨What Drives Winning⁩

- Co-Founder of What Drives Winning

- An industry leading thinking partner for high performers in sport, education, and business.

Guest’s Website: https://whatdriveswinning.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatDrivesWinning

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Challenge of Modern Coaching

02:19 Building a Team-First Culture: Defining, Managing, Modeling

04:06 The Power of Modeling Unselfishness as a Leader

06:13 Managing Behavior: Influence vs. Authority

08:12 Using Questions to Inspire and Elevate Players

10:51 The Results Matrix: Separating Process from Outcomes

14:46 Coach Health: The Four Dimensions of Well-Being

17:40 Handling Public Criticism and Pressure

20:30 Counseling Families and Building Resilience

23:30 Closing Remarks and Resources for Coaches

Key Topics

- Creating unselfish team environments

- The importance of modeling unselfishness

- Managing selfish behaviors and reinforcing positive habits

- The process results matrix for effective feedback

- Four dimensions of coach health: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual

- Strategies to prevent coach burnout and maintain high energy

- The role of questions in athlete motivation and self-discovery

- Handling criticism and public pressure as a coach

Keywords

coaching, leadership, team culture, motivation, feedback, high performance, athlete development, unselfishness, stress management

In this episode, Luke Gromer interviews Alan Keane, a seasoned basketball coach, about what players want from their coaches, the essential skills for effective coaching, and how to build strong connections and confidence within teams. They explore practical strategies like affirmations, reflective practice, and intentional connection-building to enhance coaching effectiveness.

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Guest: Alan Keane

• Great Britain Basketball U20 National Team Head Coach

• Co-Founder of MVMT Sports

Guest’s Website: http://mvmtsports.com

Guest’s Social Links: https://x.com/CoachKeane14 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-keane-00b40221/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Alan Keane's Journey

00:25 Insights from Youth Players on Coaching Expectations

04:59 Defining Good Coaching: Key Characteristics

07:01 Building Players' Confidence: Strategies and Importance

18:59 Fostering Connections: The Role of Relationships in Coaching

20:18 Building Connections Through Conversation

23:19 Intentional Practices for Team Bonding

25:39 Reflective Practices in Coaching

29:10 Understanding Player Motivations

32:54 The Importance of Communication and Feedback

37:04 Self-Awareness in Coaching

39:04 The Power of Noticing and Listening

Keywords

coaching, basketball, player development, confidence, connection, reflection, leadership, sports psychology