CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
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CoachCraft explores the art and impact of coaching youth sports through in-depth conversations with renowned coaches from grassroots to professional levels, revealing how exceptional mentors use athletics to shape character, build confidence, and positively impact young lives.
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The podcast covers a range of themes related to youth sports coaching, including player development, effective communication, and inclusivity in sports programs. Episodes highlight topics such as the emotional dynamics of coaching, training methodologies, and community engagement, with examples like the transition to small-sided games by Rick Fenoglio and the importance of patience shared by Mike Smith.
CoachCraft explores the art and impact of coaching youth sports through in-depth conversations with renowned coaches from grassroots to professional levels, revealing how exceptional mentors use athletics to shape character, build confidence, and positively impact young lives.
In this episode of the CoachCraft Podcast, host Alf Gracombe speaks with Edu Rubio, a UEFA Pro coach with nearly two decades of experience in English football. They discuss Edu's journey from youth coaching to the Premier League (Wolves and West Ham), the importance of authenticity in coaching, and the balance between player development and achieving results. Edu shares insights on creating a positive coaching environment, effective communication during games, and the critical role of halftime talks. The conversation also touches on the influence of a coach on team performance and the importance of self-awareness in coaching.
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