June 2018 Hangout: Beyond the methods

We often talk about the plan and training methods. But many other factors influence success. In the June 2018 Hangout, we have a wide-ranging discussion examining many of these other success factors with guests Martin Bingisser, Mike Bahn, Steve Myrland, Tracy Fober and Donie Fox. Topics included:

• Highlights from GAIN 2018 and building networks.
• Sharing stories of our influences and learning about coaching from individuals like John Thrush.
• The role of personality in individual vs. team sport coaching.
• Communicating and coordinating with external coaches, including examples from Jimmy Radcliffe.
• Finding common goals and develop rapport with external coaches (and vice versa).
• Offseason training challenges in professional sports and the art of coaching remotely.
• Getting a different view of an athlete through another coach.
• NFL vs. NHL training culture and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Offseason demands in ski and snowboard and fostering independence among athletes.
• Working with physicians and learning from physicians.
• How team dynamics and competition can improve intensity and quality of training.
• Explaining your thought process and summarizing your training philosophy in one sentence.